Featured below is a list of brilliant single-panel comics by John Atkinson. He’s an accomplished cartoonist and author of a book Abridged Classics: Brief Summaries of Books that you might also want to check out. John’s book is a collection of irreverent summations of more than 100 well-known works of literature. Scroll down to check out some of the best cartoons and don’t forget to visit Part 1 which we previously published on this site.
Alexey Kondakov is a Ukrainian digital artist known for his series titled “Art History In Contemporary Life,” in which he digitally inserts figures and scenes from classical paintings into modern-day settings such as urban landscapes, cafes, and subway cars. His work often creates a surreal and thought-provoking juxtaposition between the past and the present, blending elements of art history with contemporary life. Scroll down to see the best examples!
Avi Steinberg is a cartoonist for The New Yorker, a picture book author and illustrator, a kindergarten teacher, and even plays some guitar. We hope you are not here for the guitar. Scroll down to see some of the best examples of Steinberg’s work!
Forget amusement parks, because having kids is the real adrenaline rush. It’s unpredictable and often leaves you wondering if laughter or exhaustion will win the day. Lisa Munn, the creator of @SarcasticMommy, provides a hilariously honest and relatable look at parenting. Here we have collected her best insights. Scroll down to check them out!
Sam Gross was an American cartoonist known for his humorous and often absurd in single-panel comics. He was born in 1933 and has contributed to numerous publications, including The New Yorker, National Lampoon, and Esquire, among others. Gross’s cartoons often feature offbeat humor, visual puns, and witty observations on everyday life. You can find his most famous book I Am Blind And My Dog Is Dead on Amazon. Scroll down check out the funniest examples!
Kevin Sarasom loves to meet new dogs, discover their personalities, and capture all their wonderfully derpy expressions. This is how it all started: “It was a fluke. I was in my studio hanging out after a portrait session, and my ex-gf’s dog was hanging out on the backdrop. I said, “Let’s take photos of him!” Millions of views overnight. I started Off Leash Studio. I’ve been shooting ever since and I’ve never had more fun in my life. I was once attacked by 8 one-month-old puppies. Life can’t get any better.” Scroll down to check out some of the best examples!
Andrew Hamm is a freelance cartoonist originally from Halifax, Canada. He has been creating cartoons since 2011 and his work has since been featured in publications such as The New Yorker and The Guardian. Scroll down to see some of our favorites!
Donald Trump recently made waves by comparing himself to Elvis Presley. The former president claimed in a post on his own social media site, Truth Social, that people are constantly comparing him to the king of rock. He then asked what others thought about it. Trump included a photo mash-up of his face juxtaposed with the musician. You can see his original post here. People in some cases did not agree with the comparison. Scroll down to see the funniest reactions!
These dark stock photos are wacky, bizarre, tasteless, and impossible to explain, yet somehow captivating. Ladies and gents, welcome to the weird world of stock photography, where commercial photography meets “WTF is going on here and who would ever buy this?” Also don’t forget to check out Part 1 and get a book Dark Stock Photos: F*cked Up Photography For a Messed Up World for more!
John Holcroft is a UK-based freelance illustrator who creates clever satirical illustrations that provokes viewers to think about society, environment, politics, and many other important topics. Scroll down to see some of our favorites and check out John’s Etsy store for prints!
These really dark stock photos raise plenty of questions like who the hell buys this stuff and is there a weird stock photography office where you can apply for this job? Scroll down to see some of the best (worst?) examples of really dark stock photos and check out this book if you wish to have them in a printed form.
Adam Douglas Thompson, an American artist, designer, and teacher, possesses a distinctive minimalist cartoon style. He has contributed cartoons to The New Yorker for many years and has showcased his creations in various art galleries. Keep scrolling to check out some of his best cartoons and don’t forget to check out Part 1!
Jake Thompson is an awesome comic artist with a very dark sense of humor. We have already featured his cartoons on Part 1, so now it’s time to take a look some of the best examples we previously missed. Also don’t forget to check out Jake’s book on Amazon! Ranging from the relatable to the utterly nonsensical and bizarre, his book focuses on themes of loneliness, desperation, and failure.
Adam Douglas Thompson is an American artist, designer, and teacher with an unique minimalist cartoon style. He has been a cartoonist for The New Yorker for many years and his work has been exhibited at various art galleries. Scroll down check our selection of the best examples of his work!
Lately life has been pretty tough, and at this point, we’re all tired, disappointed, and in desperate need of a nap. That’s why everyone is so good at relating to this South American rodent called the Viscacha that can be found in the Andes mountains and surrounding regions. It looks like an animal embodiment of all the feelings most of us have been experiencing throughout post-pandemic, surge of inflation and other challenges of daily life. Honestly, just look at that face…
