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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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    #2

    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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    2 days 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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    #5

    Darkly funny comic shows the struggle of adulthood with a tired character who can’t stay productive despite waking up early.

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    Jaron Wright
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm tired even when I get good sleep. My Brother is always cranky no matter what he does

    #6

    Comic strip showing a tired and anxious character expressing the struggle of adulthood and need for coffee.

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    Jaron Wright
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coffee tastes TERRIBLE, so put d***s in it so people keep getting it. Starbucks is a scam, guys!

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

    Hitting the same people as another way.

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    #11

    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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    2 days 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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    #14

    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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    2 days 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

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    #17

    Darkly funny comic illustrating the struggle of adulthood with social interaction and avoiding hanging out.

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    Jaron Wright
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Antisocials are his people, and he avoids them

    #22

    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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    3 days 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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    #24

    Darkly funny comic showing a character guided by a talking heart at a crossroad labeled analysis paralysis.

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    Jaron Wright
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Decisions, Shmecisions. harder said than done.

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    #27

    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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    2 days 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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    #32

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

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

    #36

    Cartoon comic illustrating the unreliable brain creating fake memories, capturing the struggle of adulthood in a darkly funny way.

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    Jaron Wright
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have that to blame for my dream where I could fly, and I wake up and I can't. blame da braim

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