John Stinsman has done illustration work both in and out of the comic field for over a decade now. He has had multi-year runs on Avengelyne and Lady Pendragon as well as his own creator-owned comic, Scarlet Crush.
He currently works directing animation, illustrating character designs and storyboards as well as some occasional comic work. In addition to his upcoming work on Stormbringers, John also plans to release his own creator owned works - The 13th Hour and Project Zero - in the near future.
On Comics
Current Favorite Comic Book:
Man, that is one hard question. I enjoy so many books on a monthly basis. But I can tell you that ULTIMATES, POWERS, SUPREME POWER, 100 BULLETS and PLANETARY are definitely among my favorites.
All Time Favorite Comic Book:
As a kid, growing up, I suppose that X-MAN and The MICRONAUTS were probably my favorites. Today, again, it’s hard to narrow it down to just one with some much great stuff coming out all the time. I guess that the book that I’ve really loved the most recently has been ALIAS by Brian Michael Bendis. Even though THE PULSE is great, I still miss ALIAS quite a bit.
Best Single Issue Ever Read:
AVENGERS Annual #10. It’s the perfect super-hero comic. Written by Chris Claremont at the top of his game and illustrated by the unrecognized god of comics: Michael Golden. If I was stuck on a desert island and could only bring one comic, that would be it.
Best Story Arc Ever Read:
I’d have to say that the first SIN CITY story arc is about as brilliant as modern comics can get.
Favorite Comic book Artist:
Of all-time, it again would have to be the brilliant Michael Golden. The man is a master. I just wish he was still putting out work on a regular basis. But, currently, on a month-to-month basis, I enjoy guys like Jae Lee, John Cassaday, Eduardo Risso and Tim Bradstreet.
Favorite Comic book Writer:
Warren Ellis. It seems the man just can’t seem to write a comic that I don’t enjoy the hell out of.
Personal Goal as an Artist:
To do my job well. To make the reader care about these characters and find a connection with them. To create mood and pacing and emotions through my illustrations and characters and actions within them.
I want to create for the rest of my life. My hope is to bring along as many people as possible to join me for the ride.