Some of my favorite artists:
Andy Kubert, Richard Isanove, Joe Quesada, Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates, David Mazzucchelli, Dean White, John Cassaday, and last but not least Michael Turner.

BTW, your rat would make the awesomest Splinter. lol. Seriously. I'm talking Prequel.

JYD #66 Endure to the End Long live the Brotherhood of the Yard