Tag Archives: Ira Schnapp

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (30 November 2020)

Posted on November 30, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Another reminder that comics can be awesome, this week celebrating the freaky creatures from My Greatest Adventure:

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (21 September 2020)

Posted on September 21, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Your panic-stricken reminder that comics can be awesome…

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (27 July 2020)

Posted on July 27, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

I wasn’t a fan of last year’s reboot of The Twilight Zone, but somebody convinced me to check out some of the second season’s episodes. Although they’re a mixed bag and still highly derivative, there is definitely some improvement. The … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (20 July 2020)

Posted on July 20, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Your reminder that comics can be awesome, this week dedicated to the spectacular Batman covers of the artistic duo of Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson:

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (6 July 2020)

Posted on July 6, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Prompted by the Atomic Age, the 1950s were one of the coolest decades for American science fiction. Ray Bradbury, a key writer in elevating the genre’s cultural status from disposable pulp to respected literature, published The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (8 June 2020)

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

One of the reasons this section of the blog went weekly a couple of months ago was as a way to encourage those who could to stay at home in order to help contain the covid-19 pandemic. Now is the … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (11 May 2020)

Posted on May 11, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Batman + gorillas = today’s reminder that comics can be awesome.

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (23 March 2020)

Posted on March 23, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

It may not be a big consolation in these troubled times, but Gotham Calling will continue its mission of drawing attention to the wonders of pulpy fun. In the hope of bringing a smile and brief distraction to those struggling … Continue reading →

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (February 2020)

Posted on February 3, 2020 by I.M. Baytor

Lowering the level again, here is another monthly reminder that comics can be awesome…

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My ideal deluxe omnibus volume – part 1

Posted on November 14, 2018 by I.M. Baytor

A couple of months ago, I listed a bunch of comics I assume every Batman fan will come across, sooner or later. With that out of the way, let us move on to some of my personal favorites – i.e. … Continue reading →

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