“Baton Thomas.” “Three Old Crock High.” “I stand in line!” This is like seeing the danger signs in the world’s slowest, dumbest horror movie. I plan to giggle when Creepy Les slithers in.
George C. Scott, “Hardcore”: “Turn it off. Turn it off! TURN IT OFF!!!”
Mark Hamill, “The Empire Strikes Back”: “No. No, that’s not true! THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE!!!!”
J.J. O’Malley, reading today’s strip: "No, not the Komix Korner again! Not Batton Thomas, creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip “Three O’Clock High” and yet another Batiuk avatar! Not a heretofore unknown second strip to increase the resemblance! And NOT ‘I stand in line’! THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE!!! TURN IT OFF!!!"
Gaaah! Not this kooky komix korner again. And what this Batiuk’s self promotion? Why’d ya needs to modify name when you yourself is inserting yourself in your own komix? You afraid of suing yourself of using your own name in your own comix?
I miss Funky. I grew up with him. He was older than me when I started reading, then I was older. We finished at the same age. I’d like to see how his retirement is going.
Funny how all of the characters that wear glasses always have the magical kind that don’t have the little bar connecting the two lenses to hold them up. But of course the Batton character is meticulously drawn and he gets one.
Garbage like this is Proof that Funky Winkerbean was forcibly retired by the syndicate. It is obvious that Batiuk only cares about Funky Winkerbean and has decisively turned Crankshaft into his beloved, yet justifiably cancelled, property.
He has ruined Crankshaft because he’s too stubborn and foolish to realize he had a good gag-a-day strip and I won’t be shocked if this trash is cancelled by the syndicates as well.
Serious question: Can someone please explain to me – without the usual personal attacks- why this strip attracts so many vicious trolls? And even more curiously why they bother to both read and comment on a strip they profess too loathe?
wherescrankshaft 10 months ago
Has any human ever uttered the phrase “I stand in line”?
Where’s Crankshaft?
Bill Thompson 10 months ago
“Baton Thomas.” “Three Old Crock High.” “I stand in line!” This is like seeing the danger signs in the world’s slowest, dumbest horror movie. I plan to giggle when Creepy Les slithers in.
J.J. O'Malley 10 months ago
George C. Scott, “Hardcore”: “Turn it off. Turn it off! TURN IT OFF!!!”
Mark Hamill, “The Empire Strikes Back”: “No. No, that’s not true! THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE!!!!”
J.J. O’Malley, reading today’s strip: "No, not the Komix Korner again! Not Batton Thomas, creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip “Three O’Clock High” and yet another Batiuk avatar! Not a heretofore unknown second strip to increase the resemblance! And NOT ‘I stand in line’! THAT’S IMPOSSIBLE!!! TURN IT OFF!!!"
Argythree 10 months ago
I guess I’ll check back next week to see if Cranky is done opening all his UPX boxes…
Gent 10 months ago
Gaaah! Not this kooky komix korner again. And what this Batiuk’s self promotion? Why’d ya needs to modify name when you yourself is inserting yourself in your own komix? You afraid of suing yourself of using your own name in your own comix?
Doctor Toon 10 months ago
I really hope Batton Thomas says something about Comment Section Trolls
sueb1863 10 months ago
“The Wrinkles? Oh, yeah. That one sucks. Got the latest issue of ‘The Boys’?”
gammaguy 10 months ago
His second strip, “NoFun Wrinklebean”.
Trespassers W 10 months ago
Jff, it is somebody you have never met before! Quick! Tell him that your mother threw out all your comics!
ksu71 10 months ago
Alfred Hitchcock did cameos in his movies but he never made himself a focal point.
Lord Flatulence Premium Member 10 months ago
“Shut the front door.” “I stand in line.” Two Batiukisms in one comic.
GFox49 10 months ago
So the cartoonist with a most punchable face based his mopey Pete character on his own looks.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 10 months ago
Meanwhile,the search for MILTON BERLE COMICS #1 continues
Bruce Underwood Premium Member 10 months ago
I miss Funky. I grew up with him. He was older than me when I started reading, then I was older. We finished at the same age. I’d like to see how his retirement is going.
rockyridge1977 10 months ago
Glad to see he is getting support even though he is starting a new strip…..unlike someone who is constantly mentioned here!
Mopman 10 months ago
Funny how all of the characters that wear glasses always have the magical kind that don’t have the little bar connecting the two lenses to hold them up. But of course the Batton character is meticulously drawn and he gets one.
Cabbage Jack 10 months ago
Garbage like this is Proof that Funky Winkerbean was forcibly retired by the syndicate. It is obvious that Batiuk only cares about Funky Winkerbean and has decisively turned Crankshaft into his beloved, yet justifiably cancelled, property.
He has ruined Crankshaft because he’s too stubborn and foolish to realize he had a good gag-a-day strip and I won’t be shocked if this trash is cancelled by the syndicates as well.
tcayer 10 months ago
Jeff’s such a fan that he didn’t know?
tcayer 10 months ago
Is Bat Tom going to spend this week justifying why he combined the two?
Al Fresco, the Librarian 10 months ago
In time, cartoonist Batton Thomas, will iron out the details.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 10 months ago
And are Batiuk and Davis looking for accolades……..never happen! Where’s Crankshaft?
lemonbaskt 10 months ago
there was more action in rex morgan today then this
YankeeFan56 10 months ago
Hey! A cameo appearance by Mr Batiuk
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 10 months ago
Serious question: Can someone please explain to me – without the usual personal attacks- why this strip attracts so many vicious trolls? And even more curiously why they bother to both read and comment on a strip they profess too loathe?
Dogouse Reilly 10 months ago
I think Jff mea means the world famous cartoon creator.
listmom 10 months ago
Batty Thomas was a bell in “The Nine Tailors”. Looks like he dropped a clanger.
rbwatson61 10 months ago
Like the way Tom has gotten into the strip!
David Rickard Premium Member 10 months ago
Silly me. I thought Les Moore was Bathack’s author avatar.
billsplut 10 months ago
THREE author self-inserts in one self-congratulating strip. Where’s Lillian?
Where's The Pizza Box Monster? 10 months ago
Whatever. Bring back The Pizza Box Monster!
French Persons' Celebration of Peeved Harry Dinkle Premium Member 10 months ago
Is this supposed to be Batty-ick’s self-promotion of himself?