Author Archives: I.M. Baytor

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (27 January 2025)

Posted on January 27, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

With 2025 already well on the way to becoming a terrifying year, even by recent standards, here is January’s final reminder that comic book splash pages can be awesome: Casanova: Acedia #4 Assassin Nation #4 Dead Drop #3

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Adam Gorham, Ales Kot, Assassin Nation, Casanova, Dave Sharpe, Dead Drop, Erica Henderson, Fábio Moon, Mike Spicer | 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

On Harvey Bullock – part 2

Posted on January 16, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

The Batman Adventures #33 Picking up from where I left off last month, let’s have a further look at the evolution of Gotham City’s gruffiest, scruffiest police detective, Harvey Bullock. In the 1990s, Bullock gained prominence as a memorable supporting … Continue reading →

Posted in GOTHAM CITIZENS | Tagged Chuck Dixon, Ed Brubaker, GCPD, Greg Rucka, Harvey Bullock | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (13 January 2025)

Posted on January 13, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

2025’s second weekly reminder that comic book page layouts can be awesome: Dogs of War Ian Fleming’s James Bond #6 Que presente impresentable

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Dogs of War, Guy Major, James Bond, Jason Masters, Nathan Fox, Quino, Rico Renzi, Sheila Keenan, Warren Ellis | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 January 2025)

Posted on January 6, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

As usual, a new year means shifting to a different type of weekly reminders that comic books can be awesome… Having spotlighted covers throughout 2024, let’s kick off 2025 by once again celebrating the art of the glorious splash page! … Continue reading →

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Bram Meehan, Clayton Cowles, Deena Mohamed, Fernando Arguello, Jeff Stokely, Jim Rossignol, Kieron Gillen, Ludocrats, Panta Rea, Shubeik Lubeik, Stefano Cardoselli, Sweet Downfall, Tamra Bonvillain | Leave a comment

2024’s Book of the Year

Posted on January 1, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

The fact that the second volume of My Favorite Thing Is Monsters finally came out should’ve made the pick for Gotham Calling’s 2024 Book of the Year a clincher. Emil Ferris’ long-and-eagerly-awaited continuation of her dense, brilliant debut opus keeps … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS OF THE YEAR | Tagged Bill Everett, Cold War, David Small, Emil Ferris, Gene Colan, horror, Joe Maneely, Michael J. Vassallo, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Pete Morisi, science fiction, Venus, Werner Roth | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (30 December 2024)

Posted on December 30, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This year’s final – and crowded – reminder that comic book covers can be awesome…

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged 1963, Al Milgrom, Anthony Tollin, Brian Reber, covers, Danny Crespi, Dave Gibbons, Ed Hannigan, Frank Giacoia, George Pérez, I Hate Fairyland, Icon, Inferior 5, Ira Schnapp, Jason Jones, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, John Dell, Keith Giffen, Larry Mahlstedt, Legion of Super-Heroes, Lobo, Logan's Run, M.D. Bright, Marvel Two-in-One, Mike Esposito, Mike Sekowsky, Pablo Raimondi, Rick Veitch, Ron Wilson, Skottie Young, Val Semeiks, X Factor | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (23 December 2024)

Posted on December 23, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Just in time for christmas, here is one more tribute to the beauty of covers with facial close-ups:

Posted in HEADSHOTS | Tagged 2000 AD, Alex Ross, Army of Darkness, Astro City, Corto Maltese, covers, Dennis Janke, Doctor Aphra, Evil Dead, Gene Colan, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Hugo Pratt, Ira Schnapp, John Byrne, Jon Bogdanove, Lee Sullivan, Michael O'Hare, Patrick Martin, Robocop, Secret Hearts, Skorpio, Tatjana Wood, Walter Simonson, Wonder Woman, X Factor | Leave a comment

On Harvey Bullock – part 1

Posted on December 19, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Harvey Bullock is one of the most beloved supporting characters in Batman’s cast, probably because he is such a fun counterpoint to the Caped Crusader: a cigar-chomping, donut-munchin’, overweight, unkempt police detective with a penchant for flashy ties and massive … Continue reading →

Posted in GOTHAM CITIZENS | Tagged Adrian Tomine, Alan Moore, Chuck Dixon, Don Newton, Doug Moench, GCPD, Gene Colan, Graham Nolan, Harvey Bullock, noir, Paul Kupperberg, Rick Veitch | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (16 December 2024)

Posted on December 16, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

An armed reminder that comic book covers can be freaking awesome:

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Battle Pope, Brahm Revel, Chris Chalenor, Claudio Villa, covers, Deathstroke, Doom Patrol, Dylan Dog, Frank Miller, Gilbert Shelton, Guerillas, Jamie Hewlett, Joe Rubinstein, Knockabout, Lynn Varley, Mark Beachum, Mark Hazard: Merc, Matt Kindt, Mike Zeck, Mind MGMT, Simon Bisley, Tank Girl, Todd Klein, Tony Moore | Leave a comment