Tag Archives: Elliott Kalan

2025’s books of the year – part 2

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

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (24 February 2025)

This week, a more recent reminder of comic books’ potential for awesomeness: Maniac of New York #2

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (13 February 2023)

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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Catching up with crime comics – part 2

Welcome to another round of quick impressions about recent crime comics! If your definition of crime fiction accommodates horror-like gore and sadism, then these are exciting times, as serial killers remain a very popular trope (although by now everyone uses … Continue reading

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