20 Hilarious Comics That Perfectly Capture Growing Up In The ’80s By Tauhid Bondia (New Pics)

Childhood is a time when every day feels like an exciting new adventure, filled with curiosity and joy. In his comic series, Crabgrass Tauhid Bondia perfectly captures this essence of growing up. Set in the ’80s, the series follows the hilarious and heartfelt adventures of two best friends, Kevin and Curtis, as they navigate the ups and downs of childhood with mischievous humor and unforgettable moments of camaraderie. Bondia’s Crabgrass Comics offers a nostalgic glimpse into a world where imagination runs wild and friendships are built on shared memories and adventures. Whether you were a child of the 80s or simply enjoy stories about the joys and chaos of youth Crabgrass is a delightful trip down memory lane. Dive into these relatable, nostalgic comics and take a moment to remember what it was like to be a kid with a whole world of possibilities at your fingertips.

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Tauhid Bondia, the creative force behind Crabgrass Comics has been bringing nostalgic childhood moments to life through his charming and humorous strips. However, even with such a successful comic series like many artists, he faces his own set of challenges in the creative process. When asked about how he deals with burnout or writer’s block Tauhid shared his experience with us.

He revealed that while writer’s block is something he encounters from time to time it doesn’t always mean a lack of ideas. Most people think writer’s block means you can’t come up with any ideas but for me, it’s more like forgetting how to execute the ideas I already have, he explained. It’s a weird feeling but it’s always temporary so I just focus on other things until it passes. Tauhid’s approach to overcoming creative hurdles is a reminder that creative blocks aren’t permanent sometimes, it’s about stepping back and giving the mind space to breathe. And with his incredible body of work, it’s clear that his creative spark always returns even if it takes a little break.

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Creating comics may seem like a dream job but for artist Tauhid Bondia, it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the biggest hurdles he faces as a comic creator is maintaining freshness and engagement in his work, not just for his audience but for himself. As he puts it, I have to be having fun or the readers won’t have fun. Bondia’s Crabgrass Comics series, which follows the childhood adventures of best friends Kevin and Curtis, has earned him a loyal following. However, keeping the content engaging after years of drawing the same characters and situations can get repetitive. This is why according to Bondia he consciously changes things up when the monotony starts to creep in.

He explains that doing the same comic every day for years tends to become a bit of a chore. That’s why you’ll see my character designs evolve or new characters enter the story. It keeps things fresh. This mindset helps him break out of the potential creative ruts that come with producing daily content ensuring that his comics remain enjoyable for both himself and his audience. Bondia’s approach is a reminder that even the most passionate creators need to find new ways to refresh their work and keep it exciting. Whether it’s altering a character’s design or introducing a new character to shake things up Tauhid keeps his readers hooked by prioritizing his fun and creativity.

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Tauhid Bondia’s Crabgrass Comics may draw heavy inspiration from his childhood but the artist humorously admits that the comic’s wild adventures might make his youth seem a bit less exciting by comparison. Reflecting on his work Bondia shares I used to get a very nostalgic feeling drawing the strip but these days the boys go on some pretty wild adventures. Nothing like what I did as a kid.

Despite this the heart of the comic remains grounded in the genuine friendships that defined his youth. While the characters embark on over-the-top escapades the camaraderie between them mirrors the friendships that were central to Bondia’s own childhood experience. But the friendship between them is just a reflection of friendships from my youth as it was, so there’s that he adds. While Crabgrass Comics may be filled with exaggerated adventures it’s the authentic heartfelt bonds between the characters that resonate the most capturing the essence of true friendship no matter how outlandish the storyline becomes.