Tag Archives: Superman

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (10 August 2026)

Posted on August 10, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

This summer’s two major film hits manage to pull off a tight balancing act, using the power that pre-existing stories/characters acquired and developed over the years to the advantage of tales that can nevertheless still stand on their own (rather … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Adam Hughes, Andrew Dalhouse, Brett Booth, Carmine Infantino, covers, Danny Crespi, Flash, Frank Miller, Gaspar Saladino, George Roussos, Gerry Conway, House of Mystery, Jack Burnley, Jerry Ordway, Jim Starlin, Joe Orlando, Karl Kesel, Lone Wolf and Cub, Lynn Varley, Mike Esposito, movies, Neal Adams, Norman Rapmund, Richard Horie, Ross Andru, Spider-Man, Superman, Tanya Horie, Terry Dodson | Leave a comment

FILM POSTERS CAN BE AWESOME (21 July 2025)

Posted on July 21, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

Perhaps because my expectations weren’t too high, I was won over by the latest Superman film. I suspected James Gunn would be too edgy for an iconic hero so defined by wholesomeness, as he seems to feel much more at … Continue reading →

Posted in SUPER POWERS | Tagged movies, politics, science fiction, Superman | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (20 January 2025)

Posted on January 20, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

A gizmo-centric reminder that comic books can look awesome… Strange Tales #143 Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #15 Superman: Space Age #2

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Artie Simek, Dan Mora, Dave Sharpe, Howard Purcell, Jack Kirby, Laura Allred, Mark Waid, Michael Allred, S.H.I.E.L.D., science fiction, Stan Lee, Steve Wands, Strange Tales, Superman, Tamra Bonvillain, World's Finest | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (8 April 2024)

Posted on April 8, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comic books can be awesome is yet another tribute to Carmine Infantino’s talent for cover composition:

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Action Comics, All Star Comics, Bob Brown, Brave and the Bold, Captain Comet, Carmine Infantino, covers, Danny Crespi, Doom Patrol, Frank Giacoia, Ira Schnapp, Joe Giella, Mike Esposito, Murphy Anderson, Mystery in Space, Spider-Woman, Steve Leialoha, Strange Adventures, Strange Sports Stories, Supergirl, Superman | Leave a comment

Neal Adams (1941-2022)

Posted on May 2, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

Neal Adams died last week. Years ago, I wrote briefly about his gothic artwork and his sensationalist Batman covers, but I can’t really overestimate Adams’ importance: he was arguably the greatest and the most influential artist in the history of … Continue reading →

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged All-Star Western, Challengers of the Unknown, covers, El Diablo, Flash, From Beyond the Unknown, Gaspar Saladino, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Hot Wheels, Ira Schnapp, Jack Adler, Neal Adams, Superboy, Superman, Tomahawk | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (13 September 2021)

Posted on September 13, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

Your super reminder that comics can be awesome: Superman vs. Muhammad Ali Superman Adventures #3 Superman: Strength #2

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Aluir Amancio, Cory Adams, Dick Giordano, Lois Buhalis, Marie Severin, Neal Adams, Patricia Mulvihill, Rick Burchett, Scott McCloud, Superman, Terry Austin, Todd Klein | Leave a comment