Kids and family humor comics are the secret sauce for turning everyday chaos into pure laughter. In this comic/cartoon review, we’re celebrating the best new strips that speak to parents, kids, and everyone in between. Whether you’re dodging flying cereal at breakfast, searching for missing shoes, or just surviving another family game night, these comics take real-life moments and turn them into hilarious, relatable adventures.
Artist Bio Lincoln Peirce
No roundup of family comics would be complete without mentioning Lincoln Peirce. Creator of the wildly popular “Big Nate,” Peirce has been at the heart of funny pages since 1991. His comics appear in hundreds of newspapers, have inspired bestselling graphic novels, and even led to a TV adaptation. Known for his expressive line work, kid-centered storylines, and pitch-perfect punchlines, Peirce’s work captures the highs, lows, and hilarity of school, friends, and family. His themes celebrate mischief, resilience, and the awkward awesomeness of growing up. If you’re searching for the best kids and family humor comics, Lincoln Peirce’s legacy is must-read.
#1 First Day Jitters Turned Comedy
The camp director’s “pep talk” to a nervous camper feels more like boot camp than summer fun—but the result is a laugh-out-loud take on childhood anxiety and adult over-enthusiasm.
#2 Meet the Coach (And Fear Him)
When the “friendly” camp coach is built like a linebacker and looks like he eats whistle cords for breakfast, the kids’ reactions are priceless. A spot-on parody of intimidating authority figures.
#3 Ghost Stories, Parent Edition
When scary stories around the campfire turn into tales about low Wi-Fi, bedtime, or school projects, every parent and kid can relate. Who knew the biggest camp fright was “no more screen time”?
#4 Arts & Crafts: Maximum Imagination
Supplies are scarce, so the campers make do—with sidewalk chalk and pure creativity. Proof that boredom and resourcefulness are a comedy goldmine in kids and family humor comics.
#5 Soda Explosions and Summer Camp
That one friend who shakes the soda before sharing—this comic proves summer camp pranks never get old, even when the punchline leaves you all sticky.
#6 Sit-In of the Century (Sort Of)
The team stages a protest… on hot pavement. Sometimes, standing up for your rights means sitting down and regretting your choices. Ouch!
#7 Color Wars (But What Is Chartreuse?)
Camp teams are assigned colors, but nobody actually knows what “chartreuse” is. Watching kids (and grownups) guess is half the fun.
#8 Dad Jokes: The Next Generation
When dad’s hairline and his sense of humor are both in retreat, the family’s collective eye-roll is universal. This one’s for every parent who can’t resist a groaner.
#9 Pothole Obstacle Course
The camp obstacle course is just a cleverly disguised series of potholes. Turns out, even kids’ athletic triumphs come with a side of slapstick.
#10 Four-Square: The Ultimate Home Game
Family game night goes off the rails with backyard four-square—complete with questionable rules and hilarious rivalries. The chaos is the point.
#11 The Myth of “Nonstop Fun”
Kids arrive at camp ready for nonstop action, only to discover that “fun” is just another word for “clean-up duty.” Every parent knows the real camp experience is 90% supervision, 10% bug spray.
#12 Classic Camp Moments
When the only thing “classic” about camp is a mandatory head lice check, it’s clear some traditions should be left behind. Gross, funny, and all too real.
#13 School Supply Shopping: The True Adventure
Kids treat back-to-school shopping like a quest for buried treasure—parents know it’s more like a marathon of lists, lost items, and pleas for neon everything.
#14 Popcorn Politics
Microwave popcorn in the office turns into a turf war—and a hilarious metaphor for snack-time drama at home.
#15 Doodle Disasters
A child’s creative masterpiece gets a “review” from the family, resulting in honesty only your relatives can deliver: “What is it supposed to be?”
#16 Neighborhood Petition Prodigy
When a kid gathers “signatures” (all in their own handwriting) to change a family rule, you can’t help but admire the determination—and the total lack of subtlety.
#17 Scout Fundraiser Fails
The neighborhood is overrun with kids hawking everything from wrapping paper to “magical” pens—proof that even fundraising is a comedy of errors.
#18 Chess Club Mayhem
Victory in chess comes with a victory dance that looks suspiciously like defeat. A reminder that, in family competitions, celebrating is half the fun.
#19 Grandpa’s Library “Adventure”
Grandpa vanishes for what feels like hours at the library—only to emerge with tall tales and overdue books. Family humor at its finest.
#20 The Little League Sales Pitch
A kid threatens to break a neighbor’s window if they don’t buy fundraising chocolate—true entrepreneurial spirit, or just comic gold? You decide.
In Summary
Kids and family humor comics are a timeless, all-ages ticket to laughter. These 20 strips remind us that the chaos, quirks, and inside jokes of family life are what make it so memorable. From camp misadventures to classic dad jokes, these comics capture it all with wit and warmth. Save them for a rainy day, or share them at your next family gathering for guaranteed laughs.
Credit:
All featured comics in this review are the original work of Lincoln Peirce, creator of “Big Nate.” You can enjoy more of his incredible humor at GoComics Big Nate and on his official Facebook page. Lincoln’s unique perspective and expressive style are loved by kids and families everywhere—thank you, Lincoln, for the daily dose of joy!
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