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Ben Zaehringer, the creator behind Berkeley Mews, has built a recognizable style that plays with expectations in a very specific way. His comics often start off looking simple, familiar, even a bit nostalgic, but that feeling rarely lasts. What follows is usually a sharp turn into something darker, more absurd, or just unexpectedly uncomfortable in a way that makes the punchline hit harder.

A lot of his ideas come from everyday life, pop culture, and even childhood references, which he then twists into something completely different. It’s this contrast, between the innocent setup and the unexpected ending, that makes his work stand out and keeps readers coming back for more.

In this post, we’ve selected some of the best comics from the series – favorites that have really resonated with our community – so scroll down to see the ones that stood out the most.

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Starbug
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6 months ago

It took me a minute 😆

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    Seán Baron
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    6 months ago

    This is my favourite!

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    David Paterson
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    6 months ago

    I've seen this Dr Who episode /s

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    james stuebing
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    6 months ago

    Freakin' outstanding!

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    Starbug
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    6 months ago

    😆😆😆

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    6 months ago

    Awwwwwww . . . . .

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    Jennifer Willoughby
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    6 months ago

    Oh...

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    Khavrinen
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    6 months ago

    Ooops.

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    Brian Droste
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    6 months ago

    It needs to be selective. Needs to take all the bad people.

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    Mike F
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    6 months ago

    I LOVE it! This is Sadie, if she had thumbs.

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    Aconitefern
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    6 months ago

    Perfectly encapsulates the timing.

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    Roger9er
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    6 months ago

    Nintinder, I love this!

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    Roger9er
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    6 months ago

    It's crystal clear what he likes to get at Xmas time!

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    Mike F
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    6 months ago

    Make do with what you have?

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    Roger9er
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    6 months ago

    Aaaand it's gone

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    TotallyNOTAFox
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    6 months ago (edited)

    Where is the Lion who is looking for a spine?

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    Roger9er
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    6 months ago

    If I were an alien, I wouldn't even show up!

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    Ooops.

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    Roman Arendt
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    6 months ago

    🤣🤣🤣

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    Lotekguy
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    "The name's Evil. Lesser Evil."

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    Ooops!

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    Steve Riddle
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    6 months ago

    Divided Police States of Amerika.

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    TheWickedOne
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    6 months ago

    There is no "god"... time to grow up people.

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    Roger9er
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    6 months ago

    😍

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    KingJalopy
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    6 months ago

    Fantastic

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    Roman Arendt
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    6 months ago

    Hehehe!

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    Dominik Liptai
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    6 months ago

    And he's gone.

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    UnclePanda
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    Rover was from the Dog star.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    6 months ago

    Figures.

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    Starbug
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    6 months ago

    Ooopsie

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    Sam Juan
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    6 months ago

    Well, you weren't wrong...

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    Jo Kidd
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    6 months ago

    That figures!

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    Citizen. X
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    6 months ago

    Er, what's he talking out of?

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    Chaotic Good
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    6 months ago

    ROMANES EUNT DOMUS

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    Chaotic Good
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    6 months ago

    I guess Leo was off coiling one out.

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    Lotekguy
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    They should have bananas next to their feet for scale.

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    TotallyNOTAFox
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    6 months ago

    Probably the most safe position one can have at that school

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    Ye Olde Dirty Grumpy
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    6 months ago

    Hansel and Grettl

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    Lotekguy
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    Just when I thought we were done with all those Hallmark holiday movies...

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    Nina Izumi
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    6 months ago

    awwwwwww

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    Brian Droste
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    6 months ago

    Humans have polluted and is destroying one planet. Now they want to go to another planet and pollute and destroy another planet.

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    Bored Birgit
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    6 months ago

    Priorities.

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    snoopy
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    6 months ago

    Imagine if that story was true

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    Lotekguy
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    She got tired of being alone every single Christmas Eve.

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    Miranda Snow
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    6 months ago

    🤣🤣🤣

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    Khavrinen
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    6 months ago

    "Doctor, we're losing him!" -- "Quick, get me more quarters!!"

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    Lawrencium
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    6 months ago

    She wins!

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    Claire Teasdale
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    6 months ago

    good idea :)

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    Virgil Blue
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    6 months ago

    Somebody give this poor girl some good mirror shades.

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    Claire Teasdale
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    6 months ago

    awww, so wholesome

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    nottheactualphoto
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    6 months ago

    I am Ginger, thy Cat. Thou shalt have no other cat before me.

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    Mike F
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    6 months ago

    😂😂😂

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    Khavrinen
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    6 months ago

    "Dang, how many carrot daiquiris did I have last night?"

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    Bored Birgit
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    6 months ago

    Another rib another Eve.

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    David Paterson
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    6 months ago

    The jet wash from the departing rocket actually knocked the American flag over. That had to be deliberate, right?

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    Jp@nda
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    6 months ago

    Poor steggy

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    Tammy Parker
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    5 months ago

    ???????

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    Brian Droste
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    6 months ago

    Repeat.

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