New Trending Comics A Comic Review Full of Laugh-Out-Loud Moments
New trending comics don’t just bring laughter — they expose the strange, ironic, and downright ridiculous parts of modern life. And few cartoonists capture this better than John McPherson, the mastermind behind Close to Home. This collection of 10 brilliant panels is overflowing with satirical wit, visual gags, and scenarios that are as strange as they are oddly relatable. From Zoom call facades to back-hair ponytails, these cartoons are exactly the kind of chaotic comedy we didn’t know we needed.
John McPherson launched Close to Home in 1992, and it’s been making people snort-laugh ever since. His single-panel format delivers rapid-fire punchlines with clever artwork and wildly imaginative scenarios. Unlike long-form strips, McPherson’s style shines in its quick setup and devastating payoff — a format he’s perfected over decades. With syndication in over 700 newspapers worldwide and millions of online fans, his work remains both classic and wildly current. Whether he’s tackling social awkwardness or unexpected absurdity, McPherson never pulls punches — he embraces the weird and elevates it to hilarious art.
Why New Trending Comics Deserve Your Time
#1 The Hip Replacement Disaster
Gordon’s biking trip takes a wild turn when his artificial leg detaches mid-ride, landing unceremoniously on the ground. His friend’s deadpan legal advice — suggesting a lawsuit against the surgeon — turns this grim situation into a darkly funny moment. The cows watching silently from the background? Perfect absurd garnish.
#2 The Prune Festival Panic
Ah, the joys of the First Annual Dilfton County Prune Festival — and the horror of realizing there’s only one port-a-potty for the crowd. The visual chaos is unmatched: people climbing walls, battling for position, and regretting every prune they’ve ever eaten. This is crowd-control comedy at its finest.
#3 The Lineup That’s Not Even Subtle
In this police lineup cartoon, subtlety takes a vacation. A woman squints to identify her mugger, despite the fact that suspect #3 is a hulking menace in full criminal attire — while the other two look like your dad after brunch. The contrast is everything. Comedy gold in one frame.
#4 The Zoom Facade
This one hits home — or at least the bedroom. Jen looks professionally put-together for her Zoom call, but the moment the meeting ends, she faceplants onto the bed in a tornado of laundry and chaos. If you’ve ever worked from home in sweatpants, this strip sees you.
#5 The Budget Travel Team
Facing rising costs, a soccer team finds an innovative way to get to games — by cramming into a cargo train. The deadpan expression of the kids squished inside makes the whole thing feel like a real-world dystopia. Budget cuts never looked so ridiculous.
#6 The Profile Height Check
Before agreeing to dinner, Janet comes armed with a yardstick — because online profiles lie, especially about height. Her bold move to verify his stats in the middle of a restaurant is so outrageous it’s brilliant. It’s the modern dating scene… with measuring tape.
#7 The Grim Reaper Deflectio
When Death comes knocking, the man at the door pulls the oldest trick in the book: throwing the neighbors under the bus. “There’s a guy who smokes! Another guy swears at his dog!” — the sheer desperation is as funny as it is relatable. Who among us wouldn’t stall the reaper?
#8 The Viking TikTok Incident
This job interview goes south fast when a man is called out for his viral TikTok video — skating in nothing but a Viking helmet and bowling shoes. Corporate professionalism versus social media antics? That tension explodes in this strip, and the ridiculousness of the visual is unforgettable.
#9 The Mattress Flip Fai
All this guy wanted was a better night’s sleep. But in the process of flipping the mattress for “better back support,” he managed to throw out his back. The irony is delicious, and his wife’s expression says it all: this man is never touching furniture again.
#10 The Back-Hair Ponytail Trend
Dwight makes a bold fashion statement at the country club… with a back-hair ponytail. Let’s just say it doesn’t go over well. The sheer audacity (and horror) of the image — paired with the deadpan caption — earns this cartoon a top spot on the list.
Final Thoughts
These new trending comics prove that comedy doesn’t have to be clean, neat, or even logical — it just has to hit that weird human nerve. John McPherson’s Close to Home series is a masterclass in turning awkwardness into laughter and everyday oddities into punchlines.
If you love bizarre humor with just the right amount of truth, you owe it to yourself to dive deeper into his work.
Credit:
All comics featured in this article are the creative work of John McPherson, the cartoonist behind Close to Home. His unique eye for the absurd and his masterful timing continue to make this series one of the most beloved single-panel comics out there.
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