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We're used to comics that entertain, make us laugh, and offer a brief escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, some comic artists go beyond humor, weaving deeper themes into their work. Erik, the artist behind the “Bonus Context” project, is one of them. While his strips often carry humor, they also deliver more philosophical messages. If you remember our previous post about his work, great! If not, you still have a chance to catch up and explore his earlier creations.

Erik’s comics primarily feature animals discussing their place in the world and other thought-provoking topics. Human characters also make appearances in some strips. To learn more about his series, we invite you to scroll down and check out his latest pieces, along with our interview with the artist himself.

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We reached out to Erik, the creator of the “Bonus Context” project, to ask him a few questions about his comic series. He shared insights into the recurring themes that run throughout his work: “I usually make comics about things that are universal for humans and have animals observe and talk about [them]. So, I guess the most common theme is ’animals observing humans do things that [are] actually silly when looked at from the outside!’”

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

I feel like the "Ice wall" theory would be more appropriate here

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

🎶 Say it after me "It's no better to BEE safe than sorry"🎶

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When asked how he comes up with ideas for his new strips, the comic artist responded: “After hundreds of comics, it’s still hard. I just have to force myself to think about it. Sometimes, I Google concepts such as ‘freedom’ or ‘love’ and hope to find a good quote to start with, but mostly, it’s just about treating it as a task that requires hard work.”

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Next, we were wondering how Erik approaches humor in his comics. The cartoonist shared with us: “I know comics don’t have to be funny, but usually, I try to make a joke – even if the topic is serious. It is the format I have landed on!”

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Finally, Erik shared with us which other comic artists he admires: “I’m a huge fan of Gary Larson, and I really wish I could draw as well as Bill Watterson!”

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

You can see corvids are always plotting something by the look in their eyes!

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

Never put all your eggs in one basket unless you're fond of omlets!

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

At the zoo, I wondered if the lesser kudu felt insulted. This may answer that question.

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