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Humor on a Roll

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3 days ago

Manatee and shark meet baby seal

That does it. I'm NEVER setting foot in the ocean again. Not with the likes of Timothy lurking about. I only hope the manatee survived...

5 days ago

Don't let the cat watch murder shows

This cartoon is so fake. Everyone knows that cats don't have to obsessively watch murder shows to become murder-y.

Nov 26

Shark invites manatee on seal hunt

Seems like it's a bad day to be a seal named Herb. But isn't it heartwarming to see the shark and manatee forming a partnership and...

Nov 24

The Great Ice Cube Meltdown of 1971

I found this one while cleaning out old files. I had completely forgotten about it (I drew it nine years ago), but I must say it's one of...

Nov 22

Today's comic: Turkey asks shark for safe haven

Yes, the shark always has a full gra vy boat nearby, just in case. Now it's time to bring out the yams!

Nov 19

Cat and chicken trick amazes dog

Hey! It's an oldie from the early days of Captain Scratchy, newly redrawn, remodeled, reconfigured and reengineered for these crazy...

Nov 17

That morning cup is a real eye-opener

People who think coffee is the ultimate eye opener haven't explored all the options. I'm not a coffee drinker myself, so I appreciate the...

Nov 15

The dolphin defends itself

Yes, some of my shark and dolphin comics have ignited furious debate over which of those creatures is the nastiest and the most likely to...

Nov 12

Swimming with the dolphins and ... oops

I could be wrong, but it seems like one of those dolphins is not very friendly and is also not a dolphin.

Nov 10

Dogs mystified by influencer cat

Dogs are confused by a lot of things in this world, but this phenomenon is at the top of the list.

Nov 7

Too many men, not enough kitties on the field

I submitted a slightly different version of this one to The New Yorker, which is why it is presented here in New Yorker style....

Nov 5

Shark meets manatee and sea cow

I'm sorry if this comic makes you sad. It makes me sad too. It absolutely makes the actual sea cow sad. The shark and the manatee remain...

Nov 3

With Halloween over, the guilt subsides

This comic evolved in my favorite way: I got the idea early in the day, I "refined" the idea and thought out the composition as the day...

Nov 1

Putting Halloween behind us

I was hoping to post a spankin' new non-Halloween cartoon today, but I'm a little behind.

Oct 30

Shark goes trick or treating

I have my doubts about that being a dolphin in a shark costume, but I have no doubt those people made a bad move by giving out such a...

Oct 29

Skeleton isn't mad at shark

Why can't more people be like this guy and find a bright side to having all their skin and innards devoured? Maybe he wouldn't be so...

Oct 28

A ghost gets toasted

The Halloween-related cartoons and comics are coming fast and furiously. This one's based on a true story. Yes, I was the victim of a...

Oct 27

These pumpkins are pun kings

Orange you glad I carved out a little time to bring you this cartoon?

Oct 26

Dentist questions shark's flossing routine

Throwin' back to one of my very first shark cartoons. I recently gave it a touch-up because the original was even more embarrassing than...

Oct 25

Shark meets forgiving ghost

I bet there are a whole bunch of advantages to being half a ghost. For one thing, it doesn't take as long for your sheet to go through...

Oct 22

Kitchen cow is tired of being overused

Being a kitchen counter cow is a demanding and thankless job. Don't blame Bessie for wanting to return to the more easygoing lifestyle of...

Oct 20

Baby Shark is not impressed by the changing seasons

Baby Shark remains unimpressed by the majesty and wonder of autumn. Maybe a few more falling leaves will do the trick. And, yes, "flump"...

Oct 18

Sharks celebrate Spooky Season

As if we needed more proof that sharks are the most relentlessly terrifying creatures on Earth. Seriously, what kind of beast could...

Oct 15

Don't makes this common dining mistake

Who among us hasn't made this exact same stupid dining mistake? Or is it "Who amongst us"? Or "Who amidst us"? Or "Who amoong us"?...

Oct 13

Dolphin horrified by behavior of two sharks

More proof that dolphins are super smart. This one wisely suggested the idea of getting a room, and the sharks are onboard with that....

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