Tag Archives: Gil Kane

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (9 May 2022)

Posted on May 9, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

Comics and cinema seem more intertwined than ever. Even setting aside the countless film adaptations of superhero franchises, the coolest movies in recent times have evoked many of the magical features of comic books. Thematically, last year’s The Worst Person … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Al Feldstein, Alarming Tales, Ben Oda, Black Magic, Bob Brown, Bob Powell, Charles Voight, covers, Crime Patrol, Danny Crespi, Frank Brunner, Gang Busters, Gil Kane, Headline Comics, Howard the Duck, Ira Schnapp, Joe Giella, Joe Rosen, Joe Simon, John Romita, John Severin, Johnny Craig, movies, Paul Reinman, Steve Gerber, Tales from the Crypt, Thrill-O-Rama, Tony Mortellaro, Vault of Evil, Western Comics | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (18 April 2022)

Posted on April 18, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

A sci-fi reminder that comic book covers can be awesome:

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE | Tagged 2000 AD, Al Williamson, Bill Molno, Black Science, covers, Descender, Dustin Nguyen, Flash Gordon, Gene Fawcette, Gil Kane, Incredible Science Fiction, Johnny Bruck, Marie Severin, Massimo Belardinelli, Matt Hollingsworth, Mike McGhee, Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds, Out of This World, science fiction, Sean Murphy, Space Riders, Strange Adventures, Vince Alascia, Wally Wood, Weird Worlds | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (28 March 2022)

Posted on March 28, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

Your weekly reminder that comic book covers can be awesome. More Strange Adventures!

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Captain Comet, covers, Gil Kane, Ira Schnapp, Murphy Anderson, science fiction, Sid Greene, Silver Age, Strange Adventures | 1 Comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (21 March 2022)

Posted on March 21, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

Just yet another reminder of how awesome comic book covers can be…

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Adventures of the Jaguar, Bob Layton, Challengers of the Unknown, covers, Creeper, Crime Reporter, Fight Comics, Gaspar Saladino, Gil Kane, Hit Comics, Joe Doolin, Joe Kubert, John Rosenberger, Lou Fine, Matt Baker, Nick Cardy, Our Army at War, Rich Buckler, Russ Heath, Star Hunters, Tarzan, Tatjana Wood, Undersea Agent | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (3 January 2022)

Posted on January 3, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

In 2022, Gotham Calling’s weekly reminders that comics can be awesome are going to spotlight ten incredible covers every Monday, thus once again celebrating different artists’ ability to conjure up maximum excitement and fire up readers’ imagination through a single … Continue reading →

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Adventure Comics, Adventures into the Unknown, Bernard Baily, Bill Everett, Bill Molno, covers, Edvard Moritz, Forbidden Worlds, Gil Kane, Harry Anderson, Ira Schnapp, Joe Giella, Joe Maneely, Marvel Tales, Michael Esposito, Mike Kaluta, Ogden Whitney, Ross Andru, Stan Goldberg, Star Spangled War Stories, Strange Adventures, Strange Tales, Unusual Tales, Vince Alascia, Weird Tales of the Future, World of Fantasy | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (4 October 2021)

Posted on October 4, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

A reminder that comic book covers can be awesome, Dracula edition:

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged Blood of Dracula, Captain Britain, covers, Danny Crespi, Dracula, Gil Kane, horror, Mico Suayan, Mike Vosburg, Morry Hollowell, Tom Palmer, Tomb of Dracula | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (28 June 2021)

Posted on June 28, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comics can be awesome doubles as a reminder that Gil Kane could make anything look amazing, including The Adventures of Rex, the Wonder Dog…

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged covers, Gil Kane, Jack Adler, Rex the Wonder Dog, Sy Barry | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (21 September 2020)

Posted on September 21, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Your panic-stricken reminder that comics can be awesome…

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged Artie Simek, Carl Burgos, covers, Dick Ayers, George Klein, Gil Kane, horror, Ira Schnapp, Jack Kirby, Joe Giella, Journey into Mystery, Marvel Tales, Stan Goldberg, Stan Lee, Strange Adventures, Tales to Astonish | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 July 2020)

Posted on July 6, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Prompted by the Atomic Age, the 1950s were one of the coolest decades for American science fiction. Ray Bradbury, a key writer in elevating the genre’s cultural status from disposable pulp to respected literature, published The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated … Continue reading →

Posted in FANTASTIC ADVENTURES | Tagged covers, Frank Giacoia, Gil Kane, Ira Schnapp, Jack Adler, movies, Murphy Anderson, science fiction, Strange Adventures | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (8 June 2020)

Posted on June 8, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

One of the reasons this section of the blog went weekly a couple of months ago was as a way to encourage those who could to stay at home in order to help contain the covid-19 pandemic. Now is the … Continue reading →

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Artie Simek, Bill Everett, covers, Creepy Worlds, Dick Ayers, Gil Kane, horror, Ira Schnapp, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Mike Esposito, politics, Ross Andru, Stan Goldberg, Stan Lee, Star Spangled War Stories, Steve Ditko, Strange Adventures, Tales of Suspense, Tales to Astonish | 2 Comments