List of Mormon cartoonists explained

This is an alphabetized list of Mormon Cartoonists. It includes any notable comic artist who was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), even if they are now inactive or not members.

• Mike Allred, comic book artist and writer (Madman)^[1]
• Jeanette Atwood, cartoonist and animator^[2]
• Pat Bagley, editorial cartoonist and journalist for The Salt Lake Tribune
• Steve Benson, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist for The Arizona Republic
• Richard Comely, comic book artist and letterer (Captain Canuck) ^[1]
• Brian Crane, comic artist (Pickles (comic strip)^[3]
• Brandon Dayton, writer and artist for Green Monk (winner of the YALSA 2011 Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens^[4])
• Ric Estrada, comic book artist for DC Comics^[1]
• Kevin Fagan, newspaper comic artist and creator of Drabble
• Floyd Gottfredson, Mickey Mouse comic strip^[5]
• Scott Hales, artist and author (Garden of Enid won the Association for Mormon Letters's 2013 Humor award^[6])
• Travis Hanson, Eisner-nominated artist and author (The Bean)^[7]
• John Held Jr., cartoonist and illustrator (The New Yorker) ^[8]
• Greg Kearney, syndicated editorial cartoonist in Maine, Kansas, Montana and Wyoming. (Topeka Capital Journal) ^[9]
• Tyler Kirkham, comic illustrator (New Avengers/Transformers;)
• Adam Koford, Disney story artist,^[10] webcomic artist (Laugh-Out-Loud Cats), and frequent contributor to The Friend
• Brittany Long Olsen, writer and artist of Dendō
• James A. Owen, comic book illustrator and author (Starchild)^[2]
• Jake Parker, comic creator, illustrator, and animator (Missile Mouse)
• Todd Robert Petersen, writer and artist ^[2]
• Annie Poon, webcomic writer and stop-motion animator
• Amy Reeder, (Fool's Gold, Madame Xanadu) ^[11]
• Ed Roth, cartoonist and illustrator (Rat Fink) ^{[11] [12]}
• Patrick Scullin (Super Siblings) ^[2]
• Howard Tayler, web comic artist (Schlock Mercenary)^[13]
• Brad Teare, comic book artist (Cypher) ^[1]
• Ethan Van Sciver ^[14]
• Noah Van Sciver, independent American cartoonist (grew up Mormon and addresses Mormon history in his comics) ^[15]
• Sal Velluto, comic book artist for DC and Marvel, especially Marvel's "The Black Panther" and director of The Friend magazine^[16]

See also

• Portrayal of Mormons in comics

Notes and References

1. Homer. Michael W.. The Mormon Image in Comics. Sunstone. September 2010. 68–73. 13 July 2016.
2. Jepson. Theric. How to Become a Mormon-Comics Snob in Five Easy Steps. Sunstone. September 2010. 160. 2–5. 18 July 2016.
3. Web site: Shill . Aaron . LDS cartoonist enjoys life with "Pickles" . Mormon Times . 2008-03-11 . 2008-07-28.
4. Web site: 2011 Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens. Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 18 January 2017. en. 21 December 2010.
5. Book: Hunter. J. Michael. Hunter. J. Michael. The Mormon Influence at Disney. 2013. Praeger an imprint of AABC-CLIO. 1: Cinema, Television, Theater, Music, and Fashion. Mormons and Popular Culture. Santa Barbara, California. 9780313391675. 45–70.
6. Web site: AML Awards 2013. associationmormonletters.org. 18 January 2017.
7. Web site: Mormons at Salt Lake Comic Con. exhibits.lib.byu.edu. 18 January 2017.
8. Nelson. Glen. Jazz-Age Cartoonery: John Held, Jr. and the New Yorker. Sunstone. September 2010. 160. 2–5. 20 July 2016.
9. Web site: Cole. Jessica. Local political cartoonist debuts in C-J. Topeka Capital Journal. 15 February 2018.
10. Web site: Koford. Adam. About Me. Adam Koford. 17 January 2017.
11. Book: Jepson. Theric. Hunter. J. Michael. Mormons and American Comics. 2013. Praeger an imprint of AABC-CLIO. 2: Literature, Art, Media, Tourism, and Sports. Mormons and Popular Culture. Santa Barbara, California. 9780313391675. 81–94.
12. Book: Pat Ganahl. Ed "Big Daddy" Roth: His Life, Times, Cars, and Art. 12 December 2012. 15 March 2011. CarTech Inc. 978-1-934709-67-2. 9–.
13. Web site: Howard V. Tayler: Author, creator, and "artist" for Schlock Mercenary . Howard . Tayler . The Tayler Corporation . April 21, 2010 . April 29, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100429132013/http://www.schlockmercenary.com/schlock_author.html . dead .
14. News: Morrow. Terry. Artist Tries to come up with a Thousand Aliens. 20 July 2016. Ocala Star-Banner. June 25, 2007.
15. Web site: Casciato. Cory. Noah Van Sciver. A.V. Club. A.V. Club. 18 July 2016. 10 March 2011.
16. News: Mann. Court Mann. As it turns out, Mormons and comic books have a long history together. 26 October 2016. Daily Herald. October 24, 2016.