True to my word I am stealing @comicdudedc's idea of listing my Top 50 favorite artists. This again is only based on personal taste and experience. Tried to do it off the top of my head as much as possible so I am sure I missed someone I will regret. Either way a fun exercise.

50. Emil Ferris - I could easily see Emil Ferris jumping higher on my list but considering I have only read one major work from her this is where she stands. My Favorite Monsters is one of the top books of last decade for me and I still can't stop absorbing these pages.

49. Bob Q(Quinn) - Another artist who is relatively new to the industry but I became an immediate fan with his work on Lone Ranger and now more recently Red Sonja and Captain America. Natural storytelling that is destined to be an even bigger name in years to come.

48. Ho Che Anderson - I came to his work late after reading Godhead and found it this stoic and moving tale so I had to track down his other projects. His figure design of this natural level of importance which is a big reason books like King are as strong as they are.

47. Vanesa R. Del Rey - one of my favorite things about her style is how it demonstrates how closely genres like horror and noir are from one another. Very moody with a sense of dense atmosphere. Also drew one of the best issues to ever focus on The Scarlet Witch.

46. David Finch - I know some have issues with his storytelling and say his work can be too dark. I would be lying if I didn't say it still holds a special place for me. Especially the work he did on books like the New Avengers. He helped define that era for me.

45. Faith Erin Hicks - became a fan of her writing with her work on Batgirl and art with The Nameless City trilogy. YA books may not have the flashy superhero art but the can tell the hell out of a story. Her and colorist Jordie Bellaire make a great pair.

44. Bill Sienkiewicz - clearly an all-time great that has a style that will forever be his own. He is simply not higher on my personal list because I've not read enough of his work which is something I really need rectify.

43. Steve Lieber - was already a fan but his recent work on Jimmy Olsen brought it to another level for me. Also really enjoyed his @iFanboy interview recently that highlighted how to make the big moments matter more by getting the small things right.

42. Kyle Starks - I like art that is fun and Kyle Starks consistently draws fun and funny things. May not have the technical prowess of other artists but on a sheer joy, factor ranks it as some of my favorite art in comics today.

41. Lucy Knisley - another artist I am a fan of due to their storytelling ability. Lucy Knisley put out some of the best work last decade as each of her graphic novels are refreshingly honest about the struggles and joys life provides.

40. Tyler Jenkins - became a fan after reading Snow Blind and even more with his work with Matt Kindt on Grass Kings and Black Badge. Love his loose structure and unique execution. Also Hillary Jenkins's colors have added a new dimension to his style that I hope continues.

39. Stan Sakai - love how despite how long Usagi Yojimbo has been going nearly anyone can pick up a new issue and follow it as if the series was brand new. The sharpness to his storytelling. His characters have richness in both design and personality.

38. Juan Ferreyra - When I think of his art the first thing that comes to mind is his clever and well-constructed layouts. To me, his art came to another level last year with his work on Killmonger and now has the best looking Marvel book with Spider-Man: Noir.

37. Jorge Fornés - some could argue his style referential but books like Hot Lunch Special show the range of his capabilities as storytelling and creator.

36. Patrick Gleason - everyone has their different favorite Superman artists and Patrick Gleason is one of mine. He can draw things that appear both epic in scale and intimate in emotion which is 100% necessary for a Superman story to work on all levels.

35. Javier Rodriguez - I love those artists that you know have a good chance of showing you something in an issue that you have never seen before in comics. Javier Rodriguez fits that with his inventive layouts that reshape the rules of comic book storytelling.

34. Eric Powell - horror is not my favorite comic genre or genre in general but love the timeless nature of Powell's creations. Admire the dedication for how long he has been doing it and the sense of humor he can put into his work as well.

33. Greg LaRocque - reading through Mark Waid's run on The Flash you see how early on LaRocque was a big reason why it worked as the story was getting its footing. He draws Flash with a level of strength and finesse that few others can.

32. Joelle Jones - she can make brutal violence look stylish and elegant. Love the distinct lines she uses in her character designs and like others on this list she is best when writing and drawing her own stuff like with Lady Killer

31. Howard Chaykin - I used to HATE Chaykin's art when I first saw it. But the more I learned about the art form and what he does well I came to love it. He is another one of those artists that does the small things well that you don't realize it unless you are looking.

30. Leandro Fernandez - last year's American Carnage jumped him up majorly on this list but worked on comics like Queen and Country and Old Guard also deserve recognition.

29. Travel Foreman- after reading Animal Man I was going to read any comic Travel Foreman did. Obviously, he is great at depicting the grotesque however recently series like Black Cat showed he is more well rounded and a fantastic storyteller

28. Skottie Young -my 1st experience with his work was when he took over the covers for Cable & Deadpool and love seeing how much he has evolved as an artist and storyteller. Especially with something like I Hate Fairyland where he got to let loose with fantastic cartoon violence

27. Michael Lark - he may not be as flashy as some others on this list but when you want the surreal represented with a sense of realism his style is supreme. Why he works so well with books like Gotham city and characters like Daredevil.

26. Steve Epting - Many of the reasons Michael Lark's art works for me Eptings does as well. Something about their style clicks with me. Part of the creative team of my all-time favorite Marvel run and loved how he represented the world of Cap both past and present.

25. John Byrne - for me he is both the quintessential Superman writer and artist. When I think Superman it is Byrne's take on the character. Like his Marvel work as well but for me his style fits DC even better.

24. Ed Piskor - design is the first word that comes to mind with Piskor's art. How he designs his page is a big reason why his work hits as well as it does. Plus watching his YouTube channel you can tell he is a student of the medium and that comes out in his work.

23. Fiona Staples - one of today's best artist and I only wish we got more of her work than we do. Obviously, her work on Saga is fantastic but don't sleep on the issues she did with Archie. Help bring that title into a new age.

22. Daniel Warren Johnson - his art always has so much energy to it and his mention for off the wall ideas fits it well. One of the better artists today as displaying a sense of scale with his art as well. One reason why stories like Murder Falcon work as well as they do.

21. Dave Gibbons - the only reason he is not higher is that I have not read enough of his stuff outside the very obvious masterwork he has done. A trailblazer that help set a new standard for superhero comics.

20. Box Brown - one of my favorite pure storytellers of this generation. A cartoonist who has uses the medium to bring compelling real-life stories to life that he clearly has a passion to tell. To me, that speaks as loudly as anything regarding the medium.

19. Sandford Greene - one thing I always find consistent with his art is how the page always feels full. There isn't a wasted space and his characters feel larger than life throughout. Has a style unlike anyone else today.

18. Alex Ross - As I think about this list he may be the first artist I ever really paid attention to. Marvels did things I did not realize was possible not only with comics but with art in general. Been a fan ever since.

17. Chris Samnee - To explain why I love his art just read Blackwidow #1 he did wit Mark Waid. Pure well-staged action from start to finish. For my money, no one displays movement in comics better than him right now.

16. Andrea Sorrentino - when I pick up a book done by him I know there is a chance I will see something never done before in comics. He is looking at the tools that now exist in art and consistently pushing the medium forward with what you can do with page designs and layouts.

15. Daniel Clowes - I do not throw out the term genius often but consider both his art and general storytelling ability Clowes is someone I would consider a genius of the medium. One that makes you proud to be a comic book fan.

14. Wes Craig - this is an example of an artist that I enjoy in large part because of one title. Deadly Class is in my Top 10 of favorite series ever and the kenetic art of Wes Craig is a big reason why. I enjoy his superhero stuff but Deadly Class is where he went next level.

13. Frank Miller - An all-time great for sure. I have not loved everything he has done but when he is on there are few that hit his level. His work on Sin City and Daredevil is what I have the most affinity for.

12. Mitch Gerads - I don't think there is an artist that has evolved quicker in the last few years than Gerads. He was always a good artist but since he and Tom King got together he has hit another level. My belief is he will go down as one of the greatest artists of this era

11. Will Eisner - another artist that is simply not higher because I need to read more of his stuff. Reading Contract with God I was blown away with how well it holds up. A man well ahead of his time that forever changed the medium of comics.

10. Walt Simonson - when I think Simonson's art I think of fun and adventure. Love the way he designs creatures and for my money that best artist when it comes to displaying epic battles

9. Steve McNiven was one of those artists that immediately made a book feel big with his presence on it. One of the few with all the tools as both a great drawer and storyteller as well. He defined the look of Marvel for me for the early 2000's.

8 Terry Moore - his art made me realize why black and white art can often be better than work that is colored. His pencils are so much emotion and his facial expressions are pitch-perfect. Also underrated in the way he depicts action as well.

7. Jeff Lemire - his art may not be for everyone but it works for me. What consistently impresses me with his work si how he gets so much out of so little. How with only a few lines he can depict utter sadness. Also one of the best artists in how he depicts old age.

6. Mike Allred - When I first saw his art I honestly hated it. Not sure what caused the switch but I grew to love it. His pop style as a retro look that clicks with me. Also Laura Allred's colors always add a nice touch

5. Sean Phillips - When people praise the work of Brubaker they often forget that Sean Phillips has much to do with the success as him. He strikes that balance that makes art feel real and of a certain time and place without being overly photorealistic. He's a pure storyteller.

4. Tim Sale - love how he makes characters and their world his own. His Batman books are morphed is disfigured to represent the horror of Gotham where Superman has a level of gentleness. He captures their essence unlike anyone else

3. David Mazzucchelli - everyone has their favorite Batman artist and Mazzucchelli is mine. When I think the Cap crusader it is in the way he draws him. Then to see how he evolved as an artist with a book like Asterios Polyp. A true legend.

2. Jack Kirby- there was a time when I didn't get Kirby's art and thought it was ugly. Dark days. As I grew older and smarter I learned to appreciate his style and how everything was always dynamic. He wrote the language for how superhero comics should be done.

1. Darwyn Cooke - he is my favorite artist because he combines everything I look for in art. Superheroes who aren't afraid to be super. Next level storytelling, and flexibility to fit the genre like with his Parker books. A man who was not appreciated enough in his time.

I feel there is more love for his work now than ever before which is great because he leaves such a phenomenal body of work despite all the barriers that were placed before him. He took the tools that we crafted by the legends, sharpened them, and brought them into a new era.