Tag Archives: 2001 A Space Odyssey

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (1 July 2024)

Posted on July 1, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Today’s reminder that comics can be awesome is a tribute to licensed properties. While the reliance on importing IPs across media can carry the stench of creative bankrupcy, some films and shows seem perfectly suited for an expansion into comic … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged 2001 A Space Odyssey, Aliens, Army of Darkness, Carmine Infantino, covers, Danny Crespi, David Finch, Evil Dead, Frank Giacoia, Frank Miller, Greg Smallwood, Indiana Jones, Jack Kirby, Jae Lee, James Bond, John Higgins, June Chung, Kerry Gammill, Michael Allred, movies, Phill Norwood, Predator, Robocop, Star Wars, Terminator, Terry Austin, Triona Farrell, Xena | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (27 February 2023)

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

A brawling reminder that comics can be awesome… Starslayer: the Director’s Cut #1 Captain Midnight #22 2001: A Space Odyssey #3

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged 2001 A Space Odyssey, Captain Midnight, George Roussos, Jack Kirby, Javier Mena, Joshua Williamson, Manuel Garcia, Mike Grell, Mike Royer, Nate Piekos, Rob Prior, S. Clarke Hawbaker, Starslayer, Steve Haynie | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (2 August 2021)

Posted on August 2, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

As promised, although Gotham Calling’s main features are going on a break, you can still count on weekly reminders that comics can be awesome, starting with this Kirbyesque chunk of (retro)futurism from 1977… 2001: A Space Odyssey #5

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE FUTURE | Tagged 2001 A Space Odyssey, Glynis Wein, Jack Kirby, Mike Royer, science fiction | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (15 December 2020)

Posted on December 15, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Back to our usual programming. Your weekly reminder that comics can be awesome, Jack Kirby edition:

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged 2001 A Space Odyssey, Artie Simek, Black Panther, covers, Dan Crespi, Demon, Frank Giacoia, Gaspar Saladino, horror, Jack Kirby, Mike Royer, Mister Miracle, Neal Adams, Stan Goldberg, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Tales to Astonish | Leave a comment

Alternative futures – part 1

Posted on October 8, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

As I’ve pointed out before, this year has brought to life elements from various works of science fiction. However, the appeal of sci-fi is not always realistic accuracy… there is also plenty of fun to be had with counter-intuitive imagination. … Continue reading →

Posted in FANTASTIC ADVENTURES | Tagged 2001 A Space Odyssey, 2020 Visions, Arthur C. Clarke, Elmer, Frank Quitely, Gerry Alanguilan, Jack Kirby, James Romberger, James Sinclair, Jamie Delano, Mike Royer, politics, science fiction, Steve Pugh, Warren Pleece | Leave a comment