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Alvin Juano, the creator of "The Square Comics," has built a massive following by turning the quiet chaos of adulthood into sharp, darkly funny strips. Using simple square characters and talking animals, his comics tackle anxiety, burnout, bills, and emotional lows with humor that feels uncomfortably accurate yet strangely comforting.

What started as a personal coping mechanism during a difficult period in his life has grown into a visual diary that resonates with hundreds of thousands of people. Drawing from both personal struggles and everyday observations, Alvin highlights the small ironies of modern life, proving that even our most stressful or depressing moments can feel a little lighter when seen through the right lens.

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    Darkly funny comic panel showing a person asking the universe for a sign about adulthood struggles and receiving depression.

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

    Next time, be more specific about what you want.

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    #7

    Darkly funny comic illustrating the struggle of adulthood through a humorous take on forming trauma bonds.

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

    Hitting the same people as another way.

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    #9

    Yellow fish comic illustrating adulthood struggles with self-awareness and low self-esteem in a darkly funny style.

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    Dragons Exist
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    45 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I could get a gun, go back in time, and shoot the first fish to walk on land

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    #13

    Darkly funny comic showing the struggle of adulthood with work stress and bills looming over a person on their laptop.

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

    Working pays the bills, cancelling them out. there must be more to life than nothing

    #14

    Darkly funny comic strip showing the struggle of adulthood through a character's change from sad to a functioning alcoholic.

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    Niels AirMax
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    7 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well...it IS a way out of the misery... 🤷🏼‍♂️

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    #18

    Comic illustrating the struggle of adulthood with free will limited by high costs blocking desired actions.

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    Cloud Ryn
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being rich doesn't give you happiness but it sure freaking helps

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    #23

    Comic illustrating the struggle of adulthood with a character humorously turning issues into their personality like a donut.

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

    If you get to be rich enough, your crazy becomes eccentric.

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    #31

    Comic showing budgeting struggle with salary divided into rent, food, and things I don’t need, capturing adulthood challenges.

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

    Insurances, Taxes, Medical/Dental/Vision, Transportation, Utilities

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