Alarmingly Bad (Jon Baker)

Asking the real questions

Ok, but why tho

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Alarmingly Bad comic about an interview for the League Of Superheroes

Justice for Mr. Stabbington

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The lesser known prequel to Saw.

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Alarmingly Bad comic about I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream

Whatever it was he did, it couldn’t have been good.

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Still can’t believe it’s been 10 years. Thank you so much for reading

(Apologies, normally like to space these videos out a bit from their non-video versions, but this felt timely)

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Alarmingly Bad comic about AI Art

He must be fun at parties.

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The heck are you talking about Fran? By most metrics, you’re running laps around me!

Not that this shit is a competition - it absolutely isn’t - but don’t sell yourself short either! How else can I step up my game if others aren’t raising the bar around me?

“My comic is older than my daughter” is one of those facts that is true but feels increasingly weird to say as time marches on

*She’s* supposed to grow up. My insanity isn’t.

a close up of a man in a military uniform looking at the camera with a serious look on his face . Alt: a close up of a man in a military uniform looking at the camera with a serious look on his face .

I’m literally Matt Damon aging gif in real time

So the first comic I posted to my website was November 11, 2015 - 10 years to the day. When I started doodling on those bumpy MBTA trains way back when, I couldn't have imagined that it would turn into... this. I wasn't even sure I could stick with something this long. Not only was this a much needed creative outlet for my otherwise very analytical and data-driven professional life, it quickly (and unexpectedly) became a genuine passion. It's a surreal feeling to believe something is missing in the world and having the hubris to put it out there, but for the past ten years, that's more or less what l've been doing. I hope, probably foolishly, that this hobby of mine helps make the world a less shitty place to be. I like to believe it does for me, at least, and that's not nothing.

There isn't a world where I was able to do this without the help of so many others. From the love and encouragement of my family and friends, to the extremely generous support of my Patrons and the community that's grown on my discord, to the comic artists I've come to know over the years, and even just the kind passing comments - ah heck even the unkind ones, too. Not to mention my wife and daughter and their otherworldly patience putting up with the nontrivial time commitment this comic takes (we make it work but I don't pretend it's without sacrifice on their end). This milestone is as much your fault as it is mine, and I couldn't be more grateful. It has been a privilege to be able to do this for the past 10 years. God willing, I'll stay at this for a whole lot longer. Thank you so much for reading.

Got a lot of feelings about this and it turns out short little skeets aren’t really a great forum for expressing them

Here they are in the time-honored Notes Screenshots form

Alarmingly Bad comic 10th year anniversary

Thank you so much for reading these past 10 years.

It continues to be a privilege.

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Oh good I have that now rattling around in my brain

Nice.

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Oh that bear friggin OWNED that kid in the marketplace of ideas

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Alarmingly Bad comic about a country road taking someone home

Just the good ol’ fashioned combination of country bangers and dark, forbidden magic.

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Galbor and Death played a game of chicken. Galbor blinked.

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Hey, thanks!

Not particularly. Or at least, not directly.

Kool Aid Man has been in a bunch of my comics. I just think he’s funny!

Alarmingly Bad comic about an interview with The Kool Aid Man on The Alarmingly Late Show about his origins

Don't worry, he's living that "OH YEAH" life nowadays

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No!

Sickos ha ha yes meme

(It’s me. I’m the Sickos)

@thejonbaker.bsky.social you should know that, thanks to you and your comic, I just accidentally taught my 2-year-old to jasp in surprise

Probably gives himself a high five at the same time too

At this point I’m just “yes, and”-ing my intrusive thoughts

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Alarmingly Bad comic about the Joys of Spider Chugging

They’re paleo, at least

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That’s a Bing O

“Oh don’t worry. I’m only going to fire him… into the sun.”

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$1.99? In this economy?

Alarmingly Bad comic about a Halloween costume misunderstanding

Both autocorrect and common sense were asleep at the wheel

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