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How about starting the weekend with fun and laughter? If you're in, we have something special prepared for you! StrangeTrek is back on Bored Panda and this time with even more humorous and strangely relatable comics.

StrangeTrek or Roby Poche is an artist from Austin, Texas who started drawing comics in 2020 and couldn't seem to stop. And we love that, of course. His illustrations are full of pop culture intertexts, unexpected endings, and a touch of darkness. We hope that they are just what you needed to forget about all your worries and jump into the weekend in a good mood.

If you are thirsty for more of StrangeTrek's comics, you can check them out in the previous article here.

More info: Instagram | Facebook | twitter.com | reddit.com | ko-fi.com

Roby Poche started drawing comics in July 2020, when hell broke loose. He had always wanted to create comics and Covid left him with plenty of time to try it out. Since then, his illustrations have gotten more and more attention and appreciation.

We are happy when we help artists and their audience find each other. After the first article featuring StrangeTrek's comics came out, Roby noticed the growth of his followers. But, according to the artist, the biggest change was internal. Roby shared with Bored Panda that having an article about his comics gave him a huge confidence boost and helped him keep making comics. 

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    Why?
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Beast is relying on Stockholm Syndrome.

    Crystal R
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate to be That Person but when he treated her badly/like a prisoner she wasn't accepting of him, avoided him, and told him exactly what she thought. When he treated her well, she became more accepting. It shows that it's not really Stockholm syndrome. A better example is Mother Gothel and Rapunzel in Tangled.

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    Nikki Sevven
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NGL, if I saw that library, I might have stayed with the Beast too.

    glowworm2
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one isn't entirely true. He didn't kidnap Belle. She offered to take her father's place. Dad also wasn't kidnapped. He was trespassing.

    Vicky Zar
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He wasn't trespassing. He stole a rose for his daughter.

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    Monica Leigh
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was so disappointing when he turned back into a human.

    Carol Hawrylak-Giordano
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More so at the live play on Broadway. The Beast was way hotter then the human.

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    EmCWolf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stockholm syndrome, a classic dating technique-

    Vetti
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who the other dude in 2nd pic??

    S.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid!

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    Dizz2K7 Gaming
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only works if you haven't seen the movie.

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    Jay Carter
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The beast is the only honest one🤣🤣🤣🤣

    Madison Sadler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me being attracted to yanderes: *sweating*

    Melissa Johnson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meh...I still prefer the hairy one.

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    Right now, Roby finds it difficult to find the time to make new comics. Even though most of the illustrations are four panels, they take quite some time to make, according to the artist. However, Roby enjoys looking back at the comics he has made and reading all the nice comments from people who enjoy his works. That is very rewarding for the artist.

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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that is a smart ghost communicater ( what are they called)

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    Like most artists, Roby Poche has those days when new ideas for his comics seem to be hiding from him. However, he has a method to deal with this. "It is important to just start drawing a new comic. I can always take a break and look back and critique it. You can never critique a blank page."

    Looking at illustrations created by other artists might also be a good way to get some inspiration. When asked about his favorite cartoonist, Roby replied that there are too many to name, but he finds the art of False Knees amazing and hilarious.

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe we can catch a movie tomorrow?

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    Being a self-taught comic artist, StrangeTrek encourages others who want to try drawing comics to just start and not wait for anything. "I have wanted to make comics my whole life, but it seemed like a really hard thing to start. You have to have an art and comedy, understand pacing, a theme, and make something original. It seems like a lot, but it gets easier once you just start making something."

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    Bobby
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those smallest ones are starters.

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    CAMAW
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The friendship of the princess and the dragon is kinda sweet ngl

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    If you love StrangeTrek comics so much you want to own a print of one, two, or more artworks, you can purchase them on Etsy. Check out other funny illustrations on the artist's socials. They are listed above, or you can find them here.

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    CrazyRedHead
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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    Zeke Henry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol i told this theory to my classmates as a joke and they had a meltdown

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    EmCWolf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that the tree is still growing. The Giving Tree was unfortunately a problematic book

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    Why?
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Books and tomes may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!

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    Zeke Henry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *goes to squid games and brings million uno revese cards*

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    CAMAW
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist: the fly was faking it to be spared

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The relationship is about to go flat.

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    Zeke Henry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i just thought ofa dirty joke inclouding the bed but i'm keeping my mouth shut

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    Sawdust
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's nice she at least got to keep her hat.

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    Henry Russell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yellow dude ¨what about this one and dont say anteatereater¨ purple guy under his breath ¨ dang it¨

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    Zeke Henry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me with my favourite characters during ships

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    Bobby
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now this how it became the "Angry Bird."

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    Bobby
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Insert comment here" then press post >>

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    Nikki Sevven
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When life closes a door, just grab the doorknob and open it. That's how doors work.

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    Bobby
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even "Nothing" have a thing in it.

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was my first thought when I saw Ghostbusters : "So they just kidnap people and keep them locked forever, but nobody sues them?"

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    Zeke Henry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you relize you killed the person advertizing your product

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    EmCWolf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the other list, Santa's? Did you get them jumbled at the happy hour for holidays and eternal forces??

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