by Tom Batiuk | Nov 15, 2023 | Komix Thoughts
The Akron Comicon 2023 is in the books and it turned out to be as enjoyable as usual. The thing I like best is that the Con is about the comic books themselves and not other media. Hollywood is fun, but comic books are my Trinity site where I first received my...
by Tom Batiuk | Oct 20, 2023 | Komix Thoughts
Today was a banner day in the studio (okay, that was probably uncalled for). But I am excited because my new comic-con/booksigning banners have arrived and they look fantastic! An update of my con banners has been long overdue, and, what with the pandemic and all, I...
by tombatiuk | Jan 8, 2022 | Komix Thoughts
A large mailing tube showed up at the Cartoon Castle yesterday. Inside were the Funky banners that marchers carried in the Tournament of Roses parade! I thought this was a very cool gesture on the part of the Saluting America’s Band Directors crew until I saw...
by tombatiuk | Dec 29, 2021 | Komix Thoughts
New Year’s Day and the Tournament of Roses Parade are almost here. In this final sneak peek, here’s one more shot of a part of the float which is now having its flowers applied as well as the third and final Funky banner that will follow the float. As I...
by tombatiuk | Oct 19, 2021 | Komix Thoughts
Here’s another look at how the Saluting America’s Band Directors float is progressing for the 2022 Tournament of Roses Parade. Along with the second of the three banners celebrating 50 years of Harry L. Dinkle the World’s Greatest Band Director that...
by tombatiuk | Sep 22, 2021 | Komix Thoughts
As Autumn begins, thoughts tend to drift towards the holidays… Halloween, Thanksgiving and New Years. Here in the Funkyverse, there’s a heightened degree of anticipation. This year, or slightly next year on New Year’s Day, the Tournament of Roses...