AVEITWITHJAMON
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I hope those issues are incorporated into the 3rd Graphic Novel of this series, whenever it comes out.
The more demonic, single-minded and furious Ghost Rider is, the happier I am.
So, I was very happy at the end of issue 13. It rocked.
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Anyone know when the next GR Graphic novel is out? Just got TLADOJB but havent read it yet, the art in the first half is terrible!
^Its terrible isnt it! Its like kids drawings, thankfully i'm past that part now though.
You two have no sense.
Now that I respect. I have no problem with not liking his art, I can easily see why it would put people off, but to outright claim that it's terrible and he's a bad artist is just uncalled for an not true in the least.^ You're right (*Ashamed*)..... Mr. Corben's built a legacy for himself over the looooong years he's been drawing. I suppose it's disrespectful of me NOT to acknowledge some of the better qualities in the man's artistic style: For one, I was impressed with the detail he gave Satan -- the bulkier, "Ogre-like" design was a welcome change from Jarv & Tex's own; Plus, the whole scenes with the 'burning cross' in issue #7 was quite awe-inspiring, as well.
But.......those...hideously...deformed...faces....Ugh! Its quite obvious that Corben's style is more on adding "visual horror" into the reader's point of view. He seems to intentionally draw his characters to resemble zombies & ghouls - complete with disjointed limbs & ominous 'shading' (this one's hard to explain, but it's there) - in order to give the comic a more "psychologically-disturbing" feel. Heck, the whole "jail-scene" conversation between JB & Clay, alone, almost scared the living hell outta me!
As an artist, Richard Corben's 'distinctive skill' is an acquired taste, to be sure. Its clear that he knows how to bring a "powerful effect" on his highly-stylized art -- comparable to the way Picasso did with his own abstract masterpieces.
On that note, the man's got GREAT talent, I'll give him that! But unfortunately, its NOT everyone's "cup of tea" (myself included).
Sorry, its just that - being more of a Mike Ploog, Gil Kane, and Javier Saltares fan - I'm not used to THIS kind of artwork; And perhaps, AVEI too......... Its all a matter of personal taste, and it just so happens that we're not digging Corben's. I hope that explains why I'm so adamantly against his work on GR.
Oddly enough, I really dig Pop Mhan's art in general, but his style was just a horrible choice for Ghost Rider. He didn't really capture the darkness required for the character. His Ghostie looked too cartoonie, taking away from him.Its still not as bad as Pop Mhan.
Oddly enough, I really dig Pop Mhan's art in general, but his style was just a horrible choice for Ghost Rider. He didn't really capture the darkness required for the character. His Ghostie looked too cartoonie, taking away from him.
In general, i think Larocca, as good as his art was (is), was a bit similar. There were many time in the comic that the art didn't reflect the subject matter. And then you had his masterful work with Skinner and those 2 4-part arcs that really came off great. He was hit or miss.
Its still not as bad as Pop Mhan.
Now that I respect. I have no problem with not liking his art, I can easily see why it would put people off, but to outright claim that it's terrible and he's a bad artist is just uncalled for an not true in the least.
I have to defend Larocca, the Mcdonalds Yellow and Red costume was designed by the X-men Artist Chris Bachalo.
Also, LaRocca's art 'deterioration' was his attempt to mimic Chris Bachalo's style.
LaRoccas style is great on his own. Ron Garney and the Kubert's were also great contributors. The best Ron Garney GR artwork (In my opinion) was probably in the Dark Design comic.