by Tom Batiuk | Sep 24, 2025 | Komix Thoughts
Here’s an extended version of what went out in my last newsletter: When it came to baseball, I had three strikes against me. I know that’s probably a strange way to open a book of baseball cartoons, but hear me out. I was a late bloomer, especially when it came...
by Tom Batiuk | Jan 20, 2023 | Komix Thoughts
Even though my plan to bring Funky Winkerbean to a conclusion was a long time coming, nevertheless there was still a bit of trauma about saying goodbye to all of those characters after 50 years of hanging out together. And then one day I was typing up a Crankshaft...
by tombatiuk | Sep 30, 2021 | Komix Thoughts
Been getting some questions stemming from the current story arc in Crankshaft dealing with the downward spiral of the Centerville Sentinel as to who Skip Rawlings is. Back in the day Skip was the sports reporter for the paper and he covered the short but sweet...
by tombatiuk | Jun 2, 2021 | Komix Thoughts
If there’s a Crankshaft in your family who enjoys baseball as much as Ed does… then why not increases your chances of staying in the will by picking up this cool collection of Crankshaft baseball cartoons for your dad for Father’s Day. You’ll...
by tombatiuk | Dec 12, 2019 | Komix Thoughts