50 Single Panel Comics That Got Right To The Joke From New Yorker Cartoonist Amy Hwang

I read a lot of comics, but the ones I always come back to are the single-panel ones that can land a perfect joke with almost no runway.

There’s something impressive about taking one image, one idea, and making it hit immediately. No extra panels, no buildup, just a clean setup and payoff.

That’s exactly why I enjoy Amy Hwang’s work in The New Yorker. Her comics are sharp, clever, and make the most out of that single frame in a way that feels effortless. It’s the kind of humor that rewards you for paying attention without ever overcomplicating things.

If you appreciate comics that can do a lot with a little, these from Amy Hwang are right up your alley.

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