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In 1974 Manga Artists Celebrate The Exorcist’s Arrival in Japan

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The manga adaptation of The Exorcist by Kazuo Umezu was featured in the July 7th, 1974 issue of Shonen Sunday, just a week prior to the film’s release in Japan and six months after its US premiere in December 1973. Shonen Sunday, a weekly shonen manga magazine, has been published in Japan by Shogakukan since March 1959. Continue reading »

Artist Draws Comics That Feature The Issues People Struggle With These Days

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Jay Samit, an artist, uses painting as a refuge from a chaotic world. He notes the shift in pop culture from a collective experience to a more personal one, driven by powerful technologies, especially AI, that shape our lives and choices. Continue reading »

This Artist Creates a Unique Design Daily for a Year: Here Are 80 Of Them So Far

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Flying Mouse 365 (FM365) is a unique art project by acclaimed artist Chow Hon Lam. For this project, Chow took on the challenge of creating “one design a day” for an entire year, a feat he accomplished in 2011. Continue reading »

The Artistic Alchemy of Gilles Warmoes: Merging Vintage Inspiration with Modern World

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Paris-based illustrator Gilles Warmoes creates stunning artwork inspired by vintage comic books, architecture, design and animation. Continue reading »

A Playful Twist Of Words: Artist Draws Punny Illustrations And Their Quirky Opposites

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Teo Zirinis is a Greek illustrator (previously) who draws cute and funny visual puns. Continue reading »

“Dads Are”: Artist Illustrates The Average Experience Of Being A Dad

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Meet Arik Peterson, a dad and a comic artist. He draws comics about his experiences as a father. Arik started his comic series “Dads Are” when he realized that dads are like sherpas, carrying everything for their families. Continue reading »

The Funniest Vintage-Inspired Comics by Drew Fairweather

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Drew was born in 1979 and lives in Columbus, Ohio, USA. With his wife Natalie Dee, he created Married To The Sea in March 2006, and has published one comic every day. Continue reading »

The Hilarious and Provocative Single-Panel Comics by Domien Delforge

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Domien Delforge (previously), popularly recognized as Studio Stoutpoep, is a talented Belgian artist who portrays provocative contemporary topics in his illustrations. Continue reading »

The Super Funny Single-Panel Comics by Navied Mahdavian

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If you think you’ve come across this artist’s work before, you’re probably right. Navied Mahdavian’s illustrations have been featured in The New Yorker since 2018, and today, we’re excited to showcase a few that we particularly love. Continue reading »

This Artist Creates Bizarre Comics With Unexpected Twists And A Dash Of Dark Humor

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In today’s spotlight, I’m excited to introduce the wandering artist known as 3Palec. His work traverses the boundaries of conventional art, bringing to life vivid, surreal comics and illustrations that provide a hyperbolic snapshot of our society. Without any specific country as his permanent residence, 3Palec draws deeply from the well of his international travels and experiences. Continue reading »

Cowboys, Gangsters, and Intellectual Humor: The Illustrative World of Glen Baxter

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Renowned for his unique brand of humor and idiosyncratic style, Glen Baxter, affectionately known as Colonel Baxter, has carved a niche for himself in the world of art. This English draftsman and artist, born on 4th March 1944 in Leeds, is celebrated for his absurdist illustrations and for creating an overarching effect often reminiscent of literary nonsense. Continue reading »

This Artist Creates Cartoons Describing His Complicated Relationship With Technology

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Meet Erik Wiedenmann, a part-time illustrator and cartoonist from Berlin, Germany. He has been drawing for many years and somewhat recently started cartooning. Continue reading »

The Hilarious World of Vaughan Tomlinson’s One-Panel Comics

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Meet Vaughan Tomlinson, the master of one-panel wonders. This talented artist moved from South Africa to New York, where he delights over 39K+ fans with his hilarious comics. His drawings are clever, witty and always funny. You can’t help but smile or chuckle when you see his work. Continue reading »

This Mom Turns Her Challenges Into Comics That Make Us Laugh

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Motherhood is a beautiful and rewarding journey, but it’s not always easy. Sometimes, it can feel like you’re constantly dealing with stress, exhaustion, and chaos. But what if you could find humor in those situations and laugh at yourself? That’s what Yulia Enslinger does with her comics. Continue reading »

Meet Tim Jacobus, the Artist Who Gave Goosebumps Its Signature Look

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Goosebumps is one of the most popular and beloved horror series for children of all time. Written by R.L. Stine, the books have sold over 400 million copies worldwide and have been adapted into movies, TV shows, video games, and more. But what makes Goosebumps stand out from other horror stories is not only its clever plots and twists, but also its iconic covers. The covers of Goosebumps are colorful, spooky, and captivating, and they capture the essence of each story in a single image. The artist who created those covers is Tim Jacobus, a master of illustration who has a unique and recognizable style. Continue reading »

A Comic Strip that Takes Food Literally: Chris Agee’s ‘Know Your Specialty Foods’

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The single-panel comic called “Eyewash” by Chris Agee has undergone significant changes since its inception. The series primarily features puns and wordplay, and the artist has created numerous doodles and humorous jokes over time to develop the storyline further. Continue reading »

Finding Joy in the Ordinary: Heartwarming Illustrations by Milkyprint

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In a whirlwind world that never seems to pause, it’s all too easy for the delicate joys and small blessings peppering our daily lives to slip unnoticed through the cracks. We’re so immersed in the tumult and commotion, perpetually reaching for grander dreams and lofty accomplishments, that we often forget to stop and relish the minuscule miracles that make life truly radiant. Continue reading »

The Good, the Bad, and the Frustrating: Evangeline Neo’s Firsthand Account of Living in Japan

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If you’ve ever studied or lived abroad, you know that culture shock is real. It can impact your perspective, especially if your home country is drastically different from the one you are visiting. Evangeline Neo experienced this firsthand when she studied in Tokyo from 2010 to 2014. She noticed a lot of cultural differences and decided to navigate them by portraying her experiences through comics. Continue reading »

How Ainsley Drew’s Terrible Drawings are Bringing Smiles to Faces Everywhere

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Ainsley Drew may not be the best artist, but she has certainly captured the hearts of many with her quirky and hilarious drawings. As the mind behind Instagram account @lousydrawingsforgoodpeople, Ainsley draws inspiration from various sources and shares her work on social media platforms regularly. Continue reading »

Beautiful Illustrations and Sketches by Zhijun He

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“Hi. My name is Yinko. I am a Chinese visual development artist and illustrator based in NYC. I graduated from School of Visual Arts in 2022, majoring in illustration.” Continue reading »

A New Perspective on Life in Witty Drawings by Yuval Robichek

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This title refers to a collection of 30 drawings by Israeli artist Yuval Robichek that use clever and humorous ideas to convey a message or express an emotion. Witty drawings are a type of artwork that often feature wordplay, puns, or visual jokes to make the viewer laugh or think in a new way. Continue reading »

A Collection of Dumb Comics for Smart People by Daniel Seex

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Meet Daniel Seex, the artist behind “The Joy of Seex,” a collection of comics that mix humor and art in a unique way. Seex describes himself as an aspiring painter who loves to draw and create comics. His comics often start as doodles on scraps of paper, which he then transforms into full-blown illustrations. Continue reading »

The Artist Creates Funny and Sad Comics About the Secret Life of Lightbulbs

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According to an artist: “Today I would like to share with you my comics that are all about that lightbulb life. Sure, they are just everyday objects, but my imagination wanted to give them more credit by giving them a secret life.” Continue reading »

Lainey Molnar’s Empowering Art Challenges Societal Norms

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Lainey Molnar, a talented artist known for her thought-provoking illustrations, is back with even more empowering artwork. With her unique style, she explores and challenges societal norms surrounding femininity, body image, and other important themes. Continue reading »

Laugh Out Loud with Tom Falco’s Pun-derful One-Panel Comics

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Tom Falco (aka Tomversation) has made a name for himself as an artist with a knack for creating old-school one-panel comics that are both amusing and entertaining. With a talent for seamlessly blending puns and humor in clever ways, Falco’s cartoons offer a perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life. Continue reading »