Absurd Dark Humor is the kind of comic genre that tickles your brain while also slapping it with satire. This comic review dives headfirst into 20 brilliantly bizarre, hilariously inappropriate panels that are not only edgy but also absurd in the best way possible. If your humor lives somewhere between “that’s messed up” and “why am I laughing at this?” then you’re in the right place.
About the Artist
Martin Perscheid, the mastermind behind these surreal gems, was a German cartoonist known for his single panel cartoons that slice through social norms with a scalpel of satire. He created over 4,000 comics in his lifetime, most under his signature series “Perscheid’s Abyss.” His work often explored the bleak, awkward, and politically incorrect with the kind of smirk-inducing charm that made him a cult favorite across Europe.
#1 Sleepless on a Water Bed.
Because nothing screams regret like trying to get a full night’s sleep while your spouse turns into a tsunami every time they roll over. A hilarious reminder that good intentions and water beds don’t mix.
#2 The Real Bed Invader.
Letting the “little one” sleep in your bed seemed cute. Until it wasn’t. The surprise twist? That little one isn’t quite what you expected. Co-sleeping gone absurdly wrong!
#3 Picasso’s Coffee Tab.
When genius meets diner etiquette. This comic roasts the absurdity of artistic expression meeting everyday capitalism. Sorry Picasso, even your doodles have a price.
#4 Pole Position Compliments.
“You’re the hottest woman between the Poles” isn’t the compliment you think it is. But it does spark one heck of a geographical debate. Hilariously nerdy.
#5 Cream of the Crop.
Nothing says romance like wrinkle cream. Jumbo-sized. Martin, the eternal charmer, shows us how to crash and burn in style.
#6 Sit-Down Innovation.
Who knew toilet design could fuel gender dynamics comedy? This one flushes dignity and delivers absurd design with a wink.
#7 Crypto Goes Street.
“Do you accept… Bitchcoins?” Cryptocurrency meets streetwalkers in this no-filter gag that tiptoes across the line of taste and just keeps going.
#8 Booted From the Bar.
Fashion meets fierce rejection in this brilliantly savage exchange. The boots say everything—just not what he wanted to hear.
#9 Begging for Trouble.
A clever pun on charity meets sleazy subtext. Awkward, bold, and darkly funny, this panel has layers of “yikes.”
#10 Critics in the Crowd.
Everyone’s a critic—especially when you’re married to one. This savage stage moment hits you with a laugh and a little existential dread.
#11 Facebook Stranger Danger.
Online friends are not always real-life friends. Especially when “Melanie13” turns out to be a middle-aged dude chasing you down the sidewalk.
#12 Wall of Miscommunication.
When your Bach masterclass turns into a masonry lesson. This clash of expectations is pure gold in absurd juxtaposition.
#13 Gifted and Terrified.
Sometimes you get a gift so bad, it makes you question your entire relationship. This one might have sparked a lifetime of hiding.
#14 Measured Feelings.
Love is in the details—and in this case, the measuring tape. A tragicomic visual metaphor for emotional distance.
#15 Political Shipwreck.
The Identitarian Movement literally sinking off the coast? Politically charged, visually sharp, and dryly brutal. Satire never looked so aquatic.
#16 Fish Food Philosophy.
“Our ancestors were fish” has never been used to justify a meal until now. Evolution meets culinary absurdity.
#17 Hot Irony.
The ironing board cover choice no one asked for. And yet, here we are. Jürgen might want a refund and a therapist.
#18 Pathologist Panic.
Doctors make mistakes. But mistaking a corpse for a patient? Dark, dumb, and deliciously ridiculous.
#19 Heartfelt Confusion.
The man is having a heart attack. His buddy thinks it’s just a lost phone. Modern empathy, folks. It’s dead.
#20 Metaphor Madness.
This comic gives us Mother Teresa tanks and Dieter Bohlen detergent. It’s absurd, name-droppy, and delightfully nonsensical.
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In Summary
Absurd Dark Humor comics by Martin Perscheid are the perfect storm of wit, taboo, and ridiculousness. They make you think, flinch, and laugh—often all in the same second. Whether he’s tackling love, politics, or bodily functions, Perscheid delivers dark humor that cuts deep and leaves you smiling crookedly.
Credit: All comics featured are by Martin Perscheid. 📌 Official Website: https://www.perscheid.de
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