Alison Zai is a comic artist whose work stands out for its mix of humor, emotion, and strange charm. Her comics often feature odd little creatures caught in quiet moments of confusion, joy, or sadness. She takes everyday thoughts and feelings and turns them into scenes that are both funny and strangely comforting.

Zai’s style is simple but unmistakable: bold lines, bright colors, and playful melancholy. Whether she’s showing the awkwardness of being alive or the weirdness of love and creativity, Zai’s work speaks to the parts of life that are hard to explain but easy to feel.

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    #8

    Comic panels showing a strange little orange creature on a rooftop expressing feelings of independence and understanding.

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    I Dunk My Caramel Milk Chocolate In BBQ Sauce
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coober Pedy-an cats will be shocked and frightened (btw Coober Pedy is an underground town in Australia, it's underground because of the heat above) EDIT: I mean cats going to Coober Pedy.

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    #9

    Two strange little creatures shaking hands with flowers on their heads, showing mutual understanding of incompatible vibes.

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    #12

    Two-panel comic featuring a strange little green creature enjoying doing nothing, capturing weirdly understood emotions.

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    Doofnuts
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did "EVERYTHING" at all from the age of 9 until I was 58. Now "nothing at all" is just fine with me.

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    #17

    Orange strange little creature questions life choices on laptop, then presses a button labeled Indulge Anyways in colorful comic.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The worst part is when it comes with a subscription, and I sign up thinking, "Yeah, this will be great." Two days later, I forget to use it, and the subscription is still active.

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    #18

    Comic panels showing a character drawing a strange little creature, reflecting on creation and identity in a surreal style.

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    #36

    Comic panels featuring a strange little creature thinking about cookies, choice overload, and feeling emotionally understood.

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