The age of classical comics confined to newspapers or little books is over, and the medium has exploded into many shapes and forms done by thousands of artists in their own special way. The newspaper cartoon has been replaced by a daily dose of a comic viewed through social media. The themes have also changed: instead of often tacky gags or some political commentary, most comic artists nowadays choose more down-to-earth and relatable topics like everyday life and inner struggles. Lark, or Larkness (Estela Ribeiro Kuntz), the hero of today's post, is one of those newer types of comic artist and even though she's never been published in a newspaper, her comics are enjoyed by thousands on the internet.

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Larkness' comics embrace the dread of everyday life, the ups and downs, and all of the little moments in between. Lark, the main character, doesn't try to act as if she's in control of her life—sometimes her inner demons get the best of her; sometimes Lark wallows in self-pity, and there's many opportunities for her to have a laugh at her own expense. But it's not a bad thing. Human flaws are not just part of her comics, it's what makes them interesting, authentic, and relatable. And this is why I love them so much and find them endearing.

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Despite always being riddled with existential problems, the problems themselves are sometimes not the worst aspect of our daily lives, but the self-loathing and lack of self-love that come from constantly experiencing them. But try not to feel bad about how you're doing, or that you don't want to do anything at all. Maybe it's just not your day? Just get a good rest and try tomorrow! Don't like how you're spending your time? Perhaps the realization that you don't always have to like what you're doing might ease the suffering. Procrastination is natural and it's a response from our brain to protect itself from burnout and stress, so there's no need to stress yourself out over it and make it worse.

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Larkness' comics are well-appreciated on Instagram and Facebook, and she has over 120k combined followers across the platforms. She's been a favorite of our readers, too. You can find a post done by none other than herself here. If you want to support her, there's a comic made by Larkness that explains just how to do so. If you're a Brazilian reader, you might be interested in her comic book called "How to deal with your ghosts." And also, as always, make sure you follow her on social media as that's one of the main ways to make it big in the comic world. Cheers!

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Recently Bored Panda has been overwhelmed with an onslaught of great comics, so this might be a good time to share a few similar in both theme, style and tone to the ones you're viewing right now. Let's start with a rock star of the comic world, Adam Ellis, who has 3.7m fans on social media. There's also been a few comics that center around the topic of everyday life, though each of them has a different approach to it. And if you love mental health stuff, you'll probably love how this artist constantly imagines animals experiencing anxiety in a funny way. Have a nice read!