Tag Archives: Andy Kubert

Frank Miller’s objectivist Superman

Posted on February 22, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

As much as Frank Miller milked Superman’s symbolic potential, I also appreciate how much his comics simultaneously ‘humanized’ the character as well. Miller’s interpretation of the Man of Steel may be eccentric, but his Superman is an actual individual and … Continue reading →

Posted in WRITERS OF SUPERMAN COMICS | Tagged Andy Kubert, Frank Miller, Jim Lee, John Romita Jr, Mark Waid, politics | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (21 November 2022)

Posted on November 21, 2022 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comic book covers can be awesome celebrates the incredible variety of tones and universes in Batman comics:

Posted in COVERS OF BATMAN COMICS | Tagged Alex Sinclair, Andy Kubert, Batman '66, Bob Smith, Brad Anderson, Cliff Chiang, covers, Dave Stewart, Dustin Nguyen, Frank Quitely, Gaspar Saladino, John Workman, Joshua Middleton, Laura Allred, Lee Loughridge, Michael Allred, Ramona Fradon, Rick Burchett, Scott Jeralds, Terry Beatty | Leave a comment

Essential Batman stories every fan should read – part 2

Posted on September 27, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

If you read the last post, you know what’s going on. This is the second part of my list of essential comics that serve as the best possible gateway into grasping the overall Batman meta-narrative. This week, I’m highlighting post-Crisis … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Aaron Sowd, Adrienne Roy, Alan Grant, Alan Moore, Albert DeGuzman, Alex Maleev, Ande Parks, Andy Kubert, Andy Kuhn, Andy Lanning, Barry Kitson, Bernie Mireault, Bill Oakley, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bill Willingham, Bob Gale, Bob McLeod, Bob Pinaha, Bob Schwager, Bob Smith, Bob Wiacek, Bret Blevins, Brian Bolland, Bronwyn Carlton, Bruce Patterson, Buzz Setzer, Cam Smith, Carla Feeny, Carlos Pedrazzini, Chris Ivy, Chris Renaud, Christie Scheele, Christopher Jones, Chuck Dixon, Clem Robins, D'Israeli, Dafydd Wyn, Dale Eaglesham, Damion Scott, Dan Jurgens, Dave Hornung, Dave McCaig, Dave McKean, Dave Stewart, David Mazzucchelli, David Roach, Dean Zachary, Demetrius Bassoukos, Denny O'Neil, Devin Grayson, Dezi Sienty, Dick Giordano, Digital Chameleon, Doug Moench, Drew Geraci, Eduardo Barreto, Ellie DeVille, FCO Plascencia, Felix Serrano, Frank McLaughlin, Frank Miller, Frank Teran, Garry Leach, Garth Ennis, Gaspar Saladino, Geoff Johns, Gerry Fernandez, Glenn Whitmore, Gloria Vasquez, Gordon Purcell, Graham Nolan, Grant Morrison, Greg Capullo, Greg Land, Greg Rucka, Greg Wright, Guy Davis, Guy Major, Howard Porter, Ian Edginton, Ian Laughlin, Jaime Mendoza, James Hodgkins, James Pascoe, James Sinclair, James Tynion IV, Janet Harvey, Jason Minor, Jason Pearson, Jason Wright, Jeff Albrecht, Jeph Loeb, Jesse Delperdang, Jim Aparo, Jim Balent, Jim Starlin, Jimmy Betancourt, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jo Duffy, Joe Rubinstein, John Beatty, John Cleary, John Costanza, John Floyd, John Higgins, John Kalisz, John McCrea, John Ostrander, John Romita Jr, John Stanisci, John Stokes, John Wagner, Jon Bogdanove, Jonathan Glapion, Jordan B. Gorfinkel, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Karl Story, Kelley Puckett, Ken Bruzenak, Ken Lopez, Kevin O'Neill, Kieron Dwyer, Klaus Janson, Larry Hama, Lee Weeks, Lisa Klink, Lovern Kindzierski, Mark Bright, Mark McKenna, Mark Pajarillo, Mark Pennington, Mark Propst, Mark Waid, Marlo Alquiza, Mat Broome, Matt Banning; Aaron Sowd, Matt Hollingsworth, Matt Ryan, Matt Smith, Michael T. Gilbert, Mike DeCarlo, Mike Deodato, Mike Gustovich, Mike Manley, Mike Vosburg, N. Steven Harris, Nathan Fairbairn, Nick J. Napolitano, Noelle Giddings, Norm Breyfogle, P. Craig Russell, Pablo Raimondi, Pamela Rambo, Pascal Alixe, Pat Garrahy, Patricia Mulvihill, Patricia Prentice, Patrick Brosseau, Paul Dini, Paul Gulacy, Paul Ryan, Peter Gross, Phil Jimenez, Phil Winslade, Rafael Albuquerque, Rafael Kayanan, Randy Eberling, Randy Emberlin, Ray Kryssing, Richard Horie; Tanya Horie, Richard Starkings, Richmond Lewis, Rick Burchett, Rick Parker, Rob Hunter, Rob Leigh, Rob Ro; Alex Bleyaert, Rob Schwager, Robert Campanella, Roberta Tewes, Roger Robinson, Romeo Tanghal, Ron McCain, Ron Wagner, Sal Buscema, Sal Velluto, Scott Beatty, Scott Hanna, Scott McDaniel, Scott Snyder, Sean Parsons, Sergio Cariello, Stan Woch, Staz Johnson, Steve George, Steve Mitchell, Steve Scott, Steven Barnes, Tanya Horie; Richard Horie, Teddy Kristiansen, Terry Austin, Tim Harkings, Tim Harkins, Tim Sale, Todd Klein, Tom Grummett, Tom Mandrake, Tom McCraw, Tom Morgan, Vince Giarrano, Walden Wong, Wayne Faucher, Willie Schubert, Yvel Guichet | Leave a comment

Gothic Batman stories from the ‘90s

Posted on October 23, 2017 by I.M. Baytor

Goth subculture had quite a devoted fan base in the 1990s. You couldn’t miss the hordes of stylish, pretentious teens with black clothes and eyeliner back then. Tim Burton and Marilyn Manson were all the rage for a while. Bands … Continue reading →

Posted in BATMAN COMICS FOR BEGINNERS | Tagged Adam Kubert, Alan Grant, Alisa Kwitney, Andy Kubert, Archie Goodwin, Cam Kennedy, Chris Bachalo, Doug Moench, Garth Ennis, Greg Wright, horror, Jamie Delano, Jeph Loeb, Jim Aparo, John Beatty, John Wagner, Kelley Jones, Mark Chiarello, Michael Zulli, Mike Mignola, Peter Milligan, Scott Hampton, Tim Sale, Todd Klein, Ty Templeton | Leave a comment

Nods to the 1960s’ Batman TV show

Posted on May 19, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

It’s not exactly a secret that one of the most fun Batman comics currently coming out is Batman ‘66, based on the sexy pop art TV series which originally aired from 1966 to 1968, starring Adam West as … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Al Milgrom, Alan Davis, Andy Kubert, Batman TV series, Chuck Dixon, David Baron, Denny O'Neil, Jeff Parker, Jerry Serpe, John Cassaday, Jonathan Case, Mike Allred, Mike W. Barr, Neil Gaiman, Sholly Fisch, Steve Englehart, Tom Peyer, Walt Simonson, Warren Ellis | Leave a comment