Dark Humor Cartoons by Arghxsel are a masterclass in mischief — witty, twisted, and dripping with clever absurdity. This review dives into ten of Axel Prange’s sharpest and most darkly delightful comics, proving that when it comes to visual punchlines, no topic is too sacred and no joke too bold.
Meet the Cartoonist Axel Prange aka Arghxsel
Born in 1967 and trained as a graphic designer, Axel Prange (known online as Arghxsel) blends traditional drawing chops with digital flair to craft cartoons that land somewhere between hilariously wrong and brilliantly right. Working classically with an iPad and Apple Pencil, Arghxsel’s comics are known for clean, expressive linework and unmistakable timing.
Deeply influenced by greats like Loriot, Gary Larson, Perscheid, Hilbring, and Holtschulte, Arghxsel channels that same sharp observational humor into his own offbeat creations. His favorite themes revolve around human behavior and the animal kingdom — often crossing the two in wildly satirical ways. From relationship jabs to philosophical puns, his work feels at once modern and timeless. With a flair for dry humor and a twist of the macabre, Arghxsel’s cartoons don’t just amuse they sting in the best way.
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1. Laid-Back to a Fault
This job interview takes a hilarious dive into awkward math. When asked how “laid-back” he is, the candidate responds with an absurdly precise 7.663 — managing to sound both overprepared and underqualified at the same time. It’s a perfect example of how Arghxsel mines humor from mismatched expectations and quirky logic.
2. Dental Salmon: An Underwater Nightmare
Two salmon in dental gear calm a nervous shark in a marine dentist’s office — it’s surreal, punny, and wildly charming. The phrase “dental salmon” alone is a comedic gem, made better by the shark’s terrified expression. It’s wordplay with bite — in every sense.
3. The Theory of Relativity (NSFW Edition
Einstein’s love life gets a punchline in this cheeky take on time perception. When his partner questions how long it lasted, he replies, “relatively sure.” It’s smart, slightly naughty, and definitely not in the physics textbooks. Arghxsel’s blend of intellect and innuendo is on full display.
4. Taking Idioms Literally
“Grab the bull by the balls” — oof. A cowboy gets idioms painfully wrong while his buddies watch with morbid curiosity. The build-up, visual tension, and final line show how Arghxsel excels at using literal interpretations for comic mayhem. Prepare to wince and laugh.
5. Doghouse Drama
When a woman storms in demanding to know why a “little stinker” is in her seat, you assume she means the man. But no — she’s furious at the dog. And the dog knows it. This reversal is simple, smart, and dripping with personality.
6. Vultures and Expiration Dates
Two vultures debate whether a passed-out man is ripe for eating. One’s concerned about his “expiration date,” the other’s guided by smell alone. It’s grotesque, witty, and way too real. A desert death never looked so darkly delightful.
7. Duck Sense over Booksense
A mother duck shuts down parenting advice with the ultimate mic-drop: “I prefer duck sense.” The contrast between her confidence and the human mom’s confused stare is classic Arghxsel — blending animal behavior with human irony for feather-light satire.
8. Vacation Replacement, Level: Brutal
The punchline here is pure savagery. Not only is the vacation replacement young and ripped — he’s also flying off with the man’s wife. The smugness on the boss’s face adds insult to injury, making this comic equal parts dark and diabolical.
9. Meat vs Morals
A man chows down on an entire chicken while accusing his vegan wife of being unhealthy. The hypocrisy is hilarious — and visually exaggerated to perfection. It’s a delicious takedown of self-serving logic and one of Arghxsel’s tastiest gags.
10. Crows as Human Parents
Two birds gossip under the moonlight, criticizing another pair of birds for being “such human parents.” The humor lands softly yet sharply — with a reversal that pokes fun at negligent parenting through the eyes of surprisingly observant wildlife.
Final Thoughts
Dark Humor Cartoons by Arghxsel are clever, twisted, and always unexpectedly hilarious. Axel Prange’s ability to turn puns, irony, and existential weirdness into one-panel masterpieces is a gift to lovers of offbeat humor. If you like your laughs with a side of discomfort and a punch of smart satire, these comics are for you. Explore more gems like these at TheHumorSide.com — where dark laughs live forever.
