Tag Archives: Kevin O’Neill

Another dozen 2000 AD covers

Posted on November 29, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

As mentioned before, I’m a huge fan of 2000 AD’s covers, especially of the way they spotlight the amazing character designs in those comics. With that in mind, this week I want to single out a specific subgenre of cover … Continue reading →

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged 2000AD, Brendan McCarthy, Carlos Ezquerra, Christopher Sebela, Clint Langley, covers, David Rubín, Glenn Fabry, Greg Staples, Hayden Sherman, John Higgins, Juan Doe, Kevin O'Neill, Len O'Grady, Marcos Prior, movies, politics, Robert Bliss, science fiction, Simon Davis, Steve Roberts, Zac Sandler | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (8 February 2021)

Posted on February 8, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

Your explosive reminder that comics can be awesome: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (v2) #1 Tartarus #1 God Is Dead #3

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Ben Dimagmaliw, Di Amorim, God Is Dead, Jack T. Cole, Jim Campbell, Juanmar, Kevin O'Neill, Kurt Hathaway, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Tartarus | Leave a comment

Expanding The War of the Worlds – part 2

Posted on July 23, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

If you read last week’s post, you know I’ve been discussing comics that expanded H.G. Wells’ classic novel The War of the Worlds. Today I want to start with The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Alan Moore’s and Kevin O’Neill’s fun … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged 2000 AD, Alan Moore, Cold War, D'Israeli, Emma Beeby, H.G. Wells, horror, I.N.J. Culbard, Ian Edginton, Kevin O'Neill, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, politics, Scarlet Traces, science fiction, War of the Worlds | 2 Comments

1990s’ Batman comics reading guide – part 3

Posted on June 18, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Vengeance of Bane We’re back with another installment of the 1990s’ Batman comics reading guide! Sadly, in the meantime this feature has also become a tribute to the recently deceased group editor of these titles, Dennis O’Neil, whose vision was … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Adrienne Roy, Alan Grant, Azrael, Batman's personality, Bret Blevins, Chuck Dixon, Cold War, Darren Vincenzo, Dave Johnson, Denny O'Neil, Doug Moench, Garth Ennis, Graham Nolan, Jihn Wagner, Jim Aparo, Jim Balent, Jo Duffy, Joe Quesada, John McCrea, Jordan B. Gorfinkel, Kelley Jones, Kevin Altieri, Kevin O'Neill, Knightfall, Lee Weeks, Mark Bright, Mike Gustovich, Norm Breyfogle, Phil Jimenez, Punisher, reading order, Ron Wagner, Sam Kieth, Scott Peterson, Tom Grummett | 3 Comments

10 Alan Moore short stories in others’ sandboxes

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

The conversation in the comments section of The Tempest’s post back in January got me thinking about how much of Alan Moore’s career was spent playing with other creators’ toys, providing some of the greatest gun-for-hire work in the medium… … Continue reading →

Posted in FANTASTIC ADVENTURES | Tagged 2000 AD, Alan Davis, Alan Moore, Ben Dimagmaliw, Bill Willingham, Bob Lappan, Bryan Talbot, C.D. Alexandar, Carl Gafford, Dan Mishkin, Facundo Percio, Gene D'Angelo, God Is Dead, Hernan Cabrera, Jenny O'Connor, Joe Orlando, John Costanza, John Higgins, Jonathan Hickman, Kevin O'Neill, Kurt Hathaway, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Melinda Gebbie, Michael Zulli, Mike Costa, science fiction, Star Wars, Stephen Bissette, Stephen Murphy, Steve Dillon, Steve Potter, Terry Austin, Todd Klein | 1 Comment

2019’s book of the year

Posted on January 9, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Gotham Calling’s 2019 book of the year is The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest. There were other strong contenders, most notably the first volume of Chris Ware’s Rusty Brown, with its geometric … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS OF THE YEAR | Tagged 2000 AD, Alan Moore, Ben Dimagmaliw, Chris Ware, Damon Lindelof, James Bond, Kevin O'Neill, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Todd Klein | 4 Comments

Spotlight on The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen – part 2

Posted on December 26, 2019 by I.M. Baytor

If you read the last post, you know what’s going on. This time around, let’s look at the set of volumes of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen dealing with the last hundred-years-or-so, starting with the bleak Century trilogy. Century: 1910 … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Alan Moore, Ben Dimagmaliw, Kevin O'Neill, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, movies, politics, science fiction, World War II | Leave a comment

Spotlight on The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen – part 1

Posted on December 23, 2019 by I.M. Baytor

If Master Race and other stories was Gotham Calling’s 2018 book of the year, this time around that questionable honor goes to The Tempest, the collection that marks the ending – twenty years after the first issue came out – … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Alan Moore, Ben Dimagmaliw, Bill Oakley, Cold War, Ian Edginton, Kevin O'Neill, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, politics, science fiction, Todd Klein | Leave a comment

Essential Batman stories every fan should read – part 2

Posted on September 27, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

If you read the last post, you know what’s going on. This is the second part of my list of essential comics that serve as the best possible gateway into grasping the overall Batman meta-narrative. This week, I’m highlighting post-Crisis … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Aaron Sowd, Adrienne Roy, Alan Grant, Alan Moore, Albert DeGuzman, Alex Maleev, Ande Parks, Andy Kubert, Andy Kuhn, Andy Lanning, Barry Kitson, Bernie Mireault, Bill Oakley, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bill Willingham, Bob Gale, Bob McLeod, Bob Pinaha, Bob Schwager, Bob Smith, Bob Wiacek, Bret Blevins, Brian Bolland, Bronwyn Carlton, Bruce Patterson, Buzz Setzer, Cam Smith, Carla Feeny, Carlos Pedrazzini, Chris Ivy, Chris Renaud, Christie Scheele, Christopher Jones, Chuck Dixon, Clem Robins, D'Israeli, Dafydd Wyn, Dale Eaglesham, Damion Scott, Dan Jurgens, Dave Hornung, Dave McCaig, Dave McKean, Dave Stewart, David Mazzucchelli, David Roach, Dean Zachary, Demetrius Bassoukos, Denny O'Neil, Devin Grayson, Dezi Sienty, Dick Giordano, Digital Chameleon, Doug Moench, Drew Geraci, Eduardo Barreto, Ellie DeVille, FCO Plascencia, Felix Serrano, Frank McLaughlin, Frank Miller, Frank Teran, Garry Leach, Garth Ennis, Gaspar Saladino, Geoff Johns, Gerry Fernandez, Glenn Whitmore, Gloria Vasquez, Gordon Purcell, Graham Nolan, Grant Morrison, Greg Capullo, Greg Land, Greg Rucka, Greg Wright, Guy Davis, Guy Major, Howard Porter, Ian Edginton, Ian Laughlin, Jaime Mendoza, James Hodgkins, James Pascoe, James Sinclair, James Tynion IV, Janet Harvey, Jason Minor, Jason Pearson, Jason Wright, Jeff Albrecht, Jeph Loeb, Jesse Delperdang, Jim Aparo, Jim Balent, Jim Starlin, Jimmy Betancourt, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jo Duffy, Joe Rubinstein, John Beatty, John Cleary, John Costanza, John Floyd, John Higgins, John Kalisz, John McCrea, John Ostrander, John Romita Jr, John Stanisci, John Stokes, John Wagner, Jon Bogdanove, Jonathan Glapion, Jordan B. Gorfinkel, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Karl Story, Kelley Puckett, Ken Bruzenak, Ken Lopez, Kevin O'Neill, Kieron Dwyer, Klaus Janson, Larry Hama, Lee Weeks, Lisa Klink, Lovern Kindzierski, Mark Bright, Mark McKenna, Mark Pajarillo, Mark Pennington, Mark Propst, Mark Waid, Marlo Alquiza, Mat Broome, Matt Banning; Aaron Sowd, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Ryan, Matt Smith, Michael T. Gilbert, Mike DeCarlo, Mike Deodato, Mike Gustovich, Mike Manley, Mike Vosburg, N. Steven Harris, Nathan Fairbairn, Nick J. Napolitano, Noelle Giddings, Norm Breyfogle, P. Craig Russell, Pablo Raimondi, Pamela Rambo, Pascal Alixe, Pat Garrahy, Patricia Mulvihill, Patricia Prentice, Patrick Brosseau, Paul Dini, Paul Gulacy, Paul Ryan, Peter Gross, Phil Jimenez, Phil Winslade, Rafael Albuquerque, Rafael Kayanan, Randy Eberling, Randy Emberlin, Ray Kryssing, Richard Horie; Tanya Horie, Richard Starkings, Richmond Lewis, Rick Burchett, Rick Parker, Rob Hunter, Rob Leigh, Rob Ro; Alex Bleyaert, Rob Schwager, Robert Campanella, Roberta Tewes, Roger Robinson, Romeo Tanghal, Ron McCain, Ron Wagner, Sal Buscema, Sal Velluto, Scott Beatty, Scott Hanna, Scott McDaniel, Scott Snyder, Sean Parsons, Sergio Cariello, Stan Woch, Staz Johnson, Steve George, Steve Mitchell, Steve Scott, Steven Barnes, Tanya Horie; Richard Horie, Teddy Kristiansen, Terry Austin, Tim Harkings, Tim Harkins, Tim Sale, Todd Klein, Tom Grummett, Tom Mandrake, Tom McCraw, Tom Morgan, Vince Giarrano, Walden Wong, Wayne Faucher, Willie Schubert, Yvel Guichet | Leave a comment