Explore The Unexpected With This Brilliant Artist's 40 Masterpieces Of Dark Humor And Surprising Twists
Meet Dave Contra!
Dave Contra's journey into the world of comic artistry intertwines his early passion for drawing, a brief detour into the realm of film and video production, and a return to his first love with a newfound appreciation for the comic medium. Viewing his creations as mini cinematic experiences, Contra crafts comics that blend the bizarre with the ingeniously humorous, all underlined by a distinct layer of dark comedy.
His artistic aim is not to ascend the ranks of high art but to convey compelling narratives that prompt both laughter and introspection.
Contra's storytelling often veers into the exploration of his inner darkness, serving as a cryptic window into his soul and a means of self-healing. Beyond the artistry, he faces the challenge of melding creativity with commerce, innovating in marketing his brand without sacrificing his unique voice.
He has ventured into merchandise, such as offbeat greeting cards and apparel, and launched a Patreon to foster a closer community of fans. His marketing tactics, though sometimes bordering on the unconventional, reflect his commitment to sharing his work widely.
Contra invites admirers of his peculiar blend of humor and introspection to support him on Patreon, hinting at the use of guerrilla marketing strategies to pique curiosity and draw a larger audience to his distinctively dark yet humorous world.
Just take a look at his works here...
1. "I just kinda feel at one with the infinite emptiness..."
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4. The history of Spider-Man
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5. We're all going to die
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6. Seconds away from enlightenment
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7. A friendship with a crab who had an ex-wife who was turned into Chinese food
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8. Do your worst
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9. Can't see sh*t
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10. Poor crab!
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11. What are thooose!
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12. Come to think of it...
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13. Burn!
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14. Nose hairs
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15. Finally made a friend
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16. Dog logic
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17. Surgeries
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18. Agree to disagree
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19. Cucumber mother
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20. Easy access
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21. Oops!
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22. All in a good day's work
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23. Stairway face
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24. Donut mind anything
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25. Seahorse footlong
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26. The human brain
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27. Hit by a bus
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28. Truth be told!
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29. Stop the horse
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30. Ice cream... now
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31. Mankind
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32. Not what it seems
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33. He just wanted a friend!
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34. "Did I stutter?"
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35. At least until they turned 18
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36. What it's like to be Jeff
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37. Too close!
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38. Women's rights rally
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39. So much evil
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40. Too realistic?
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In the labyrinth of Dave Contra's mind, every comic strip is a doorway to laughter and a mirror to the soul. As he wades through the murky waters of marketing, his creations remind us that even in the darkest humor, there's a light that guides us to chuckle and ponder.
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