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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 at the copier

    Thriving

    May 06, 2026

  • Self Love

    Jan 28, 2026

  • Riley leaping

    Waft

    Jan 14, 2026

  • Party On

    Dec 24, 2025

  • Drew the Sloth sits with wrapped gifts

    On the Shelf

    Dec 17, 2025

  • Tag You’re It

    Dec 10, 2025

  • The Hat

    Dec 03, 2025

  • Candle Parties

    Oct 15, 2025

  • Forge the Shark

    Mandatory Mindfulness

    Oct 08, 2025

  • Bonsai Rescue

    Sep 10, 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.
  • Sponsored

    May 20, 2026

  • Ad Space

    May 13, 2026

  • Thriving

    May 6, 2026

  • Scoreboard

    April 29, 2026

  • Double Down

    April 22, 2026

  • Copy That

    April 15, 2026

  • Reflection

    April 8, 2026

  • Reflect

    April 1, 2026

  • Logjam

    March 25, 2026

  • Breathe

    March 18, 2026

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