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Character: Riley the Black Cat

No one knows what Riley’s job is, only that things change after he appears. Silent, strategic, and eerily respected, Riley is tolerated by Donna and feared by everyone else. He dismantles office hierarchies using only posture and paperclips, then vanishes—leaving behind unsettlingly accurate reports and the faint scent of existential dread.


  • Riley the cartoon cat holding a steaming mug with a cat face design.

    Zen Activated

    Sep 06, 2025

  • Close-up comic panel of Riley the black cat grabbing blank suggestion cards beside a suggestion box, from the Donna Lake comic strip

    The Vote

    Aug 13, 2025

  • Close-up thumbnail of Donna Lake with purple glasses and a confident smile, from the Donna Lake comic strip

    Mental Wellness is a Competitive Sport

    Aug 06, 2025

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About Donna Lake

The Donna Lake Comic Strip follows a quietly fierce department head trying to lead with dignity, despite corporate curveballs, chaos-prone staff, and a workplace that keeps getting weirder. It’s a sharp, heartfelt office comedy with a surreal streak and a deep respect for the ones who hold it all together.
  • Clearance

    March 11, 2026

  • Deliverables

    March 4, 2026

  • Utilization

    February 25, 2026

  • Acknowledged

    February 18, 2026

  • Submit

    February 11, 2026

  • Form

    February 4, 2026

  • Self Love

    January 28, 2026

  • Boss Adjacent

    January 21, 2026

  • Waft

    January 14, 2026

  • Effigy

    January 7, 2026

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