20 Hilarious One-Panel New Dark Humor Comics By Nate Fakes

New dark humor comics never go out of style—especially when they come from the wonderfully twisted brain of Nate Fakes. In this comic review, we dive into 20 hilarious and delightfully morbid cartoon panels that push punchlines into strange, brilliant directions. Fakes’ comics deliver just the right blend of wit, absurdity, and that “did-he-really-just-go-there?” edge. If you like your laughs a little darker—and with a generous dash of pun-filled chaos—you’re about to scroll into comedic gold.

Nate Fakes is a professional cartoonist known for turning everyday scenarios into sharply drawn absurdity. His work has appeared in MAD Magazine, greeting cards, syndicated comics, and online publications. What sets Nate apart is his ability to sneak dark, clever twists into seemingly lighthearted setups. Whether it’s a bunny stealing a snowman’s arm or worms debating bar quality, his humor hits from unexpected angles. With his signature cartooning style—clean lines, vibrant color, and expressive characters—Fakes makes every panel pop with weird charm.

A Twistedly Funny Start to This Collection

#1 Bitcoin Betrayal at the Rainbow

A leprechaun breaks the myth: the pot of gold is gone—he traded it for Bitcoin. This comic brilliantly blends folklore with modern financial woes. The expressions alone are priceless, and the joke stings in just the right way for anyone who invested too late.

#2 The Hammer’s Nightmare Date

At a bar, a nail-shaped stool dreads being hit on by a hammer. Yes, it’s a bar pun. Yes, it’s perfect. Nate turns a classic innuendo into a literal hardware horror show with surprisingly relatable anxiety.

#3 Under the Weather, Literally

A family of gophers assures a caller they’re fine—just “under the weather.” With thunder overhead and a burrow full of electronics, the visual punchline turns this common phrase into a hilarious survival tactic. It’s cozy, dark, and weirdly accurate.

#4 Grim Reaper Yard Work

A pint-sized Reaper asks his dad why they don’t just get a weed wacker. Death’s family is out mowing with scythes—because of course they are. This one is equal parts absurd and adorable, a dark take on suburban chores.

#5 Date Night: Sports vs. Party

A basketball sits across from a disco ball at a candlelit table. “You said you like to party—I’m into sports.” This comic wins for visuals and metaphor. Who knew dating culture could look like a gym locker met a dance floor?

#6 String Theory for Cats

Two cats chase phone wires across a hill, convinced there’s a giant yarn ball at the end. The earnestness of their faces seals the joke. It’s a feline fantasy meets high-voltage danger. Classic Nate Fakes logic.

#7 Cassette Retirement Home

Two cassette tapes on a porch sip drinks and talk about “rewinding.” It’s a nostalgic pun that hits harder than expected. This one’s less dark, more charmingly existential. Cassette Deck = perfect title.

#8 Candle Curfew

A melted candle gets lectured: “Son, you’re going out too much.” Puns and parenting collide in this flamingly funny strip. Bonus points for the waxy body language—meltdown level: high.

#9 Carrot Thief Confrontation

A snowman angrily tells a bunny, “You have something of mine, and I want it back.” The missing nose, the empty carrot plate—it all adds up. The bunny’s guilty face sells the dark tension in this frosty face-off.

#10 Barworms Unite

Two worms sip drinks in a dirt-lined bar. “I love hole-in-the-wall bars,” one says. The pun digs deep, and the bar’s literal holes in the wall make this a perfect visual groaner. Worms have never looked so relatable.

#11 Office Cheese Panic

“Quick! Act busy! The big cheese is coming.” This panel turns office drama into dairy-based hilarity. A triangle of Swiss in a tie? Glorious. It’s workplace anxiety with an edible twist.

#12 T-Shirts Talk Mortality

One t-shirt asks another: “Where do you think we go when we dye?” It’s a textile take on existential dread. Equal parts morbid and clever, this one threads the needle of dark humor.

#13 Pi Has Layers

3.14 tries to impress a date: “There’s a lot more to me than you think.” The visual of Pi on a dinner date with 1 is comedy gold. Nerdy, punny, and deliciously clever.

#14 Dim Idea Date

A lightbulb tells his date he wasn’t having a good idea—just thinking of her. It’s dim, sweet, and twisted. You can practically hear the sound of a date ending in silence. Nailed it.

#15 Ding Dong Dilemma

Dogs use a doorbell, but wonder why no one answers. “They’re used to us scratching.” It’s clever canine commentary on changing behaviors. Fakes gives us evolved dogs with unchanged results.

#16 Unhygienic Bird Buffet

Pigeons complain about an elderly woman feeding them—without gloves or a hairnet. It’s satire through squawk. Who knew bird diners were so health-code conscious?

#17 Mittens Buys Mittens

One cat accuses another: “Must you live up to your name, Mittens?” The scowling cat and his sock collection make this both dark and absurdly cozy. The feline drama is real.

#18 Chicken Finger Conspiracy

Chickens examine a bag labeled “chicken fingers.” “We may have had extra body parts.” Fakes spins food horror into a hilarious evolutionary mystery. The lab coats just make it better.

#19 Lions Had Reservations

Lions are turned away at a savannah restaurant. “We had reservations.” It’s dry, witty, and the visual of lions pouting sells the punchline. A savage take on dining culture.

#20 Bear-y Detailed Feedback

A bear offers a mauled hiker a survey. “Let me know how the mauling went.” It’s wildly inappropriate in the best way. Customer service has gone too far—even in the woods.

Final Thoughts: Dark Humor Done Right

These new dark humor comics by Nate Fakes perfectly balance wit, surreal visuals, and clever puns. Whether it’s a bunny getting called out by a snowman or chickens confronting cannibalistic clues, each cartoon offers a bite-sized moment of comedy that sticks with you. Fakes’ work is smart, silly, and sneakily sharp — a perfect escape for fans of offbeat humor.

Credit to the Artist:
All comics in this article are the original work of Nate Fakes, a prolific cartoonist known for his unique ability to twist mundane moments into comically bizarre art. His cartooning style is clean, colorful, and instantly recognizable.

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