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45 Dark Humor Comics By David Kramer You’ll Read Twice

Phil M. Aug 03, 2025 04:00 PM EDT

Dark Humor Comics for Fans of Savage Single Panels

Thunder Dungeon’s comic curators are always hunting for that perfect blend of sharp art and even sharper wit—and nobody nails it like David Kramer. For years, his dark humor comics have been our not-so-secret favorite, because they make us laugh, wince, and occasionally question everything in a single, brutally efficient panel. If you like your cartoons with a little bite and a lot of existential dread, you’re going to love this gallery.

My favorite part about collecting David Kramer’s comics is how universal the reactions are. As a millennial art nerd, I first stumbled across his work in a coffee shop zine, then started seeing his panels go viral on Instagram, Reddit, and every group chat that loves a bit of darkness. Kramer’s single-panel comics tackle everything: office misery, family awkwardness, the pitfalls of modern dating, and even the apocalypse—all in black, white, and pure sarcasm. Dark humor comics are surging online, with fans drawn to bleak humor, clever comic strips, and memes that go just a little too far. Lately, panels about AI bosses and “work-from-home nightmares” have exploded, cementing Kramer’s place as a must-follow artist for anyone who needs a break from cheerful webcomics.

45 Dark Humor Comics That Redefine the Single Panel

Woman sits at a table staring at a chocolate bar that insults her existence — Save

Man in an office tells a colleague he’s not worried about identity theft because his life sucks. — Save

Jesus tells a man the movie theater seats are “saved.” — Save

God and an angel look down from heaven, lamenting that dolphins weren’t chosen to rule the Earth — Save

Knife salesman leaves Jason Voorhees’ house after a quick and easy transaction. — Save

Flies at a fancy restaurant compliment the chef because the food tastes like feces. — Save

Penguins at a tuxedo rental shop find the process redundant. — Save

Woman sits on a toilet regretting leaving her phone behind. — Save

Farmer Jeb watches a UFO depart, lamenting the loss of anal probes. — Save

Kool-Aid-like character in jail explains crashing through a load-bearing wall. — Save

If you made it through all 45 comics and didn’t laugh at least once, check your pulse (or your sense of humor). These panels will have you cackling, squirming, and screenshotting for future group chat ammunition. Be sure to tap your favorite to save, or tag a fellow dark comedy fan who needs a fresh hit of meme-worthy art. The beauty of Kramer’s comics is their efficiency: a single frame, a ruthless punchline, and a mood that sticks with you all day.

Still need more bleak brilliance after these dark humor comics? Try “35 Savage Comics That Are Programming Genius,” “32 Satirical Comics for Cynical Minds,” or “44 Sarcastic Memes That Are Too Real.” Laugh, cringe, and embrace the absurdity—Thunder Dungeon is here for all of it.

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Posted by Phil M. About the author

Phil co-founded Thunder Dungeon with Roy in 2012 and has been a meme tastemaker ever since, helping turn a page of funny finds into viral photo and video creations, one of the largest meme community apps and a daily home for memes. He's more than memes, too: Phil is an award-winning comedic actor and director whose feature films are on streaming platforms.