Author Archives: I.M. Baytor

12 non-Batman covers by Ed Hannigan

Posted on February 15, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

A few years ago, I spotlighted a handful of brilliant Batman covers drawn by Ed Hannigan, who is a master at crafting memorable images that both pull you in and encapsulate the spirit of the story inside. As I pointed … Continue reading →

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged covers, Dick Giordano, Ed Hannigan | Leave a comment

Another busy week in the life of Batman

Posted on February 8, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

MONDAY Legends #2 TUESDAY Bane WEDNESDAY Detective Comics #687 THURSDAY Batman #535 FRIDAY Batman: Black and White #4 SATURDAY Shadow of the Bat #9 SUNDAY DC Challenge #8

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (February)

Posted on February 1, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

Your monthly reminder that comics can be awesome… 2000 AD #1577 Black Science #19 Glory #28

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged 2000 AD, Black Science, D'Israeli, Glory, Ian Edginton, Joe Keatinge, Joseph Bergin III, Matteo Scalera, Moreno Dinisio, Rick Remender, Ross Campbell, Sophie Campbell, Stickleback | Leave a comment

Great ‘No Man’s Land’ stories – part 2

Posted on January 24, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

If you read the last post, you know what’s going on. Here are some other great stories to come out of the 1999 crossover No Man’s Land: ‘Dead Man’s Land’ (Hitman #37-38) Besides the captivating character work, much of … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Damion Scott, Garth Ennis, Gordon Purcell, Gotham City, Greg Rucka, James Hodgkins, John McCrea, Klaus Janson, Mark McKenna, No Man's Land, Rafael Kayanan, Rick Burchett, Scott McDaniel, Staz Johnson | Leave a comment

Great ‘No Man’s Land’ stories – part 1

Posted on January 18, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

No Man’s Land was an ambitious crossover that ran through the various Batman-related comic series throughout 1999. It took place after an earthquake had destroyed much of Gotham City, in Cataclysm, leading up to a strand of tasteless disaster-related stories … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Alex Maleev, Bob Gale, D'Israeli, Dale Eaglesham, David Stewart, Denny O'Neil, Devin K. Grayson, Gotham City, Guy Davis, Ian Edginton, Lisa Klink, Lovern Kindzierski, Matt Hollingsworth, No Man's Land, Pamela Rambo, Phil Winslade, politics, Sal Buscema, Wayne Faucher | Leave a comment

More chopsocky covers

Posted on January 10, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

Last month, I did a post about Batman covers reminiscent of chopsocky movies, which got me thinking about my relationship with this subgenre… In particular, I was reminded that my interest in kung fu action has always been mostly connected … Continue reading →

Posted in COVERS OF BATMAN COMICS | Tagged Chuck Dixon, covers, Kelley Puckett, martial arts, movies | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (January)

Posted on January 3, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

This year, each month will begin with three splash pages to remind everyone that comics can be awesome… Sabretooth Swordsman #4 The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite #1 Bloodstrike #26

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Aaron Conley, Bloodstrike, Damon Gentry, Francesco Gaston, Gabriel Bá, Gerard Way, Sabretooth Swordsman, Tim Seeley, Umbrella Academy | Leave a comment

Have a Gotham 2018

Posted on December 31, 2017 by I.M. Baytor

World’s Finest #3

Posted in GOTHAM INTERLUDES | Tagged Bill Oakley, Dave Gibbons, Karl Kesel, New Year, Steve Oliff, Steve Rude | Leave a comment

More sci-fi war comics

Posted on December 27, 2017 by I.M. Baytor

Another December, another Star Wars movie, another Gotham Calling post spotlighting sci-fi war comics… To be honest, as far as the main Star Wars series is concerned, The Last Jedi may be the one that finally lost me. … Continue reading →

Posted in FANTASTIC ADVENTURES | Tagged 2000 AD, Alan Moore, Drew Moss, East of West, Frank Martin, Gianluca Pagliarani, Halo Jones, Ian Gibson, Ignition City, Jay Faerber, Jonathan Hickman, Nick Dragotta, politics, Rus Wooton, science fiction, Scott Godlewski, space opera, Star Wars, Warren Ellis, western | Leave a comment

Anatomy of Batman #285

Posted on December 20, 2017 by I.M. Baytor

When it comes to twisted-yet-amusing Christmas tales, forget Gremlins and Rare Exports or even Krampus. I cannot think of many examples that are as fascinating as ‘The Mystery of Christmas Lost!’ (Batman #285, cover-dated March 1977, but, according to Mike’s … Continue reading →

Posted in POLITICS OF BATMAN COMICS | Tagged Christmas, David V. Reed, David Vern, Frank Springer, Gotham City, Julius Schwartz, politics, Romeo Tanghal | Leave a comment