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40 “Exploding Lobster” Comics That Might Make Your Halloween Spookier (And Funnier)
Interview With Artist
Clar Hart’s Exploding Lobster Comics has long captured the humor in life’s small absurdities, from cats demanding breakfast at 3 AM to the strange quirks of online culture. This time, we’re spotlighting a special selection of her comics with a Halloween and autumn twist. While the themes are seasonal, the charm remains the same: clever, relatable jokes wrapped in bright, inviting art that makes the weirdness of everyday life feel both hilarious and familiar.
From pumpkin-flavored chaos to cozy fall comforts, this seasonal roundup proves that the humor of Exploding Lobster Comics fits perfectly with crisp air, falling leaves, and the occasional ghostly surprise.
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Clar Hart started Exploding Lobster Comics as a personal challenge during a difficult time in her life. “I started this comic when I was struggling with depression and a couple other things in my life. I hadn't drawn in a long time and I wanted to get back into it, so I thought a comic would be a way to encourage myself,” she explains.
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Lavender Myst 1 month ago (edited)
So with company do you tap a .... vein? (/vvv\) :)
Load More Replies...The creative process behind each comic is deliberately concise yet thoughtful. Hart spends about two to three hours a week brainstorming ideas, often sending them to a friend to see if they land. “Then finishing the drawing is another 1–2 hours,” she notes. This careful balance ensures that each strip is sharp, witty, and accessible, with clean lines, expressive characters, and bright colors that complement the humor rather than overshadow it.
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Fans of Exploding Lobster Comics will recognize Hart’s signature themes, now given a seasonal spin. Whether poking fun at Halloween costumes, revisiting childhood memories of autumn treats, or capturing the quiet absurdities of fall routines, the comics maintain the relatable tone that has always resonated with readers. “I try to create things that I enjoy, which means lots of books, cats, spiders, and general coziness. I've been grateful to have a little corner of the internet to put spiders in tea cups and write ghostly proposals,” Hart says, showing how her personal joys subtly shape her seasonal storytelling.
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For those discovering the comics for the first time, Hart’s work is both familiar and fresh. Influenced by creators such as JL Westover (Mr. Lovenstein), Chris McCoy (Safely Endangered), Zach Stafford (Extra Fabulous), Sarah Andersen, and Hannah Hillam, she blends sharp observational humor with playful absurdity. As she reflects, “I hope people enjoy the comic. It's been fun to make, so as long as people keep enjoying it, I'll keep making it. It's always great to hear when a comic really hits home. Thanks to everyone who's stopped by.”
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Andrew Keir 1 month ago
A surprising number of our annual celebrations are rooted in pre-Christian seasonal celebrations - as, for instance, a surprising number of the old gods were born at the Winter Solstice, apparently. And ask your friendly neighbourhood Wiccan about Beltane ...
Lavender Myst 1 month ago (edited)
Ostra/easter and the origin of bunnies and eggs.. though eggs are also for passover with jews, round the same time of year. Lots of overlaps.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
Alas, not all of us are so fortunate XD (Southern California resident here, we don't have these "season" things y'all speak of)
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Andrew Keir 1 month ago
There's a farmer out our way who has a skeleton leaning against his barn, 12/12 . IDKY but it definitely marks him out ;-)
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Purple Gurl 4 weeks ago
I got a neighbor with more money than sense. He bought two of the huge animatronic Ghostbusters Demon Dogs. He leaves them out all year, in appropriate seasonal gear. You haven't lived until you see those things in a Santa and Elf costume pair.
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Kabuki Kitsune 1 month ago
Trunk or treat started in the 1990s, primarily within churches, as a safer alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. It was created to provide a more controlled and less scary environment, especially for young children, and to address concerns about safety, stranger danger, and the gore often associated with modern Halloween celebrations. The concept gained popularity and spread from churches to other community groups, schools, and businesses due to its appeal for a variety of reasons, including being ideal for rural areas with homes far apart and for working parents who can't get home before trick-or-treating is over.
nicholas nolan 1 month ago
When I was a kid, in a fairly rural area, the "big town" had Trick or Treak Aroung the Square. That was fantastic. Wouldn't have had trick or treat at all, otherwise.
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Maggie Fulton 1 month ago
I knew a woman who would take the day off and make her kids stay indoors to keep them away from the Devil.
SchadenFreudian Psychology 1 month ago
🙄 Trust a conservative religious weirdo to waste a day off on something like that.
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unfilteredCigarette73 1 month ago
Did that skeleton stuff that entire plate of cookies including the plate inside his ribcage?
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Andrew Keir 1 month ago
That's why we have all the celebrations - to balance the fact that it's getting colder every day ...
unfilteredCigarette73 1 month ago (edited)
The increased darkness really throws me off, my insomnia gets bad, the weird sleep doesn't help depression and I don't care what "experts" say going back to standard time only makes it worse i never have gotten acclimated to it in my 39 years it has never felt natural to me..anyway that's my rant for this morning🙃 im actually greatful for every day, life is beautiful if you want it to be, tell someone you love them today, be well everyone
Lotekguy 1 month ago
And when you're older, it means the discomfort of having to drive more at night when your vision isn't as good
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Andrew Keir 1 month ago
I think the scariest part of an election is meeting the other electors ... and seeing them sum you up and worry, just as much as you do
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
I added a skelly cat to my Halloween decor collection this year! His name is Dougal! (I already have three small skeleton dogs: Max, Sammy, and Daisy, and my gigantic skeleton doggo Big Jake, and a zombie wolf named Alastair)
Andrew Keir 1 month ago
You have an interesting life - I'd love to see you taking them for a walk !
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 month ago
I adore all holidays they bring me joy, gotta make the most of it yk
Andrew Keir 1 month ago
Eat up each of the year's opportunities to kick back and be yourself - with your friends ofc !
nicholas nolan 1 month ago
If you have friends, and aren't doing some sort of festival of lights at Christmastime, you're f****n up.
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Auntriarch 1 month ago
A colleague came to work dressed as a zombie once, and our uniformed team mate thought that the make up was bruising and was all set to arrest the husband 😂
Andrew Keir 1 month ago
Maybe they missed the context, but its often good to look out for trouble before trouble comes knocking
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
Costco has had Christmas stuff for sale for nearly a month now :< Don't get me wrong, it's actually my favorite time of year (hell, I zip-tie a wreath to the front of my car year-round and there's a weird artificial palm tree in my house perma-decorated as a Christmas "tree") but I do wish the corporate and retail worlds would at least wait until November to start hauling out the Xmas stuff XD
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ArchangelLoki 1 month ago
Someone living opposite me already has a d**n tree up. I want to break into their house and toss it in the bin.
Chich the witch 1 month ago
I've seen stores pushing the feast of lord mammon as early as August
nottheactualphoto 1 month ago
Because Halloween doesn't have nearly the retail clout that Xmas does.
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Everyone who looked between Santa Claus' legs can feel shamed, right now ... and that includes you !
EmbersAreOut 1 month ago
Ive had a Christmas song stuck in my head for the past 3 weeks at LEAST. It’s entirely my friend’s fault for playing it so early. (The song is Christmas Evel which is super catchy but still)
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
Unfortunately need it in order to procure the leaves of tea and the leaves of books :(
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BookFanatic 1 month ago
I'm going to start referring to hot cocoa as "chocolate soup" from now on.
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Andrew Keir 1 month ago
I'm never going to be able to watch the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies again , after this ...
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
Never experienced frost - what does the "early morning air the next morning" smell like?
S Bow 1 month ago
Lakota, I can relate, I'm in Phoenix and our only seasons are brutally hot and not so hot.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
I saved this one to my computer just so I can look at the baby werewolf later when I'm in a sad mood XD
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