JOSHUA CASSARA'S FAVORITE COMICS
You may be familiar with his artwork from the pages of FALCON (2017), and even more recently, Dawn of X series X-FORCE (2019). Now, read the personal favorites and comic influences of superstar artist Joshua Cassara!
TRY JOSHUA'S PICKS!
X-Men by Joss Whedon, John Cassaday & Laura Martin
In Astonishing X-Men (2004) #1
When I picture the X-Men, this is it. Before this I just looked at the pretty art, but this is the first time I consumed the X-Men as a whole story. John Cassaday is my all-time favorite comic artist. Crystal clear storytelling and amazing scale. I love this.
"Old Man Logan"
In Wolverine (2003) #66
Mark Millar and Steve McNiven at their best. Great story, but of course I’m obsessed with McNiven here. Standout panel is easily the “Venomized” T-Rex. I have a hard copy that stays next to my desk at all times for a constant source of inspiration.
Hulk's Clobbering Time
In Fantastic Four (1961) #112
Hulk vs. Thing! John Buscema and Stan Lee! I have a HUGE soft spot for Marvel’s First Family. The cover tells you all you need to know—the whole issue is just a fight between Ben Grimm and Bruce Banner. I’m dying to draw a remake of this issue!
Wolverine's "Weapon X" Origin
In Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #72
Read through issue #84. Writer and artist Barry Windsor-Smith’s glorious linework is a feast for the eyes, especially his rendering of Logan with big, wild hair, and the all the cords and tubes coming in and out of him. Watching Wolverine in a berserker rage popping his claws and ripping through a pack of wolves is my jam in issue #77.
Doctor Strange by Jason Aaron & Chris Bachalo
In Doctor Strange (2015) #1
I love me some Chris Bachalo, and his thought, craft, and creativity in this run is incredible. Everything is gorgeous about his DOCTOR STRANGE arc. Not a single wasted panel. Read through issue #20.
First Marvel Work
In New Avengers (2015) #7
Editor Tom Brevoort recruited me into the Avengers office to give me my first at-bat in the Big Leagues. I got to draw a big, crazy Tiger God conjured from the mind of a mad genius named Al Ewing.
Frontlines of 'NAM
In The 'Nam (1986) #1
Really good war comic. Gritty realism mixed in with some heart and touching moments. Great Michael Golden art too.
Punisher vs. the '80s
In Punisher War Journal (1988) #6
Read through issue #18. Early Jim Lee and some badass Punisher stories. The ‘80s at their best.