Writers:
* Legends: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, Grant Morrison,
* Modern Masters: Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Millar, Geoff Johns, Scott Snyder, Kelly Sue DeConnick,
* Rising Stars: Tini Howard, Kieron Gillen, James Tynion IV, Saladin Ahmed,
* Indie Powerhouses: Jonathan Hickman, Chip Zdarsky, Gail Simone, Matt Fraction
Artists:
* Legends: Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita Sr., Neal Adams, Jim Lee,
* Modern Masters: Alex Ross, Frank Quitely, J.H. Williams III, David Aja, Greg Capullo,
* Rising Stars: Marguerite Sauvage, Jamie McKelvie, Peach Momoko, Jen Bartel,
* Indie Powerhouses: Chris Ware, Daniel Clowes, Jeff Lemire,
* Cover Artists: Dave Johnson, Skottie Young, Mike Allred,
Other Creators:
* Editors: Joe Quesada, Bob Harras, Karen Berger,
* Colorists: Laura Martin, Dave Stewart, Matt Hollingsworth,
* Letterers: Chris Eliopoulos, Clayton Cowles, Jared K. Fletcher,
* Inkers: Klaus Janson, Joe Rubinstein, Danny Miki,
Notable Mentions:
* Creators of popular franchises:
* Marvel: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko,
* DC: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Bob Kane,
* Image: Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee,
* Independent: Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison,
* Creators of popular characters:
* Spider-Man: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko,
* Batman: Bob Kane, Bill Finger,
* Superman: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster,
* Watchmen: Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons,
* Sandman: Neil Gaiman,
This is just a small sampling of the many, many talented individuals who have created the amazing world of comic books.
To learn more about specific creators, their works, or the history of comics, you can explore resources like:
* Comic book websites: CBR, Newsarama, The Comics Journal,
* Online databases: Grand Comics Database,
* Comic book stores: Your local store can offer recommendations and insight,
Happy reading!