Artist Creates Humorous Comics Packed With Surprising Twists (43 New Pics)

Rustyisn’t here to make you ponder the meaning of life—he just wants you to laugh, and honestly, that’s a pretty solid mission. “Any additional emotions are purely coincidental,” he admits, and fair enough. But getting to that point wasn’t instant. It took months of grinding before he felt his art was evenhalfwaydecent enough to share, and the only thing that kept him going? Seeing tiny improvements with every comic.Now, with a bottomless pit of half-baked ideas and a fascination for the weird chaos of internet interactions, Rusty keeps cranking out comics that capture the absurdity of online life—because, let’s be real, nowhere else will you see people losing their minds over the most harmless things like they do on Reddit.More info:Instagram|webtoons.com|patreon.com|Facebook|reddit.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.When asked about the premise of his most recent comic, Rusty offered a glimpse into his quirky sense of humor: “My most recent note is about an ear of corn exacting revenge on the woman who ate her niblet corn children. It’s sad, silly, and includes a pun — a huge win, in my opinion.” The absurdity of this scenario, along with its playful twist, is quintessentially Rusty—finding humor in the most unexpected of places, even in an ear of corn’s vengeful mission.RELATED:Criticism is something every creator encounters, but the artist takes it with a dose of sarcasm. “If someone doesn’t like something you made, they believe it is their moral imperative to let you know in the most devastating way possible. They call that ‘constructive criticism.’ And nothing makes them madder than telling them you don’t care about their dumb opinion.” Rather than being deterred, Rusty seems to revel in the chaos of online interactions, finding comedy in how seriously people take themselves when they dish out their feedback.Creative slumps are inevitable for anyone in the art world, and Rusty isn’t immune. “I’ve found my motivation comes in short bursts. I’ll have days where I’ll finish five comics in a couple of hours, and then entire weeks where I’m unable to bring myself to work on anything at all. Everyone always says this, and it’s really true: The best way to feel more creative is to just force yourself to sit down and make something.” His solution? Embrace the ebb and flow of creativity. Even on the days when inspiration is nowhere to be found, the act of sitting down and working is often the key to pushing through it.As for where he draws his comedic material, Rusty finds no shortage of absurdity in the chaotic corners of Reddit. “Reddit is wild because it feels like everyone is always doing one of two things: Trying to be a comedian, or trying to fight. That’s obviously a chaotic dynamic that I love watching unfold.” The platform’s strange mix of humor and conflict is a never-ending source of inspiration for Rusty, where everything from meme battles to heated arguments becomes the raw material for his comics.On Instagram, however, the artist noticed a shift in dynamics, one that’s both entertaining and oddly revealing. “On Instagram, on the other hand, everyone needs you to know that they know more than you do. And even more than that, that they care more than you do. That’s such a fun dynamic to me, too, because it’s really the heart of social media: the idea that I’m sharing a version of myself for public consumption, and that persona I’ve created is better than you.” The performance and self-presentation that dominate Instagram are equally rich sources of inspiration for Rusty, where users constantly compete to display their best, most “authentic” selves.See Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaModal closeAdd New ImageModal closeAdd Your Photo To This ListPlease use high-res photos without watermarksOoops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.Not your original work?Add sourcePublish

Now, with a bottomless pit of half-baked ideas and a fascination for the weird chaos of internet interactions, Rusty keeps cranking out comics that capture the absurdity of online life—because, let’s be real, nowhere else will you see people losing their minds over the most harmless things like they do on Reddit.

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When asked about the premise of his most recent comic, Rusty offered a glimpse into his quirky sense of humor: “My most recent note is about an ear of corn exacting revenge on the woman who ate her niblet corn children. It’s sad, silly, and includes a pun — a huge win, in my opinion.” The absurdity of this scenario, along with its playful twist, is quintessentially Rusty—finding humor in the most unexpected of places, even in an ear of corn’s vengeful mission.RELATED:Criticism is something every creator encounters, but the artist takes it with a dose of sarcasm. “If someone doesn’t like something you made, they believe it is their moral imperative to let you know in the most devastating way possible. They call that ‘constructive criticism.’ And nothing makes them madder than telling them you don’t care about their dumb opinion.” Rather than being deterred, Rusty seems to revel in the chaos of online interactions, finding comedy in how seriously people take themselves when they dish out their feedback.Creative slumps are inevitable for anyone in the art world, and Rusty isn’t immune. “I’ve found my motivation comes in short bursts. I’ll have days where I’ll finish five comics in a couple of hours, and then entire weeks where I’m unable to bring myself to work on anything at all. Everyone always says this, and it’s really true: The best way to feel more creative is to just force yourself to sit down and make something.” His solution? Embrace the ebb and flow of creativity. Even on the days when inspiration is nowhere to be found, the act of sitting down and working is often the key to pushing through it.As for where he draws his comedic material, Rusty finds no shortage of absurdity in the chaotic corners of Reddit. “Reddit is wild because it feels like everyone is always doing one of two things: Trying to be a comedian, or trying to fight. That’s obviously a chaotic dynamic that I love watching unfold.” The platform’s strange mix of humor and conflict is a never-ending source of inspiration for Rusty, where everything from meme battles to heated arguments becomes the raw material for his comics.On Instagram, however, the artist noticed a shift in dynamics, one that’s both entertaining and oddly revealing. “On Instagram, on the other hand, everyone needs you to know that they know more than you do. And even more than that, that they care more than you do. That’s such a fun dynamic to me, too, because it’s really the heart of social media: the idea that I’m sharing a version of myself for public consumption, and that persona I’ve created is better than you.” The performance and self-presentation that dominate Instagram are equally rich sources of inspiration for Rusty, where users constantly compete to display their best, most “authentic” selves.See Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored Panda

Artist’s comic featuring a man humorously reacting to acceptance and tolerance with delight.

Witty comic by artist depicts a senator discussing gun bans humorously, highlighting legal loopholes.

Comic by artist shows a crow on a fence, humorously saying, “You’re not special for not liking something popular."

Criticism is something every creator encounters, but the artist takes it with a dose of sarcasm. “If someone doesn’t like something you made, they believe it is their moral imperative to let you know in the most devastating way possible. They call that ‘constructive criticism.’ And nothing makes them madder than telling them you don’t care about their dumb opinion.” Rather than being deterred, Rusty seems to revel in the chaos of online interactions, finding comedy in how seriously people take themselves when they dish out their feedback.

Witty comic strip illustrating a humorous take on free speech argument.

Artist comic strip shows a character facing criticism, losing spark, finding new paths, and embracing creativity.

Creative slumps are inevitable for anyone in the art world, and Rusty isn’t immune. “I’ve found my motivation comes in short bursts. I’ll have days where I’ll finish five comics in a couple of hours, and then entire weeks where I’m unable to bring myself to work on anything at all. Everyone always says this, and it’s really true: The best way to feel more creative is to just force yourself to sit down and make something.” His solution? Embrace the ebb and flow of creativity. Even on the days when inspiration is nowhere to be found, the act of sitting down and working is often the key to pushing through it.

Witty comic featuring a person talking to a skeleton decoration outside a house, creating a humorous scene.

Comic strip with characters discussing free school tampons in a witty manner.

As for where he draws his comedic material, Rusty finds no shortage of absurdity in the chaotic corners of Reddit. “Reddit is wild because it feels like everyone is always doing one of two things: Trying to be a comedian, or trying to fight. That’s obviously a chaotic dynamic that I love watching unfold.” The platform’s strange mix of humor and conflict is a never-ending source of inspiration for Rusty, where everything from meme battles to heated arguments becomes the raw material for his comics.

Witty comic of a wizard creating the internet spell, then regretting it in front of a computer.

Comic depicting a person adding “religion” to a bowl, causing an explosion; shows witty comic humor.

On Instagram, however, the artist noticed a shift in dynamics, one that’s both entertaining and oddly revealing. “On Instagram, on the other hand, everyone needs you to know that they know more than you do. And even more than that, that they care more than you do. That’s such a fun dynamic to me, too, because it’s really the heart of social media: the idea that I’m sharing a version of myself for public consumption, and that persona I’ve created is better than you.” The performance and self-presentation that dominate Instagram are equally rich sources of inspiration for Rusty, where users constantly compete to display their best, most “authentic” selves.

Comic strip with witty dialogue about murder statistics and a character named Clive.

Witty comic by artist with dialogue referencing Kohl’s store seen through a window.

Witty comic strip featuring a conversation about a bakery facing supply shortages, highlighting humorous wordplay.

Witty comic by artist features a monster interrupting a woman’s day with unwanted information.

Comic by an artist showing a couple snuggling; highlights witty humor about memes being funny.

Witty comic by Bummer Party Comics depicting a man enjoying online comments for serotonin boost.

Comedic comic strip featuring Death brainstorming for new quota ideas with a “Sub Tours 4 Billionaires” booth on a beach.

Witty comic depicting a woman’s humorous struggle with her own thoughts at a dinner table.

A witty comic showing a rabbit proposing to his girlfriend with 24 carrots.

Comic strip featuring a witty dialogue between a person and a flower.

Witty comic featuring a humorous scarecrow joke about voting in a swing state and scaring birds.

Witty comic of two witches brewing potion, one asks about making jungle juice.

Comic strip by artist featuring a man with a book, pondering a rifle on the wall.

Comedic comic strip featuring a writer humorously dodging a question about recent work.

Comic showing a girl with ocean eyes, sun-like hair, crab arms, revealing a monster form. Artist creates witty comics.

Comic strip character humorously trading family for boxes in a store setting.

A witty comic illustrating Boston summer activities, including Fenway Park, the aquarium, and a cozy fire.

Witty comic of a village raising a child, then a bird humorously flying him away.

Comics depict a person on a couch, saying they will stop phone use, yet continuing into the night.