These Hilarious Comics Are The Dose Of Humor You Didn’t Know You Needed

When life gives you lemons, Steve Ogden turns them into comics that will make you LOL!

Sophia

• Published in Interesting
• September 18, 2024

Steve Ogden, a multifaceted artist, writer, and musician from Baltimore, has been steadily making his mark with a series of witty and relatable comics that are resonating with audiences. Known for his long-standing career in the creative arts, Steve's work spans over four decades, including contributions to well-known gaming companies like Sid Meier's Firaxis Games and Cyan, the developer behind "Myst" and "Riven."

Yet, it's his comic creations that have been capturing the hearts and laughs of readers lately.

Steve’s love for cartoons began early in life, influenced by iconic newspaper comics like "Peanuts," "Doonesbury," "Bloom County," "The Far Side," and most importantly, "Calvin and Hobbes." These inspirations have profoundly shaped his approach to humor, character development, and storytelling, which is evident in his own work.

Despite his busy career at Firaxis Games, where he's worked for over 22 years, Steve dedicates his spare time to crafting comics.

His creative process is a mix of spontaneous inspiration and disciplined practice. He humorously recalls Stephen King's advice to writers, noting that ideas often come out of nowhere, and the challenge lies in recognizing and developing them.

"I will get 15 ideas by breakfast," Steve quipped, highlighting his prolific nature.

Steve's comics are deeply rooted in his personal experiences and his interactions with the world. Whether it's a funny take on modern life or a reflective piece that prompts readers to think, his work is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

1. "Don't rag on my creativity!"

2. When anxiousness takes form

3. "Practicing, eh?"

4. When you don't try, that's when the catchphrase really comes out

5. Physics Schmisics

6. Superiority complex

7. Overreacting cats (we love them anyway)

8. "You can never be too safe"

9. Just don't ask!

10. Godspeed Schlumpspeed

11. Get ready for fall

12. Oopsies!

13. Our moment in the sun is far too brief

14. They want to ruin your life on purpose

15. How does that even work?

16. The many lives of Admiral Ackbar

17. What about the other side?

18. This sounds like something from Dr. Doofenshmirtz

19. How can we?

20. Minimum convenience

21. A giant baby carriage

22. It's a TOUCH screen!

23. It worked for the cavemen

24. Just right here

25. Autopilot or autodestruct? Yikes!

26. The takeaway

27. Don't taunt it like that!

28. Cat = violence

29. And they all died anyway

30. That wouldn't make it go away

31. Just don't

32. Tough guys

33. Hear hear

34. The chip dilemma

35. A never-was

36. Just be yourself, they say

37. More shark tooth

38. Never-ending TBR list

39. The lesson sinking in

40. Mood

Steve strives to leave his audience with something positive, aiming to make them smile or ponder life a little more deeply. "Cynicism is easy," he says, "but I want to create something more meaningful, something that resonates."

In the end, Steve Ogden's comics are more than just a source of amusement—they're a testament to his belief that life is short and creativity should be cherished. His work is a reminder to find joy in the small things and to always keep creating, no matter the obstacles.

Sophia