Tag Archives: Frank Giacoia

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (2 March 2026)

Posted on March 2, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comics can be awesome is a nod to the messy preposterousness of imperialism… in the form of ridiculously busy Captain America covers.

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Bob McLeod, Captain America, covers, Frank Giacoia, Gaspar Saladino, Gil Kane, Irv Watanabe, Joe Rubinstein, Joe Sinnott, John Byrne, John Romita, Keith Pollard, Marie Severin, Morrie Kuramoto, Ron Wilson, Sal Buscema | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (5 January 2026)

Posted on January 5, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

Another year. Another war. Another attempt to take the mind off of doomsday every once in a while by briefly escaping into fantasy… In 2026, Gotham Calling is going back to spotlighting covers in these Monday reminders that comics can … Continue reading →

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Annette Kawecki, Blue Beetle, covers, David Lopez, Frank Giacoia, Gill Fox, Lady Luck, Larry Lieber, Michael Golden, Micronauts, Quantum and Woody, Steve Ditko, Tomb of Darkness | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (26 May 2025)

Posted on May 26, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

In another desperate attempt to keep things light in (increasingly) dark times, this week’s reminder that comics can be awesome is a tribute to X-Men covers with prominent butts. (Yes, it has come to this!)

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Brandon Peterson, covers, Dan Adkins, Dan Panosian, Frank Giacoia, Gil Kane, Morrie Kuramoto, Sam Rosen, Stan Goldberg, X-Men | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (30 December 2024)

Posted on December 30, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This year’s final – and crowded – reminder that comic book covers can be awesome…

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged 1963, Al Milgrom, Anthony Tollin, Brian Reber, covers, Danny Crespi, Dave Gibbons, Ed Hannigan, Frank Giacoia, George Pérez, I Hate Fairyland, Icon, Inferior 5, Ira Schnapp, Jason Jones, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, John Dell, Keith Giffen, Larry Mahlstedt, Legion of Super-Heroes, Lobo, Logan's Run, M.D. Bright, Marvel Two-in-One, Mike Esposito, Mike Sekowsky, Pablo Raimondi, Rick Veitch, Ron Wilson, Skottie Young, Val Semeiks, X Factor | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (2 December 2024)

Posted on December 2, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Another action-packed reminder that comic book covers can be awesome…

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged All-Star Western, Authentic Police Cases, covers, Danger Trail, Ed Hamilton, Frank Giacoia, Gaspar Saladino, Ira Schnapp, Jerry Grandenetti, Jim Sanders III, John Buscema, Lanciostory, Lawbreakers, Neal Adams, Nick Cardy, Our Army at War, Silver Sable, Stan Goldberg, Steven Butler, Syd Shores, The Spirit, Two-Gun Kid, Wanted, western, Will Eisner | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (23 September 2024)

Posted on September 23, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comic books can be awesome is a tribute to the meticulous and effective composition in the covers of the series Secret Hearts (1949-1971):

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Bernard Sachs, Bill Draut, covers, Don Heck, Frank Giacoia, Gaspar Saladino, Ira Schnapp, Jay Scott Pike, John Romita, Secret Hearts, Sy Barry, Tony Abruzzo | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (12 August 2024)

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

A reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… and also super weird:

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Alex Horley, Bob Brown, Copra, covers, Curt Swan, Danny Crespi, Dave Cooper, Frank Giacoia, Hawkman, Howard Chaykin, Ira Schnapp, Justice, Kieron Dwyer, Lee Weeks, Lobo, Madman Comics, Michel Fiffe, Mike Allred, Murphy Anderson, Omega the Unknown, Shark-Man, Stan Kaye, Starblazer, Steve Pugh, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, Tales of the Unexpected | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged 2001 A Space Odyssey, Aliens, Army of Darkness, Carmine Infantino, covers, Danny Crespi, David Finch, Evil Dead, Frank Giacoia, Frank Miller, Greg Smallwood, Indiana Jones, Jack Kirby, Jae Lee, James Bond, John Higgins, June Chung, Kerry Gammill, Michael Allred, movies, Phill Norwood, Predator, Robocop, Star Wars, Terminator, Terry Austin, Triona Farrell, Xena | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (22 April 2024)

Posted on April 22, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Another reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… and another tribute to renditions of facial acting and the art of the close-up:

Posted in HEADSHOTS | Tagged Al Gordon, Al Hartley, Alan Davis, Alpha Flight, Brave and the Bold, covers, Daniel Clowes, Daredevil, David Mazzucchelli, DNAgents, Eightball, Excalibur, Frank Giacoia, Inferior 5, Ira Schnapp, Irv Novick, Jack Adler, Jeff Lemire, Joe Giella, John Byrne, José Villarrubia, Misty, Mitch Schauer, Patsy Walker, Paul Neary, Phantom, Sam Rosen, Stan Goldberg | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (8 April 2024)

Posted on April 8, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comic books can be awesome is yet another tribute to Carmine Infantino’s talent for cover composition:

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Action Comics, All Star Comics, Bob Brown, Brave and the Bold, Captain Comet, Carmine Infantino, covers, Danny Crespi, Doom Patrol, Frank Giacoia, Ira Schnapp, Joe Giella, Mike Esposito, Murphy Anderson, Mystery in Space, Spider-Woman, Steve Leialoha, Strange Adventures, Strange Sports Stories, Supergirl, Superman | Leave a comment