We love the single-panel comic format because of its simplicity. The humor is condensed into one illustration, brief dialogue, and minimalist style. It’s quite a challenge to blend all these elements into one and achieve a hilarious outcome. Mat Barton is definitely one of the artists who has mastered this art. Mat is a cartoonist living in Portland, OR. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The National Lampoon, Private Eye, New Mobility and other publications. Scroll down to check out his best cartoons!