Best Rubes Cartoons Review Pure Comedy Gold from Leigh Rubin
Best Rubes Cartoons are an instant mood-booster, and you’re in for a treat—this is your official comic/cartoon review, packed with the zaniest, wittiest, and all-time funniest panels from Leigh Rubin’s legendary Rubes series. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just wandering in, these best Rubes Cartoons are the perfect way to get your daily dose of absurd, animal-filled, and pun-packed humor.
About the Artist: Leigh Rubin
Leigh Rubin is the creative genius behind Rubes Cartoons, a single-panel sensation running in newspapers worldwide since 1984. Known for his offbeat animal humor, sharp puns, and surreal scenarios, Rubin has turned everyday observations into visual gags that never get old. With over 40 published books and frequent appearances at comic cons and events, Rubin’s career is a celebration of the wonderfully ridiculous. His instantly recognizable art style—think expressive eyes and wild expressions—has made Rubes a must-read for anyone who loves their comics with a side of weird.
#1 “1,500 Miles to Toronto: Wingman Woes”
Migrating birds are relatable now! The exhausted seagull’s expression says it all: “It’s going to be a long 1,500 miles back to Toronto, eh?” Even birds can’t escape road trip complaints.
#2 “The Hoarse Trojan: Greek Gone Weak”
The Greeks invented the Trojan Horse. The Rubes version? A “Hoarse Trojan” asking for tea and honey for his laryngitis. A pun so groan-worthy, even Homer would giggle.
#3 “Jellyfish Crossword: Brain Games Under the Sea”
Jellyfish doing crosswords—until the pen lands on the seabed. Who says you can’t exercise your ‘brai’ underwater? Apparently, not everyone’s a fan.
#4 “Gee-Whizzology 101: Astonishing Facts”
Tectonic plates and fingernails—science class just got a lot more gee-whiz. The classroom’s excited “Whoa! Golly! Wowie!” reactions are pure Rubes energy.
#5 “Gluten-Free: The Breakup”
When the scarecrow complains about losing his girlfriend, the punchline from the Tin Man and his new date is: “Gluten-free.” The Wizard of Oz, but with dietary restrictions.
#6 “Charging Bull: Lasting Impressions”
If you’ve ever questioned modern art, this panel of a bull’s rear called “Charging Bull” is the snarky answer. “I understand it was his last painting.” Rubes, you slay me.
#7 “Accident Prone Support Group: Setting Up for Disaster”
What could go wrong? Everything, apparently, when the support group for the accident-prone starts with a guy standing on a rolling skate to hammer a sign. Three, two, one… ouch.
#8 “TripAdvisor Fail: The Fall of Caesar”
The last thing Caesar did before his big accident? Checked TripAdvisor. Rubes nails the “irony” of modern life and ancient mishaps in one simple panel.
#9 “Curiosity Killed the Cat: Mobster Style”
“Looking for mice!”—the cat’s alibi in a classic mobster lineup. Apparently, curiosity isn’t the cat’s only problem—his accomplices have fedoras.
#10 “Lego and Jacks: Good Old Days of Parental Pain”
Jacks reminisce about the glory days of being stepped on—until the LEGO brick arrives to join the pain. Instant nostalgia, instant foot ache.
#11 “Cow Methane Alphabet: Gas & Sass”
Mary the cow, burping the entire alphabet and releasing “vast amounts of methane.” Climate change jokes have never been so… aromatic.
#12 “Dairy Queen: Dressing for Success”
Where’s Herb off to, all dressed up? He got a job at Dairy Queen, of course. Leigh Rubin’s cow jokes are always top shelf (er… top shelf of the fridge).
#13 “Baseball Cow: Focus is Hard
Trying to focus on the game, but the grass is just too tempting. “Dang it.” This cow’s got the attention span of, well, a cow.
#14 “Out of Focus Group: Cryptid Opinions”
What do Bigfoot, Nessie, and aliens want in a smartphone camera? “Blurrrier resolution.” Someone give these cryptids a PR team.
#15 “Hundred Acre Wood: ‘Oh, Poo!’”
Piglet’s having a rough day, and apparently, not even bear etiquette can save the punchline here. Wordplay at its Rubes-est.
#16 “Better Than Sliced Bread: Wheel Deal”
Two cavemen, one new invention (the wheel), but they’re not ready to call it better than sliced bread. History’s greatest product review—Rubes style.
#17 “Paleolithic Artiste: Caveman Upgrades”
From primitive cave painter to “Paleolithic artiste”—talk about a glow-up! Some things never change, especially the need to sound fancy.
#18 “Dog Logic: Technicalities”
A dog lounges with a beer, explaining the finer points of not following rules: “Technically, I’m not supposed to be able to speak, so there you go.” The ultimate loophole.
#19 “Marriage & Family Therapy: Hellishly Relatable”
Even devils need couples therapy. “Our marriage is a hellishly eternal nightmare. Honestly, Doc, it just keeps getting better and better.” Pure Rubes brilliance.
#20 “Mr. Jolly, Legal Counsel: Foolish Courtroom Drama”
Why represent yourself when you can hire your jester puppet? Only in Rubes could legal advice get this silly.
Quick Summary and Credit
That’s the roundup of the best Rubes Cartoons—20 brilliant, punny, and just-plain-weird panels from Leigh Rubin’s endlessly creative mind. If you love cartoons with talking cows, cryptid jokes, and more dad puns than you can handle, this collection is a must.
All comics are by Leigh Rubin.
For more Rubes Cartoons, visit rubescartoons.com, and follow Leigh Rubin on Facebook and Instagram. Leigh’s style is instantly recognizable, wonderfully strange, and always laugh-out-loud funny.
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