Wondermark
Victorian engravings cut apart and given modern dialogue, producing jokes no other format could quite deliver.
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How to get the most from it
Wondermark sits in Webcomics under Laugh, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny, clever and nostalgic.
About this category: Long-running strips with archives measured in thousands. Start at the beginning; you will not, but the option is there.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A trip back to the older internet
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Wondermark: quick answers
Is Wondermark free?
Yes. Wondermark is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Wondermark?
No. You can use Wondermark without signing up for anything.
Does Wondermark work on a phone?
Yes. Wondermark works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Wondermark safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Wondermark take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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