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Author Archives: I.M. Baytor
Third Gotham Calling Manifesto
Detective Comics #483 I started this blog a decade ago in the spirit of entertainment – for others as much as for myself. I spent much of my life reading and thinking about Batman comics, so I wanted to share … Continue reading
Posted in MANIFESTO
Tagged Brendan McCarthy, David Lopez, Erica Henderson, espionage, movies, politics, science fiction, western, Will Pfeifer
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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (16 September 2024)
This Monday’s reminder focuses, once again, on the awesomeness of covers with headshots:
Posted in HEADSHOTS
Tagged Andy Park, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bloodwulf, Brendan McCarthy, covers, Daerick Gröss, Gabriel Hardman, Geof Darrow, Jesus Saiz, Jordan Boyd, José Villarrubia, Judge Dredd Megazine, Magnus Robot Fighter, Manhunter, Morbius, Paradax, Simon Davis, Terminator, The Maxx, Tim Sale, Weapon X
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Even more Batman movies without Batman – mainstream action edition!
Every once in a while, I like to spotlight films that, although they don’t feature the Dark Knight himself, share enough of Batman comics’ quirky vibe to be of interest for fans of that sort of stuff. This time, my … Continue reading
COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (9 September 2024)
Another Monday, another reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… This time, with martial arts!
Posted in AWESOME COVERS
Tagged Al Milgrom, Bill Sienkiewicz, Birds of Prey, Black Canary, Brian Stelfreeze, covers, Danny Crespi, Denys Cowan, Don Marquez, Ernie Chan, Gaspar Saladino, Gil Kane, Huntress, Jack Abel, Jim Aparo, John Workman, Karate Kid, Karl Story, Kung Fu Satanist, Master of Kung Fu, Mike Grell, Nightwing, Outsiders, Patrick Martin, Rich Buckler, Richard Dragon, Rick Burchett, Scott McDaniel, The Question, Todd Klein
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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (2 September 2024)
Here is this week’s reminder that comic book covers can be pretty… bizarre?
Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST
Tagged Al Williamson, Amazing Mystery Funnies, Bill Molno, Blast-Off, C.C. Beck, Captain Marvel, covers, Dark Mysteries, Flash, Gaspar Saladino, Gil Kane, Hy Fleishman, Ira Schnapp, Jack Kirby, Jimmy Wakely, Joe Giella, Joe Rosen, Joe Simon, John Rosenberger, Murphy Anderson, Paul Gustavson, Sherlock Holmes, Strange Adventures, T-Man, Vince Alascia, Western Comics
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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (26 August 2024)
Today’s reminder that comic book covers can be awesome pays tribute to badass detectives:
Posted in AWESOME COVERS
Tagged Adam Hughes, Blacksad, Butch Guice, Canardo, covers, Dan Day, Gary Kato, Griffu, Jacques Tardi, Jeff Dekal, Jessica Jones, Johnny Dynamite, Jonny Double, Juanjo Guarnido, Laura Martin, Mark Chiarello, Maze Agency, Mike Perkins, Ms. Tree, noir, Pete Morisi, Rick Magyar, Ruse, Sherlock Holmes, Sokal, Terry Beatty
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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (19 August 2024)
This week, a tribute to awesome comic book covers showcasing the members of Batman’s rogues’ gallery:
Posted in COVERS OF BATMAN COMICS
Tagged Adam Hughes, Alex Ross, Birds of Prey, Catwoman, Cliff Chiang, covers, Darwyn Cooke, Dustin Nguyen, Ed Benes, Ernie Chan, Gaspar Saladino, Graham Nolan, Harley Quinn, Justice, Justice League of America, Penguin, Rob Lea, Streets of Gotham, Szymon Kudranski, Tatjana Wood, Todd Klein
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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (12 August 2024)
A reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… and also super weird:
Posted in AWESOME COVERS
Tagged Alex Horley, Bob Brown, Copra, covers, Curt Swan, Danny Crespi, Dave Cooper, Frank Giacoia, Hawkman, Howard Chaykin, Ira Schnapp, Justice, Kieron Dwyer, Lee Weeks, Lobo, Madman Comics, Michel Fiffe, Mike Allred, Murphy Anderson, Omega the Unknown, Shark-Man, Stan Kaye, Starblazer, Steve Pugh, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, Tales of the Unexpected
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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (5 August 2024)
A reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… and also quite meta:
Posted in WEBS OF FICTION
Tagged 2000 AD, Alan Davis, Alex Ross, Anthony Tollin, Astro City, Bill Payne, Brendan McCarthy, Brett Ewins, Cary Burkett, covers, Crossover, Dee Cunniffe, Dick Dillin, Dick Giordano, Don Simpson, Emily Watson, Excalibur, FemForce, Geoff Shaw, Howard Bender, Ira Schnapp, Jim Sanders III, John J. Hill, Justice League of America, Laura Allred, Megaton Man, Mike Allred, Mike Harris, Paul Neary, Pete Poplaski, She-Hulk, Sheldon Moldoff, Strange Adventures, Todd Klein, X-Force
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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (29 July 2024)
A reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… and also very, very goofy:
Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST
Tagged Alarming Adventures, Bob Brown, Captain Midnight, covers, Doom Patrol, Frank Frazetta, Gang Busters, Gaspar Saladino, Ghost Rider, Headline Comics, Henry Kiefer, House of Secrets, Ira Schnapp, Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko, Joe Kubert, Joe Letterese, Joe Rosen, Joe Simon, John Severin, Luis Dominguez, Marvin Stein, Race for the Moon, Sgt. Rock, Spyman, Tatjana Wood
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