A Comic Review of New Rubes Comics by Leigh Rubin
New Rubes Comics are back, and this cartoon review dives straight into the absurd, off-kilter world that only Leigh Rubin could dream up. Known for his iconic single-panel style, these latest Rubes entries feature punchlines so delightfully twisted, you’ll be chuckling before your morning coffee kicks in.
About Leigh Rubin
Leigh Rubin is the creative mind behind Rubes, the beloved single-panel cartoon that has tickled funny bones for over 30 years. Known for his clever wordplay, surreal humor, and unmistakable drawing style, Rubin’s work has appeared in thousands of newspapers, books, and greeting cards. Rubes has earned a loyal fanbase due to its ability to combine witty observations with unexpected absurdity — often anthropomorphizing animals in hilarious, human-like scenarios
#1 Borders Without Doctors.
A trio of Border Collies look nervously into a vet clinic… and suddenly, the punchline hits: “Borders without doctors.” It’s a visual pun at its finest — simple, sharp, and undeniably clever.
#2 Mindfully Brainless.
A doctor proudly holds a brain in a jar, telling his patient they’ve found “the source of all his problems.” It’s dark, ridiculous, and perfectly Rubes — brains and bad news delivered with a grin.
#3 Space-Time Confusion.
Two astronauts stare into space, questioning if it takes longer to go somewhere than it does to come back. Beneath them? A spaceship zipping away. Cosmic-level observational humor — NASA-approved giggles.
#4 Chicken Little, Rebooted.
Chicken Little peers through a telescope, bitter about his asteroid warning being ignored — again. From barnyard innocence to astrophysics cynicism, this cartoon is equal parts satire and poultry drama.
#5 Axe Me Another.
A comic’s stage prop turns out to be… an axe buried in his skull. The comedy is deadly sharp — literally. The visual gag is outrageous, made funnier by everyone acting like it’s business as usual.
#6 Balloon Dog Problems.
A balloon animal dog discovers a pin in his food bowl. With just one thought bubble — “Oh, cripes.” — this cartoon delivers more tension than a Hitchcock thriller. Rubbery suspense at its finest.
#7 Department of Innnneptness.
A botched sign, a proud manager, and a hilariously unfortunate spelling of “ineptness.” You just know this office runs on chaos — and coffee that tastes like copier ink.
#8 Spring-Loaded Parenting.
A bird parent offers a worm… and the chick dramatically rejects it with a springy SPROING. Parental rejection with Looney Tunes-level physics? Yes, please.
#9 Grim Reaper Commentary.
Two hooded reapers scoff at the headline “Another Ceasefire Declared.” One mutters, “Fake news.” A chilling blend of current events and cartoon snark — death has never been so cheeky.
#10 Slapstick Pickle Audition.
A talking pickle gets turned down at a talent agency because he lacks “experience.” A literal slapstick joke — delivered by a vegetable with comedic potential and a head injury.
#11 Zookeeper’s Worst Nightmare.
A zoo breakout plan is foiled when the elephant’s lookout is, well, a lookout. With mob boss vibes and clever dialogue, it’s like The Sopranos… but in a zoo enclosure.
#12 Chef’s Special.
A man orders “what he’s having” — pointing to someone being served a brain. The twist? They only have one chef. Morbid, witty, and perfect for those who like a little horror with their humor.
#13 Loose as a Goose.
A goose sprints into a restroom shouting he’s coming through “again.” Caption: “Loose as a goose.” Childish? Maybe. Hilarious? Definitely. You’ll never hear that phrase the same way again.
#14 Schmear Campaign.
Graffiti on a bagel shop declares them “overpriced and under cream cheesed.” The detective calls it “a schmear campaign.” Bad pun? Maybe. Brilliant wordplay? Absolutely.
#15 Noogies and Nature.
A porcupine complains about a noogie from his brother. The mom’s deadpan reply? “I don’t think that will be necessary.” Sometimes, natural defense mechanisms are better than discipline.
#16 Amphibian Antics.
A frog in welding gear blurts out “WELD” instead of “RIVET”. When the others look confused, he shrugs, “Just checking if y’all were paying attention.” Frog humor never riveted this hard.
#17 Cellphone in Bear Scat.
Park rangers discuss a phone dropped in bear poop… completely unaware the bear (with walking stick!) is watching. The caption? Dry and hilarious. The bear? Surprisingly dignified.
#18 Doghouse Reentry.
A man with a pillow returns to the backyard doghouse, greeted by his dog like a concierge. His wife watches angrily from the window. Classic “marriage meets mutt” material.
#19 Wool Snag Disaster.
A sheep tethered to a line walks proudly into the field — unaware he’s unraveling. The caption is golden: “Worst-case scenario wool snag.” A pun-tastic visual pun with literal threads.
#20 Frog Laundry Tragedy.
Two frogs read a newspaper about a victim stuffed into a kid’s pants during laundry. Turns out — it was one of them. Tragic, absurd, and oddly relatable for anyone who’s lost a sock.
Final Thoughts
If you love smart-aleck humor with an animal twist and more puns than a dad joke convention, this batch of New Rubes Comics is guaranteed to make your day weirder — and funnier. Leigh Rubin continues to deliver creative, bizarre, and delightfully twisted gags that only improve with every read.
Credit: All comics featured are by Leigh Rubin.
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