Tag Archives: covers

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (20 July 2026)

Posted on July 20, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

In a summer where one can choose to watch on the big screen a great epic about the physical, psychological, and moral tragedy of war (in the form of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey) or to watch on the small screen … Continue reading →

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged covers, Dick Ayers, Gaspar Saladino, Howling Commandos, Ira Schnapp, Irv Novick, Joe Kubert, John Tartaglione, Mlle. Marie, Nick Fury, Our Fighting Forces, Russ Heath, Sam Rosen, Stan Goldberg, Star Spangled War Stories, Unknown Soldier, World War II | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (13 July 2026)

Posted on July 13, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

The Man of Steel and the Dynamic Duo save the day….

Posted in ART OF BATMAN COMICS | Tagged covers, Ira Schnapp, Win Mortimer, World's Finest Comics | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 July 2026)

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

As longtime readers of Gotham Calling know, I’m a massive fan of 1950s’ EC Comics. More than delivering a bunch of brilliant stories in the specific realms of science fiction, crime, horror, and war, the publisher developed an influential overall … Continue reading →

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged ´Jack Kamen, Al Feldstein, covers, Crime SuspenStories, Jack Davis, Jim Wroten, Johnny Craig, M.D., movies, Psychoanalysis, Two-Fisted Tales, Weird Fantasy | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (29 June 2026)

Posted on June 29, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

Let’s check out some very busy crime covers…

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged All-True Crime Cases, Bob Fujitani, Carl Burgos, covers, Crime and Punishment, Crime Detective, Crimefighters, Crimes by Women | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (22 June 2026)

Posted on June 22, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

I can see it in your faces!

Posted in HEADSHOTS | Tagged Bart Sears, Bob LeRose, covers, Justice League Europe, Kickers Inc, Luis Dominguez, Mark Texeira, Paul Smith, Silver Sable, Steven Butler, Witching Hour, X-Factor | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (15 June 2026)

Posted on June 15, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

This week, a homage to Frank Frazetta, one of the all-time greatest cover artists of pulp fiction…

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Ben Oda, Blazing Combat, Buck Rogers, Conan, covers, Eerie, Famous Funnies, Marie Severin, Weird Science-Fantasy | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (8 June 2026)

Posted on June 8, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

Some cool comic book covers featuring the Huntress, one of the most engaging of Gotham City’s many vigilantes…

Posted in COVERS OF BATMAN COMICS | Tagged Bob LeRose, Bob Smith, Bruce Patterson, covers, Huntress, Joe Rubinstein, Joe Staton, Kevin Maguire, Nicola Scott, Rick Burchett, Todd Klein | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (1 June 2026)

Posted on June 1, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

This week, a celebration of dizzying wraparound comic-book covers….

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Alan Quah, Alex Ross, Astro City, covers, Crossover, Gianluca Pagliarani, Juan José Ryp, Matt Kindt, Mind MGMT, Robocop, Wolfskin | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (25 May 2026)

Posted on May 25, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

A tribute to the action-packed covers of early Luke Cage comics:

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Billy Graham, Bob Layton, Chris Ivy, covers, Danny Crespi, Dwayne Turner, Geof Isherwood, Klaus Janson, Luke Cage, Marie Severin, Ron Wilson | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (18 May 2026)

Posted on May 18, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

In a rare sign that there is still a modicum of reason in the world, the nominees for the 2026 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were announced last week and, sure enough, Gotham Calling’s top books of the year are … Continue reading →

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged covers, Gavin Wilson, Richard Burning, Sandman Mystery Theatre | Leave a comment