Tag Archives: science fiction

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 (19 July 2021)

Posted on July 19, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

Your jaw-dropping reminder that comics can be awesome: Astro City: Astra #1 X-Ray Robot #1 Far Sector #7

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Astro City, Brent Anderson, Deron Bennett, Far Sector, Green Lantern, Jamal Campbell, Laura Allred, Mike Allred, N.K. Jemisin, science fiction, Wendy Broome, X-Ray Robot | Leave a comment

Another 12 cool sci-fi short stories

Posted on July 15, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

This year there was no entry into Gotham Calling’s winter tradition of spotlighting sci-fi war comics. I’ll compensate with yet another list of short stories that similarly treat science fiction, not so much as a challenging, head-scratching experience, but as … Continue reading →

Posted in FANTASTIC ADVENTURES | Tagged 2000 AD, Al Feldstein, Alan Moore, Bernie Krigstein, Bill Gaines, Christian Gossett, Cold War, David Lloyd, Del Close, Dezi Sienty, Edmond Hamilton, Epic Illustrated, Frank Frazetta, Gardner Fox, Geoff Johns, Harvey Kurtzman, Howard Nostrand, Jack Potter, Jerry Grandenetti, Jim Wroten, Joe Giella, John Higgins, John Ostrander, Jordie Bellaire, Lee Mars, Marie Severin, Martin DeMuth, Metal Hurlant, Mystery in Space, Nat Barnett, noir, politics, science fiction, Sid Greene, Snakebite, Steve Craddock, Strange Adventures, The Spirit, Time Warp, Tom Fowler, Tom King, Wasteland, Weird Fantasy, Weird Science, Will Eisner, Witches Tales | Leave a comment

A couple of mind-bending novels

Posted on June 17, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

It’s been a while since I’ve discussed books without pictures in this blog… And since the world seems to be struggling to return to a form of normality these days, let’s have a look at a couple of remarkable novels … Continue reading →

Posted in FANTASTIC ADVENTURES | Tagged Angela Carter, books without pictures, China Miéville, Cold War, politics, science fiction, The City & The City, The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman, The War of Dreams | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (14 June 2021)

Posted on June 14, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

This week’s reminder that comics can be awesome is also a tribute to Ogden Whitney’s splendid covers for Adventures into the Unknown:

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST | Tagged Adventures into the Unknown, covers, Ogden Whitney, science fiction | Leave a comment

Batman movies without Batman – part 2

Posted on April 28, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

If you’ve read last week’s post, you know I’ve been listing films that somehow feel like Batman movies, even though the Caped Crusader is nowhere to be found… Knives Out Many classic Batman comics used to be about fun mysteries … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Chuck Dixon, horror, movies, politics, science fiction, Sheldon Moldoff | Leave a comment

Batman movies without Batman – part 1

Posted on April 22, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

The Dark Knight has starred in over a dozen theatrical films – plus a string of direct-to-video projects – and, in fact, his filmography has become a fascinating object in its own right. Not only are there extremely disparate takes … Continue reading →

Posted in WEBS OF FICTION | Tagged Carmine Infantino, Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer, Frank Robbins, Gene Colan, Gotham City, horror, Jae Lee, Kelley Jones, Mark Millar, movies, noir, science fiction, Steve McNiven | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (19 April 2021)

Posted on April 19, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

A breathtaking reminder that comics can be awesome… Star Wars #12 Heart of Empire #1 The Green Lantern (v5) #2

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Amy Arendts, Archie Goodwin, Bryan Talbot, Carmine Infantino, Grant Morrison, Green Lantern, Heart of Empire, Janice Cohen, John Costanza, Liam Sharp, Mark Cox, science fiction, Star Wars, Steve Oliff, Terry Austin, Tom Orzechowski | Leave a comment

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (5 April 2021)

Posted on April 5, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

Another triple reminder that comics can be awesome: Thumbs #2 Youngblood (v6) #5 Rai (v5) #1

Posted in GLIMPSES INTO AWESOMENESS | Tagged Hayden Sherman, Jim Towe, Juan Manuel Rodríguez, Rai, science fiction, Sean Lewis, Thumbs, Youngblood | Leave a comment

2020’s books of the year: honorable mentions – part 4

Posted on March 25, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

If you read last weeks’ posts, you know what’s going on. Here is a final batch of 2020 comics worth tracking down… WAR ON TERROR: GODKILLERS Collecting a five-issue mini-series, Godkillers has the kind of ridiculous and ultimately tasteless … Continue reading →

Posted in BOOKS OF THE YEAR | Tagged Al Ewing, Godkillers, Hernan Cabrera, horror, John Allison, Laura Allred, Maan House, Mariasara Miotti, Mark Russell, Mark Sable, Max Sarin, Mike Allred, politics, science fiction, Simone Di Meo, Stephen Byrne, War on Terror, We Only Find Them When They're Dead, Whitney Cogar, Wicked Things, Wonder Twins, X-Ray Robot | Leave a comment