Crankshaft by Tom Batiuk and Dan Davis for January 20, 2023

He was trying to be klever.

“Yeah, well I’m thinking of spelling another word with a “K” instead of a “C” right now!"

Incidentally, is that the life-size Iron Man statue that a KK customer traded his old comics for in a January 2021 “Winkerbean” story arc. If so, why is it there now (Yes, it—or one just like it—also appeared in a November ’21 Sunday strip. DSH John must have a supply that would make Tony Stark envious.)?

There’s always a kritik lurking around the korner.

Because…. KANCER!!

It’s OK, that spelling is kool

Would you like to bet that guy will sell that comic book for a million dollars and then disappear?

It’s a trademark issue. the place in the next town spells them with a “C”

That’s Honest John you are referring to.

Well that’s a good way to never see your share of the money.

“This was the local Klan office, and I didn’t feel like paying to have ALL the letters changed.”

I’m sure she saw Krazy Glue on store shelves decades ago!

Is he going to pinch her in panel 1? Good heavens, he’s a married man! Shocking!

Yes! He did it on purpose!