Jackbox Comix
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Jackbox Comix is a series of web comics written and illustrated by Kevin Budnik. These comics usually feature Jackbox characters in different scenarios.
The first comic premiered on April 11th, 2023[1], with subsequent installments available for viewing on the Jackbox Games website and social media channels.
Looking for Players

This arc in the series depicts Gene matching with the Mother (from Monster Seeking Monster) on a dating app, which leads to the two having a relationship, cut short by Mother leaving Gene for the Orange guy (from Fakin' It).
Part I
- aka Jackbox Comix #1 (April 11th, 2023)[1]
"In this debut comic, Gene from Survive the Internet has trouble finding others to play Fibbage with."
Gene is sitting at his couch, hosting a game of Fibbage 3's Enough About You. He's the lone player in the lobby, as all other "players" are scarecrows with smartphones tied to their hands.
Part II
- aka Jackbox Comix #2 (April 25th, 2023)[2]
"This week we continue with the trials and tribulations of Gene in his search for companionship. Has he found the one?"
Burning his scarecrows, Gene matches up with Mother on a dating app that resembles Monster Seeking Monster. Mother herself is at a party with the other monsters when she matches with him.
Part III
- aka Jackbox Comix #3 (May 9th, 2023)[3]
"Gene and the Mother from Monster Seeking Monster go out on their first date."
Gene and Mother's first date is in Doodle Valley from Civic Doodle. They are seen doing some Civic Engagement, AKA spraying graffiti on a wall.
Part IV
- aka Jackbox Comix #4 (May 23rd, 2023)[4]
"In this week's comic, Gene and the Mother from Monster Seeking Monster explore the worlds of Survive the Internet and Fibbage 3 as their relationship continues to bloom."
Gene and Mother have multiple dates afterward. Depicted are outings involving playing the synthesizer together with the cat from Survive the Internet, and going on a long walk in the scenery of Fibbage 3.
Part V (Finale)
- aka Jackbox Comix #5 (June 6th, 2023)[5]
"This week concludes Gene's search for companionship after a mysterious orange stranger enters the scene."
While Gene and Mother are out on a date together, Mother spots Orange Faker and immediately falls in love, walking off with him and leaving Gene on his own, to his dismay. While Mother and Orange are walking away, a knife is visible in Mother's hand behind her back. At this same time, Gene spots a flyer for a rap contest. This piques his interest, and in the last panel he is seen on his way towards Mad Verse City.
You're the Alien!
Part I
- aka Jackbox Comix #6 (June 20th, 2023)[6]
"A new Jackbox story unfolds this week, this time in the far reaches of outer space!"
This new arc opens with a shot of the Push the Button spaceship drifting in space, while the crew are in a heated argument about whether Norbit was a good movie or not.
The caption reads "STAR DATE: ...who knows? ...It feels like it's been light years we've been up here, arguing, in a struggle for our very lives against... one of our very own..."
Part II
- aka Jackbox Comix #7 (July 3rd, 2023)[7]
"The crew deliberates! Accusations are made! Will the crew members find out who the alien is?"
The crew argues over who the alien is, making accusations left and right. One crew member is accused because they were allegedly eating a "peanut butter and mothball sandwich", another is accused because they drew Gene instead of D.O.D.E. D.O.D.E informs the crew that their time is running out as a member states that nobody has asked them if they're an alien yet.
Part III
- aka Jackbox Comix #8 (July 25th, 2023)[8]
"In this week's comic, a startling development in the crew's search for the alien-in-disguise! What will happen next?"
A loud crash is heard in the ship's laboratory, piquing the crew's interest. Upon entering the lab, they come across a figure that strongly resembles the Alien. This figure states they're up to some "experiments". On the last panel, one of the crew members states, "oh no, is this a cliffhanger? UGH!"
Part IV
- aka Jackbox Comix #9 (August 8th, 2023)[9]
"Jackbox Comix continues this week with the shocking reveal of a familiar ... face?"
The figure in the lab reveals themself to be the Assistant from Role Models, and not the Alien. The crew is relieved.
Part V
- aka Jackbox Comix #10 (August 22nd, 2023)[10]
"In this week's comic, the crew becomes dangerously distracted by our favorite pair of gloves and eyeballs in an ill-advised game of Role Models! What will happen next??"
The Assistant starts a game of Role Models with the crew to help them find the Alien. They ask which of the crew sees themself as the "Chandler" of the bunch. All of the crew raises their hands. They have 59 seconds to catch the alien.
Part VI
- aka Jackbox Comix #11 (September 5th, 2023)[11]
"n this week's comic, a contentious game of Role Models results in a shocking reveal!"
The "Chandler" prompt causes the crew to physically fight over who's really the true Chandler. A member tackles another member so hard that their humanoid mask flies off, revealing them to be the Alien. This causes an awkward moment of silence on the ship.
Part VII (Finale)
- aka Jackbox Comix #12 (September 29th, 2023)[12]
"3... 2... 1... It's the thrilling conclusion to the crew's alien calamity in this explosive edition of Jackbox Comix!"
The revealed Alien confuses the crew member who tackled the Alien, because it turns out that crew member is an Alien too. In fact, all of the crew reveals themselves to be Aliens in disguise moments before the ship explodes, leaving them all to float in space.
Bubz' Road to Success
Part I
- aka Jackbox Comix #13 (October 10th, 2023)[13]
"Jackbox Comix returns with a journey into the life of M. Bubz! What brought them to where they are now? Read on to find out!"
Part II
- aka Jackbox Comix #14 (October 24th, 2023)[14]
"Bubz' long road to success begins with their grueling days aboard the Sea Minus."
Part III
- aka Jackbox Comix #15 (November 14th, 2023)[15]
"In this week's edition of Jackbox Comix, we dip back into Bubz' past and discover how their time aboard the Sea Minus came to an end. What opportunities await Bubz on the shore?"
Part IV
- aka Jackbox Comix #16 (November 28th, 2023)[16]
"In this week's Jackbox Comic, Bubz finds gainful employment on scenic T-Shirt Island!"
Part V
- aka Jackbox Comix #17 (December 12th, 2023)[17]
"In this week's Jackbox comic, the tides continues to turn as Bubz is once again flung from one career track to another."
Part VI
- aka Jackbox Comix #18 (December 19th, 2023)[18]
"In this week's comic, Bubz' newfound management position is cut short as they get swept away once more to a mysterious new locale. What job opportunities will await them here?"
Part VII
- aka Jackbox Comix #19 (January 9th, 2024)[19]
"In this week's comic, we catch up with Bubz as they begin their new career in hospitality. However, there are some downsides to their new job."
Part VIII
- aka Jackbox Comix #20 (January 23rd, 2024)[20]
"It all comes full circle in this week's Jackbox comic as we find out how Bubz finally landed that cushy desk job."
Part IX (Finale)
- aka Jackbox Comix #21 (February 6th, 2024)[21]
"It's the finale of Bubz' Jackbox Comix arc! Discover what Bubz gets up to after all their Job Jobs are done."
Deadly Drawful
Part I
- aka Jackbox Comix #22 (September 17th, 2024)[22]
"Jackbox Comix are back with an all new series: Deadly Drawful. Dawg Dawg stumbles upon a mystery! But who is to blame?"
Part II
- aka Jackbox Comix #23 (October 1st, 2024)[23]
"Dawg Dawg meets up with his partner, the Drawful Owl. But can they crack this case?"
Part III
- aka Jackbox Comix #24 (October 15th, 2024)[24]
"Following the mysterious beachside murder, our detective duo head to the station to view a lineup of suspicious suspects. But is everything as it seems?"
Part IV
- aka Jackbox Comix #25 (October 30th, 2024)[25]
"After stumbling on an unceremoniously deposited invitation, Dawg and Owl attend the infamous Weapons Drawn masquerade ball. Will they crack the code?"
Part V
- aka Jackbox Comix #26 (November 18th, 2024)[26]
"In this week's Jackbox Comic, another mysterious letter is found. Can Dawg and Owl get to the killer before they strike again?"
Part VI (Finale)
- aka Jackbox Comix #27 (December 11th, 2024)[27]
"It's the thrilling conclusion of "Deadly Drawful"! With some help from The Orange Guy, Dawg Dawg and Owl finally discover the secret ploy behind the inexplicable murders."
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #1: "Looking for Players" by Kevin Budnik" (April 11th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-1-looking-for-players-by-kevin-budnik
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #2: "Looking for Players pt. II" by Kevin Budnik" (April 25th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-2-looking-for-players-pt-ii-by-kevin-budnik
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #3: "Looking for Players pt. III" by Kevin Budnik" (May 9th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-3-looking-for-players-pt-iii-by-kevin-budnik
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #4: "Looking for Players pt. IV" by Kevin Budnik" (May 23rd, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-4-looking-for-players-pt-iv-by-kevin-budnik
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #5: "Looking for Players pt. V" by Kevin Budnik" (June 6th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-5-looking-for-players-pt-v-by-kevin-budnik
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #6: "You're the Alien! Pt. I" by Kevin Budnik" (June 20th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-6-youre-the-alien-pt-i-by-kevin-budnik
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #7: "You're the Alien! Pt. II" by Kevin Budnik" (July 3rd, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-7-youre-the-alien-pt-ii-by-kevin-budnik
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #8: "You're the Alien! Pt. III" by Kevin Budnik" (July 25th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-8-youre-the-alien-pt-iii-by-kevin-budnik
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #9: "You're the Alien! Pt. IV" by Kevin Budnik" (August 8th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-9-youre-the-alien-pt-iv-by-kevin-budnik
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #10: "You're the Alien! Pt. V" by Kevin Budnik" (August 22nd, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-10-youre-the-alien-pt-v-by-kevin-budnik
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #11: "You're the Alien! Pt. VI"" (September 5th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-11-youre-the-alien-pt-vi
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #12: "You're the Alien! Pt. VII"" (September 29th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-12-you-re-the-alien-pt-vii
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #13: "Bubz' Road to Success" Pt. I" (October 10th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-13-bubz-road-to-success-pt-i
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #14: "Bubz' Road to Success" Pt. II" (October 24th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-14-bubz-road-to-success-pt-ii
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #15: "Bubz' Road to Success" Pt. III" (November 14th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-15-bubz-road-to-success-pt-iii
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #16: "Bubz' Road to Success" Pt. IV" (November 28th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-16-bubz-road-to-success-pt-iv
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #17: "Bubz' Road to Success" Pt. V" (December 12th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-17-bubz-road-to-success-pt-v
- ↑ Jackbox Games, Jackbox Comix #18: "Bubz' Road to Success" Pt. VI"" (December 19th, 2023) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-18-bubz-road-to-success-pt-vi
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #19: "Bubz' Road to Success" Pt. VII" (January 9th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-19-bubz-road-to-success-pt-vii
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #20: "Bubz' Road to Success" Pt. VIII" (January 23rd, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-20-bubz-road-to-success-pt-viii
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #21: "Bubz' Road to Success" Pt. IX" (February 6th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-21-bubz-road-to-success-pt-ix
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #22: “Deadly Drawful” Pt. 1" (September 17th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-22-deadly-drawful-pt-1
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #23: “Deadly Drawful” Pt. 2" (October 1st, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-23-deadly-drawful-pt-2
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #24: “Deadly Drawful” Pt. 3" (October 15th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-24-deadly-drawful-pt-3
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #25 “Deadly Drawful” Pt. 4" (October 30th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-25-deadly-drawful-pt-4
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #26 “Deadly Drawful” Pt. 5" (November 18th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-26-deadly-drawful-pt-5
- ↑ Jackbox Games, "Jackbox Comix #27 “Deadly Drawful” Pt. 6" (December 11th, 2024) https://www.jackboxgames.com/blog/jackbox-comix-27-deadly-drawful-pt-6