Marko Raassina is a Finnish comic artist who is best known for his web comic series named Nerd and Jock. It features the adventures of two unlikely best friends, who are a nerd and a jock. His comics explore the themes of friendship, acceptance, and the humor that comes from opposite personalities. He is an artist who knows how to keep a good balance between humor and clever situations.Â
He began as a personal hobby that gained popularity, leading Marko to invest more time and effort into it. Now he has 546,000 followers on his Instagram account. His comics are known for their lighthearted and humorous take on everyday situations and social interactions. The quirky characters, like the nerdy protagonist and his jock best friend, are relatable and emusing. Let’s explore his best comic strips.
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#1. Having a date
He claims that coming up with ideas is hard. For him, this is the hardest part because it can be difficult to come up with creative ideas. Luckily, most of his ideas and humor focus on his characters. When he places them in situations, they almost work themselves out. He typically tries to be creative, however, by asking me to keep an open mind and look around. Sometimes, he merely accesses a website that generates words at random and attempts to generate thoughts from there.
#2. Like a Fish
#3. Cut my finger
His comics are visually appealing and simple to understand because of his simple, straightforward, and expressive drawing style. According to him, best friends might differ greatly from one another and aren’t limited by common thoughts and experiences. But friendships are interesting because of this. Nerd and Jock’s friendship is enhanced by several awkward and silent situations that they encounter together. You can also check out some of his earlier articles by clicking here and here.