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Author Archives: I.M. Baytor
A dozen classic 2000 AD covers
Since this year’s weekly reminders that comics can be awesome have been focusing on splash pages, double spreads, and short sequences of interior artwork, it’s been a while since I’ve highlighted covers, which are actually one of my favorite features … Continue reading
COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (20 March 2023)
A Batman reminder that comics can be awesome: Manbat #2
When comics are COMICS
When I use the word ‘comics,’ it can mean different things. I can be talking about the medium itself, that is to say sequences of visibly still images that tell a story or develop an idea, including such remarkable literary … Continue reading
Posted in FANTASTIC ADVENTURES
Tagged Adventureman, Andy Suriano, Charlatan Ball, Clayton Cowles, David Hine, Dearbhla Kelly, Fábio Moon, Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency, Fred van Lente, Gabriel Bá, horror, Jack Kirby, Jennifer Blood, Jerry Choo, Joe Casey, Joseph Cooper, Kinsun Loh, Liv Strömquist, Marc Letzmann, Matt Fraction, Nate Powell, Ninjettes, Organisms from an Ancient Cosmos, Rachel Dodson, Richard S. Dargan, Roy Allan Martinez, Rus Wooton, S. Craig Zahler, science fiction, Terry Dodson, Wayne Nichols, Will Voley
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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (13 March 2023)
A war-torn reminder that comics can be awesome. Battlefields #6
Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS
Tagged Battlefields, Carlos Ezquerra, Garth Ennis, Hector Ezquerra, Simon Bowland, Tony Avina
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Another couple of British spy novels
Along with Eurocomics and old TV shows, I also like to use Gotham Calling to highlight cool spy novels. Here are a couple of British contributions to the genre that should please any self-respecting afficionados: BERLIN GAME (Len Deighton, 1983) … Continue reading
Posted in SPYCRAFT & WARFARE
Tagged books without pictures, Cold War, espionage, Len Deighton, Mick Herron, politics, Slough House
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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 March 2023)
A Dredd reminder that comics can be awesome… 2000 AD #38
Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE
Tagged 2000 AD, Ian Gibson, John Wagner, Judge Dredd, Tony Jacob
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Alfred Pennyworth takes no shit
Shadow of the Bat #52 Batman: The Adventures Continue #1 Batman #616 Legends of the Dark Knight #41 Robin: Year One #1 Batman #643 The Batman’s Grave #1
COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (27 February 2023)
A brawling reminder that comics can be awesome… Starslayer: the Director’s Cut #1 Captain Midnight #22 2001: A Space Odyssey #3
Spotlight on Lucky Luke, 1949-1958 – part 2
Last week, I mentioned that humor played a key role in Lucky Luke from the very beginning. Today, I want to take a closer look at the types of humor developed in the series’ earliest years… The Bluefeet are Coming! … Continue reading
Posted in WILD WEST
Tagged Lucky Luke, Morris, movies, politics, René Goscinny, western
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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (20 February 2023)
An explosive reminder that comics can be awesome: Casanova: Acedia #7 Gødland #12 Last Driver
Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS
Tagged C.S. Baker, Casanova, Cris Peter, Dustin Harbin, Fábio Moon, Godland, Last Driver, Nick Filardi, Shaky Kane, Tom Scioli
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