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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (23 February 2026)

Posted on February 23, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

A reminder that the covers of Mystery in Space in the 1950s-60s can be awesome!

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE | Tagged covers, Dick Dillin, Gil Kane, Ira Schnapp, Jack Adler, John Giunta, Mystery in Space, Ruben Moreira, science fiction, Sheldon Moldoff | Leave a comment

2025’s books of the year – part 5

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

As the countdown of my favorite graphic novels of 2025 reaches the top five, we are now in that stage where almost every pick had a fair shot at being Gotham Calling’s book of the year. I probably spent more … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS OF THE YEAR | Tagged Absolute Martian Manhunter, Aditya Bidikar, Alisa Kwitney, Alison Sampson, Assorted Crisis Events, Caspar Wijngaard, Cold War, Deniz Camp, Department of Truth, Drome, Elsa Charretier, Eric Zawadzki, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, James Tynion IV, Javier Rodriguez, Jesse Lonergan, John J. Pearson, Jordie Bellaire, Jorge Fornes, Kieron Gillen, Martin Simmonds, politics, Power Fantasy, science fiction, Steve Foxe, Tyler Boss | 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

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

2025’s books of the year – part 1

Posted on January 8, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

It’s been so long since I’ve properly written about comics at Gotham Calling that I’d figure I do something special to kick off this year… So I’m devoting the next five weeks to my top 25 comics of 2025! As … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS OF THE YEAR | Tagged Adriano Turulici, Alex Lins, Bill Walko, Brian Michael Bendis, Daniel Gete, Fortune and Glory, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Jamal Igle, Jason Aaron, Jason Wordie, Javier Rodriguez, Jeff Powell, Jordan Thomas, Mariko Tamaki, Namor, Neeraj Menon, Paul Davidson, science fiction, Skin Police, Sub-Mariner, Tom Peyer, Tyler Boss, Wes Dzioba, Wrong Earth, You'll Do Bad Things, Zatanna | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (1 December 2025)

Posted on December 1, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

Ever had one of these days? Skin Police #1

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE | Tagged Daniel Gete, Jason Wordie, Jeff Powell, Jordan Thomas, science fiction, Skin Police | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (18 August 2025)

Posted on August 18, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

War is on my mind… 2000 AD #317

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE | Tagged 2000AD, Bill Nuttall, Cam Kennedy, Gerry Finley-Day, Rogue Trooper, science fiction | Leave a comment

FILM POSTERS CAN BE AWESOME (21 July 2025)

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

Perhaps because my expectations weren’t too high, I was won over by the latest Superman film. I suspected James Gunn would be too edgy for an iconic hero so defined by wholesomeness, as he seems to feel much more at … Continue reading →

Posted in SUPER POWERS | Tagged movies, politics, science fiction, Superman | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (7 Abril 2025)

Posted on April 7, 2025 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comics can be awesome is a particularly trippy take on a old staple that, somehow, always seems to work – the visually and thematically rich trope of the showdown among a carnival’s hall of mirrors: Starlord … Continue reading →

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE | Tagged Brendan McCarthy, science fiction, Strontium Dog | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (24 March 2025)

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

A robotic reminder that comic books can be awesome… 2000 AD #339 Mister Miracle #2 Dawnrunner

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE | Tagged 2000AD, Dave Stewart, Dawnrunner, Evan Cagle, Francesco Segala, Jack Kirby, John Costanza, Kevin O'Neill, Mister Miracle, Pat Mills, science fiction, Steve Potter, Vince Colletta | Leave a comment