Category Archives: WEBS OF FICTION

Fighting monsters in the multiverse

Posted on May 6, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

Although perfectly aware that the current expansion of the multiverse in the form of exponential crossovers cynically reflects IP exploitation by new corporate quasi-monopolies, I admit I continue to derive a visceral pleasure from the concept, at least when there … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (27 April 2026)

Posted on April 27, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

This week, comic book covers that pay homage to classic movie posters:

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 October 2025)

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

October’s first reminder that comics can be awesome is a tribute to comic-booky literary adaptations:

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More alternative Batmen

Posted on June 4, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

The Batman of Arkham This is Gotham Calling’s 800th post! Like a proper comic book nerd, I’m a sucker for these mini-benchmarks, so I can’t resist interrupting the blog’s (quasi-)hiatus and return to an old obsession: alternative Batmen. Basically, we’ve … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (14 Abril 2025)

Posted on April 14, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

A self-reflexive reminder that comics can be awesome… Fortune and Glory: The Musical

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Even more Batman movies without Batman – cult movies edition

Posted on October 24, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

I get a huge kick exploring various connections within pop culture, including the thematic and stylistic links between Batman comics and cinema. To be fair, many of the comics are quite open about their influences, to the point that one … Continue reading →

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80’s-style action comics

Posted on October 3, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Predator: Concrete Jungle #2 With its foul-mouthed, sweaty badass men (and women), anti-government attitude, and casualty-heavy set pieces, the 1980s’ wave of outrageous action movies had a specific vibe that has become affectionately known in some circles as ‘absurd macho … Continue reading →

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Even more Batman movies without Batman – mainstream action edition!

Posted on September 12, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

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 →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (5 August 2024)

Posted on August 5, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

A reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… and also quite meta:

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (1 July 2024)

Posted on July 1, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Today’s reminder that comics can be awesome is a tribute to licensed properties. While the reliance on importing IPs across media can carry the stench of creative bankrupcy, some films and shows seem perfectly suited for an expansion into comic … Continue reading →

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