by Tom Batiuk | Nov 18, 2022 | Komix Thoughts
More than fifty years ago the cast of Funky Winkerbean began their journey on the American comics pages, and as the official chaperone of these special characters, they took me with them as they traveled from the Tournament of Roses Parade to the White House. This is...
by Tom Batiuk | Nov 17, 2022 | Komix Thoughts
More than fifty years ago the cast of Funky Winkerbean began their journey on the American comics pages, and as the official chaperone of these special characters, they took me with them as they traveled from the Tournament of Roses Parade to the White House. However,...
by Tom Batiuk | Oct 6, 2022 | Komix Thoughts
We’re slipping into my favorite season here at the comics castle. An English Oak that succumbed to oak wilt this past summer will now become this winter’s firewood. Sadly, as climate damage expands, the trees here are becoming vulnurable to different...
by Tom Batiuk | Oct 3, 2022 | Komix Thoughts
When the mail arrived at the comics castle the the other day, much to my surprise there was another shout out for Funky’s 50th anniversary, and this time it was from Janet and Michael Gilbert with this cool Mr. Monster/old Funky/young Funky mash-up. What a nice...
by Tom Batiuk | Sep 8, 2022 | Komix Thoughts
#image_title Magic. That’s what happened when my dad and I would sit on the florally festooned couch in our home on Herman Avenue in Akron, Ohio, Sunday mornings after church. I’d settle in with a piece of buttered, still warm, pumpernickel bread that we’d picked up...
