Tim
@urbaneturtle.com
Superheroes and Phillies. Freelance comics critic for hire. Seen in Eisner Award winners PanelxPanel & The ComicsBeat. Also ComicsXF and CBR. M.A, Theology. Nonprofit guy. Sometimes artist. Husband. Dad. (He/Him)
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Tim
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· Dec 12
Urbane Turtle
Writer.Artist.Creative.
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I'm a freelance comics critic & writer. I run urbaneturtle.com, where I post regular reviews & in depth criticism and analysis of comics old and new. I've written for The Comics Beat, ComicsXF, CBR, and the Eisner Award winning PanelxPanel. You can peruse the archive or this thread for highlights 🧷🧵
I probably want Bichette at this point more than I want Realmuto back, but breaking the bank for both is probably my ideal scenario here. You can buy your way out of hell for amassing a family fortune peddling cancer sticks with this, John Middleton.
What we’re hearing about Bo Bichette and J.T. Realmuto. Could the Phillies really sign both? Maybe. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Bo Bichette or J.T. Realmuto? Or could the Phillies land both?
Podcast Episode · The Phillies Show · 01/15/2026 · 34m
podcasts.apple.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I probably want Bichette at this point more than I want Realmuto back, but breaking the bank for both is probably my ideal scenario here. You can buy your way out of hell for amassing a family fortune peddling cancer sticks with this, John Middleton.
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you can buy a godzilla-branded 99-pack of pbr now for some reason
January 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
you can buy a godzilla-branded 99-pack of pbr now for some reason
Oh my gosh
January 15, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Oh my gosh
Having two kids really just saps your brain. I cannot come up with ideas for things to write like I used to.
January 15, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Having two kids really just saps your brain. I cannot come up with ideas for things to write like I used to.
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I've done the "NONE MORE [moment in time]" bit a few times now with old commercial breaks, but this...?
This is the absolute real deal. The apex predator. The shit the dealer usually keeps for himself.
June 28, 1992 in pure crystalline form.
Handle with extreme care.
This is the absolute real deal. The apex predator. The shit the dealer usually keeps for himself.
June 28, 1992 in pure crystalline form.
Handle with extreme care.
January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I've done the "NONE MORE [moment in time]" bit a few times now with old commercial breaks, but this...?
This is the absolute real deal. The apex predator. The shit the dealer usually keeps for himself.
June 28, 1992 in pure crystalline form.
Handle with extreme care.
This is the absolute real deal. The apex predator. The shit the dealer usually keeps for himself.
June 28, 1992 in pure crystalline form.
Handle with extreme care.
By "Violent riot" they mean walking down the street in the city you live in to go to school or the doctor or walking out of your house to get your crying children away from the scary masked men with guns
they’ll blame you for being in their way even when they’re the ones who invaded the neighborhood where your baby was sleeping inside your home
January 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
By "Violent riot" they mean walking down the street in the city you live in to go to school or the doctor or walking out of your house to get your crying children away from the scary masked men with guns
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i think this gets at something important which is that normal people are rightly pissed off that they’re having normal time stolen from them by this ravaging horde of jumped up mall cops. everybody has to work in the morning! why is it THEIR job to hold their community together in such a basic way!
🔥 From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social : “This is nuts. What the fuck is going on? I’ve never protested in my life… they tell you it’s immigrants — it’s fucking anybody. They’re just trying to scare people. I’m not paid to be here. I have to work in the morning. This is wrong.”
January 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
i think this gets at something important which is that normal people are rightly pissed off that they’re having normal time stolen from them by this ravaging horde of jumped up mall cops. everybody has to work in the morning! why is it THEIR job to hold their community together in such a basic way!
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Vance: I'm crying right now because you stupids won't let me have your green island. I could literally just - don't you know I'm smarter than you? I'm your better - don't leave, don't get the army
Trump: McDonald's needs to sell milk again. Nobody likes the Grimace. They get the milk from him
Trump: McDonald's needs to sell milk again. Nobody likes the Grimace. They get the milk from him
January 15, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Vance: I'm crying right now because you stupids won't let me have your green island. I could literally just - don't you know I'm smarter than you? I'm your better - don't leave, don't get the army
Trump: McDonald's needs to sell milk again. Nobody likes the Grimace. They get the milk from him
Trump: McDonald's needs to sell milk again. Nobody likes the Grimace. They get the milk from him
I just can't understand why we are seeing so many reports of sports-gambling related crimes lately.
Breaking News from @theathletic.com: Federal prosecutors charged 20 men in what they described as a conspiracy to manipulate college basketball games.
Federal prosecutors charge 20 men with alleged conspiracy to manipulate college basketball games
The scheme, according to federal prosecutors, involved two men indicted this fall for their alleged role in an NBA gambling scheme.
nyti.ms
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
I just can't understand why we are seeing so many reports of sports-gambling related crimes lately.
That’s a good one
January 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
That’s a good one
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As far as I'm concerned, Norm's Batman IS Batman.
A wonderful profile of the late, great Norm Breyfogle by @leekeeler.bsky.social - an artist who deserves more acclaim and remains underrated. But he's definitely on my Batman artistic Mount Rushmore. littlevillagemag.com/peak-iowa-no...
Born to draw Batman, Iowa City kid Norm Breyfogle sketched his way into pop culture history - Little Village
From the shadows, Iowa City has played a quiet role in the mythology of the Batman, all thanks to the co-creations of Norm Breyfogle. When we saw Ratcatcher save the […]
littlevillagemag.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM
As far as I'm concerned, Norm's Batman IS Batman.
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my black racer, for example, was designed based on ancient medieval depictions of death as a robed skeleton; but he is STILL, at his core, a knight in bright red and blue armor, riding skis, because that is the kind of otherworldly absurdity that made the original earn the "new god" title
January 15, 2026 at 8:19 AM
my black racer, for example, was designed based on ancient medieval depictions of death as a robed skeleton; but he is STILL, at his core, a knight in bright red and blue armor, riding skis, because that is the kind of otherworldly absurdity that made the original earn the "new god" title
These redesigns are incredible. The supremely rare reimagining of the New Gods that actually works. Taps into their core ideas, broadens the visual influence. I’m amazed
comecei o ano finalmente parando pra ler o quarto mundo de jack kirby inteiro, e não resisti ao impulso de rabiscar
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 AM
These redesigns are incredible. The supremely rare reimagining of the New Gods that actually works. Taps into their core ideas, broadens the visual influence. I’m amazed
Renee Good will never be forgotten
January 15, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Renee Good will never be forgotten
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Trump is not popular, and institutions should stop pretending like he is.
Trump Net-Approval On:
Immigration: -23%
Venezuela: -24%
Foreign Policy: -24%
Economy: -25%
AP-NORC / Jan 11, 2026
Immigration: -23%
Venezuela: -24%
Foreign Policy: -24%
Economy: -25%
AP-NORC / Jan 11, 2026
January 14, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Trump is not popular, and institutions should stop pretending like he is.
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this happened in philadelphia btw, ICE is using a variety of methods to kill people across the country
🖤 A close friend of mine died in ICE custody after being denied medical care. His name was Parady La. This was preventable. Please watch and share so his family’s story is not erased. #ICEDetention
January 15, 2026 at 12:09 AM
this happened in philadelphia btw, ICE is using a variety of methods to kill people across the country
This guy clearly didn’t sign up for whatever his job is to stand tough against an occupying force, his voice is shaky, he’s nervous on camera, but he’s doing more than most national dems have done in their whole life
ICE just confronted us in our car saying it’s our first & final warning. There’s nothing illegal about driving your car safely on Stinson, Lowry, or any street in our community.
They are purposefully surging at school get out times terrorizing our families. Ice needs to stay away from our kids.
They are purposefully surging at school get out times terrorizing our families. Ice needs to stay away from our kids.
January 15, 2026 at 2:47 AM
This guy clearly didn’t sign up for whatever his job is to stand tough against an occupying force, his voice is shaky, he’s nervous on camera, but he’s doing more than most national dems have done in their whole life
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Trump carried Bucks county by 274 votes out of 400k in 2024, this dude ran on cancelling the ICE 287(g) contract, so pretty close to an "abolish ICE" platform.
He won against the incumbent by 11 percentage points, or 25,000 votes. Dem strategists are idiots.
He won against the incumbent by 11 percentage points, or 25,000 votes. Dem strategists are idiots.
BREAKING: Dan Ceisler, the new sheriff of Pennsylvania's Bucks County, just announced he has terminated his county's 287(g) contract with ICE.
Ceisler defeated GOP sheriff who'd joined the ICE program in November, & ran on quitting it; we reported then:
Ceisler defeated GOP sheriff who'd joined the ICE program in November, & ran on quitting it; we reported then:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Trump carried Bucks county by 274 votes out of 400k in 2024, this dude ran on cancelling the ICE 287(g) contract, so pretty close to an "abolish ICE" platform.
He won against the incumbent by 11 percentage points, or 25,000 votes. Dem strategists are idiots.
He won against the incumbent by 11 percentage points, or 25,000 votes. Dem strategists are idiots.
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Folks, Trump has brought the full force of ICE to bear on a mid-sized city and he can't even stop the demonstrations there. He's not going to be able to cancel the midterm elections by fiat or station his goons outside more than a handful of polling places.
January 14, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Folks, Trump has brought the full force of ICE to bear on a mid-sized city and he can't even stop the demonstrations there. He's not going to be able to cancel the midterm elections by fiat or station his goons outside more than a handful of polling places.
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Saint Paul schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for optional online learning.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
January 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Saint Paul schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for optional online learning.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
Cavs are doing their best to give the game away but Sixers can’t make a shot
January 15, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Cavs are doing their best to give the game away but Sixers can’t make a shot
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"Today, it is the real that has become the alibi of the model, in a world controlled by the principle of simulation."
- Simulacra and Simulation
- Simulacra and Simulation
January 15, 2026 at 12:42 AM
"Today, it is the real that has become the alibi of the model, in a world controlled by the principle of simulation."
- Simulacra and Simulation
- Simulacra and Simulation
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Announced today @marvel not only have @sara_pichelli and I reunited, And reunited for our cocreation #milesmorales (which would be exciting enough) BUT it’s to contribute to the all star #spidermansuperman event! It’s Miles meet Clark Kent/Superman! I get to write Clark again! #spiderman #superman
January 15, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Announced today @marvel not only have @sara_pichelli and I reunited, And reunited for our cocreation #milesmorales (which would be exciting enough) BUT it’s to contribute to the all star #spidermansuperman event! It’s Miles meet Clark Kent/Superman! I get to write Clark again! #spiderman #superman
76ers forgot they were playing a game tonight apparently
January 15, 2026 at 12:40 AM
76ers forgot they were playing a game tonight apparently
Yeah man it would impact the entire global order and economy are you dumb
More than an attempted coup, where a mob tried to seize Congress on live television did? There's not going to be an implosion about anything. It's either a slow slide towards oblivion where everything gets incrementally worse as people try to live normally, or a slow grind in the opposite direction.
i feel like if the president actually went through with invading greenland, it would implode America
January 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Yeah man it would impact the entire global order and economy are you dumb