Step right into the whimsical world of Spud Comics. This quirky collection of mostly single-panel illustrations features a mashup of outlandish heroes mythical beings and unexpected pop culture nods all thrown together for maximum silliness. If Lonnie Easterling’s art feels oddly familiar, it may be thanks to his first viral post on Bored Panda in 2017. As Lonnie humorously explained Comics have absolutely nothing to do with potatoes. The name comes from a nickname his grandfather gave him when he was just a baby Spud. So, without further explanation, dive into the bizarre world of Spud Comics enjoy the unpredictable antics, and don’t forget to leave a comment letting us know which oddball cartoon tickled your fancy the most.
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The origin of Spud Comics is as quirky as the comics themselves with a backstory tied to Lonnie’s grandfather’s affectionate nickname. Lonnie shared his reasoning for choosing this name The panels are short and I wanted something that captured that vibe. What better than my nickname, which already has a bit of a humorous ring to it? It’s also a way to pay tribute to my grandfather, who had a very particular sense of humor. And since spud is another word for potato it conveniently gave me an idea for a logo.
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Creating a one-panel comic is all about brevity and visual punch. We were curious about how Lonnie tackles the challenge of packing humor and meaning into just one frame. He shared his process I wouldn’t say I have a set method. I usually start by picking a random topic anything giraffes birthday cakes potholes in the street. Then, I think about how I can pair that with something absurd or relatable to make it funny. Like, imagine a giraffe driving a car hitting a pothole, and having its neck sticking out of the roof. It might not be a laugh-out-loud moment but that’s how my mind works when creating these.
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We were curious about how much time it takes for Lonnie to complete one of his comics from beginning to end. He shared his process. The idea and writing are the most time-consuming parts. Once I have the concept and any dialogue set it usually takes about two hours from sketching to inking to adding digital colors. Looking ahead, Lonnie shared his hopes for the future Some of my cartoons have already been compiled into printed books but I dream of creating a big treasury edition with color printing and a special cover. Other than that, I’ll just keep drawing and posting the toons I find funny.
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