Post by thomasallencummins on May 11, 2007 7:40:11 GMT -5
When I first began collecting comics illustrated by Byrne (Rog 2000, Doomsday +1 etc.) I was immediately drawn to his fluid, dramatic and somehow slightly off beat style. Rog 2000 remains one of my all time favorite strips even though there is very little of it to enjoy.
Doomsday +1 showcased what Byrne could do with darker material but it seemed to me he was able to capture exactly what I wanted to see in a comic at that time.
Once Byrne moved on to Marvel and began his run with Fantastic Four, Avengers and X-men I was totally hooked. Every character he drew seemed more fully realized than before, more real.
I've followed Byrne from one book to another and have enjoyed nearly all of what I've seen. Most of my favorite comics feature his work. Then in the 90s Byrne decided to move in another direction with his style. Something about his new approach rubbed me the wrong way. Proportions changed, shading changed, the fluidity and smooth styling gave way to a rough, dark edge that altered my appreciation somewhat however I remain an ardent fan to this day.
