In the world of comic books, supervillains are no less renowned than their upright counterparts. Among the greatest supervillains of all time, one has to include the Joker (Batman’s arch-enemy), Dark Phoenix (of X-Men fame), Lex Luther (Superman’s nemesis), and Ozymandias (aka Adrian Veidt) from the celebrated graphic novel Watchmen.
Comic books play an essential role during adolescence by providing children with role models, in the form of superheroes, who teach them the difference between right and wrong. But ethics aside, comic books also represent a unique (and distinctly American) form of art and creative expression.
This website is devoted entirely to the creative aspect of comic books and the talented people who illustrate them. Here, comic book fans will find a wealth of material on this remarkable artistic medium, from the first appearance of Superman in 1938 to the post-modern superheroes (and supervillains) of today.