Aha, sounds like a full brain and sketchbook of ideas, love it when people are brimming over with enthusiasm for something they adore
I have only read a book or two of the Hernandez brothers work but liked it; I have to be honest I know the importance of Kirby and Romita on comics history but I don't think I've ever actually read a comic that they've worked on. Bad, bad. I have seen their work but not enough to impact upon me. I quite understand about not focusing too intently upon an artist or style for fear of it influencing your work too heavily; I try to keep an open mind and look out for new (and old) comic artists, concept artists and illustrators for both adults and children to learn from.
Keep up the great work and tell me if you do release some!