New comics humor is taking the internet by storm, and this is your official cartoon review to prove it. If your day needs a little weird, a touch of wit, and a heaping spoonful of “Did they really just go there?”—buckle up. Today, we spotlight John McPherson’s legendary “Close to Home,” a cartoon series that’s kept fans cackling for decades with fresh, off-kilter, and oh-so-relatable gags.
About the Artist: John McPherson
John McPherson is no stranger to the funny pages. With a background in engineering and an accidental start in cartooning (seriously—he doodled for stress relief and never stopped), McPherson launched “Close to Home” in 1992. His single-panel comics quickly caught fire, landing syndication in hundreds of newspapers and online hubs. He’s racked up the National Cartoonists Society’s Silver Reuben Award and remains a favorite at comic festivals and on social media. McPherson’s signature? Zany situations, oddball characters, and a “close to home” approach to everyday absurdity that always hits the funny bone.
#1 Paper Mountain: “Copier Overload—DIY Edition”
Forget the paperless office dream. In this strip, an overzealous employee rigs up a copier with enough paper to last eight months. The engineering is impressive; the logic is questionable. New comics humor at its finest—where workplace hacks meet cartoon chaos.
#2 Out of the Woods: “Symbolism Overload”
Ever been told you’re not out of the woods yet? This poor hospital patient takes it literally as his bed is surrounded by full-grown trees. In the world of new comics humor, metaphors are no longer safe.
#3 Valentine’s Day Smash: “Single and Smashing”
Valentine’s Day pressure, meet your match. This single woman takes a hammer (and her feelings) to the store’s hearts-and-cupids display, leaving onlookers stunned. Because sometimes, new comics humor is all about catharsis.
#4 DMV Disaster: “Liver Boy, Not Lover Boy”
You can’t make this stuff up. A small typo at the DMV turns “Lover Boy” into “Liver Boy.” Awkward plates, awkward conversation, and a new nickname that’s not going away.
#5 Kid Tied Up: “Just for Attention”
A child ties up his parents and threatens them with a torch. The therapist’s advice? “He’s just acting out to get attention.” If only all new comics humor took parenting this literally.
#6 Legal Eagles: “Narg & Associates—You May Have a Case!”
When your double hip replacement goes south, call Narg, Schlagel & Schlagel! This law office specializes in “certain victory”—at least, according to the sign. Legal drama gets a hilarious twist.
#7 Firing Squad: “Executioner’s New Rulebook”
A firing squad is about to make a critical error. “Not in a circle, you idiots! Get in a straight line!” Sometimes, new comics humor is all about the details—especially life-or-death ones.
#8 Dentist Defense: “Speeding Excuse Gone Wild”
This courtroom comedy features a woman explaining she was only speeding because she was on her way to the dentist. The judge is unimpressed, but the rest of us get a healthy dose of comic relief.
#9 Jackpot! “Las Vegas Retirement Home Wins Big”
Seniors at the slots rejoice—except the jackpot isn’t cash but 1,000 high blood pressure pills. Only in new comics humor could a windfall come with side effects.
#10 Lost Luggage: “Send Bags to Mongolia!”
Rude airline passengers beware: the staff has their own way of handling complaints. “Send bags to Mongolia!” Instant karma, courtesy of new comics humor.
#11 Human White Noise: “Kenny to the Rescue”
With the white-noise machine broken, a neighbor is hired to stand in and go “shhh, shhh, shhh…” all night. It’s not high-tech, but it is peak cartoon absurdity.
#12 Beach Banner: “Public Shaming, Sky-High”
A beachgoer’s ogling gets outed when a plane flies overhead trailing a message from his wife: “Stop ogling the sexy young women, you pig!” New comics humor is for anyone who’s ever been called out in public.
#13 Mime Problems: “Laryngitis? So What!”
A mime visits the doctor for laryngitis. The punchline? No one notices the difference. Sometimes, new comics humor just writes itself.
#14 Spider Stress Test: “Fear Factor, Medical Edition”
Instead of a treadmill, this stress test involves dangling a giant bag of spiders over the patient. Terrifying? Yes. Effective? Absolutely. Only in the world of new comics humor.
#15 Pacemaker Repo: “Payments Overdue”
If you’re behind on your pacemaker payments, the repo man might come calling. Medical debt has never been so darkly funny.
#16 Jiffy Pop Bonnet: “Beach Babe Magnet”
When your hat doubles as popcorn, you’re sure to attract attention—at least from snack-loving beachgoers. This is peak new comics humor: practical, ridiculous, and unforgettable.
#17 Thesaurus Roast: “Laziest Employee, Synonym Style”
The publisher lays into an employee with every synonym for lazy known to mankind. A lesson in vocabulary and savage HR practices.
#18 Alien Abduction: “Take My Mom, Please!”
As a UFO beams up a woman, her husband shouts, “Take my mother-in-law too!” Because nothing is more universal—or more ripe for new comics humor—than family dynamics.
#19 Pest Control Python: “Ruby Goes to Work”
Eco-friendly pest control means setting a giant snake loose in your house. The look on the customer’s face says it all. Forget mouse traps—this is new comics humor, wild-style.
#20 Bonus Laugh: “Your Mom Is a Great Specimen”
A father tries to offer his wife to the aliens abducting their daughter: “Here’s a great specimen!” Family loyalty is overrated in the universe of new comics humor.
Wrapping Up: Why New Comics Humor Is the Internet’s Happy Place
If you need a break from doomscrolling, new comics humor delivers laughs with just the right amount of absurdity, dark wit, and relatable everyday weirdness. John McPherson’s “Close to Home” continues to be a comedy goldmine, poking fun at everything from medical mishaps to family drama. With punchlines this sharp, it’s no wonder these cartoons are favorites on fridges, feeds, and group chats everywhere.
Credit to the Artist
All comics featured in this review are the creation of the talented John McPherson, whose “Close to Home” cartoons have delighted millions. His unique blend of surreal, clever, and brutally honest humor is unmatched in the world of new comics humor. Check out more of his work at:
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