A Brief History Of Image Comics From 1992 To Present Day
Image Comics was founded in 1992 by seven comic book artists who were dissatisfied with the traditional model of comic book publishing, in which artists often had little creative control or financial ownership of their work. These artists were Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, Whilce Portacio, and Jim Valentino. The founding of Image Comics was a watershed moment in the comic book industry, as it represented a major shift in power from publishers to creators. The seven founders each brought their own unique styles and sensibilities to the company, and Image Comics quickly became known for its edgy, creator-driven content. In its early years, Image Comics was perhaps best known for its superhero titles, which were often more violent and mature than the mainstream superhero comics being published by Marvel and DC. Todd McFarlane's "Spawn," which debuted in 1992, was one of the most popular and influential Image titles, and helped establish t...