Daily webcomics are the caffeine of the comic world—quick, sharp, and guaranteed to jolt your funny bone awake. If you’ve been doom-scrolling and need a break that won’t rot your soul, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered 20 of the funniest, quirkiest, and punniest single-panel gems from the brilliant mind of Scott Hilburn, creator of The Argyle Sweater.
About the Artist: Scott Hilburn
Scott Hilburn is the offbeat genius behind The Argyle Sweater, a daily syndicated single-panel comic that’s been poking fun at everyday life since 2008. His work regularly appears in newspapers across the U.S. and online through Andrews McMeel Syndication.
Known for absurdist humor, puns that punch, and characters ranging from historical icons to talking condiments, Hilburn blends wit and surrealism into a style that’s unmistakably his own. He draws inspiration from The Far Side while pushing into fresh territory. Whether it’s animals in therapy or Greek gods having a bad day, his cartoons keep readers chuckling day after day.
#1 Styx and Stones May Break Your Bones…
Hilburn kicks things off with a rockin’ pun: a hospital scene involving concertgoers injured by none other than Styx and Stones. It’s a musical dad joke turned visual gag, and we’re here for every fractured pun.
#2 Shake, Rattle, Bake
Who knew a honey badger could be so culinary? This cartoon features a bear-chef whipping up a fresh batch of Snake ‘n Bake. Disturbing? Yes. Deliciously hilarious? Absolutely.
#3 Secret Identity Crisis
When Bruce and Dick attend a formal party, hilarity ensues. Bruce’s sweaty denial of being Batman is about as subtle as the Batmobile in a school zone. A wink to comic nerds everywhere.
#4 Paranormal Flies
A séance with houseflies sets the tone for ghostly puns galore. The revelation? Someone died near the windowsill. Thousands of suspects, zero closure. CSI: Bug Edition.
#5 Krafty Pick-Up Lines
Welcome to the singles bar where Colby and Jack drop lines so cheesy you’ll groan out loud. Bonus points for the pun battle and dairy-themed flirting.
#6 Truth Hurts
Polygraph tests have never felt more personally attacked. This one zaps you with emotional trauma instead of electricity. Hilburn takes “the truth hurts” literally—and we’re laughing through the pain.
#7 Blender Budgeting, Bird-Style
Pigeons balk at $150 blenders, and honestly, same. Why blend when you can regurgitate the old-fashioned way? Evolutionary parenting at its finest.
#8 Hannibal’s Playground Debut
Most kids play tag. Young Hannibal Lecter tapes “Cook Me” signs to other kids’ backs. The mix of horror and childhood innocence is deeply unsettling—and deeply funny.
#9 Haute Pockets
Fashion week just got microwaved. Hot ham and cheese hits the runway with a Vera Wang tunic. It’s silly. It’s surreal. It’s haute couture straight from the freezer aisle.
#10 Oyster Entrepreneurship
Pearl-producing oysters hatch a DIY plan to skip the middleman. It’s entrepreneurial, it’s sciencey, and it’s bizarrely logical. Shark Tank, but with mollusks.
#11 Potato Parenting Problems
“Don’t roll your eyes at me” takes on new meaning when you’re literally a potato. Bonus laughs for the upside-down placement excuse. Mr. Potato Head drama at its best.
#12 Chicken Roommate Red Flags
Leg man jokes reach poultry horror levels when a hen walks in on roommates munching KFC. The expressions sell it. Nightmare fuel, but make it funny.
#13 Broccoli Debate Gets Heated
Broccoli doesn’t agree with him. Or does it? The argument escalates as the vegetable itself gets sassy. It’s a domestic dispute where the salad fights back.
#14 Pocket Invention Origin Story
Ever wonder who invented pockets? Apparently, it’s cavemen stealing from kangaroos. The comic’s blend of invention history and marsupial rage is hilariously absurd.
#15 Cartoonists Without Borders
Two cartoonists, one pun: this one’s for the meta lovers. The punchline? It’s only really useful with doctors. Dry, droll, and exactly what cartoon humor should be.
#16 McCircus Dreams
In an unexpected clown family drama, young Ronald dreams of breaking away from circus life to open a restaurant. The sheer irony of McDonald’s roots is the kicker.
#17 Red Riding Realism
Little Red Riding Hood has questions—but mostly hygiene ones. This cartoon takes fairytale tropes and gives them a deliciously awkward modern twist.
#18 Doug Smuggler’s Confession
If you ever wondered what a prison full of smugglers named Doug looks like—here you go. This comic is weird, wordplay-heavy, and a joy for name pun lovers.
#19 Tree Pee Blunder
Dogs marking trees? Normal. Doing it on General Sherman? Criminally bold. Hilburn’s park-themed comic hits the sweet spot between toilet humor and historical reverence.
#20 Bad Dog Detective
When everyone blames each other for a mess and the dog’s wearing a sock like a trophy, you know you’ve got a guilty paw. Relatable family humor, sealed with a tail wag.
Final Thoughts
If you needed a reason to love daily webcomics, this roundup delivers 20 of them—each stranger and funnier than the last. Scott Hilburn’s work proves that humor doesn’t need multiple panels or a long setup. A single image, when done right, can deliver more laughs than a sitcom marathon.
Credit: All comics featured are by Scott Hilburn. 📌 Official Website: gocomics.com/the-argyle-sweater
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