Tag Archives: horror

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

Fighting monsters in the multiverse

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

Although perfectly aware that the current expansion of the multiverse in the form of exponential crossovers cynically reflects IP exploitation by new corporate quasi-monopolies, I admit I continue to derive a visceral pleasure from the concept, at least when there … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Adam Tierney, Alan Moore, Alien, Avengers, Carlos M. Mangual, Esad Ribić, Fran Strukan, Godzilla, horror, Ive Svorcina, Jay Stephens, John Layman, Jonathan Hickman, Mars Attacks, Miroslav Mrva, Red Sonja, Sean Peacock, Shakespeare, Tom Scioli | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (16 March 2026)

Posted on March 16, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

It’s World War III out there, so this increasingly feels like the band playing on the Titanic… Still, if you’re nevertheless in the mood for some light weirdness in your life, here is a reminder that, back in the 1960s-70s, … Continue reading →

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged Ben Oda, covers, Gaspar Saladino, horror, Nick Cardy, Teen Titans | Leave a comment

2025’s books of the year – part 4

Posted on January 28, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

When considering candidates for Gotham Calling’s book of the year, I tend to gravitate towards graphic novels that more or less stand on their own, providing such a satisfying read that I can recommend them as isolated objects. For instance, … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS OF THE YEAR | Tagged Aaron Campbell, Aditya Bidikar, Al Feldstein, Álvaro Martínez Bueno, Bill Gaines, Clayton Cowles, Cold War, Criminal, Ed Brubaker, Elsa Charretier, Fantastic Four, Hellblazer, horror, Jack Oleck, Jacob Phillips, James Tynion IV, Jesus Aburtov, Jordie Bellaire, Love Everlasting, Matt Hollingsworth, Nice House by the Sea, politics, Ray Bradbury, Ryan North, science fiction, Sean Phillips, Simon Spurrier, Tom King, Wally Wood | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (26 January 2026)

Posted on January 26, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

Scott Adams is dead, yet neo-fascism is alive. And here is another reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… and eerie:

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged Al Avison, Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery, Cat-Man Comics, covers, George Wilson, horror, Joe Staton, L. B. Cole, Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves, politics, Suspense Comics, Thrills of Tomorrow | 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 (27 October 2025)

Posted on October 27, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

These pre-Halloween posts are usually a pretext to recommend cool horror movies at Gotham Calling. Like I explained last year, though, I can hardly keep up with new releases and my picks in terms of recent films are probably not … Continue reading →

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged ~Dead of Night, 2000 AD, Astonishing, Basil Wolverton, covers, Creepy Things, Danny Crespi, Frank Brunner, Gaspar Saladino, Ghost Comics, Ghost Manor, Glynis Oliver, Harry Anderson, Haunt of Fear, Häxan, horror, House of Mystery, House of Secrets, Howard Nostrand, I Hate Fairyland, Jack Adler, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, Jim Aparo, John Higgins, John Romita, Johnny Craig, Jon D'Agostino, Man-Thing, Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves, Maurice Whitman, Menace, Mike Kaluta, Mike Nasser, Mike Zeck, movies, Mysterious Adventures, Nick Cardy, Pablo Marcos, Phantom Stranger, Richard Larson, Rocke, Russ Heath, Secrets of Sinister HOuse, Skottie Young, Stan Goldberg, Thrills of Tomorrow, Tomb of Darkness, Weird Tales of the Future, Witchcraft through the Ages | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (21 Abril 2025)

Posted on April 21, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

A nightmarish reminder that comics can be awesome: Vault of Horror #32

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged horror, Jim Wroten, Johnny Craig, Marie Severin, Vault of Horror | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (17 March 2025)

Posted on March 17, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

A monstrous reminder that comic book splash pages can be awesome… Swamp Thing Annual #6 The Spectre (v3) #50 Ninjak (v3) #4

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged Bill Jaaska, Carla Feeny, Dave Sharpe, horror, John Costanza, John Ostrander, Juan Jose Ryp, Matt Kindt, Nancy A. Collins, Ninjak, Rick Bryant, Seth Mann, Spectre, Swamp Thing, Tatjana Wood, Todd Klein, Tom Mandrake, Ulises Arreola | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (24 February 2025)

Posted on February 24, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

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

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged Andrea Mutti, Elliott Kalan, horror, Maniac of New York, Taylor Esposito | Leave a comment