For decades, comic books have captured the imaginations of children, teens and even adults. Comics bring words and imagery together in a way that pulls in readers and keeps them addicted. This medium also translates well to the big screen, as any Marvel or DC Comics fan will tell you. It all started on a page. If you’re the type of person who spends hours scouring the Internet for superhero factoids, keep your eyes peeled for comic book influencers. Comic book influencers use their online platforms to offer their audiences goodies like industry insights, upcoming content and concept art. In some cases, they’re just using their social media accounts to share some entertaining memes. Here are a few to follow on Instagram.
Comic book influencers on Instagram
Kelly Sue DeConnick
Kelly, a comic book author, carved out a space for herself on Instagram. She engages with her more than 33K followers, sharing things she is working on and photos from her personal life. Her feed is filled with concept art and photos from events.
Kelly has been in the comic book industry for several years. She began by adapting Japanese manga for English audiences, working on “Fruits Basket” and “Black Cat.” She has also worked on American comics, including “Captain Marvel” and “Pretty Deadly,” her own original series.
Stan Lee
Stan Lee, the legendary creator of Marvel Comics, died in 2018. However, Lee’s influence lives on with his official social media presence, which is maintained by an entertainment agency to preserve his legacy.
The content on Lee’s account furthers his genre-shifting work and features clips of Lee’s appearances on television, vintage photos of him, and periodic giveaways of Marvel merchandise. The page is a gold mine of factoids and unique perspectives on an incredibly influential figure.
Jeremy Renner
Comics often make their way to the big screen. So, it’s unsurprising that the actors who play superheroes on television and in movies also have an opportunity to become comic book influencers. Take Jeremy Renner, for example. Marvel fans know him as the man who played Hawkeye in the “Avengers” franchise. He connects with fans through his Instagram account. He has a massive following of more than 14 million followers. Although he does share a hefty amount of Marvel-related content, his feed also contains posts about his other projects.
Chris Samnee
Chris is an artist behind a variety of popular superhero comics. He’s spent plenty of time with the likes of Captain America and Daredevil. His Instagram account, @chrissamnee, has more than 88,000 followers. Because he’s a penciler/inker, his feed mainly contains black-and-white images. But that doesn’t make them any less impressive. In addition to superheroes and villains, you might come across the occasional glimpse of his personal life, such as illustrations of and by his family.
Caren Pilgrim
Caren, the creator of CollectPeanuts.com, runs an Instagram page dedicated to one of the most famous comic strips ever published, Peanuts. Snoopy and Charlie Brown were born from this classic work. Caren’s dedication to collecting Peanuts memorabilia provides plenty of content for her 20K followers. Caren typically shares artifacts from the history of Peanuts or images from the comic that fit her mood on a given day.
Yehuda and Maya Devir
Israeli comic book artists Yehuda and Maya Devir are basically a superhero duo. The married couple created the popular webcomic “One of Those Days,” which has now reached four volumes.
Yehuda and Maya have their own Instagram accounts. Yehuda’s account has more than 5.2 million followers. Maya’s account has more than 1.1 million followers. They share similar content, including illustrations and photos of the couple and their kids.
Yehuda and Maya’s kids, Ariel and Ethan, even have their own Instagram pages. The couple manage the accounts, which feature cute cartoon versions of the young boy and girl and memorable photos as they grow up.
Robert Jefferson
Robert’s Instagram page, Comics Explained, streamlines the story of featured comic books into quick, understandable narratives that Robert crafts. He connects the books and movies and furthers the discussion by sharing memes. Robert has amassed 89K followers. He also features his recaps on YouTube.
Odunze Whyte Oguguo
Manga is a Japanese style of graphic storytelling similar to comic books. Odunze, a Nigerian manga artist, is one of the most interesting follows in the scene today. He’s published Manga works, “Apple Black” and “Bacassi.” His Instagram page features stunning photos of his work, and he has amassed 131K followers.
He uses his feed to show off all sorts of concept art, but he doesn’t limit himself to his own series. He also likes to recreate the works of other artists, infusing their characters with his own unique style. Some of his most popular posts involve his versions of famous characters like the Avengers and the Incredibles. Browse through his image collection to find a variety of original works as well as tributes to long-running manga series.
Gonzalo Royo
Gonzalo is an artist from Spain who draws in a comic style. His portraits and comic strips typically feature people, and he has a talent for displaying facial expressions in interesting ways. Gonzalo is one of the most prominent Spanish speakers who has built a strong following in the comic artist community on Instagram.
Meichi
Meichi is the artist behind the web series “Barely Functional Adult.” As you might guess from the name, the series features characters just trying to navigate the difficult situations and complex emotions of everyday life. The comic serves as a friendly reminder to care for yourself and those around you. Meichi’s art is so relatable that it’s no surprise that her Instagram account has more than 125K followers.
Comicstorian
Benny, known on Instagram and YouTube as Comicstorian, mines the incredibly deep history vault of comic books. His content reimagines comic books as informative videos, allowing viewers to gain a different perspective on the stories contained in these comics that the movies won’t provide. Comicstorian’s Instagram page provides synopses of comic book narratives in an easily digestible way.
Variant
Known as “The Place For All Things Comics,” Variant is a page dedicated to comic book fans, maintaining a foothold with fans of the stories contained in the pages and among collectors who are looking for auctions of valuable items. The video host surveys some of the best comics in circulation today and in the past. The page also features giveaways such as tickets to comic events and copies of comic books.
Do you have a business that embraces the colorful realm of graphic novels and comics? Influencers like the ones above can help you market your brand to a broader audience. Their ability to create unique works of art and communicate with fans lends credibility to your business and enables you to stand out from competitors. However, search for influencers who align with your brand’s mission and values. The result might be a long-term partnership that elevates both you and the influencer in the eyes of your audiences.
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