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“Breaking Bad Comics” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

Breaking Bad Comics refers to a series of hastily drawn MS Paint webcomics parodying the TV show Breaking Bad.

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The “Breaking Bad Comics” meme, 2011

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Breaking Bad Comics” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75, number 22429 of the collection, and the 14th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Breaking Bad Comics” meme mean?

This format expresses absurd humor by contrasting the crude MS Paint art style with the intense drama of the original series. It features exaggerated, simplified characters to create comical or ironic situations. The main emotion is laughter at the gap between minimal artistic quality and faithful adherence to cult dialogue.

Where does the “Breaking Bad Comics” meme come from?

The documented origin dates back to October 16, 2011, when user Henry Lawson posted a panel on the SB Board collective. This image showed Walter White and Jesse Pinkman discussing methamphetamine production for Walt's family needs. On October 25, 2011, the Tumblr blog 'Chili P, Yo' began posting variants based on this model. Three days later, the dedicated 'Breaking Bad Comics' blog was created and surpassed one thousand followers by November 6. The site ComicsAlliance covered the phenomenon on November 3, 2011. Massive dissemination on Tumblr is attributed to anonymous users. The original blog was removed in May 2012, ending this brief viral period.

  1. October 16, 2011Henry Lawson posts the first panel on SB Board.
  2. October 25, 2011The Tumblr blog 'Chili P, Yo' launches similar posts.
  3. October 28, 2011Official creation of the 'Breaking Bad Comics' blog on Tumblr.
  4. November 3, 2011ComicsAlliance publishes an article covering the comic meme phenomenon.
  5. May 2012Removal of the main blog from the platform.

How to use the “Breaking Bad Comics” meme

  • Post a comic parodying a dramatic scene with clumsy strokes to highlight the absurdity of the situation.
  • Use the #breaking bad comics tag to share creations inspired by the MS Paint style on social media.
  • Quote Jesse Pinkman's characteristic lines, ending with 'bitch', in modern humorous contexts.

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The “Breaking Bad Comics” card in MyMemeCards

Breaking Bad Comics card
NumberNo. 22429
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame78/100 · #14 of 300
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “Breaking Bad Comics” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Breaking Bad Comics comes out of the Memes World series 75 as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What is breaking bad comics?

It is a series of MS Paint webcomics parodying the Breaking Bad TV show, appearing on Tumblr in 2011.

Breaking bad comics origin?

The series begins on October 16, 2011, with a post by Henry Lawson on SB Board, then develops on Tumblr.

Who created breaking bad comics?

Henry Lawson drew the initial panel, but several anonymous Tumblr blogs later popularized the format.

Why was breaking bad comics deleted?

The main blog was removed from Tumblr in May 2012, ending the official dissemination of the meme.

How do I get the Breaking Bad Comics meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Breaking Bad Comics” is an epic card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Breaking Bad Comics card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Breaking Bad - Know Your Meme · Know Your Meme · Breaking Bad Comics · checked on October 18, 2026.

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