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You might go with the classic ones if asked to name a comedian. Bill Burr, Jim Carrey. However, we seem to underrate the comedians focusing on comics and literature. In this area, Mike Organisciak appears to have built quite a reputation. While you might not know the name (unless you’re a big fan), you will recognize the unique spice in his work — black comedy.

Dark or black, comedy can polarize people into two distinct groups. One side will laugh hysterically, while the other will let out a sea of boos. Dark humor comic strips seem to walk the line between the two perfectly. The person behind most of them? Mike Organisciak and his unexpected dark twists at the end. 

While he’s not the only one to use such a comedy style, Organisciak is the most famous one. Why? His comics got posted from Facebook mom groups to Reddit humor subreddits. Mike Organisciak comics are found in every corner of the internet (if you look for them). 

While you might know the person behind the comedy, you have to learn a thing or two about the comedy style itself. So, if you want to learn how dark comedy separated these humor comics from the rest — stick to the end of the post. Share the comics you like and your opinions about the twists in the comments. 

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Comic about going to the court because of a stolen ball

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Nancy E
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happens more than it should , but, the lawyers love it

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Comics about couple in the bed talking about guy drawing comics

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Lakia Hawkins
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL I guess that will teach him to call the guy who is drawing him an idiot LOLOL

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#12

Comics about playing jenga in Parkinson's center

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, this is evil! This innocent smil at the right...just evil. But hard to not laugh at...

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Comics about organic celery truck

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

har har, in an ocean of evil comics, this is by far the most evil one!

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Comics about exchanging son for the dog

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Jeremie Guerra
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha, if the people of my office knew why I laugh so loud ^^ These comics are perfect! :D

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What Qualifies as Dark Comedy?

The gallows humor earned itself a name for a reason. It’s a style of comedy that doesn’t shy away from taboo topics and makes fun of the darker things in life. Where traditional humor makes fun of family-friendly things, dark comedy keeps everything on the table. Global warming, dark twists, leaving kids on the street — if you can think about it, you can make fun of it. As long as it’s funny and twisted, it qualifies as dark humor.

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#27

Comics about mom and dad telling their son he is adopted

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Angelle WEBB
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he said mum and dad and those were his adopted parents shouldn't his birth parents be the ones to respond?

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#28

Comics about B negstive blood type

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would have been even more punny if it included ranting of a tiger mom...

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Who Created Black Comedy?

Your generic dark humor comic strips didn’t start the genre. American writers Nathanael West and Vladimir Nabokov are said to be the first people to use dark comedy in their works. However, the name Black Comedy came from a paperback of the same name. As times changed and the internet became a thing, humor comics employed dark comedy. Thus, Mike Organisciak had quite the platform to build his career.

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Comics with teletubbie joining the girls squad

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Marty Sunderland
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, Tinky Winky. That some wackadoodle politician decided was gay because he carried a bag. Teletubbies.

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#49

Comics about alcohol numbing the pain

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Pablo Simmo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's how we often treat emotional pain. We don't wonder what is the source, instead we do a lot of things to not think about it.

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What Makes Dark Humor Comics So Popular?

Comics like these seem to employ the same tactic as Edgar Allen Poe. Make the stories short, best for one sitting reading, and that every written word adds something to the story. Mike Organisciak uses, for the most part, from two to four panels. The first panel introduces the situation, and the last presents a dark twist. The simple structure and quick reading made these comics skyrocket in popularity.

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Comics with parents giving their son a bike

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Shawn Battmer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This would be funny if it weren't true. Saw kids do this c**p in my old neighborhood all the time

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What Does a Dark Sense of Humor Mean?

Humor is a rather charming characteristic a person should have. A well-timed comedic saying can change the situation and ease some tension. However, what does it mean to have a dark sense of humor? Well, like these comics with unexpected endings? Chances are, you have a dark sense of humor.

And it’s a good thing! It shows that you will find something to laugh about even in the darkest moments. However, don’t go cracking jokes about every bad thing that happened to humanity. That would mean you have a sick sense of humor. Instead, if you get a flat tire — don’t panic. Remember that you will have a reason to buy some new tires.

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#85

Comics about clones

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Susann Campbell
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't succeed , do it again and again until you get it right.

#86

Comics with dad slapping a son

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Nicky OldfieldDesciple
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to have a dad like this and worse. His death was one of the best things ever to happen to me

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Comics about using wheelchair ramps

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Tiffany Zhu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why does it feel like everything you imagine in life is all a disappointment because its not what you imagined?

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