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Tom Toro is a celebrated cartoonist and author whose sharp wit and distinctive style have made him a longtime favorite of The New Yorker, where he has contributed more than 200 cartoons since 2010. His work – often humorous, thoughtful, and quietly absurd – has earned widespread recognition, including being named a finalist for the National Cartoonist Society’s Reuben Award in 2020.

In addition to his cartooning career, Toro is the creator of the syndicated comic strip Home Free and an accomplished lecturer represented by Cassidy & Fishman. With a background in film and storytelling shaped by graduate studies at NYU and an undergraduate education at Yale, his creative range extends well beyond the page. Now based in Portland, Oregon, Tom Toro continues to produce work that resonates with audiences, blending intelligence, warmth, and humor in every cartoon.

Scroll down to discover a handpicked selection of Tom Toro’s most popular cartoons – standout favorites that have resonated with our community across previous posts.

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    #8

    One-panel comic by Tom Toro showing a man with a leaf blower humorously praised in a garden store setting.

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    Andrew Keir
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "What did you say? I can't hear you over the noise of that annoying toy "

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    #9

    Witty one-panel comic by Tom Toro showing a doctor and Frankenstein character in a restroom with graffiti on the walls.

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    Lotekguy
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe if Elsa Lanchester had seen that part first, her reaction might have been more positive.

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    #10

    Black and white comic by Tom Toro showing wind turbines and solar panels being taken down on presidential orders in a humorous way.

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    panther
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take a lesson from what Scotland told him.

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    #11

    Black and white one-panel comic by Tom Toro showing two people sitting under a tree, gazing at stars over a city skyline.

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    Andrew Keir
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Food, shelter and water are still a bit of a problem, though"

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    #15

    One-panel comic by Tom Toro showing a man with two small devils on his shoulders debating a problem.

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    panther
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some don't see it as a problem, especially in politics or business.

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    #17

    One-panel comic by Tom Toro showing ducks beside a road sign, humorously addressing social pressure on women and parenting.

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    WindySwede
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so that's why the chicken crossed the roar?

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    #18

    One-panel comic by Tom Toro showing two bears talking about sharing one set of clothes in a park setting.

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    sbj
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pooh "Sure, I'll give you my shirt on the condition that I get the hat for once"

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    #19

    Zebras using laptops and phones near water with alligators below, witty one-panel comic by Tom Toro.

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    Andrew Keir
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Wifi" - with apologies to Robert Heinlein

    #20

    One-panel comic by Tom Toro showing a child sleeping in a boat bed with parents looking on in a bedroom.

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    Lotekguy
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He plans to take two of each kind of toy.

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    #21

    One-panel comic by Tom Toro showing two men in suits walking through an office engulfed in flames, humorously depicting workplace Hell.

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    Andrew Keir
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder where he worked before, not to notice the difference ?

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    #22

    Witty one-panel comic by New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro showing hikers watched by two bears in a forest.

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    Virgil Blue
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mountain lions with a feel for film tropes!

    #23

    Two alligators knitting underwater with the caption about secretly enjoying knitting in a witty one-panel comic by Tom Toro.

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    Andrew Keir
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strangely, you never see them wearing their own scarves ...

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    #25

    Couple lounging on a bed with phones and cat, depicted in a witty one-panel comic by New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro.

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    panther
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just join the young republicans group, you can say just about anything.

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    #26

    Black and white comic by Tom Toro showing parents watching a baby with witty dialogue about solving world problems.

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    Sally Moen
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry kid, the minute you voice your opinion about the world and suggest ideas on fixing things, they'll shoot you down for being too inexperienced and naive

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    #27

    One-panel comic by New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro showing factory workers with a "World’s Greatest Dad" mug on a production line.

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    Andrew Keir
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dr Spock's venture into running a small business was doomed from the start

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    #28

    Witty one-panel comic by Tom Toro showing cavemen discussing cave drawings with no space left to draw.

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    Lotekguy
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    8 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anthropologists have traced the beginnings of Chardonnay to this scenario.

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    #33

    Black and white witty one-panel comic by Tom Toro showing a man leaving an Only Fans store selling fans.

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    Andrew Keir
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    - and one-star reviews stating 'shop and goods nothing like as advertised, would not recommend'

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    #37

    One-panel comic by New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro showing characters from The Wizard of Oz in a humorous scene outdoors.

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    Daisydaisy
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There were other things in that movie that struck me as unconvincing too ...

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    #38

    Witty one-panel comic by Tom Toro showing a prince and princess near a castle with humorous honeymoon caption.

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    sbj
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your newly acquired head is going to explode

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    #40

    One-panel comic by Tom Toro showing a man and woman with pumpkin heads in a humorous Halloween scene.

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    Andrew Keir
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, Mrs Pumpkin was just not cut out for quick decisions.

    #41

    One-panel comic by Tom Toro showing a couple swinging on a vine in a jungle with a humorous caption.

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    Andrew Keir
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "... and you want me to be manly, not 'armless"

    #44

    One-panel comic by New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro showing two possums, one playing dead and the other climbing a tree.

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    Andrew Keir
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'd only got as far as 'denial' "

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    #47

    One-panel comic by New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro showing people around a campfire reflecting on planet destruction and shareholder value.

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    Andrew Keir
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Daddy, what were shareholders ? "

    #49

    One-panel comic by Tom Toro showing a kid being offered a scarf outside with the caption School of Soft Knocks.

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    WindySwede
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It's the soft-knock life for us" 🎵

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    #50

    One-panel comic by Tom Toro showing a luxury bunker with flames and skeletons above, highlighting witty cartoon humor.

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    Lotekguy
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you weren't counting on the Wi-Fi for entertainment.

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