23 Hilarious Comics Featuring Funny Characters And Absurd Situations By This Artist (New Pics)

Maria Scrivanhas basically turned her childhood self into a franchise, and honestly, we’re here for it. With ‘Nat Enough’, ‘Forget Me Nat’, and now ‘Nat a Chance’, she keeps proving that awkward tween years are a goldmine for storytelling. Her daily comic ‘Half Full’ is proof she can find humor in everything—technology, pets, social media, you name it.And while she’s out there casually working onthe sixth bookin the series (no big deal), she admits that creative blocks still happen. Her fix? A walk, a run—basically anything that makes her brain stop overthinking the story like a puzzle missing half its pieces.More info:Instagram|x.com|Facebook|mariascrivan.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.

And while she’s out there casually working onthe sixth bookin the series (no big deal), she admits that creative blocks still happen. Her fix? A walk, a run—basically anything that makes her brain stop overthinking the story like a puzzle missing half its pieces.

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A witch reads a phone and stirs a cauldron, illustrating absurd humor in a comic by Maria Scrivan.

Bored Pandacaught up with Maria Scrivan, the brilliant cartoonist and author whose sharp humor and charming comics have earned her a loyal following, for another chat.When asked about how nature and movement spark her creativity, Maria shared a memorable moment from a hike where she spotted two squirrels locked in an intense game of tag. “It was hilarious—they looked like they were in a high-stakes chase scene. I immediately imagined them in a serious business meeting, trying to act professional but completely unable to resist their instincts. Naturally, that ended up as a comic strip,” she said, pointing out that “nature is basically an unlimited comedy generator.”

Bored Pandacaught up with Maria Scrivan, the brilliant cartoonist and author whose sharp humor and charming comics have earned her a loyal following, for another chat.

When asked about how nature and movement spark her creativity, Maria shared a memorable moment from a hike where she spotted two squirrels locked in an intense game of tag. “It was hilarious—they looked like they were in a high-stakes chase scene. I immediately imagined them in a serious business meeting, trying to act professional but completely unable to resist their instincts. Naturally, that ended up as a comic strip,” she said, pointing out that “nature is basically an unlimited comedy generator.”

Medusa struggles with selfie, capturing absurd humor by Maria Scrivan.

Dog phrenology cartoon by Maria Scrivan with absurd humor featuring a dog’s head labeled with thoughts like “squirrel” and “sniff”.

Skeletons in chairs with Santa hats, sharing absurd humor by Maria Scrivan.

Dog making goals list with absurd humor by Maria Scrivan, featuring funny tasks like squeaking tennis balls.

The artist also reflected on her back-and-forth journey between drawing on paper and using an iPad. “The iPad is fantastic for its flexibility and portability, but I started missing that real, pencil-on-paper feel,” she admitted. While she appreciated the convenience of digital tools, she also found that “each medium shapes the art in its own way—plus, there’s no ‘undo’ button in real life!”

Absurd humor comic by Maria Scrivan showing winter running essentials in the Northeast.

Comic by Maria Scrivan featuring Medusa with festive decorations on her snakes during the holidays.

On the subject of meditation and creativity, Maria described it as a game-changer. She recalled a time when she was struggling with a book plot, only for meditation to help unlock the story naturally. “It was like giving my brain room to breathe, and suddenly, the story started writing itself.”

Comic character holding a scroll with humorous text about cats and cake decorating.

Woman and dog on a pink couch discussing resolutions, comic by Maria Scrivan featuring absurd humor and funny situations.

Dog humorously sleeps on couch above labeled beds by Maria Scrivan.

Two dogs in sweaters walking on a path; one resolves to sniff twice as much, showcasing absurd humor by Maria Scrivan.

Comic by Maria Scrivan featuring absurd humor: a skeleton dressed as Santa with a reindeer skeleton.

A dog in a sweater with a thought bubble saying “Sweater Weather,” illustrating absurd humor by Maria Scrivan.

Comic by Maria Scrivan featuring a funny situation with a woman and a dog in bed.

Comics featuring absurd humor: Two dogs talking about a car ride, one looking excited with a tennis ball nearby.

Two snowmen wearing hats and scarves, one holding a phone, sharing absurd humor.

Dog humor by Maria Scrivan: Dog pushing a bowl, saying “The fastest way to my heart is through my stomach."

Mermaids in absurd humor comic by Maria Scrivan, one wearing a sweater, holding coffee, saying “I live for sweater weather."

Dog humorously “doing yoga” by napping on a yoga mat, observed by a woman. Maria Scrivan comic.