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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 HEADSHOTS | 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

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (9 September 2024)

Posted on September 9, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Another Monday, another reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… This time, with martial arts!

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Al Milgrom, Bill Sienkiewicz, Birds of Prey, Black Canary, Brian Stelfreeze, covers, Danny Crespi, Denys Cowan, Don Marquez, Ernie Chan, Gaspar Saladino, Gil Kane, Huntress, Jack Abel, Jim Aparo, John Workman, Karate Kid, Karl Story, Kung Fu Satanist, Master of Kung Fu, Mike Grell, Nightwing, Outsiders, Patrick Martin, Rich Buckler, Richard Dragon, Rick Burchett, Scott McDaniel, The Question, Todd Klein | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (2 September 2024)

Posted on September 2, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Here is this week’s reminder that comic book covers can be pretty… bizarre?

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Al Williamson, Amazing Mystery Funnies, Bill Molno, Blast-Off, C.C. Beck, Captain Marvel, covers, Dark Mysteries, Flash, Gaspar Saladino, Gil Kane, Hy Fleishman, Ira Schnapp, Jack Kirby, Jimmy Wakely, Joe Giella, Joe Rosen, Joe Simon, John Rosenberger, Murphy Anderson, Paul Gustavson, Sherlock Holmes, Strange Adventures, T-Man, Vince Alascia, Western Comics | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (26 August 2024)

Posted on August 26, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

Today’s reminder that comic book covers can be awesome pays tribute to badass detectives:

Posted in AWESOME COVERS | Tagged Adam Hughes, Blacksad, Butch Guice, Canardo, covers, Dan Day, Gary Kato, Griffu, Jacques Tardi, Jeff Dekal, Jessica Jones, Johnny Dynamite, Jonny Double, Juanjo Guarnido, Laura Martin, Mark Chiarello, Maze Agency, Mike Perkins, Ms. Tree, noir, Pete Morisi, Rick Magyar, Ruse, Sherlock Holmes, Sokal, Terry Beatty | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (19 August 2024)

Posted on August 19, 2024 by I.M. Baytor

This week, a tribute to awesome comic book covers showcasing the members of Batman’s rogues’ gallery:

Posted in COVERS OF BATMAN COMICS | Tagged Adam Hughes, Alex Ross, Birds of Prey, Catwoman, Cliff Chiang, covers, Darwyn Cooke, Dustin Nguyen, Ed Benes, Ernie Chan, Gaspar Saladino, Graham Nolan, Harley Quinn, Justice, Justice League of America, Penguin, Rob Lea, Streets of Gotham, Szymon Kudranski, Tatjana Wood, Todd Klein | Leave a comment

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