On this week’s Independent comics page, which has decided not to resume its talk show until the strike is over: The K Chronicles forks out cash to play soccer; This Modern World marvels at Kevin McCarthy, Leadership Titan; Jen Sorensen explores a conspiracy; and Claytoonz joins a certain younger Republican at a show.

Jimmy Boegle is the founding editor and publisher of the Coachella Valley Independent. He is also the executive editor and publisher of the Reno News & Review in Reno, Nev., and a 2026 inductee into...