Tag Archives: Barry Windsor-Smith

Fighting monsters in the multiverse – part 2

Posted on June 4, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

Against my better judgment, let’s look at more exciting adventures where shameless brand extension meets schlocky nerdy fun. I know these are cynical, blatantly manipulative works assigned to mercenary creators who could have been in pursuit of more original stories … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Adam Kubert, Al Ewing, Alejandro Sánchez, Alex Sinclair, Amanda Conner, Barry Windsor-Smith, Benjamin Percy, Bruno Redondo, Chip Zdarsky, Clayton Cowles, Dan Mora, Dan Slott, Deadpool, Declan Shalvey, Die!Namite, Ellie Wright, Evil Dead, Frank Miller, Fred van Lente, Gail Simone, Greg Capullo, Greg Land, Gurihu, Hayden Sherman, horror, James Tynion IV, Jay Leisten, Jordi Pérez, Joshua Williamson, Kei Zama, Kelly Thompson, Ken Lashley, Kevin Smith, Kike J. Diaz, Marco Finnegan, Marcos Martin, Matt Fraction, Nathan Fairbairn, Predator, Red Sonja, Scott Snyder, Steve Lieber, Terry Dodson, Tim Townsend, Todd Klein, Vampirella, Vincenzo Carratú, Wolverine, Zeb Wells | Leave a comment

2025’s books of the year – part 2

Posted on January 14, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

If you’ve read last week’s post, you know this month I’m doing Gotham Calling’s top 25 graphic novels of 2025. Like in my previous lists, I’m sticking to English-language editions, although I have to point out that by far one … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS OF THE YEAR | Tagged Al Ewing, Barry Windsor-Smith, Dave Stewart, Don Heck, Doug Headline, Elliott Kalan, Gene Colan, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, horror, James Harren, Jason, Jason Wordie, Jim Steranko, John Buscema, John Romita, Johnny Craig, Kieran, Lee Loughridge, Marie Severin, Matthew Rosenberg, Metamorpho, Michael Dean, Mindy Lee, Neal Adams, Parker, Richard Stark, Roman Titov, Rook, Rus Wooton, science fiction, Stan Lee, Stefano Landini, Steve Lieber, Tower of Shadows, Ultramega, Wally Wood, We're Taking Everyone Down With Us | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (2 June 2025)

Posted on June 2, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

A reminder in an age of monsters… Monsters

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged Barry Windsor-Smith, Monsters | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (1 April 2024)

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

The subgenre of super-spies seems especially suited for comic books, where there are no budget constraints in terms of depicting gonzo gadgets and glamorous globetrotting, so it’s no wonder we’ve gotten such a long history of James Bond comics, not … Continue reading →

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Annie Wu, Barry Windsor-Smith, Bill Sienkiewicz, Black Widow, covers, espionage, Frank Miller, Junggeun Yoon, Phil Noto | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (28 August 2023)

Posted on August 28, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

August’s final reminder that comics can be awesome: The Adventures of Luther Arkwright #5 Monsters Panorama

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Barry Windsor-Smith, Bryan Talbot, Luther Arkwright, Michel Fiffe, Monsters, Panorama | Leave a comment

2021’s book of the year

Posted on January 13, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

First, a disclaimer: Rutu Modan’s latest graphic novel, Tunnels, has been translated to English and published by Drawn & Quarterly last year… and whenever a new Modan book comes out, the chances of it being my favorite comic of that … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS OF THE YEAR | Tagged Aditya Bidikar, Barry Windsor-Smith, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave Stewart, Department of Truth, Dylan Todd, Elsa Charretier, EPHK, horror, James Harren, James Tynion IV, Juni Ba, Martin Simmonds, Matt Hollingsworth, politics, Roman Titov, Rus Wooton, science fiction, Tyler Boss, Ultramega | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (13 December 2021)

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

An aggressive reminder that comics can be awesome: WE3 #3 Monsters Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye #1

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Barry Windsor-Smith, Cave Carson, Clem Robins, Frank Quitely, Jamie Grant, Michael Avon Oeming, Monsters, Nick Filardi, Todd Klein, WE3 | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 December 2021)

Posted on December 6, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comics can be awesome is a tribute to the jaw-dropping designs of Nick Fury’s opening splash pages: Strange Tales #168 Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #12 Strange Tales #145

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Barry Windsor-Smith, Don Heck, Irv Watanabe, Irving Forbush, Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko, Joe Sinnott, Mickey Demeo, Nick Fury, Sam Rosen, Sid Greene, Stan Lee, Steve Parkhouse, Strange Tales | Leave a comment

Two-fisted fantasy comics

Posted on May 28, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Lately I’ve been writing mostly about sci-fi for this section of the blog, so I think it’s time to shift our attention to another great adventure genre: fantasy. Fantasy is one of those umbrella genres that covers a massive spectrum … Continue reading →

Posted in FANTASTIC ADVENTURES | Tagged 2000 AD, Alan Grant, Alfonso Azpiri, Archer & Armstrong, Archie Goodwin, Barry Windsor-Smith, Bernie Wrightson, Black Hawk, Clayton Henry, Cold War, Conan, Denny O'Neil, Doug Moench, Eliot Rahal, Emanuela Lupacchino, Fred van Lente, Gerry Conway, Gerry Finley-Day, Gil Kane, Jim Starlin, Jody Houser, John Buscema, John Jakes, John Romita, Ka-Zar, Kelvin Gosnell, Khari Evans, Len Wein, Mark Waid, Massimo Belardinelli, Pere Pérez, politics, Roy Thomas, Russ Heath, Savage Tales, science fiction, Stan Lee, Steve Gan, sword & sorcery | Leave a comment