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Ben Zaehringer, the creator behind Berkeley Mews, has built a recognizable style that plays with expectations in a very specific way. His comics often start off looking simple, familiar, even a bit nostalgic, but that feeling rarely lasts. What follows is usually a sharp turn into something darker, more absurd, or just unexpectedly uncomfortable in a way that makes the punchline hit harder.

A lot of his ideas come from everyday life, pop culture, and even childhood references, which he then twists into something completely different. It’s this contrast, between the innocent setup and the unexpected ending, that makes his work stand out and keeps readers coming back for more.

In this post, we’ve selected some of the best comics from the series – favorites that have really resonated with our community – so scroll down to see the ones that stood out the most.

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    #9

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    Brian Droste
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It needs to be selective. Needs to take all the bad people.

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    Roger9er
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's crystal clear what he likes to get at Xmas time!

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    Roger9er
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I were an alien, I wouldn't even show up!

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    Mike F
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE it! This is Sadie, if she had thumbs.

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    TotallyNOTAFox
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is the Lion who is looking for a spine?

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The name's Evil. Lesser Evil."

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just when I thought we were done with all those Hallmark holiday movies...

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    #38

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    Brian Droste
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humans have polluted and is destroying one planet. Now they want to go to another planet and pollute and destroy another planet.

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should have bananas next to their feet for scale.

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    TotallyNOTAFox
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably the most safe position one can have at that school

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    Lotekguy
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She got tired of being alone every single Christmas Eve.

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    Khavrinen
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Doctor, we're losing him!" -- "Quick, get me more quarters!!"

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    Virgil Blue
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody give this poor girl some good mirror shades.

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    Khavrinen
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Dang, how many carrot daiquiris did I have last night?"

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    David Paterson
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    2 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The jet wash from the departing rocket actually knocked the American flag over. That had to be deliberate, right?

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    nottheactualphoto
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am Ginger, thy Cat. Thou shalt have no other cat before me.