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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