Comics by Dre capture the tiny, awkward and sweet moments of everyday life that most of us never say out loud. The strips follow Dre, a short cartoonist with black hair who looks younger than she is, along with her close friend Syd and a very opinionated cat named Dump.
One minute you’re laughing at a breakup rule from Google. The next, you’re feeling for a kid stuck alone in a grocery line. That mix of chaos and heart is what makes the series so easy to love.
Here are 22 of the most relatable Comics by Dre, from height jokes and cat daydreams to finally admitting that things are okay.
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22 of the Best Comics by Dre
1. We’re Like the Same Height
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Dre insists she and Syd are basically the same height. Syd answers by lifting her up like a kitten and setting her on the counter so she can finally reach the shelf.
2. What If Cats Had Human Hands?
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Lying in bed, Dre gets a brilliant late-night idea and wishes Dump could write it down for her. The last panel delivers: Dump in tiny glasses, pencil in hand, writing a note.
3. Just Some Human I Bit
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A desperate stranger finally tracks down the vampire who bit him years ago. The vampire handles the reunion in the most dramatic way possible, then calmly tells his horrified partner that’s just how vampires deal with things.
4. How to Beat Instagram’s Algorithm
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She promises tips on beating Instagram’s algorithm, then admits she honestly has no idea. The moment she asks for help, the algorithm itself appears behind her, looking very threatening.
5. Me at 19 vs. Me at 23
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At 19, Dre is told her baby face will be a blessing when she’s older. At 23, a stranger at the door asks if her parents are home.
6. Alone Time vs. Being Alone
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Alone time looks relaxed and smug on the couch. Being alone looks like glowing red heartbreak in both eyes. Two panels, one very familiar difference.
7. Which One Is JoJo?
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Syd tries to take an interest in Dre’s favorite anime and asks which figure is JoJo. One look at Dre’s starry eyes tells her she just started a very long conversation.
8. I’m Kinda Hungry
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Dre just wants a snack, but her brain decides it’s the perfect moment to bring up a painful childhood memory. Her flat reply sums up every random, uninvited thought ever.
9. The 6-Month Breakup Rule
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After a breakup, Dre googles how long it takes to heal. When the answer works out to two whole years, she decides on the spot that she’s already over it.
10. Subliminal Messaging
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Dre plans to convince Syd to move back in using subliminal messaging. Her idea of subtle is jumping outside Syd’s window with a giant sign that says she misses her.
11. He Has a Bentley
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A 13-year-old student has a crush on a boy who isn’t cute but owns a Bentley, a gift for finishing middle school. Dre smiles politely while quietly running out of patience for rich kids.
12. Too Hot to Get Cold
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A coworker asks if she ever gets cold wearing shorts at work. She explains she moves around a lot, then strikes a dramatic pose and adds that looking this good keeps her warm.
13. You Are an Adult
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Before a shot, Dre gives herself a pep talk: you are an adult, you can handle this. One tiny needle tap later, she’s sobbing behind her face mask.
14. Falling Asleep on a Video Call
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A friend says falling asleep together on a video call is adorable. Dre tries it and spends the night listening to the loudest snoring of her life.
15. My First Language Was…
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One grew up speaking Tagalog, the other Spanish. Now they both only speak English, and they mark that shared heartbreak with a very dramatic high five.
16. Why Name a Dog Diesel?
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At the pet store, Dre judges someone for naming their dog after truck fuel. Then she comes home and greets her own cat, whose full name is Dumpster Cat.
17. Go Ahead of Me
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Her mom leaves the checkout line just as they’re almost next, and young Dre starts to panic. A kind older man offers to let her go ahead, which only makes it worse, because she can’t pay without Mom.
18. Older Women Take Care of You
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An old friend explains she’s dating someone a few years older, because older women take care of you. Cue a sparkling daydream lineup of famous cartoon moms, with both friends nodding along.
19. Things Are Okay Right Now
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Dre counts the good things: friends who care, a healthy family and happy pets. Even though good times make her anxious, she decides to simply accept that things are okay.
20. Shake Ya Money-Maker
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Dre is happily dancing until someone tells her to shake her money-maker. Her answer is one firm word, followed by an even more awkward dance move.
21. Is That Normal?
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Dre asks if it’s normal for her ribs to hurt when she coughs, and Syd says it happens to her all the time. A friend at the table shuts it down: both of you, go see a doctor.
22. Never Talking at a Party Again
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She introduces herself to a woman at a party and compliments her outfit, only to get a cold stare in return. Syd comforts her afterward: that woman is like that with everyone.
