Author Archives: I.M. Baytor

Spotlight on Lucky Luke, 1949-1958 – part 1

Posted on February 16, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

Last year, when I did a couple of posts about The Adventures of Tintin, I naively mentioned I wanted to write more, throughout 2022, about the Belgian bandes dessinées I read growing up. My work schedule didn’t allow me to … Continue reading →

Posted in WILD WEST | Tagged Lucky Luke, Morris, René Goscinny, western | 1 Comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (13 February 2023)

Posted on February 13, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

Just another kickass reminder that comics can be awesome… Guerillas (v3) #5 Black Widow (v8) #3 Maniac of New York: The Bronx is Burning #4

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Andrea Mutti, Black Widow, Brahm Revel, Cory Petit, Elena Casagrande, Elliott Kalan, Guerillas, Jordie Bellaire, Kelly Thompson, Maniac of New York, Taylor Esposito | Leave a comment

A couple of very cool space adventure novels

Posted on February 9, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

So, I finally started watching Andor and it’s as neat as I’d heard. It’s Star Wars as a taut cyberpunk heist, compelingly acted and with enough of a distinct vibe to feel more satisfying than the endless retread of the … Continue reading →

Posted in FANTASTIC ADVENTURES | Tagged books without pictures, Eric John Stark, espionage, Foundation, Isaac Asimov, Leigh Brackett, politics, science fiction, Star Wars | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 February 2023)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

A reminder that comic-book double-page spreads can be awesome: Accell #8 The Department of Truth #15 Rogue Planet #2

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Accell, Andy MacDonald, Damion Scott, David Romero, Department of Truth, horror, Nick Filardi, Robert Campanella, Rogue Planet, Sigmund Torre | Leave a comment

2022’s book of the year

Posted on February 2, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

I read less comics than usual in 2022 – especially new stuff – so the pool for Gotham Calling’s book of the year was somewhat limited. Like last time, the one graphic novel that was bound to be the strongest … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS OF THE YEAR | Tagged Bryan Talbot, Catwoman, Cliff Chiang, Frank Miller, Gotham City, Luther Arkwright | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (30 January 2023)

Posted on January 30, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

I’m still fixing some technical issues, but we should be back to our regular program on Thursday… In the meantime, here is a horrifying reminder that Batman comics can be awesome: Odyssey (v2) #6 Batman / Demon Legends of the … Continue reading →

Posted in GOTHAM INTERLUDES | Tagged Alan Grant, Ariel Olivetti, Bill Oakley, Bruce Jones, Cory Adams, Dave Sharpe, David Roach, horror, James Sinclair, Josh Adams, Kevin Nowlan, Moose Baumann, Neal Adams, Phil Balsman | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (26 January 2023)

Posted on January 26, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

We’re back! To celebrate, here is a sexy reminder that comics can be awesome: Ian Fleming’s James Bond – Agent 007: Casino Royale Sin City: A Dame to Kill For The Grande Odalisque

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Bastien Vivès, Chris O'Halloran, Dennis Calero, Florent Ruppert, Frank Miller, Grande Odalisque, Ian Fleming, James Bond, Jerome Mulot, Simon Bowland, Sin City, Van Jensen | 2 Comments

technical problem

Posted on January 25, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

Clearly, there is some technical problem with the blog, as most images are not displaying properly. It’s pretty fucked up. Integrating files into the text in order to discuss specific aesthetic choices or to effectively evoke a comic/film’s overall mood … Continue reading →

Posted in GOTHAM INTERLUDES | Leave a comment

Catching up with war comics

Posted on January 18, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

Every once in a while, Dead Reckoning – an imprint of the U.S. Naval Institute’s book-publishing division – sends me graphic novels to review in Gotham Calling. Last year they sent me The Lions of Leningrad and The Stretcher Bearers, … Continue reading →

Posted in SPYCRAFT & WARFARE | Tagged Garth Ennis, Jean-Claude Van Rijckeghem, Lion & the Eagle, Lions of Leningrad, Matt Milla, PJ Holden, politics, Reid Beaman, Rob Steen, Ryan Beaman, Stretcher Bearers, Thomas du Caju, World War II | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (16 January 2023)

Posted on January 16, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

Another reminder that comics can be awesome, Quino edition: Gente en su sitio Gente en su sitio Humano Se Nace

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Quino | Leave a comment