Tag Archives: Jack Oleck

2025’s books of the year – part 4

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

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (30 August 2021)

With all this talk of war, here is a timely reminder that comics can be awesome… Incredible Science Fiction #32

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10 noir short stories

Given the ongoing heated discussion over police reform and how to rethink public safety, I guess this is an appropriate occasion to highlight one of my favorite genres: crime fiction. As far as comic books go, although there were precedents, … Continue reading

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More minor but cool sci-fi comics

I did one of these last month, after watching Annihilation. Now, to celebrate the return of Westworld, I’m spotlighting another half-dozen underrated sci-fi comics:   OCEAN It’s a testament to Warren Ellis’ creative mind and writing skills that Ocean is … Continue reading

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