Best humor comics always sneak up on you with that perfect blend of wit, irony, and absurdity—and Mike Baldwin’s Cornered strip nails it every time. This review highlights 20 gems from his collection that show exactly why sharp humor stands the test of time. If you’re hunting for comics that make you laugh out loud while also making you think, you’ve come to the right place.
Artist Bio: Mike Baldwin
Mike Baldwin is the mastermind behind Cornered, a syndicated cartoon series beloved worldwide for its clever one-panel punchlines. His work has been featured by Andrews McMeel Syndication and has appeared in countless newspapers, online comic platforms, and humor anthologies. What sets Baldwin apart is his talent for finding hilarity in everyday awkwardness—whether it’s social encounters, workplace nonsense, or those little life ironies we all recognize. His cartoons have earned him a loyal fanbase thanks to their quirky art style, witty captions, and a knack for taking ordinary situations and twisting them into laugh-out-loud moments.
#1 Overzealous Health Inspectors Will Crack You Up
When a cop cites a diner for “eating too fast,” Baldwin proves that the best humor comics make us laugh at the ridiculous rules of everyday life.
#2 Silent Retreats Meet Beans—Disaster Incoming
Monks on a vow of silence get served beans for dinner. The irony is so sharp, you can practically hear the punchline.
#3 Perfect 10? Maybe a Perfect XXXL
This shopper asking for a “Perfect 10” tee in an XXX large size shows the delightful honesty Baldwin weaves into fashion humor.
#4 Scouts With Questionable Merit Badges
When “Playboy Scouts of America” awards dating achievements, it’s the kind of irreverent twist that makes Baldwin’s comics legendary.
#5 Shopping for Marriage Material
The “Building Supplies” aisle doubling as “Marriage Material” nails the absurdity of treating relationships like a hardware purchase.
#6 Angels With Internet Access
Heaven gets modernized with angels nagging each other over wasted time online—a comic that captures both irony and truth.
#7 Dogs Who Skip Rope With Humans
“Beware of Dogs” signs take on new meaning when the dogs grab a jump rope and make the human their plaything.
#8 Telemarketing—It’s a Calling (Literally)
Only Baldwin could turn a soul-draining job into divine comedy with the line: “It’s not a job—it’s a calling.”
#9 Practicing Lies in the Mirror
A man rehearses false greetings, and Baldwin skewers social fakery with just a few lines and one reflection.
#10 The Undecided Highway Exit
Drivers forced to choose “North, South, or Undecided” sums up modern decision fatigue in one hilarious panel.
#11 Stranger Than Fiction in the Bookstore
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction—especially when Baldwin illustrates it literally on the shelves.
#12 Dandruff Shampoo That Really Brushes You Off
When dandruff remedies fail, at least you get a pun-filled gag that’s pure cartoon gold.
#13 No Cash? No Worries!
A mugging flips the script when the criminal takes cards instead—modern crime meets modern payment.
#14 Wishy-Washy Street Business
Baldwin’s pun game shines with a pair of neighboring stands: “Wishy” and “Washy.” Wordplay at its best.
#15 Tinnitus With All the Bells and Whistles
Only Baldwin would make a medical condition laugh-worthy by adding literal bells and whistles.
#16 Posting Bail After a Cardiac Arrest
Hospital humor hits hard when “arrest” doubles as a reason to charge bail. Dark but brilliantly funny.
#17 Botox and Beauty Standards
Baldwin skewers both sexism and cosmetic culture with a punchline that’s as biting as it is clever.
#18 Picnics Aren’t Always Picturesque
Poison ivy, ants, and flies remind us that the Instagram version of picnics rarely matches the real one.
#19 Hypochondriacs Anonymous: No Problem At All
The hardest part of admitting you don’t have a problem? Pure wordplay genius that resonates with anyone who over-Googles symptoms.
#20 Overcharged and Over the Edge
A man tied up in a bank over a $2.25 dispute perfectly captures Baldwin’s flair for escalating everyday grievances to absurd extremes.
Closing Thoughts
If you’re looking for the best humor comics that mix wit, satire, and pure silliness, Mike Baldwin’s Cornered delivers on every level. Each panel in this collection proves how much fun can be squeezed into one image and a single punchline. Baldwin doesn’t just draw cartoons—he captures life’s ironies in ways that stick with you long after you’ve laughed.
Credit to the Artist
All comics featured in this article are by Mike Baldwin, creator of Cornered, syndicated by Andrews McMeel. You can enjoy more of his work directly at GoComics Cornered. Baldwin’s sharp wit and unique art style make him one of the funniest cartoonists of our time.
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