Best new comics alert! In this cartoon review, we’re diving into 20 brilliantly funny panels guaranteed to make you smirk, chuckle, or snort unattractively. Whether you’re a seasoned comic junkie or just craving a dose of ridiculous relief from reality, these new gems from the legendary HERMAN series hit the perfect note between old-school charm and current-day absurdity.
About the Artist: Jim Unger & HERMAN
Jim Unger, the British-born Canadian cartoonist behind HERMAN, revolutionized single-panel comics with his sharp, exaggerated character designs and equally outrageous punchlines. Launching in 1975, HERMAN ran in hundreds of newspapers worldwide and became an international favorite for its dry wit, absurdity, and distinctly weird takes on everyday life. Though Unger passed in 2012, his work lives on through reruns and licensed continuations—bringing fresh panels to new audiences in 2025. His iconic style—heavy lines, slouchy silhouettes, and deadpan expressions—continues to influence humor artists across the globe.
#1 Adult Education Done Wrong.
Wearing a dunce cap proudly, this couch potato tells his unimpressed partner he’s been going to “adult education classes.” If that’s what he’s learning, we may want to re-evaluate the curriculum. Classic HERMAN logic—absurd, dry, and oh-so-pitiful.
#2 Steel Plate, Meet Leg.
Nothing says “state-of-the-art medicine” like having a visibly external steel plate attached to your shin. The best part? The patient’s complete acceptance of it. HERMAN’s surgical satire is always two screws short of sensible.
#3 Mailman Defense Strategy.
The doghouse stretches longer than a limousine, and apparently, it’s all so Fido can “get a good run at the mailman.” This comic delivers that absurd logic we never knew we needed. Apologies to mail carriers everywhere.
#4 The Case of the Missing Trunk.
Fishing trip or forgotten luggage disaster? The punchline blames the trunk, but the real laugh comes from the confused innocence on both faces. This comic is pure road-trip chaos energy distilled into one perfect panel.
#5 Future Shock at the Dinner Table.
A young boy looks horrified while staring across at his future self—or possibly just his dad. “I just can’t believe I’m gonna look like you when I’m 35.” The trauma is generational. And hilarious.
#6 Staying Forever
Waving goodbye has never been so awkward. One man raises his hand with intent, only to clarify he’s not leaving. Oops. Talk about a premature farewell. The facial expressions? Comedy gold.
#7 Potato Fiasco.
A dinner table turns into a battleground of mashed misunderstanding. Someone launched the potatoes—literally. Grandma took one for the team, and the fallout is as saucy as the gravy.
#8 Zoo Escape Artist.
A guy’s been caught inside a “Do Not Feed” animal enclosure and the cop casually informs him the zoo won’t press charges. The visual of him crawling out in a torn green suit is what makes it chef’s kiss HERMAN.
#9 Pedestrian Protection Plan.
At “Inventions Inc.,” a man debuts his walking airbag suit. Who needs sidewalks when you can bounce off oncoming traffic? Absurdly brilliant—this is wearable tech meets cartoon chaos.
#10 Scheduled Dog Madness.
A man complains a barking dog is driving him nuts. The twist? The dog only barks on specific hours—as posted on a sign. It’s both clever commentary and a reminder that even dogs deserve business hours.
#11 Geography on the Rocks.
A teacher asks if Benson has found New Zealand yet—while the globe is secretly a liquor cabinet. It’s educational. Just not the kind you tell your parents about. Cheers to that punchline!
#12 Table for Boot and Bottle.
Apparently, someone rushed straight from work—still wearing a construction boot while sipping champagne. Elegant? No. Memorable? Absolutely. HERMAN nails visual mismatch humor every time.
#13 The Heavenly Fine.
A man stands in court with a literal halo over his head. The judge? Not impressed. “Take that thing off or I’ll fine you for contempt.” Even divine accessories can’t beat the justice system.
#14 Suds and Shirts.
Flakes of detergent (or whatever that is) pour from a man’s jacket as he complains about how his wife does laundry. Dry-cleaning? Try snowstorm. The comic brings domestic drama to a frothy new level.
#15 Taxi Fare Trauma.
Bandaged head to toe, the passenger is barely conscious. But the cabbie still reminds him there’s $1.80 on the meter. Priorities, people! This one is pure HERMAN: dark, dry, and disturbingly plausible.
#16 A Cell Phone with Sauce.
A waitress triumphantly returns a customer’s lost phone—pulled from his plate of spaghetti. Now that’s a data plan you can chew on. This one’s a mess, in the funniest possible way.
#17 Dating Drama: Makeup Edition.
A mom grills her daughter about her questionable boyfriend—“He’s the best you can come up with?” It’s the kind of biting honesty only HERMAN could make this funny (and relatable).
#18 One-Star Romance.
A woman’s date gets handed a pen, a notepad, and this brutal line: “Give yourself one and a half stars.” At least she’s honest? Romantic rejection has never been so hilarious.
#19 Musical Disappointment.
Despite having a family lineage of concert pianists, the guy can’t play a note. The punchline? His doctors are visibly baffled. Sometimes, talent skips a generation—or an entire bloodline.
#20 A Toy Story Tragedy.
Mom’s furious: Dad is halfway under the TV, and the culprit is a tiny toy truck. “Mommy can’t watch her favorite program.” The silent rage in this panel says more than the punchline. It’s peak parenthood chaos.
Wrapping Up
From dinner disasters to courtroom halos, these best new comics serve up perfectly twisted slices of everyday life, proving HERMAN’s legacy is alive and cracking jokes harder than ever. Whether you’re reading this over morning coffee or hiding from your inbox, these 20 panels are the kind of punchline-packed relief we all need.
Credit: All comics featured are by Jim Unger, the brilliant mind behind HERMAN.
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