Best Humor Comics by John McPherson A Comic Review If you’re looking for a burst of absurdity, wit, and relatable laughs, the Best Humor Comics by John McPherson are a goldmine. In this comic review, we’re diving into 20 of his most side-splitting works that poke fun at everyday life—with a deliciously twisted perspective.
John McPherson is the mastermind behind the beloved comic series Close to Home. Launched in 1992, his syndicated panel has appeared in over 700 newspapers worldwide. Known for his darkly comical take on suburban life, office mishaps, and family dysfunctions, McPherson blends universal truths with surreal exaggerations.
While he hasn’t taken home a Pulitzer (yet), his real prize is the loyalty of fans who can’t go a morning without a dose of Close to Home’s off-kilter perspective. His style? Black-and-white and color panels with expressive, exaggerated faces that capture awkward moments perfectly.
A hilarious look at the best humor comics
#1. The DIY Wedding Videographer Fiasco
A camcorder, a missing cassette, and an awkward reenactment—what could possibly go wrong? McPherson nails the tragic hilarity of Larry’s amateur recovery plan. Weddings are already stressful, but this just adds cinematic horror.
#2. The Teacher Who Needs a Time-Out
This comic flips the student-teacher dynamic hilariously. Spitwads, tacks, and childlike rage—except it’s from the teacher. McPherson’s satire of public education hits delightfully close to home.
#3. Bring Your Child to Work…Every Day
When productivity skyrockets because the kids are better at their parents’ jobs, it’s satire at its finest. This comic hilariously questions who’s really running the workplace.
#4. When the Coroner’s Job Comes Home
Some jobs should never follow you home. Especially if you’re a county coroner. This is one of McPherson’s darker gems—gruesome, yet laugh-out-loud ridiculous.
#5. The Funeral with Waitstaff Pallbearers
Only McPherson could blend grief with gratuity. This visual gag—waiters doubling as pallbearers—speaks volumes about workplace “family.” It’s as twisted as it is touching.
#6. Treadmill Lies and Caloric Delusion
Two gym-goers revel in obviously fake calorie burn readouts. This piece pokes fun at our self-deception and marketing manipulation. Who knew exercise could be this hilarious?
#7. The Pizza Delivery You’ll Regret Forever
McPherson proves once again: food service workers don’t get paid enough to not do weird things. A pizza warmed under a shirt? Just… ew.
#8. Claustrophobia 101
In this MRI-themed gag, a doctor completely misses the irony of trying to diagnose claustrophobia… inside a tight MRI tube. McPherson plays with logic like a cat with yarn.
#9. United Bedpans Inc.—Now in Gridlock
A traffic jam becomes an impromptu marketplace when Don rolls out a roadside bathroom service. Clever, grim, and way too plausible.
#10. The Snowblower Heist
A neighbor exploits a man’s heart condition for snow-clearing theatrics. This passive-aggressive winter warfare comic is peak suburban absurdity.
#11. Even Firing Squads Respect Vape Culture
A prisoner requests an e-cig instead of a last smoke. Satirical and strangely timely, McPherson shows that even at death’s door, brand loyalty lives.
#12. The Slippers of Doom
Rabbit slippers gifted with “love” meet a mysterious garbage disposal death. Domestic tension has never looked fluffier… or more fatal.
#13. Anatomy 101 for Future Doctors of Illegibility
A dig at doctors’ handwriting that feels all too real. The professor’s backhanded encouragement will either crush dreams or create surgeons.
#14. Vultures and Pet Therapy Gone Wrong
Therapy animals take a dark turn when vultures perch on a hospital bed. This is either end-of-life comfort or a scheduling mix-up of apocalyptic proportions.
#15. The 47 Million Dollar Sick Day
Office gossip reaches new levels of cruelty. A man returns from sick leave to find he missed out on a winning lotto pool. Sad. Funny. Brutal.
#16. Naked Truth in the Casket
Mourning meets mortification as a nudist is buried… as himself. Few punchlines are this bare-bones and unforgettable.
#17. HIPAA Violation in the Waiting Room
Privacy? Never heard of it. This comic calls out the brutal irony of healthcare red tape with full-on public embarrassment.
#18. Gaming Through Surgery
A PlayStation in the OR? Surgeons killing time on Call of Duty while patients are under the knife? Hilariously horrifying.
#19. The Heimlich Boa Constrictor
A restaurant trains a boa to save choking patrons. Part health code violation, part reptilian genius—this one slithers into your brain and stays.
#20. Humpty Dumpty’s Final Fall… and Inflation
A cracked egg, a chalk outline, and a police commentary on yolk prices. McPherson’s satire mixes nursery rhymes with economic anxiety—cracked, but clever.
Final Thought
John McPherson’s Best Humor Comics are a masterclass in finding funny where you least expect it—from pizza delivery nightmares to medical absurdities and funeral faux pas. His offbeat humor, clever wordplay, and razor-sharp timing make Close to Home a must-read for any cartoon fan .For more laugh-out-loud panels, check out our other hilarious comic reviews and collections here.
Credit to the Artist:
All comics featured in this article are the brilliant work of John McPherson, creator of Close to Home. His talent for turning the mundane into the hilariously absurd is unmatched.
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