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There is no shortage of comics about everyday life, yet few artists manage to capture its particular blend of anxiety, affection, awkwardness, and absurdity quite as accurately as Krysten Bevilaqua, the creator behind Bevs Comics. Since launching the series in 2018, Bev has built a loyal following by turning familiar emotional experiences into sharp, funny, and surprisingly insightful observations. Whether she's poking fun at overthinking, social discomfort, relationships, or the often irrational attachment people have to their pets, her comics have a way of making readers feel both seen and entertained.

What makes Bev's work stand out is her ability to find humor in situations that most people rarely talk about openly. The spirals of self-doubt, the awkward attempts at communication, the internal debates that somehow become full-scale dramas inside our heads, these moments form the foundation of her storytelling. Her comics often begin with something small and ordinary before revealing a truth that feels instantly recognizable. The result is a body of work that doesn't rely on punchlines alone but on the realization that many of us are navigating the same emotional territory.

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That balance between comedy and honesty has become one of the defining qualities of Bevs Comics. As Bev previously told Bored Panda, what matters most to her is helping people feel "a little more understood or comforted" through her work. She has also described her comics as something that feels "like a warm hug," and that warmth is easy to recognize throughout her stories. Beneath the humor and exaggerated reactions is a genuine understanding of the messy, confusing, and often hilarious reality of being human. Scroll down to enjoy a fresh collection of comics and see why so many readers find a little bit of themselves in Bev's work.

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    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A fluffy cat getting a haircut and looking happy with a new scarf.

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    Kitty 🥀
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This final length is called a “puppy cut,” in the American South at least. It’s perfect for Shih Tzus and other fluffy breeds that don’t have two coats.

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    #3

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A woman crying and being comforted by a friend about feeling weak.

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    A comic by Krysten Bevilaqua illustrates a character's struggle with anxiety and finding help through telehealth.

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    Kate Johnson
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that my therapist and psychiatrist keep telling me that I'm doing well and that it's all worth it because *I'm* worth it, and dagnabbit, I feel like crying again, because it means so much to me that they see me as someone who deserves to be happy... no matter how I'm feeling, they are such great cheerleaders! It's almost completely telehealth, and it means the world to have two such amazing women believe in me and the work I've put in trying to not be such a s***w-up with such intense feelings. To Christine K. and Dr. Vasu: Thank you. Thank you for believing in me even when I don't. Thank you for propping me up. Thank you, you amazing ladies!

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    #6

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A person is upset their partner ate a snack without them.

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    43Duckies
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, and often you know it's irrational even as you panic about something, but knowing that doesn't really do much.

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    #8

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A person attempting to lift a heavy barbell, resulting in a back crack.

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    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A person driving, battling intrusive thoughts suggesting driving off a bridge.

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    43Duckies
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine doesn't say, "You should do xyz...", it says "What if you accidentally drove over the edge and then couldn't get out of the car?" or "What if you somehow accidentally stuck your cane into the spokes of that person's bicycle? It would be horrifying!! Better tense up and hold onto your cane extra tight as you walk by, edging as far away from the road as possible just in case."

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    #10

    A comic by Krysten Bevilaqua illustrating the process of healing a broken heart and becoming stronger.

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    43Duckies
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look up kintsugi, the Japanese art of using molten gold to fix broken pottery, making it even more beautiful and interesting than it was when it was whole.

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    #11

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: An 8-year-old gives a plastic star to a 3-year-old, who eats it.

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    43Duckies
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In a way, every toddler is ruled by a (usually) temporary "intrusive thought monster", that says "MUST PUT IN MOUTH!!!!!" about pretty much everything.

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    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: Two women question a dog's well-being as it stares blankly and pants.

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    #13

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: Two birds screaming across the house at each other, annoying their owners.

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    #14

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A couple introducing their pet bird as their baby to a shocked friend.

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    43Duckies
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is *definitely* a sweet; adorable baby.

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    #15

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A woman passionately defending Halloween against an early Christmas enthusiast.

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

    Yes, let's start right now! Time to watch summer camp slashers!

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    #16

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A woman's emotional rollercoaster from self-love to self-doubt.

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    #17

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A woman frustrated by too many fish pictures on dating apps.

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    Andrew Keir
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No need to get sharky about it, there are plenty more - oh, apparently they've been fished out.

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    #18

    A Krysten Bevilaqua comic portraying a woman's frustration with a man who complains about his life but refuses to change it.

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    43Duckies
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's "don't want to do something about it", but very often it's "feel so stuck and helpless don't know how/where to start"

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    #19

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A person crying in a car listening to Serendipity by Jimin after surgery.

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    #20

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: Two birds from a cage biting their owner's finger when being let out.

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    #21

    A comic by Krysten Bevilaqua shows a character celebrating Pride Month with a Pansexual flag, facing dismissive comments.

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    Andrew Keir
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haters gonna hate, but that doesn't mean they're right

    #22

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A funny social distancing double date comic.

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    Andrew Keir
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "What we have here is a failure to communicate ..."

    #23

    A relatable comic by Krysten Bevilaqua illustrating how siblings argue and quickly reconcile when a meme is involved.

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    #24

    A comic by Krysten Bevilaqua showing a photographer struggling to get a natural pose from a woman for relatable comics.

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    #25

    A comic by Krysten Bevilaqua highlights the desire for compliments and validation in a relationship.

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    #26

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: Someone asks for spelling help and gets roasted for misspellings.

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    #27

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: Two people look at baby photos, one feels like a troll.

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    Andrew Keir
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Small eyes. Cute kids have large eyes. It's in the constitution somewhere.

    #28

    A relatable comic by Krysten Bevilaqua depicting social anxiety when trying to talk to a stranger with a shared interest.

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    #29

    Relatable comics by Krysten Bevilaqua: A bird looking in a window at its reflection, believing it is another bird.

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    #30

    A comic by Krysten Bevilaqua portrays a character getting ready for a date and asking for a compliment.

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