Michael Heaton of The Plain Dealer interviews Funky Winkerbean creator Tom Batiuk about the 40 year anniversary of his feature. Is there one story line that stands out in your mind? That would be “Lisa’s Story.” I sometimes will go back and read that book and wonder who wrote it. How do you respond to […]
Chuck Ayer talks about the new mural of Funky Winkerbean and Crankshaft characters on a new mural in the student lounge area at Kent State University. From the Lakewood Patch Ayers, class of 1971, partnered with friend and colleage Tom Batiuk, author of the comic strip Funky Winkerbean and fellow Kent State alumnus, to create […]
Lordy, Lordy, next week Funky Winkerbean turns 40! A few events are planned to mark the milestone. Up first is the release of volume one of a complete collection. This first collection features cartoons from 1972-1974. Additional volumes to follow about ever three years. Bob Harvey penned the forward and you can order your book […]
Funky Winkerbean creator Tom Batiuk will be releasing the first volume of a Complete Funky Winkerbean collection this year. The collection is being released to coincide with the feature’s 40th anniversary. The first volume will contain cartoons from the years 1972-1974. At the time Tom was a jr. high school art teacher and the carton […]