Jun 24, 2014 6:30 AM

Gallery: Darth Vader and Donkey Kong Descend Into Angst in a Dark Webcomic

Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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C-3PO
In "Wired," everyone's favorite uptight *Star Wars* droid C-3PO struggles with his own anxiety.
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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Bomberman
Bomberman realizes nothing will fill the void in "Tick Tick Boom."

Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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Bonk
Bonk from the videogame *Bonk's Adventure* is a little bit bonkers in "Splitting Headache."
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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Darth
In "Father & Son" Darth Vader makes a far more important confession to Luke.

Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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Donkey-Kong
In case you ever wondered why Donkey Kong never stopped rolling barrels, "Time Out" has your answer.
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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Link
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 Hemsworth
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Luigi
Luigi looks for redemption in "Don't Forget Me."
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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Mario-3
In "Hiding in Plain Sight," Mario reveals his real reason for wearing the Tanooki Suit.

Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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ToadMario
"Waiting in the Dark" shows Toad at his saddest.
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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Sonic
Sonic expresses melancholy over bygone days in "Always On the Run."

Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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Mario
Mario laments entering yet another pipe in "Into Darkness."
Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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Princess Toadstool
"Lady in Waiting" finds Mario's princess in need of a far more elusive type of help.

Illustrations by Christopher Hemsworth
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Chewie Wired
A special edition of Hemsworth's latest *Star Wars*-inspired comic, the illustrator made for WIRED.

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