Gallery: Darth Vader and Donkey Kong Descend Into Angst in a Dark Webcomic
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth01C-3PO
In "Wired," everyone's favorite uptight *Star Wars* droid C-3PO struggles with his own anxiety.
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth02Bomberman
Bomberman realizes nothing will fill the void in "Tick Tick Boom."
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth03Bonk
Bonk from the videogame *Bonk's Adventure* is a little bit bonkers in "Splitting Headache."
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth04Darth
In "Father & Son" Darth Vader makes a far more important confession to Luke.
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth05Donkey-Kong
In case you ever wondered why Donkey Kong never stopped rolling barrels, "Time Out" has your answer.
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth06Link
Link expresses a very common sentiment amongst anyone who has ever played a *Legend of Zelda* game in "I Wonder as I Wander."
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth07Luigi
Luigi looks for redemption in "Don't Forget Me."
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth08Mario-3
In "Hiding in Plain Sight," Mario reveals his real reason for wearing the Tanooki Suit.
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth09ToadMario
"Waiting in the Dark" shows Toad at his saddest.
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth10Sonic
Sonic expresses melancholy over bygone days in "Always On the Run."
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth11Mario
Mario laments entering yet another pipe in "Into Darkness."
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth12Princess Toadstool
"Lady in Waiting" finds Mario's princess in need of a far more elusive type of help.
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth13Chewie Wired
A special edition of Hemsworth's latest *Star Wars*-inspired comic, the illustrator made for WIRED.
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