Tag Archives: Romeo Tanghal

15 superhero horror covers

Posted on February 25, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

Just because the weekly COMICS CAN BE AWESOME section has moved back to focusing on splash pages, it doesn’t mean Gotham Calling won’t continue to spotlight cool covers every once in a while… Here is a selection of fifteen eerie … Continue reading →

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged Action Comics, Adventure Comics, Alex Ross, Anthony Tollin, Bill Sienkiewicz, Brian Bolland, covers, Daredevil, Dick Giordano, Fantastic Four, Frank Miller, Gaspar Saladino, Green Lantern, Greg Capullo, horror, Hulk, Jeff Jones, John Byrne, John Totleben, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Klaus Janson, M.D. Bright, Maximortal, Miracleman, Moon Knight, Paul Smith, Rick Veitch, Romeo Tanghal, Sam Parsons, Spawn, Spider-Man, Starman, Supergirl, Tatjana Wood, Todd Klein, Todd McFarlane, Tony Harris, Wonder Woman, X-Men, Zatanna | Leave a comment

Spotlight on The Unknown Soldier, 1977-1980

Posted on March 18, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

When I last wrote about The Unknown Soldier – DC’s cult comic about the top US secret agent in World War II – I mentioned how David Michelinie briefly turned the series into a vicious anti-war parable, casting the hero … Continue reading →

Posted in SPYCRAFT & WARFARE | Tagged Bob Haney, Cold War, Dick Ayers, Erick Santos, Esphidy, espionage, Gerry Talaoc, Jean Simek, Jerry Serpe, Joe Kubert, Milt Snappin, politics, Romeo Tanghal, Unknown Soldier, World War II | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (July 2019)

Posted on July 2, 2019 by I.M. Baytor

July is Spy Fiction Month here at the blog. Before going on my yearly marathon of posts about foreign intrigue and counter-intelligence, though, let us all just take a moment to contemplate the fact that comics can be many different … Continue reading →

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Adrienne Roy, Blankets, Bob Lappan, Craig Thompson, Eduardo Barreto, Fiona Staples, Marv Wolfman, New Teen Titans, Romeo Tanghal, Saga | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (December)

Posted on December 5, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

2018’s final monthly reminder that comics can be awesome… Jupiter’s Circle (v2) #1 Justice League of America #207 Gødland #12

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Ben Oda, Carl Gafford, Don Heck, Gerry Conway, Godland, Ive Svorcina, Jimmy Betancourt, Joe Casey, Jupiter’s Circle, Justice League of America, Nick Filardi, Richard Starkings, Romeo Tanghal, Tom Scioli, Wilfredo Torres | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (November)

Posted on November 7, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

Whether you’re celebrating or crying over the recent electoral results, here is your monthly reminder that comics can be awesome: The Spectre (v3) #50 Captain Atom #56 The Demon (v3) #15

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Bob Smith, Captain Atom, Carla Feeny, Demon, Gene D'Angelo, John Ostrander, John Workman, Michael Adams, Mike Gustovich, Robbie Busch, Romeo Tanghal, Spectre, Todd Klein, Tom Mandrake, Val Semeiks | Leave a comment

Essential Batman stories every fan should read – part 2

Posted on September 27, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

If you read the last post, you know what’s going on. This is the second part of my list of essential comics that serve as the best possible gateway into grasping the overall Batman meta-narrative. This week, I’m highlighting post-Crisis … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Aaron Sowd, Adrienne Roy, Alan Grant, Alan Moore, Albert DeGuzman, Alex Maleev, Ande Parks, Andy Kubert, Andy Kuhn, Andy Lanning, Barry Kitson, Bernie Mireault, Bill Oakley, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bill Willingham, Bob Gale, Bob McLeod, Bob Pinaha, Bob Schwager, Bob Smith, Bob Wiacek, Bret Blevins, Brian Bolland, Bronwyn Carlton, Bruce Patterson, Buzz Setzer, Cam Smith, Carla Feeny, Carlos Pedrazzini, Chris Ivy, Chris Renaud, Christie Scheele, Christopher Jones, Chuck Dixon, Clem Robins, D'Israeli, Dafydd Wyn, Dale Eaglesham, Damion Scott, Dan Jurgens, Dave Hornung, Dave McCaig, Dave McKean, Dave Stewart, David Mazzucchelli, David Roach, Dean Zachary, Demetrius Bassoukos, Denny O'Neil, Devin Grayson, Dezi Sienty, Dick Giordano, Digital Chameleon, Doug Moench, Drew Geraci, Eduardo Barreto, Ellie DeVille, FCO Plascencia, Felix Serrano, Frank McLaughlin, Frank Miller, Frank Teran, Garry Leach, Garth Ennis, Gaspar Saladino, Geoff Johns, Gerry Fernandez, Glenn Whitmore, Gloria Vasquez, Gordon Purcell, Graham Nolan, Grant Morrison, Greg Capullo, Greg Land, Greg Rucka, Greg Wright, Guy Davis, Guy Major, Howard Porter, Ian Edginton, Ian Laughlin, Jaime Mendoza, James Hodgkins, James Pascoe, James Sinclair, James Tynion IV, Janet Harvey, Jason Minor, Jason Pearson, Jason Wright, Jeff Albrecht, Jeph Loeb, Jesse Delperdang, Jim Aparo, Jim Balent, Jim Starlin, Jimmy Betancourt, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jo Duffy, Joe Rubinstein, John Beatty, John Cleary, John Costanza, John Floyd, John Higgins, John Kalisz, John McCrea, John Ostrander, John Romita Jr, John Stanisci, John Stokes, John Wagner, Jon Bogdanove, Jonathan Glapion, Jordan B. Gorfinkel, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Karl Story, Kelley Puckett, Ken Bruzenak, Ken Lopez, Kevin O'Neill, Kieron Dwyer, Klaus Janson, Larry Hama, Lee Weeks, Lisa Klink, Lovern Kindzierski, Mark Bright, Mark McKenna, Mark Pajarillo, Mark Pennington, Mark Propst, Mark Waid, Marlo Alquiza, Mat Broome, Matt Banning; Aaron Sowd, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Ryan, Matt Smith, Michael T. Gilbert, Mike DeCarlo, Mike Deodato, Mike Gustovich, Mike Manley, Mike Vosburg, N. Steven Harris, Nathan Fairbairn, Nick J. Napolitano, Noelle Giddings, Norm Breyfogle, P. Craig Russell, Pablo Raimondi, Pamela Rambo, Pascal Alixe, Pat Garrahy, Patricia Mulvihill, Patricia Prentice, Patrick Brosseau, Paul Dini, Paul Gulacy, Paul Ryan, Peter Gross, Phil Jimenez, Phil Winslade, Rafael Albuquerque, Rafael Kayanan, Randy Eberling, Randy Emberlin, Ray Kryssing, Richard Horie; Tanya Horie, Richard Starkings, Richmond Lewis, Rick Burchett, Rick Parker, Rob Hunter, Rob Leigh, Rob Ro; Alex Bleyaert, Rob Schwager, Robert Campanella, Roberta Tewes, Roger Robinson, Romeo Tanghal, Ron McCain, Ron Wagner, Sal Buscema, Sal Velluto, Scott Beatty, Scott Hanna, Scott McDaniel, Scott Snyder, Sean Parsons, Sergio Cariello, Stan Woch, Staz Johnson, Steve George, Steve Mitchell, Steve Scott, Steven Barnes, Tanya Horie; Richard Horie, Teddy Kristiansen, Terry Austin, Tim Harkings, Tim Harkins, Tim Sale, Todd Klein, Tom Grummett, Tom Mandrake, Tom McCraw, Tom Morgan, Vince Giarrano, Walden Wong, Wayne Faucher, Willie Schubert, Yvel Guichet | Leave a comment

Anatomy of Batman #285

Posted on December 20, 2017 by I.M. Baytor

When it comes to twisted-yet-amusing Christmas tales, forget Gremlins and Rare Exports or even Krampus. I cannot think of many examples that are as fascinating as ‘The Mystery of Christmas Lost!’ (Batman #285, cover-dated March 1977, but, according to Mike’s … Continue reading →

Posted in POLITICS OF BATMAN COMICS | Tagged Christmas, David V. Reed, David Vern, Frank Springer, Gotham City, Julius Schwartz, politics, Romeo Tanghal | Leave a comment