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Humor on a Roll

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1 day ago

Never look a Defective Horse in the mouth

At least 30 times a day someone asks me: "How do I know if my horse is defective?" Sadly, it's always the same guy asking me that, and...

4 days ago

An artist with integrity and dignity makes art that adds value to the world

Not to toot my own horn, but this comic provides great insight into the glorious process of making art.

6 days ago

Manatee is in a hurry to migrate to warmer waters

The manatee seems to be in a hurry to find warmer waters as the temperature drops. Or maybe he's just out for a pleasure cruise.

Nov 28

Each of these animals has a confession to make

Nobody's perfect, so please don't judge these creatures. We'll leave that to the legal system.

Nov 26

Hungry for Thanksgiving leftovers, but the choices are unbearable

Anyone still eating leftovers? I suggest smashing everything together between two slices of bread to make a glorious sandwich that's...

Nov 23

Turkey feeling a little kinky around Thanksgiving

This should give you a little something extra to think about while you're stuffing your turkey.

Nov 21

Camper is intent on not being afraid of Monday. Bears have other ideas.

Mondays are bad enough without a group of bears waiting for you to greet the day.

Nov 18

When the bear meets the sloth

Relax, sloth lovers. This cartoon is obviously fake. Bears rarely eat sloths in the real world, and when they do, they prefer honey...

Nov 16

Here's the book's answer to "Why are you so thick?"

Sometimes ... but not very often ... I veer away from drawing cartoons and comics featuring sassy animals and sea creatures. Today, phone...

Nov 14

Bear is bummed about bad review

So sad. Bears work extremely hard to perfect their mauling skills, and then one unsatisfied hiker goes online and leave a...

Nov 11

Shark has a solid explanation for eating that guy

Snack-cidents will happen, but they seem to happen far too often with that shark.

Nov 7

Is that a horse standing right behind you?

I couldn't help myself. I just had to do a sequel to my "Is that a bear behind you?" comic. I posted that one on Instagram on Aug. 25,...

Nov 4

Impatient cow is leaving for greener pastures

Cow owners should make sure their pastures are as green as possible so that cows won't be tempted to go searching for something better.

Nov 1

Dog's dream feels all too real

If you've ever wondered what your dog dreams about, here's one possibility. This dream ends with needing to change the sheets and blankets

Oct 30

Upon further review, the witch has confirmation on kinky ghost

Happy Halloween to all you witches and ghosties ... and other creatures of the night (and late afternoon). Wishing you many treats during...

Oct 28

Nobody gets murder-y from watch true crime shows, right?

That cat has the same deadly urges whether he's binge-watching true crime shows or Sesame Street. I'd say this is a Spooky Season...

Oct 25

Cat is the cause of the Mummy's Curse

If you give this comic any thought, it really starts to unravel. First, how is the mummy using the toilet with all that wrapping in...

Oct 23

Requiem for a chicken

I illustrated this card for Hallmark/Shoebox a while back, and I'm happy to see that it's in stores now, available to purchase for a few...

Oct 20

Trouble at the zombie family dinner table

Timmy's non-stop antics are gonna be the death of his mom. Oh, wait ....

Oct 19

Shark is deadly serious about Spooky Season

If there's anything more terrifying than a shark leaping out of the water in front of your face, it's that same shark offering you some...

Oct 17

Bad news, bears ... there's a salmon shortage

The bears aren't going to be happy about that news, but maybe the restaurant can soften the blow by offering them a complimentary slice...

Oct 13

Hungry dog tests out built-in alarm system

Let's hear it for the dogs who have very effective alarm systems, which they use when their patience is wearing thin ... especially when...

Oct 11

Does a bear shop for ear necklaces on Etsy?

Does a bear shop on Etsy? Highly unlikely. Also, I'm not sure you can buy human ear necklaces on Etsy. So ... I'm a little suspicious of...

Oct 9

Cat doctor has a perfect remedy for cat patient

Doctor Cat's recommendation is a little strange considering that the patient came in for a hairball issue. But who am I to question a...

Oct 6

A common misunderstanding among penguins

Penguin humor! It's exactly what the world needs at this moment in time, right? A big Thank You to those ice hole penguins and that ice...

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