Artist
Todd McFarlane
Todd McFarlane is a Canadian-American comic book artist, writer, and entrepreneur known for his detailed, stylized artwork that helped define the 1990s comic aesthetic.
McFarlane rose to fame at Marvel with his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, where he redefined the character's look, particularly the webbing and acrobatic poses. His Spider-Man #1 (1990) sold over 2.5 million copies.
In 1992, McFarlane co-founded Image Comics and launched Spawn, which became one of the most successful independent comics. He also founded McFarlane Toys, producing detailed collectible figures for comics, sports, and pop culture properties. McFarlane has worked in film and television, including the Spawn animated series for HBO.
Name
Todd McFarlane
Role
Artist
Issues
3,371
Series
566
Titles
17
Awards
Wizard Fan Awards,
Diamond Gem Awards,
National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award,
Guinness World Record (2019),
Joe Shuster Awards - Hall of Fame Inductee (2011),
Wizard Fan Awards - Favorite Inker (1996),
Wizard Fan Awards - Favorite Inker (1995),
Wizard Fan Awards - Favorite Ongoing Title (Creator) (1994),
Wizard Fan Awards - Favorite Penciller (1994),
Comics Buyers Guide Fan Awards - Favorite Penciller (1993),
Wizard Fan Awards - Favorite Penciller (1993),
Troféu HQ Mix - Desenhista estrangeiro (Best Foreign Penciller) (1993),
Wizard Fan Awards - Favorite Cover Artist (1993),
National Cartoonists Society’s Reuben Award - Comic Book Division (1992),
Comics Buyers Guide Fan Awards - Favorite Painter (1992),
Inkpot Award (1992)
Also Known As
Will Carlton
Gender
Male
Birth Date
March 16, 1961
Birth Place
Calgary
Country
Canada
Links
Lists
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The Most Influential Comic Book Artists Ever
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The artists who defined how comics look. Each invented a visual language, through anatomy, perspective, page layout, or light, that generations copied.
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