The novel is, in many ways, a darkly comic and grotesque revue of modern life.

It is a darkly comic meditation on environmentalism and absolute power.

It was embarrassing, in a darkly comic sort of way.

Her darkly comic approach made every word ring true.

The scenes of Whitaker on his last free weekend are darkly comic.

Fat (2006), a darkly comic novel about how the media portrays obesity and its effects on today's society.

And he provides a bitter but darkly comic account of his efforts to deal with the competing agencies set up to help the blind.

It also shows a darkly comic appetite for life and commerce ("no problem").

A look at human nature through darkly comic morality stories enacted by animals.

The film would end on a darkly comic note as Simon asks if anyone has a 4 gallon jug.