‘Extra Fabulous Comics’: Something For Fans Of Dark Humor And Unexpected Endings (30 New Pics)
Interview With ArtistToday we are happy to present you with the most recent works by Zach, the author of "Extra Fabulous Comics". The series has gained popularity for its remarkable and slightly dark sense of humor. Zach's comics are always relatable, capturing moods perfectly. They show everyday situations like being busy doing nothing or depending on good coffee to have a great day. It's like celebrating life's short but fantastic moments!
In one of our previous posts featuring the artist's comics, Zach told us why he believes his work resonates with people so much: "A lot of people use humor to deal with pain in their lives, and most if not all of my comics come from that place. I think that's a big part of why some people like them. I've been very fortunate to have been able to connect with people in this way over the years." Extra Fabulous Comics are loved by many, and followed by a remarkable number, over 690k people on Instagram!
Make sure to check out Bored Panda's previous posts featuring more of Zach's works here, here, here, here, and here.
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That movie is the reason I can’t look out a dark window anymore 😬
Load More Replies...I've previously seen cartoons with eyebrows off the face. But this is the first time I've seen a cartoon drawn with eyes off the face.
We reached out to Zach again to find out more about his recent work. However, first, we asked the artist what some of the most rewarding aspects of being a comic artist are, and what keeps him motivated to continue creating. He shared with us: “Since there isn't really a template for ‘How to make a living as a self-employed, non-syndicated comic artist’, the job feels kinda like an adventure where you're trying not to starve all the time. This leads to a lot of trial and error as far as trying new things, like delving into animation or writing for shows or making a comic series outside your niche. Some of it ends up being really fulfilling and enjoyable, but that doesn't always translate to lucrativeness. Adventure!”
One guy was like, "we should call it the ~House of Thieves~." But another guy was like, "No, name it Thief House, you know, like Waffle House! And everybody else was like, mmmm waffles.
Left nostril: come on, am I supossed to do the breathing all by myself? Right nostril: I'm not working with you *sulk, arms crossed*
the heart has a teddy bear. this in unrealistic. my heart is much to evil to have such an intact stuffed animal. (dw all of MINE are perfectly intact)
Once you hit 60 or above you do realize that your prostate hates you with a hatred that can only be described in Greek mythology. Become size of a cabeza melon and you know every bathroom in a 5-mile radius of where you live just in case.
We wanted to know more about the evolution of Zach’s style over time, how Extra Fabulous Comics have changed, and the factors that influenced these changes. The artist told us: “In the beginning of my comics when I hadn't locked in a ‘style’, I received a lot of super over-the-top angry backlash because I drew in a simple way which appeared similar to about ten other artists' styles at the time. I have zero consistency when it comes to my art so eventually my boring style crappily morphed into something that accidentally had a semblance of uniqueness. I knew I had something decent when people stopped threatening my life in the comments.”
Well...would it be better if they stopped at the first "Well"?
Load More Replies...This is so the truth. It sucks that I have had to decide whether or not my injury or sickness is bad enough to warrant the on coming onslaught of bills that I will get to go to the doctor here in the U.S. I had a nasty finger infection last year. Simply went to the Urgent Care because I needed some antibiotics. Hurt like hell. Finger bright pink and hot to the touch. I work as a production mechanic for defense contractor. I have insurance. I saw the doctor for 5-10 mins. Co-Pay $80. Remaining bill $800. Prescription for antibiotics was $30. This is with insurance. My insurance pays something like 80%. Do the math. It's a fùcking scam and a travesty the they can place a monetary worth to your health.
After almost 20 years in the military, United States Navy as a combat corpsman I refuse to own one of these weapons. I'm not at war with anyone anymore. I promise you my kids and grandkids will not.
Load More Replies...Asked how he balances the creative aspects of his work with the business side of things, such as marketing and promotion, Zach said: “Self-promotion is probably the most time-consuming part of being a webcomic artist. The vast majority of the time I'm not actually drawing or making anything, I'm engaging with comments or answering emails or formatting and posting my stuff across what seems to be an endlessly growing number of platforms. There is a brief window in the day where I can fairly consistently get good creative work done, so I like to have that time blocked off just for that. 1-2:30 P.M. EST.”
*give Midoribirs Aoi a dead sea resident recently caught*
Load More Replies...Truth. I want to be fit, but not built; some bodybuilders look grotesquely muscular.
Usually those are the ones doing anabolic steroids. It's pretty hard to get that huge without drugs.
Load More Replies...Blonde bodybuilder- "Why are we still here, just to suffer?" 28th July 2023
Me lmao. I'm not super muscular or anything but I'm very satisfied with my body and capabilities in general
We were wondering what opinion Zach has about what makes a good comic, and what are some common mistakes that artists should avoid. We found out that: “Now that I'm older I feel that personally, a good comic is the one I enjoyed making. Newer artists might not have that luxury all the time, and you definitely need to make stuff that's gonna grow your brand. A common mistake I see often is when artists refuse to grow or change or try new things, especially if that thing they're doing isn't yielding good results. Learn from other artists, listen to criticism, and grow as much as you can. Just because you might grow away from your original concept or style doesn't mean you won't find extreme fulfillment in the thing it can eventually become. Always grow! Trying new things is a good way to avoid burnout, as well.”
Do people actually call their dogs bad when they do that? Whenever my dog does that I just start dancing with her
It can become a bad habit, like when they meet strangers and jump on them without the person knowing that it's about to happen. Their toenails also hurt very badly, even if you do keep them short 😅
Load More Replies...This is giving the same energy as Christian gray from 50 shades of gray 💀
My father was a mechanical engineer my mother was a, housewife? I don't know the correct term for this now. I have become a rabbi. Both my parents said don't do what we did. But I'm sorry they are awesome I'm doing the exact same thing of attending gardens, loving life and seeing the beauty in the world. House plant you are awesome
Load More Replies...Parents are smart for recognizing their mistakes, and not wishing the pain of repeating those mistakes to learn life's lessons onto their child.
Truth. I have two teenage sons that drill into them that they need to take their studies seriously. Don't be like your old man and work 70hrs a week doing physical work. No matter how satisfying it is to build cool stuff or fix things for people, the toll it takes on your body only gets tougher as you get older.
Lastly, we were curious how the artist stays up to date with current trends and developments in the comic industry, and how he sees the industry evolving in the future. Zach said: “I've been pretty fortunate up until now to have been able to shift pretty easily as the times change. I never enjoyed sticking to one format or another anyway, so change suits me. I feel that animation will become a bigger part of our lives as comic artists, since what we do is super similar to storyboarding anyway. I've been adapting a few of my own comics into little animations for a little while and I've received more well-paying job opportunities from that than just about anything else I've ever done.”
POV me in fourth grade math thinking about how i’d save the school if something happened
How I would save the school if something happened: I wouldn't
Load More Replies...During deployment I was having thoughts about how to back flip off a rocket. Then I remembered I was a eange coach and how a bullet could travel 500 meters near instantaneously...and then I took solace in knowing at least my death would be instantaneous as well....and then got back to moving boxes with a pallet jack.
What women think. "All men's ultimate fantasy is a threesome. If asked a man would have sex with anyone immediately The truth: Mens greatest fantasy is to be a secret operative. If asked they would be the 11th man in an Elite heist team immediately
Definitely a mutiny, and a crew not understanding what "first mate" actually means, and potentially the offing of a HUGE Jilted Lovers Group...
Fingers crossed that season 2 isn't far away. Sounds like it should be out in the next month or two.
Load More Replies...The pen isn't mightier than the sword. Pens don't win battles, and swords don't write poetry. Mighty is the hand that knows when to pick the pen and when to pick the sword. [Edit] This is not my quote
unless you're John Wick, then even a pencil is a sword.
Load More Replies...The pen may or may not be mightier than the sword. The mightiest however is the hand that wields both.
The pen and the sword are equally as mighty. You just have to know which weapon is best used for the type of battle you're going into.
If you had a sword and I had a pen, I'd just throw the pen at you and run like hell!
My dad’s most recent D&D character is a pact of the fae gnome warlock who works for the tooth fairy. He collects the teeth of his fallen foes and offered them to his patron for power.
Just like the Kool aid man! I just wish the tooth fairy said " OH YEAH"!
I want to see Kool Aid Man vs Tooth Fairy. They are natural rivals after all.
Load More Replies...I wish I'd seen the tooth fairy when I was little, but instead I buried my teeth in the garden. A lovely surprise for the new owners when we moved out..
Or girl. Or enby! Such a cute animorphic blob (this is a joke)
Load More Replies...No thanks to all the first responders, doctors or nurses?
Typical religious fanatics. And if Gus died, "Well it was his time. God called him home."
Load More Replies...Al those people who don't get the joke: it's not about who saved a life or who gets thanked. The joke is: what if every time we said something to God, he'd get a message. I'm sure in the previous page of this cartoon, Gus' wife thanked the doctors and nurses. Keep your collective shirts on.
I get the joke. I just like to debate about religion.
Load More Replies...Okay, I've wracked my brain and read the comments but I still don't get it. Can someone please help me out? I'm embarrassed because I'm usually pretty quick, but not with this, apparently. Thanks!
There's a lot of stepporn where the mother or sister get stuck in sinks, washing machines, dryers, under tables and beds or windows and then the son(s) or brother(s) try to help them by semirape.
Load More Replies...But.. but.. all my childhood I thought Sonic fought Doctor Robotnik for a vast variety of reasons, definitely not CABBAGE?
“Plans” and “Plants” almost the same sounding words unless you’re bri’ish
Load More Replies...Now i wanna make a skit of sonic turning into a real hedgehog (i have a sonic.exe au so this skit is gonna be a good one, just imagine seeing a tiny hedgehog that looks like sonic but not as fast as him running from the police covered in blood)
Yes he is the fastest, the fastest running gunslinger in the West that is, just look at him run.
No no no, he's happy because he was called a Big Duck
Load More Replies...Just the right compliment can keep a guy happy for years and years
Oh, poor demon fellow, he's trying to do a good torture like a normal demon and those pesky humans ruin it for him.
Just about sums up this generation, huh? People are getting more deviant than the last. Well, at least they are being more public about it...
Load More Replies...I really, truly hate jokes like the ol' ball and chain s**t. Why be with someone you don't even like? I just don't get it. I'm not some naive kid, I've been married for almost 10 years and it's my second marriage. I've learned a few things. One is truly like and love your partner. It's just s**t otherwise.
Maybe because they’re jokes and not always to be taken seriously?
Load More Replies...I mean if some comic just walked on stage and said nothing except that, I would be amused.
Really? 🤣 I'd be worried they were having a break down 😂
Load More Replies...Plot twist: Everybody in the audience knows he's never even gotten laid, let alone married.
Too accurate. Oh great he hates his wife....so original and hilarious.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAGAHAHAHAHAHA
They're always saying that. That's the point. Divorce is an option people
Load More Replies...He has dementia so can't remember his name is Jake, but inter dementia implies he can travel dimensions, it's a play on words
Load More Replies...Maybe he wants to imply that good cops don't exist? It's the only explanation I can think of
Load More Replies...This is only funny because most police officers that have to resort to the "Good Cop, Bad Cop" routine are actually good people who have to do a dirty job. The guy being erased from existence for being the "Good Cop" indicates (to me) that they should have gone with either the "Bad Cop, Worse Cop" or "Bad Cop, Psycho Cop" routine...
For those not getting the joke, Gomez was a figment of the detective's imagination. Imagine him in an interrogation playing the part of both personalities.
"what if I reposted your c**k in the trash." Wtf does that even mean?
I've seen his comics a lot so I didn't even notice that anymore
Load More Replies...Delicious word salad. I'm getting hints of anger with an oaky undertone of wanting to feel important.
Load More Replies...People have different tastes in what they consider funny or clever cartoons. Some people like this artist and others don't, and both are valid.
Load More Replies...I've seen his comics a lot so I didn't even notice that anymore
Load More Replies...Delicious word salad. I'm getting hints of anger with an oaky undertone of wanting to feel important.
Load More Replies...People have different tastes in what they consider funny or clever cartoons. Some people like this artist and others don't, and both are valid.
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