Lately, I have been thinking about comic books and the people who make them. These last few days I have been reading through various comic books and issues, and that even though the story picks up where the previous issue left it - the artist, and the style, can vary between issues. Sometimes slightly, other times the contrast can be quite strong. The characters and the backgrounds, the general level of details - and here is my question(s):
How much of a "finished product" does the comic book be in your eyes? That is, how much does the artwork contribute in the story telling, given that there are many acclaimed graphic novels which have a sleek and simple art work, but an appealing story. Can beautiful artwork save otherwise lackluster story?