When it comes to comics, most people think of superheroes in capes or lighthearted Sunday funnies. But there’s a whole other side of comics that’s sarcastic, witty, and just a little bit twisted. Enter War and Peas, one of the funniest webcomics on Instagram that’s been taking the internet by storm.
What is War and Peas?
Created by Elizabeth Pich and Jonathan Kunz, War and Peas started back in 2011 as a simple four-panel webcomic. Fast forward to today, and it has over 1.1 million Instagram followers along with millions of views on Webtoon. The title itself is a clever play on words (a wink at Tolstoy’s War and Peace), but instead of deep Russian literature, you get snarky jokes, talking cats, and the Grim Reaper cracking sarcastic one-liners.
Why These Comics Stand Out
The magic of War and Peas lies in its dark yet relatable humor. These aren’t just random gags; the comics tackle everyday themes—love, death, work, and even social media—through characters like:
- Slutty Witch – a fan favorite who always brings sass.
- Lord Nibbles – the cat with the best one-liners.
- The Grim Reaper – surprisingly witty for someone who takes souls.
The art style is clean and minimal, allowing the humor to shine through. Each comic is short, sharp, and always ends with a punchline you didn’t see coming.
Books and Beyond
If you can’t get enough, War and Peas has published several books, including Funny Comics for Dirty Lovers and Once Upon a Workday. These collections dive deeper into their strange and hilarious universe, making them must-haves for any comics lover.
Why You Should Follow War and Peas
If you enjoy comics that make you laugh and sometimes question reality, War and Peas is for you. Whether you’re scrolling Instagram on your lunch break or looking for a new book to flip through, these comics are the perfect blend of absurdity and wit.
Their comics have taken Instagram by storm, with over a million followers, and for good reason. To give you a taste, here are 20 hilarious War and Peas comics that show exactly why this series has become a global favorite.
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In an interview, the creators opened up about the new and unexpected themes in this year’s War And Peas collection that they hadn’t explored before.
We found ourselves fascinated by the concept of time this year they shared. Not in the grand existential we’re all moving toward entropy’ sense, but in the smaller ways time bends and stretches. For instance how a two-minute microwave countdown can feel like forever while a great conversation with a friend can fly by in an instant. Our comics played with these odd time shift pondering questions like. What if the universe’s best secrets are hidden in loading screens?
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When reflecting on unique creative blocks or breakthroughs in 2024 that influenced their storytelling and illustration Jonathan and Elizabeth explained Oh there were definitely blocks. One June afternoon, we spent four hours staring at a blank sketchbook, convinced it was mocking us. The breakthrough didn’t come from some profound insight but when we realized the blank page wasn’t mocking us it was just blank. We came to understand that storytelling doesn’t always have to be clever or layered; sometimes, it’s enough for it to simply be. After that our approach softened like we’d allowed ourselves the freedom to let the stories find us rather than constantly searching for them.
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War and Peas has a knack for mixing humor with poignant or satirical commentary. We asked the creators if there were any moments in 2024 where finding this balance was particularly challenging or rewarding. They responded Balancing humor and depth feels like juggling a flaming torch a rubber chicken and a live goldfish. Sometimes the goldfish ends up in the torch and we’re left questioning if humor and poignancy were ever meant to go hand in hand.
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Comics aren’t just about superheroes anymore. With War and Peas, you get a taste of what modern webcomics can be: dark, hilarious, and totally addictive. If you haven’t checked them out yet, do yourself a favor and follow their Instagram page. Trust me—once you start, you’ll binge them like your favorite Netflix series.
