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Comics about our favourite gaming retro heroes. Don’t take it so seriously. Some funny parts and some serious parts unrivaled by any other comic.
WARNING, I’m slightly unhinged.
https://ctrl-shift-esc.thecomicseries.com/
WARNING, I’m slightly unhinged.
https://ctrl-shift-esc.thecomicseries.com/
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 31 Me. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
September 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 31 Me. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 30 The divorce left me a very broken and sad man. I don't want my characters to go through the same pain. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
September 16, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 30 The divorce left me a very broken and sad man. I don't want my characters to go through the same pain. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
WARNING: Flickering Lights. What you're seeing is my neural-lock test program that will act as a bridge from your mind to the virtual world. It starts with using the NES d-pad to shift the key "teeth" while A and B rotate the key itself. Everyone has a key. #IndieDev #GameDev #NES #TADC #Mario #Test
September 16, 2026 at 9:03 AM
WARNING: Flickering Lights. What you're seeing is my neural-lock test program that will act as a bridge from your mind to the virtual world. It starts with using the NES d-pad to shift the key "teeth" while A and B rotate the key itself. Everyone has a key. #IndieDev #GameDev #NES #TADC #Mario #Test
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 29
Space conscious #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Space conscious #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
September 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 29
Space conscious #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Space conscious #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 28: Sometimes I feel like Jim from Hydlide. Sometimes I feel like Mario. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #hydlide #jim
September 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 28: Sometimes I feel like Jim from Hydlide. Sometimes I feel like Mario. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #hydlide #jim
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 27: I WANT TO HAVE FUN TOO! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
September 15, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 27: I WANT TO HAVE FUN TOO! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
While working on my latest comic, I was wondering what the themes of the retro heroes would sound like. Using some software, I present you the first track to the Ctrl + Shift + Esc soundtrack! "Running Late". I wanted it to feel like you were running around and trying to catch a bus.
September 10, 2026 at 6:16 AM
While working on my latest comic, I was wondering what the themes of the retro heroes would sound like. Using some software, I present you the first track to the Ctrl + Shift + Esc soundtrack! "Running Late". I wanted it to feel like you were running around and trying to catch a bus.
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 26: New tomatoes.
Salaryman finds himself helping an old friend when she needs it. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Salaryman finds himself helping an old friend when she needs it. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
September 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 26: New tomatoes.
Salaryman finds himself helping an old friend when she needs it. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Salaryman finds himself helping an old friend when she needs it. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 25: Grape Tomatoes
Salaryman has had a terrible year and it's about to get worse. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #takeshischallenge
Salaryman has had a terrible year and it's about to get worse. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #takeshischallenge
September 9, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 25: Grape Tomatoes
Salaryman has had a terrible year and it's about to get worse. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #takeshischallenge
Salaryman has had a terrible year and it's about to get worse. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #takeshischallenge
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 24: EVIL STREET!
Big Bird, a lovable bird, finds himself attacked by the MARIOLINGS! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #bigbird
Big Bird, a lovable bird, finds himself attacked by the MARIOLINGS! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #bigbird
September 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 24: EVIL STREET!
Big Bird, a lovable bird, finds himself attacked by the MARIOLINGS! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #bigbird
Big Bird, a lovable bird, finds himself attacked by the MARIOLINGS! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #bigbird
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 23: Gaster Bakes
Gaster likes to bake people their favorite things and things that they don't know that they like just yet. It's his 6th sense! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #gaster
Gaster likes to bake people their favorite things and things that they don't know that they like just yet. It's his 6th sense! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #gaster
September 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 23: Gaster Bakes
Gaster likes to bake people their favorite things and things that they don't know that they like just yet. It's his 6th sense! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #gaster
Gaster likes to bake people their favorite things and things that they don't know that they like just yet. It's his 6th sense! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #gaster
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 22: Moldy Mind!
LINK DON'T LISTEN TO DECAYED MARIO!!! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #zelda #gaster #link #deltarune
LINK DON'T LISTEN TO DECAYED MARIO!!! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #zelda #gaster #link #deltarune
September 8, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 22: Moldy Mind!
LINK DON'T LISTEN TO DECAYED MARIO!!! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #zelda #gaster #link #deltarune
LINK DON'T LISTEN TO DECAYED MARIO!!! #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #zelda #gaster #link #deltarune
September 7, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 20 Dig Dug's Fate
Dig Dug cannot die like Dig Dug enemies but instead becomes a big, planet-sized creation. This is how he copes. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Dig Dug cannot die like Dig Dug enemies but instead becomes a big, planet-sized creation. This is how he copes. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
September 7, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 20 Dig Dug's Fate
Dig Dug cannot die like Dig Dug enemies but instead becomes a big, planet-sized creation. This is how he copes. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Dig Dug cannot die like Dig Dug enemies but instead becomes a big, planet-sized creation. This is how he copes. #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 19: Stinky Stew?
Looks like Decayed Mario is trying to TRAP other retro heroes in bad situations. Revenge? Maybe he wants them to be just like him... #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Looks like Decayed Mario is trying to TRAP other retro heroes in bad situations. Revenge? Maybe he wants them to be just like him... #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
September 7, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 19: Stinky Stew?
Looks like Decayed Mario is trying to TRAP other retro heroes in bad situations. Revenge? Maybe he wants them to be just like him... #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Looks like Decayed Mario is trying to TRAP other retro heroes in bad situations. Revenge? Maybe he wants them to be just like him... #comic #retro #mario #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 18 Bendy's Marker
Oh no, he's a reoccurring character now.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy
Oh no, he's a reoccurring character now.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy
September 6, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 18 Bendy's Marker
Oh no, he's a reoccurring character now.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy
Oh no, he's a reoccurring character now.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 17 Fumbled Flop
Dig Dug fumbled once more on this rare Blue Pooka but it happens.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy #digdug
Dig Dug fumbled once more on this rare Blue Pooka but it happens.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy #digdug
September 6, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 17 Fumbled Flop
Dig Dug fumbled once more on this rare Blue Pooka but it happens.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy #digdug
Dig Dug fumbled once more on this rare Blue Pooka but it happens.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy #digdug
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 16 Animated Atrocities...
Okay if you grew up watching FHFIF let me tell you, this guys STINKS! I know he isn't retro but I wanted to use my platform to vent.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy #digdug
Okay if you grew up watching FHFIF let me tell you, this guys STINKS! I know he isn't retro but I wanted to use my platform to vent.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy #digdug
September 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 16 Animated Atrocities...
Okay if you grew up watching FHFIF let me tell you, this guys STINKS! I know he isn't retro but I wanted to use my platform to vent.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy #digdug
Okay if you grew up watching FHFIF let me tell you, this guys STINKS! I know he isn't retro but I wanted to use my platform to vent.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc #fhfif #bendy #digdug
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 15 The Mario-lings...
If you thought one Decayed Mario was bad, how about a whole FAMILY! I guess this is why they call it the Famicom in Japan or something.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
If you thought one Decayed Mario was bad, how about a whole FAMILY! I guess this is why they call it the Famicom in Japan or something.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
September 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 15 The Mario-lings...
If you thought one Decayed Mario was bad, how about a whole FAMILY! I guess this is why they call it the Famicom in Japan or something.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
If you thought one Decayed Mario was bad, how about a whole FAMILY! I guess this is why they call it the Famicom in Japan or something.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 14 Spelunky sucks.
Yeah, I said it... Upset? Angry? Shut it, I closed my ears. This is only for haters.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Yeah, I said it... Upset? Angry? Shut it, I closed my ears. This is only for haters.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
September 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 14 Spelunky sucks.
Yeah, I said it... Upset? Angry? Shut it, I closed my ears. This is only for haters.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Yeah, I said it... Upset? Angry? Shut it, I closed my ears. This is only for haters.
#comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
September 1, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 12: Mario's Fate
What is going on! Decayed Mario mishaps happening to Salaryman, will he be okay? #comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
What is going on! Decayed Mario mishaps happening to Salaryman, will he be okay? #comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
August 30, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 12: Mario's Fate
What is going on! Decayed Mario mishaps happening to Salaryman, will he be okay? #comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
What is going on! Decayed Mario mishaps happening to Salaryman, will he be okay? #comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 11: Mario's Fate
We catch up on Salaryman trying to catch the train. Do you sort of miss the pandemic or is that too weird? This is a new, longer formatted comic! #comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
We catch up on Salaryman trying to catch the train. Do you sort of miss the pandemic or is that too weird? This is a new, longer formatted comic! #comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
August 29, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Ctrl+Shift+Esc Comic 11: Mario's Fate
We catch up on Salaryman trying to catch the train. Do you sort of miss the pandemic or is that too weird? This is a new, longer formatted comic! #comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc
We catch up on Salaryman trying to catch the train. Do you sort of miss the pandemic or is that too weird? This is a new, longer formatted comic! #comic #retro #nintendo #retrogames #willyouhelpmario #ctrlshiftesc