Tag Archives: covers

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (18 November 2024)

Posted on November 18, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

I’m a huge sucker for subgenres, niche branches of cultural production that are quite specific in their parameters but nevertheless spur a fair share of outputs, with variations that are mostly of interest to devoted experts/fans, usually capturing a momentary … Continue reading →

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged Adam Kubert, Anthony Tollin, Arthur Suydam, Bob Budiansky, Bob McLeod, Captain Britain, covers, Dick Giordano, Doom Patrol, Dracula, Erik Larsen, Fantastic Four, Gaspar Saladino, Ghost Rider, horror, Joe Sinnott, Legion of Super-Heroes, Metal Men, Mike Sekowsky, movies, Nikos Koutsis, Ron Frenz, Savage Dragon, Spectre, Steve Lightle, Stuart Immonen, Thor, Todd Doney, Tom Mandrake, Tom Taggart, Wolverine | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (11 November 2024)

Posted on November 11, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comics can be awesome is a tribute to Rick Burchett’s pulpy covers:

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Black Hood, Blackhawk, covers, Dan Davis, Gabe Eltaeb, Green Arrow, Greystoke, Man of War, Marie Severin, Rick Burchett, Superman Adventures, Terry Austin, Todd Klein | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (4 November 2024)

Posted on November 4, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

For this week’s reminder, let’s go back to headshots…

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Ben Oliver, Commando, covers, DCeased, FVZA, I Hate Fairyland, Jacob Phillips, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic, Ken Barr, Lobo, Mind MGMT, Sean Phillips, Simon Bisley, Skottie Young, Sleeper, Terror Inc., That Texas Blood, Todd Klein | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (28 October 2024)

Posted on October 28, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

First, some housekeeping: I’m still struggling to conciliate the blog with other commitments, but instead of going on yet another hiatus, I’m shifting into a biweekly rhythm, so the longer Thursday posts will now appear only every other week (the … Continue reading →

Posted in ART OF HORROR COMICS | Tagged Artie Simek, Bill Everett, Christopher Rule, covers, D. Bruce Berry, Dick Ayers, Dr. Mabuse, George Klein, horror, Jack Kirby, Journey into Mystery, Kamandi, movies, politics, Stan Goldberg, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Strange Tales, Tales of Suspense, Tales to Astonish | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (21 October 2024)

Posted on October 21, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This week, a tribute to the classic archetype of the pulpy mystery man!

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Bill Sienkiewicz, Blue Beetle, covers, Dan Jackson, Denys Cowan, Frank Robbins, Green Hornet, Greyshirt, Jack Cole, Jack Kamen, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, John Cassaday, Lou Fine, Midnight, Mr. A, Mystery Men Comics, Nick Derington, Ray Fehrenbach, Rick Veitch, Smash Comics, Steve Ditko, Tatjana Wood, The Escapist, The Question, The Shadow, The Spirit, Todd Klein, Will Eisner | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (14 October 2024)

Posted on October 14, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

As the world drastically falls apart, I suppose there is little consolation left, apart from the fact that comic books can be awesome… In particular, this week’s selection pays tribute to covers that draw on the aesthetics of pulp paperbacks, … Continue reading →

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Absolution, Adam Hughes, Alex Ross, Black Widow, Chrononauts, covers, Deadpool, Fernando Dagnino, Grayson, Immortal Hulk, Jae Lee, Jon Sable, June Chung, Killers, Lee Loughridge, Mike Deodato, Mike Grell, Mikel Janín, Pilote, Scout, Sean Murphy, Timothy Truman | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (7 October 2024)

Posted on October 7, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This week, a tribute to awesome comic book covers that beautifully integrate lettering into the overall layout:

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged 2000 AD, Adventures of Superman, Alex Ross, American Flagg, Anthony Tollin, Astro City, Bill Wray, Brett Breeding, covers, Dan Jurgens, Hardware, Howard Chaykin, Jason Pearson, Judge Dredd, Justice League of America, Keith Giffen, Kevin O'Neill, Legion of Super-Heroes, Luke McDonnell, Metal Men, Mike McMahon, Noelle Giddings, Prentis Rollins, Robin, Todd Klein | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (30 September 2024)

Posted on September 30, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Yep, it’s time for another reminder that comic book covers can be awesome.

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Avengers, Beowulf, Bill Everett, covers, D.P. 7, Dan Zolnerowich, Danny Bulanadi, Dick Giordano, George Tuska, Green Hornet, Jerry Robinson, Joe Doolin, John Buscema, Jumbo Comics, Jungle Comics, Michael Golden, Morrie Kuramoto, Mystery Men Comics, Paul Ryan, Roy Thomas, Scott McCloud, Starblazer, Tatjana Wood, US1, Zot | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (23 September 2024)

Posted on September 23, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comic books can be awesome is a tribute to the meticulous and effective composition in the covers of the series Secret Hearts (1949-1971):

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Bernard Sachs, Bill Draut, covers, Don Heck, Frank Giacoia, Gaspar Saladino, Ira Schnapp, Jay Scott Pike, John Romita, Secret Hearts, Sy Barry, Tony Abruzzo | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (16 September 2024)

Posted on September 16, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This Monday’s reminder focuses, once again, on the awesomeness of covers with headshots:

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Andy Park, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bloodwulf, Brendan McCarthy, covers, Daerick Gröss, Gabriel Hardman, Geof Darrow, Jesus Saiz, Jordan Boyd, José Villarrubia, Judge Dredd Megazine, Magnus Robot Fighter, Manhunter, Morbius, Paradax, Simon Davis, Terminator, The Maxx, Tim Sale, Weapon X | Leave a comment