40 Hilariously Absurd Single-Panel Comics By Madeline Horwath

Who doesn’t love a good laugh? Funny comics have been offering a quick escape into a world of humor and satire for ages. They’re like mini vacations for your brain, where you can laugh and forget about life’s hustle for a moment. And speaking of laughter, let’s talk about someone who’s a pro at spreading it. Madeline Horwath’s single-panel cartoons have been featured in an impressive array of publications, including The New Yorker, The Chicago Reader, and The LA Times.

In her own words, “I cannot live without my dip ink and nib! Those are my go-to tools for creating my cartoons, and I can’t imagine parting with them.” Below, we’ve put together a gallery of our favorites. So go ahead, scroll down and dive into the world of Horwath’s absurdly funny single-panel comics.

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