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40 Comics By Mike Salva That Perfectly Capture Social Anxiety, Nerd Life, And Everyday Struggles
ComicsAPR 18, 2025

40 Comics By Mike Salva That Perfectly Capture Social Anxiety, Nerd Life, And Everyday Struggles

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Mike Salva is an American animator, director, and writer. Based in Nashville, Salva has created several award-winning animated shorts and series that blend humor with surreal and satirical elements. While much of his recognition comes from animation, his comics are just as noteworthy.
Salva's cartoons are a blend of everything: relatable situations, talking animals, surreal scenes, and the occasional Batman cameo. We found ourselves nodding in agreement and giggling—and hopefully, you will too while scrolling through this list. Upvote your favorite comics and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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#21

Two cartoon characters discuss sports, with one overwhelmed by the other's enthusiasm. Cartoon by Mike Salva.
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9points

#22

Cartoon of a superhero in a bathtub, saying "I'm taking a 'me' day," with a butler and signal in the window.
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9points

#23

Cartoon by Mike Salva depicting news anchors with the phrase "Lights... Camera... Lies!" appearing above them.
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8points

#24

Two stick figures in a comic by Mike Salva, one saying, "I don't mean to criticize," with a critical tone.
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8points

#25

Cartoon character reading a book titled "More Stuff You Can Worry About," illustrating neuroses humor.
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8points

#26

Cartoon by Mike Salva: Child looking up at a talking tree saying, “I’m cutting you off. Learn to do things for yourself, kid.”
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7points

#27

Cartoon by Mike Salva: Woman says she's an open book, man replies he doesn't like to read, depicting humorous neuroses.
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7points

#28

Cartoon by Mike Salva showing a couple on a couch, man on phone claiming social media as reason for not going to work.
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7points

#29

Cartoon by Mike Salva: Man using a blowtorch in a humorous twist on rock-paper-scissors game.
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7points

#30

A person in bed, distracted by a phone and unable to sleep, humorously depicts neuroses in a comic by Mike Salva.
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6points

#31

Cartoon by Mike Salva depicting famous movie villains like Darth Vader and The Joker along with a humorous twist.
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5points

#32

Cartoon by Mike Salva illustrating fears of children, teens, and adults, highlighting neuroses across different age groups.
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5points

#33

Cartoon by Mike Salva shows a humorous interaction about having a nice day and weekend, capturing personal neuroses.
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5points

#34

Cartoon by Mike Salva showing reasons to not go outside, featuring a nervous person surrounded by humorous fears.
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5points

#35

Cartoon by Mike Salva: Silhouette offers flowers, person in "just a friend" outfit puzzled.
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5points

#36

Cartoon by Mike Salva showing a character with various objects for hands, including toilet brush and garden hose.
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4points

#37

Cartoon by Mike Salva depicting a child and adult with a mushroom cloud in the background, discussing giving a mouse a cookie.
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4points

#38

Cartoon by Mike Salva: Two figures with bomb bodies, expressing love while holding hands, fuses lit.
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4points

#39

Cartoon by Mike Salva: Two figures holding hands, one saying "I think it's over, I hate your ringtone more than I love you."
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3points

#40

Two ducks in a comic, one saying, "I got addicted to quack," illustrating neuroses humor.
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3points
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