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Explore the hilariously clever comics by Patrick Cheng, the artist behind “Cat Trigger." Patrick is a professional artist, animator, and motion designer who's been working largely in tech and advertising for almost 20 years. On the side, he has been making comics to experiment with different styles and topics.

Previously, Patrick noted that for him, comics serve as a binding element for both his personal and professional work, as each one represents a miniature project the artist has to brainstorm, write, draw, and finalize each time. Patrick's comics are usually short, filled with sharp humor and unexpected twists that also tend to end in absurdity. So, let's hop into the post and read our most recent interview with the artist below.

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A hilariously twisted comic by Cat Trigger featuring an unexpected ending with skeleton characters and a birthday party.

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First of all, we asked Patrick to describe the essence or theme behind his cartoons.

The artist shared: "I'll be honest and say that in terms of a 'theme' or 'essence' of what makes a CatTrigger comic, it is largely to avoid one. Unlike most other comics in this genre who stick by a topic, a set of characters, or a style... I use my comics as a springboard to experiment with different styles and topics.

The comics range all over the place: social commentary, pop culture, personal relationships, fantasy logic, etc. And they are a springboard for artistic experimentation, which is the reason why you would see talking bunnies in one comic, and realistic humans in another.

Sometimes my comics will cover something serious, like healthcare insurance, or something irrelevant like meme culture.

The reason I do it this way is because I get bored easily and am afraid that I'll get tired of drawing the same character, topic, or style."

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    #3

    Comic by Cat Trigger with wizards and adventurers discussing the "Greatest Treasure" leading to an unexpected twist.

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    We were wondering what a typical day is like for Patrick when he’s working on a new comic, to which the artist replied: “Once I have a basic written outline down, I tend to block out my comic in simple shapes, and then experiment with different color palettes and styles for looks. Once I have those things done, the rest is just drawing and filling out stuff. It’s fun!”

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    A comic by Cat Trigger with characters discussing and critiquing comic art, leading to a humorous misunderstanding.

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    As creativity goes, bad ideas tend to come up as well. Patrick shared whether he has had to scrap a comic idea after starting it.

    “Plenty. Oftentimes it’s because of real-world events.

    A while back, I sketched out a comic, for instance, that was a James Bond parody where the bad guys kidnapped the Queen of England.

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    A day later, the Queen kicked the bucket, and the comic just wouldn’t have had the same funny look with King Charles. (Sorry Charles, your brand is too new),” explained Patrick.

    #6

    Cat Trigger comic about a dad and child, with a humorous twist on expressions of insecurity and support.

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    #7

    AI robots in a comic strip by Cat Trigger, starting with hopeful ambitions, ending with unexpected online requests.

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    We were curious to learn about Patrick’s biggest influences on his art and storytelling style. The artist wrote: “I was a big fan of Rodney Greenblatt when I was a kid, a hit children’s artist who is best known for Parappa the Rapper. It wasn’t really an influence on style per se that I fell in love with, but the way he interpreted things, which helped vary my perspective in art.”

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    He also shared about a time when a reader’s response made him feel good about his work.

    “I love it when people make fan works of any of my artwork. It happens a lot more in the video games I make, but occasionally I’ll see a fanart, or edit or something for one of my comics and it melts my heart.”

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    Twisted comic by Cat Trigger with a funny Snow White parody and unexpected apple sales twist.

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

    That'll probably happen in the live-actian remake. At least I hope it does.

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    #9

    Comic strip by Cat Trigger: A 1939 studio scene with unexpected superhero antics and a humorous twist.

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    Lastly, Patrick added:

    “I’ve been working on video games along with my comic stuff. You can check out my latest game on Steam called ‘Storm the Swan.’ It’s free.

    You can also check out my biggest project yet, ‘Date Time,’ which has a demo available now.

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    You can also follow me on Bluesky. This is where you’ll see me post my newest comics (even before Instagram) as well as other cool stuff I do.”

    #10

    Comic by Cat Trigger featuring a witch brewing a glowing potion, humorously questioning why her split pea soup glows.

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    #11

    Comic by Cat Trigger featuring witches and a werewolf at a social event. Unexpected twist about a witch's date.

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    #12

    "Comic by Cat Trigger shows a character warned by their future self about chips leading to instant regret."

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    #13

    Twisted comic strip by Cat Trigger with surface cleaner mistaken for sports drink.

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

    Don't be ridiculous, no company would ever do that ... unless there was the slightest chance it could increase profits.

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    #14

    A rabbit character plays video games with unexpected twists, illustrating humor in Cat Trigger comics.

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    #15

    Comic by Cat Trigger depicting Marvel, DC, and Nintendo humorously discussing complex storylines.

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    #16

    Comic by Cat Trigger depicting a humorous tech startup pitching a water subscription service with quirky notes.

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    #17

    Comic by Cat Trigger featuring bunnies discussing modern anxieties and children's cartoons with a hilariously twisted ending.

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    #18

    A funny comic by "Cat Trigger" shows a confused DJ watching dancers in a club pointing fingers randomly.

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    #19

    Comic by Cat Trigger with monsters pressuring a person to watch a movie, creating a hilariously twisted scenario.

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    #20

    Hilariously twisted comic by "Cat Trigger" featuring a woman's exaggerated issues and therapist's humorous advice.

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    #21

    Comic by Cat Trigger with an unexpected twist about a fan fiction writer imagining a romantic scenario with a clipboard.

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    #22

    Cartoon by Cat Trigger with Santa, Pilgrims, and Native Americans humorously discussing holiday traditions.

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    #23

    Hilariously twisted comic by Cat Trigger showing a woman describing her coffee preferences with unexpected romantic imagery.

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