Artists - Illustration History

This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.

Julian Allen was best known for his ability to create realistic, convincing portrayals of unwitnessed events.

Creator of the semi-autobiographical syndicated comic strip, "JumpStart."

Cartoonist who created the comic strip "The City" and the graphic novel "My Friend Dahmer."

Creator of the comic strip, "Herb and Jamaal."

Briggs used informal poses to create reality in his work.

The first African American illustrator to have his work nationally syndicated.

Influential adventure illustrator who created popular comic strips "Terry and the Pirates" and "Steve Canyon."

American cartoonist and visual humorist well-known for his "Lil Abner" comic.

American cartoonist and illustrator who worked as a commercial artist, and was part of the founding staff of MAD magazine.

One of the original members of Harvey Kurtzman's MAD magazine.

Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.

Illustrator of comic strips and books; first Black artist to win the Caldecott Medal.

Author of the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel memoir, "Mom's Cancer."

One of the most influential fantasy illustrators of the late 20th century.

Cartoonist famous for creating drawings of unnecessarily complex devices that perform a simple function.

Haenigsen was a prolific cartoonist best known for his long-running comic strip, “Penny.”

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created Saturday morning cartoons.

Writer and artist best known for his MAD magazine fold-ins.

Comic strip artist who addresses serious social and political issues.

Editor and cartoonist best known for his creation and collaboration on the humor magazine MAD.

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