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Alvin Juano, the creator of The Square Comics, turns the everyday struggles of adult life into something surprisingly funny. Through his simple characters, square-shaped people, and talking animals, the Indonesian artist explores everything from work stress and anxiety to relationships, money problems, and the little frustrations we all experience.

The artist shared with Bored Panda in the past that what started as a way of coping during a difficult period in his own life eventually grew into a popular comic series followed by hundreds of thousands of people online. His minimalist style keeps the focus on the jokes and stories, while his sharp observations about modern life make each comic feel familiar, honest, and often a little too relatable.

Scroll down to enjoy the newest batch of The Square Comics and see why Alvin’s simple drawings have connected with such a large audience.

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Humorous comic showing a person wanting a pet then a grandchild, making people laugh at common complaints.

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6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like that wicked smile on his face!

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    Funny comics depicting human communication, dog communication, and a global communication breakdown.

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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The Babel fish, in removing all barriers to communication, caused more and bloodier wars than anything else in history"- Douglas Adams HGTG

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    #3

    A comic about a couple who dont love each other but decide to have kids instead of divorce, a funny comic.

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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you have pictures of my parents??

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    #4

    New comic featuring a starfish, starfruit, and a sun, making people laugh at common things.

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    #5

    Artist Made Comics: A man and woman meet on a dating site, do date stuff, then the woman says she's not looking to date in this comic.

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    #6

    Relatable comics about a person working hard when young, then experiencing burnout with an apple labeled Burnout.

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    #7

    A comic featuring a hamster dying of boredom after being shown kids photos, a funny comic.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Photos of my holidays" 😵😵😵

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    #8

    A comic illustrating a person choosing to follow their passion 'later', making a relatable humorous comic.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you should follow your brain...

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    #9

    A comic depicting a person discovering that free will comes with a high cost, making new comics relatable.

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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, this is the thing about "following your dreams": you have to have zero physical or mental health issues that prevent you from working 20 hour days at jobs (for money to fund your dream) as well as privately working on skills/networking to reach your goals, WHILE also having plenty of luck in terms of your location (or access to reach a better location to access your needed network etc), and in terms of being in a position to take advantage of any opportunities that crack open for you, even if it means having to suddenly drop other things (like the day job you've been doing). OR, alternatively, you could just win the genetic lottery to be born into a family with money/resources/connections to start with.

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    #10

    A comic showing a tadpole becoming a frog like its dad, despite claiming otherwise, in a humorous comic.

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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "See I'm green! So green!" ⤵⤵⤵

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    #11

    Artist Made Comics: A man is encouraged to open up and show who he is inside, revealing a 'Complete Mess' of thoughts, making funny comics.

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    #12

    New comics with a bird and a worm, illustrating the early bird gets the worm phrase.

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    #13

    Artist made comic depicting Earth as unique, then patient zero, making people laugh at complaints.

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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a "critical error" at work the other day. Systems were crashing. I reported it and was immediately pulled into this big meeting with all the IT people. I was asked back to back questions, then told to leave but don't touch anything. I felt like Patient Zero.

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    #14

    A comic showing a person trying to fix a hole in their heart with therapy, only to fill it with food. New comics on coping mechanisms.

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    #15

    A comic strip about funny new comics, showing a person overthinking while spending time alone.

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    Premium     6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I over-think; therefore I over-am

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    #16

    Funny comics showing a person getting mad, stepping back, and realizing nothing matters, we're all dying.

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    #17

    Artist comics: A character initially sees life's possibilities, then experiences decision paralysis, goes with the flow, and ends up regretting it.

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    #18

    A comic strip about a person explaining why they don't have kids, listing reasons like not ready and can't afford.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey mom, I found this really sweet place for you, let's go check it out, it's called Shady Pines...

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    #19

    Artist Made Comics: A man vows Never Again after hurting himself, but believes others won't do it again, highlighting humorous complaints.

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    #20

    A comic illustrating a small sapling being protected by a larger tree, which later wilts. These new comics offer a sad take on life.

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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When parents over-shelter their children:

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    #21

    A comic strip about funny new comics, showing a character turning trauma into personality.

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    #22

    Artist made comics: A character finding a box labeled 'DENIAL' as the solution to every problem, making you laugh.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think we need a bigger balloon

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    #23

    Humorous comics depicting a small fish chasing light, only to be eaten by a larger fish.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, don't call me out like that!

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    #24

    A comic with a fly and turtle discussing life and time, a humorous take on common complaints.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many are happy not knowing.

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    #25

    Artist comics: A character gives a dog its favorite toy, the dog takes it, then ignores it after it's thrown.

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    #26

    Artist comics: A character tries to name a cow, but the cow only says moo, leading to the character naming it cow.

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    #27

    Artist comics: A character starts dating, develops feelings, imagines a future, then realizes they are the side piece.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 That's life, and there's no denying...🎶

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    #28

    Artist Made Comics: A man initially fears Sadness, represented by a wave, but later surfs on it with wine, illustrating coping with complaints.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you can't fight it, just join it... (No. That is an awful advice!)

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    #29

    Artist Made Comics: A brain tells a man Don't be heartbroken, plenty of fish in the sea, revealing Bots, Cheaters, Red Flags, and Flings.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thieves, drüggies, et al.

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    #30

    Funny comic about feeling tired and opening a door to reveal depression, making people laugh.

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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Throw iron deficiency in there and this is me

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    #31

    A new comic illustrating failure and self-criticism, designed to make people laugh about complaints.

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    #32

    A humorous comic showing a person sending and receiving 'I love you' texts, only to be blocked the next day. New comics capture modern dating woes.

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    #33

    A comic strip about funny new comics, showing an adult rewarded with perpetual tiredness.

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    #34

    A comic strip about funny new comics, showing a green dinosaur evolving into a chicken.

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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    grinded down to make a dinosaur nugget...

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    #35

    Comics that make you laugh about a person feeling sad for a fish in a bowl, then absorbed in their phone.

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    #36

    New comics illustrating a person following dreams, encountering a small obstacle, and giving up due to doubts.

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    #37

    A comic showing a person choosing coffee over sleep, humorously depicting common complaints.

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    #38

    A comic depicting a person taking the first step towards a goal, only to find the goal is just have a goal, a funny comic.

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    #39

    A comic strip about funny new comics, showing colored pencils and their child.

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    #40

    A comic depicting a person struggling with life options. Their brain suggests picking the one they hate the least, showing new comics and everyday complaints.

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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Advertisements that covers two entire comics with no way to X click off.

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    #41

    A comic showing a goldfish being promoted from a small bowl to a larger tank, humorously depicting new comics and common complaints.

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    #42

    A comic about a person and their brain. The brain asks the person to list things that bring joy. The person struggles to think of anything, highlighting new comics and relatable humor.

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    #43

    Artist made comics: A cartoon illustrating life's balance between negatives and positives, with a character adding positives for a laugh.

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    #44

    A comic showing a small plant becoming a strong cactus after hardship, illustrating a funny take on resilience.

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    #45

    Artist comics: A character asks how to find love and is told to love themselves first, leading them to become a narcissist.

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    #46

    A comic strip about a leaf making food and saying it will never be laid off, then falling from the tree.

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    #47

    A comic strip about the journey of life versus the destination, showing a person facing a fiery path.

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    #48

    Comics illustrating the brain's dual role in keeping us alive and making us complain about life.

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    #49

    A comic showing a person complaining about their life, then choosing the 'complains' road instead of 'do something,' reflecting new comics and humor.

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    #50

    A comic illustrating a person facing a problem. The brain suggests solving it, but the heart panics and runs, creating relatable new comics.

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    #51

    Artist made comics: A tree lamenting a bird that broke its walls down, realizing the bird just likes breaking walls, for a laugh.

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    #52

    A comic strip about a fish getting gills to breathe in water while a dolphin living in water just gets good luck.

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    #53

    Comics showing an anglerfish's perspective on its evolving friends and its own perfection.

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    #54

    A comic strip where a person follows their heart, only to be led to a flag labeled 'Depression.' These new comics explore difficult emotions.

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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heart didn't do that. Brain did.

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    #55

    Artist made comics: A cloud introducing itself, being mistaken for a car and a cow, leading to an existential crisis for a laugh.

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    #56

    Artist made comics: Various reasons to exercise, including being healthy, happy, and living longer than an ex, for a laugh.

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    #57

    A comic depicting a person feeling empty, then filling their heart with alcohol, food, and games, a humorous comic.

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    #58

    A comic strip about trusting the process for good things, but finding only disappointment, a funny comic.

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    #59

    A comic strip explaining that everything happens for a reason, often due to ones own actions causing things to go wrong.

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    #60

    Comics about fixing sadness with food, shows, and alcohol.

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