43 Funny Comics That Start Innocent But Take A Dark Turn From Cartoonist Berkeley Mews

Some comics set up a joke you see coming a mile away, but Berkeley Mews isn’t one of them.

Cartoonist Ben Zaehringer has mastered the art of misdirection, crafting wholesome-looking setups that quickly spiral into something hilariously dark.

For over 15 years, his work has played with expectations, turning fairy tales, pop culture, and everyday life into something a little more twisted—and a lot more entertaining.

If you appreciate a punchline that catches you off guard, Berkeley Mews delivers every time for his over 200,000 followers.

Keep going for some of our recent favorites.

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