The always interesting Paul Gravett has posted up his choice of ten (living) British comics creators who have been most innovative and influential in the comics medium both here and worldwide (not an easy job given how many British writers and artists have achieved a great international reputation). I’m sure some some will wonder why their favoured creators aren’t in the list, but as with any such shortlist it’s open to debate and these are Paul’s personal choices, I’m quite sure he’d be more than happy to hear other names suggested (and justified by supporting argument) because it gets people talking about our very rich comics heritage. I’m thinking on a few names myself but the problem is its hard to think who from Paul’s list I would cut to make room for some I was considering – I mean, you simply couldn’t cut Leo Baxendale, Alan Moore, Grant Morrison, Brendan McCarthy, Pat Mills, Bryan Talbot or Neil Gaiman, could you? But I’m sure it will get some debate – what do you think? Which living comics creator do you think should be in such a list and why (be polite, no flaming!)? (via Dirk at Journalista)
Tue, Feb 17, 2009
Comics and cartoons