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50 Darkly Funny Comics That Perfectly Capture The Struggle Of Adulthood (New Pics)
Interview With Artist
Alvin Juano, the Indonesian comic artist behind The Square Comics, has captured the chaotic humor of modern life with his simple, square-shaped characters and talking animals. With over 640k followers on Instagram, his bite-sized comics turn everyday struggles—anxiety, depressive thoughts, paying bills, and the grind of adulthood—into darkly funny, relatable stories that both amuse and resonate.
Through his minimalist style, Alvin transforms the pressures of growing up, working hard, and navigating life’s small ironies into comics that are both sharp and therapeutic. Each comic shows the weirdness of adult life and reminds us that even tough moments can feel a little lighter with some humor.
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Alvin started The Square Comics in 2014 during a particularly low point in his life. “I was doing so badly at school that I was almost kicked out of the course. It was one of the lowest periods of my life and I needed something to get out of the funk. Creating funny drawings was it,” he shared. What began as a personal outlet quickly grew into a hit online, with fans drawn to his dark, honest humor and the surprising twists in every strip.
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He draws inspiration from both personal experiences and everyday observations. “It's a mix of both, from challenges I faced and observations I made while people-watching. Mostly, I try to highlight the small ironies in daily life (e.g. dog being happy when a human stays the whole day when the human is sick). In a way, the comics are my form of therapy and diary,” Alvin explained. This approach allows him to turn even anxious or depressing moments into something relatable and funny.
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The simplicity of his art is intentional. “I started doodling in school and gravitated towards simple drawing work because of how quickly the teachers were going through the pages. I think it also helps to draw focus to the story and humor. It's a lot easier to draw,” he said. From square-shaped people to talking animals, his characters are minimalistic but full of personality, perfectly fitting the short, punchy format of his comics.
Alvin’s creative process is a mix of routine and spontaneity. “Usually, before I sleep, I’d try to think of things that could be funny and write them in a notebook/phone. The next day, I’ll pick out the ones that I find interesting and work on them. I’ll then show a sketch of the strip to my friends and see what they think. If they don’t find it funny, I’ll work on it further or scrap it. But, if I think it’s funny and they don’t, I’ll ignore them and post it,” he explained. Even when ideas come at random, he captures them, showing that inspiration can strike anytime—even while juggling the demands of adult life.
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Speak easy buttercup 2 weeks ago
My arms and legs are APPARENTLY scratching posts for my kitty Sally Mae! 🤣🤣😍😍
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
What exactly *isn't* boring for hamsters? (Apart from lady hamsters, of course).
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David Paterson 2 weeks ago
I used to have a saying. "If you're feeling depressed, don't let it concern you. It's a lot better than feeling nothing."
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
You're not lost, you're just at a place that doesn't quite fit onto your map yet
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
The difference is, with a pyramid scheme someone's making money. Or mummies, in the old days.
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David Paterson 2 weeks ago
Indifferent? Let your anger out in a safe way. Punch a pillow. Or a wall. Then you can get your sadness back.
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SchadenFreudian Psychology 2 weeks ago
I didn’t get to choose some of the things that my life got filled with.
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Zig Zag Wanderer 2 weeks ago (edited)
I can still tell you the next starting riff after each song ending on AC/DC Highway to Hell. Buggered if I can remember my statistics....
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Zig Zag Wanderer 2 weeks ago
John is a contractor. He gets twice as much money as employees. He doesn't get involved in office politics. Be like John, and retire early!
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
What have your thoughts ever done, that they should be left alone with you?
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Zig Zag Wanderer 2 weeks ago
Made to create divisions, and sell advertising. It works, far too well. The sheep bleat constantly, and keep buying....
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
What you don't know may not actually k**l you, but it can suck the joy out of life like a vacuum cleaner in a pile of gold dust. Be content with what you have.
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
She needs more of you to make the p[lace look prettier , petal. Not necessarily happier, though.
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
It's much more fun doing it because I want to, instead of because I have to
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
Brain also has to teach you *how* to stay alive - don't do everything you're told
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David Paterson 2 weeks ago
Linus "A little adversity in life is good for you. It helps you cope with things". Charlie Brown "What sort of things?”. Linus ”More adversity".
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Zig Zag Wanderer 2 weeks ago
True. We'll almost certainly find others. One day, we might even find a planet with intelligent life, but I'm beginning to think they don't exist.
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
Fun fact - at the atomic level, the negatives are smaller than the positives. Be like an atom .
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
Actually if you let a bee wriggle free, it will survive stinging you, But you will have to be patient. And merciful.
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago (edited)
This is not progress - apart from knowing your problem, that is. Once you realise that it is a problem and not an advantage, we can start to discuss progress again.
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David Paterson 2 weeks ago
There's no such thing as divergence in nonstandard analysis when you suppress pure fluctuations.
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Andrew Keir 2 weeks ago
Childhood provides imaginary solutions, adulthood provides real reinforcement of the original problem. What larks, Pip !
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