Wannabe

Love is in the panels. This Valentine’s Day, our editors dug through their favorite comics to bring you the funniest, sweetest, and most swoon-worthy strips. From classic couples to unexpected romantic moments, here is a rundown of the comics that make us laugh, blush, and believe in love, cause legendary love lives here. Jen’s Picks: Wannabe | February 14, 2026 We can’t forget the singles on Valentine’s Day! This one celebrates independence, self-love, and the humor that comes with flying solo when the rest of the world is covered in hearts and roses. Rosebuds | February 14, 2026 Sometimes your Valentine isn’t a love interest at all. When romance takes a backseat, family steps in to deliver all the warm fuzzies on a day dedicated to love in every form. Hi and Lois | February 14, 2026 Valentine’s Day looks a little different for a married couple in the thick of raising a family. Every household has its own take, and this year, Lois is lucky that Hi—after some indecision—manages to rise to the occasion. Megan’s Picks: Six Chix | February 14, 2025 I liked this one because who DOESN’T […]

This week on Inside the Kingdom, we’re talking about one of the newest comics to join Comics Kingdom — Wannabe — a sharp, funny, and heartfelt look at what it means to be young, ambitious, and just a little bit lost (in the best way). Host Alex Garcia sits down with Wannabe creator Luca Debus, an Italian cartoonist whose slice-of-life strip follows three roommates — Mackenzie, Andy, and Margo — as they stumble through early adulthood with humor, heart, and a fair amount of chaos. From Dream to Daily Strip Luca’s journey to Wannabe started more than a decade ago. The idea lived in a drawer for years before he was ready to bring it to life. After co-creating Funny Things, a comic-strip biography of Charles Schulz, Luca finally dusted off the project and got to work. “I’d had the title Wannabe in my head for years,” he said. “It felt right — because that’s what these characters are. They’re trying. They’re figuring it out.” Humor with Heart Set in the messy, funny, and often uncertain space of early adulthood, Wannabe finds the humor in trying to keep up with […]

Big news from the Kingdom: there’s a new comic in town! Starting today, November 10, 2025, Wannabe joins the Comics Kingdom lineup — a fresh, funny, and delightfully offbeat strip from cartoonist Luca De Bus. At its heart, Wannabe is a daily celebration of ambition, imperfection, and the wonderfully human urge to be just a little bit better (or at least look like it). Each strip follows everyday characters as they chase dreams big and small — from self-improvement to sheer survival — all with a wink, a grin, and plenty of heart. Luca’s humor lands right where we live: those moments when life feels like a running joke, but the punchline always makes us smile anyway. With sharp artwork, quick wit, and a tone that’s both relatable and a little absurd, Wannabe is the perfect new addition to your daily comics routine. Read Wannabe now on Comics Kingdom — new comics every day! And be sure to follow along in the coming weeks as we chat with creator Luca De Bus on the Inside the Kingdom podcast to talk about his creative process, characters, and what it really means […]