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Some of you might remember Vaughan Tomlinson, an illustrator and cartoonist from South Africa who now calls New York home. He has built a devoted following of nearly 100k fans thanks to his clever, one-panel comics that never fail to entertain.

Today, we’re revisiting some of Vaughan’s best cartoons – ones that have been most loved by our community in the past. His work is all about capturing joy and sparking laughter, and each one-panel comic delivers a quick, witty punchline: smart, funny, and guaranteed to bring a smile or a hearty chuckle. We think you’ll really enjoy scrolling through this selection of his work.

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Woman sitting in a boat with a cat inside a tunnel labeled giving up and getting a cat, comic art on comedy and comics.

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    Two women in red cloaks and white bonnets share comedy about eggs, showcasing humor in a comic art style.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So to paraphrase Richard III: "An egg, an egg, my freedom for an egg"?

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    Cartoon of a skeleton therapist and a man on a couch, illustrating comedy with dark humor and unique comics style.

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    Premium     1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The way this crazy World is at the moment I wouldn't mind them coming round for a cuppa and a bit of a chat

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    Cartoon of cats sitting on stools with a heart sign saying Mr. Purrfect, a comedy comic by an artist.

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    #5

    Cartoon showing a whale and a fish on a beach illustrating comedy from anywhere by this artist.

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    Black and white comic showing a bartender and woman at a bar, highlighting comedy from anywhere in this artist’s work.

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    Premium     1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cats have been doing a pretty good job of keeping the mice out of our house (we live in the French countryside in the middle of vineyards and food crops and have a barn attached to the house, so it can get very "mousy" in here), but they were feeling especially saucy this week and when I went to the kitchen to feed them their breakfast, as a treat they left me a mouse floating in their water dish. Very romantic. ❤️ 🐀 ❤️

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    Artist drawing calmly while grim reaper smoking, illustrating comedy and dark humor in comic art style.

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    Premium     59 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You took mine when the last election occurred.

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    Cartoon showing cats watching a comedy scene with a cat and a red dot, highlighting comedy and comics humor.

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    #9

    Black and white comic illustration featuring a bearded man, Jesus, and a platypus, highlighting unique comedy in comics.

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    Premium     53 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And what in my name"!!!!!! 🤣

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    #10

    Santa sitting tired by a Christmas tree with gifts, while a performer entertains a crowd, showcasing comedy in comics.

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    #11

    Black and white comic by artist showing humor in everyday life with a patient lying on a therapist’s couch in a room.

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    #12

    Black and white comic of two crows in a park, one crow holding a ring proposing, highlighting comedy in comics.

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    #13

    Black and white comic-style drawing of a person with a humorous quote about the rat race, highlighting comedy and comics.

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    #14

    Cartoon showing two dogs, one meditating on a hilltop and the other listening, illustrating comedy and life wisdom.

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    Cartoon by artist showing a doctor telling a patient he has very poor health insurance in a comedic comic style.

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    Premium     59 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooops! USA again.

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    #16

    Two devils in flames watch a man relax on a couch using a TV remote, illustrating comedy in an unexpected setting.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the true hell!

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    #17

    Man proposing to woman outdoors in a comic illustration showcasing the best comedy comics by this artist.

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    #18

    Cartoon artist’s comedy comic shows a tick visiting a flat dog society booth among giant hairs in a humorous setting.

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    5 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In reality it's a torus.

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    #19

    Doctor with clipboard speaking to a cat sitting on a bed in a humorous comic about comedy and curiosity.

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    #20

    Black and white comic of two dogs in therapy, one lying on a couch saying sometimes I don’t want to be a good boy, comedy comic.

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    #21

    Man in polka dot shorts working on computer at office desk, illustrating comedy in an artist's best comics collection.

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    #22

    Black and white comic by artist showing a man at a restaurant table delivering comedy with his insults to the chef.

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    #23

    Hand-drawn comic panel with the word censored and text about the most controversial cartoon in this comedy artist's work.

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    Premium     1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *** * ****** ** *****!

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    #24

    Cartoon showing a man and a goose in an office, highlighting comedy and humor in unique comic art.

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    #25

    Cartoon by an artist proving comedy can come from anywhere shows a cat lying on a couch talking to a therapist.

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    #26

    A comedy cartoon showing a man watching two rats, highlighting how comedy can come from anywhere.

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    #27

    Cartoon by artist showing two whales in water near a beach with people and umbrellas, highlighting comedy from an artist.

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    #28

    Man standing on ledge with coworker shouting about printer, illustrating comedy from the artist’s best comics on workplace humor.

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    #29

    Cartoon showing an artist’s comedy about judgment with two angels whispering and a bearded man sitting with a drink.

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    #30

    Two robots holding leashes connected to tin cans with a small heart between, showcasing comedy from anywhere.

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    #31

    Man, woman, and child in a pet shop with a bunny, illustrating comedy from anywhere in a comic style.

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    #32

    Black and white comic showing aliens coming down from a UFO, humorously highlighting comedy can come from anywhere.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please share the joke... I find it tragi-comic at best :)

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    #33

    Cartoon depicting comedy with two devils and a woman drinking iced coffee in a fiery setting, showcasing artist's comic style.

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    #34

    Man in a suit standing in a graveyard telling news, comic illustrating that comedy can come from anywhere.

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    #35

    Black and white comic showing a bearded man and a haloed bartender with the word miracle in the background, comedic comic style.

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    2 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always wondered where that Y chromosome came from.

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    #36

    Illustration showing seasonal humor with a man reacting differently in winter, spring, summer, and fall for comedy comics.

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    #37

    Anthropomorphic dog comedian in a suit performing stand-up comedy on stage with a microphone and spotlight.

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    #38

    Black and white comic showing a grim reaper at a 40th birthday party, illustrating comedy from this artist’s best comics.

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    #39

    Cartoon by a comedy artist showing a dog king on a throne with guards, highlighting humor in comics.

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    #40

    Cartoon highlighting comedy with a devilish waiter serving a couple upset over a menu in a fiery setting.

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    #41

    Black and white comic of Santa holding a control pad near a woman in bed, highlighting comedy in this artist's comics.

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    #42

    Father holding a cup talking to son in bed, illustrating how comedy can come from anywhere in a comic style.

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    #43

    Child dressed as a ghost labeled cost of living scares a man while trick-or-treating in a comedic Halloween scene.

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    #44

    Cartoon showing comedy with a goose at a job interview, highlighting creativity in comedy comics.

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    #45

    Black and white comic of a patient on a couch and therapist, illustrating comedy from the artist’s best comics.

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    #46

    Two crows in a park, one holding a ring proposing to the other, illustrating humor from the artist's best comics.

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    #47

    Cartoon of two dogs on a hill with a humorous caption illustrating comedy from anywhere in comic form.

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    #48

    Man proposing to woman outdoors with a humorous comic style, illustrating how comedy can come from anywhere.

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    #49

    Man in a suit talking on phone at a cemetery near a gravestone labeled Waldo in a comedy comic style illustration.

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    #50

    Cartoon artist drawing a grim reaper who says he is here for the hopes and dreams, showcasing comedy in comics.

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