Category Archives: GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 May 2024)

Posted on May 6, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Given the terrifying escalation of war, nationalism, and climate crisis, to which we can now add mass arrests of students protesting against genocide, it is not surprising that we’re in the midst of a surge of mainstream dystopias, from Civil … Continue reading →

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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 →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (18 September 2023)

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

A freaky reminder that comics can be awesome… Decorum #3

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (17 July 2023)

Posted on July 17, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

A space opera reminder that comics can be awesome. The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire: Volume 1

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (26 June 2023)

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

Before returning to longer posts after the summer, each week I will spotlight specific little sequences that I think perfectly encapsule the magic of what comics can do, creating immersive moods and thrilling worlds with a handful of carefully crafted … Continue reading →

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A dozen classic 2000 AD covers

Posted on March 23, 2023 by I.M. Baytor

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 →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 March 2023)

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

A Dredd reminder that comics can be awesome… 2000 AD #38

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Have a Gotham 2023

Posted on December 31, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

2000 AD and Tornado #146

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (8 August 2022)

Posted on August 8, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comic book covers can be awesome is a tribute to Judge Dredd,  the perfect straight man for 2000 AD’s offbeat humor and signature puns…

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (18 July 2022)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comic book covers can be awesome is a tribute to sci-fi thrillers. While not all of these can be classified as cyberpunk (especially the ones made way before this subgenre even gained shape), they share a … Continue reading →

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