Author Archives: I.M. Baytor

Alfred Pennyworth takes no shit

Posted on March 2, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

Shadow of the Bat #52 Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 Batman #616 Legends of the Dark Knight #41 Robin: Year One #1 Batman #643 The Batman’s Grave #1

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (27 February 2023)

Posted on February 26, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

A brawling reminder that comics can be awesome… Starslayer: the Director’s Cut #1 Captain Midnight #22 2001: A Space Odyssey #3

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Spotlight on Lucky Luke, 1949-1958 – part 2

Posted on February 23, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

Last week, I mentioned that humor played a key role in Lucky Luke from the very beginning. Today, I want to take a closer look at the types of humor developed in the series’ earliest years… The Bluefeet are Coming! … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (20 February 2023)

Posted on February 20, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

An explosive reminder that comics can be awesome: Casanova: Acedia #7 Gødland #12 Last Driver

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Spotlight on Lucky Luke, 1949-1958 – part 1

Posted on February 16, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

Last year, when I did a couple of posts about The Adventures of Tintin, I naively mentioned I wanted to write more, throughout 2022, about the Belgian bandes dessinées I read growing up. My work schedule didn’t allow me to … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (13 February 2023)

Posted on February 13, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

Just another kickass reminder that comics can be awesome… Guerillas (v3) #5 Black Widow (v8) #3 Maniac of New York: The Bronx is Burning #4

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A couple of very cool space adventure novels

Posted on February 9, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

So, I finally started watching Andor and it’s as neat as I’d heard. It’s Star Wars as a taut cyberpunk heist, compelingly acted and with enough of a distinct vibe to feel more satisfying than the endless retread of the … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 February 2023)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

A reminder that comic-book double-page spreads can be awesome: Accell #8 The Department of Truth #15 Rogue Planet #2

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2022’s book of the year

Posted on February 2, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

I read less comics than usual in 2022 – especially new stuff – so the pool for Gotham Calling’s book of the year was somewhat limited. Like last time, the one graphic novel that was bound to be the strongest … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (30 January 2023)

Posted on January 30, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

I’m still fixing some technical issues, but we should be back to our regular program on Thursday… In the meantime, here is a horrifying reminder that Batman comics can be awesome: Odyssey (v2) #6 Batman / Demon Legends of the … Continue reading →

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