30 Witty Single Panel Comics From New Yorker Cartoonist Hartley Lin

Hartley Lin has that rare cartoonist superpower: he can pack an entire joke, a sharp observation, and a full existential crisis into a single panel—and still make you laugh. His comics, often spotted in The New Yorker, are clever, understated, and dry in a way that makes you feel like the joke is unfolding in real time as you stare at it.

I’ve been a fan of his work for a while now, and I’ve rounded up some of my favorites to share. If you love smart, minimalist humor that takes a beat to hit and then lands perfectly, these comics will be right up your alley.

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Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome