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Steve Nelson’s comics prove that you don’t need a lot of detail to be funny. His drawings are simple, but the jokes are smart, dry, and often very relatable. Each comic delivers its humor quickly and leaves a strong impression.

In this post, we’ve put together some of the best comics by Steve Nelson – Bored Panda’s favorites that show his talent for finding humor in everyday situations. If you’re in the mood for an easy laugh, these comics are well worth a look.

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#1

Illustration comic showing a man marking a world map and a beach with giant ketchup dispenser shade in a humorous style.

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The nerd in me would like to point out the massive inaccuracy here. A pin on a world map would be about large enough to instantly wipe out a medium-sized *town*.

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    Comic illustration by artist showing a person trying password phrases to open a cave door, blending humor and comics.

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    Password1..........?

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    #3

    Comic illustration showing a job interview where the candidate reveals a low bank balance on a phone to make people chuckle.

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    A lot of us can only dream of having a bank balance in the black

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    Comic illustration of a person holding a cat while a laser targets a man lying on a table, humorously showing a cat jumping.

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    10 months ago

    Goldfinger! ☝️

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    #5

    Comic illustration by artist showing a humorous scene with a dog and two men on a park bench.

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    I hope this dog meets Kristi Noem. /s

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    #6

    Comic illustration by Twonks showing a person, giant chicken, and genie with humor to make people chuckle.

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    10 months ago

    The dad in me finds this hilarious 😂

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    #7

    Illustration and comic showing a garden hose and a humorous version named José with a sombrero and mustache.

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    10 months ago

    can you see 🎶

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    #8

    Cartoon brain illustration with text about lyrics from youth and a bandage labeled everything else, humorous comic art.

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    SCP 4666
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    10 months ago

    I know what I want and I want it now !

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    #9

    Minimalist illustration comic showing ancient emojis with caption about being old, by an artist aiming to make people chuckle.

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    10 months ago

    That's me then.

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    #10

    Comic illustration by artist showing a humorous conversation aiming to make people chuckle and enjoy the moment.

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    10 months ago

    At least he doesn't lie...

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    #11

    Comic illustration showing a man with a guide dog humorously referenced with art and illustrations to make people chuckle.

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    #12

    Comic illustration showing a pickpocket stealing a backpack on an escalator with a warning sign in the background.

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    This is actually sadly true. Pickpockets will stand underneath signs saying "beware of pickpockets" because people automatically feel for their valuables when they see the sign. They then know what to go for. DON'T feel for valuables on seeing these signs!

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    #13

    Illustration comic showing people in a pool at shallow end flexing and deep end meditating, humorous artwork.

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    Om seeing the humor here.

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    #14

    Comic-style illustration shows an artist painting a blank canvas in hopes of making people chuckle.

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    Not off to a flattering start here, are we?

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    #15

    Illustration of a man mowing grass above ground while a mole sweeps a living room underground in a comic style.

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    I'm loving the moles home set-up

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    #16

    Comic illustration showing a man asking to take a picture of a broken painting, depicting humorous art by the artist.

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    Is that The Louvre?

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    #17

    Comic illustration showing a man comparing real pyramids to a drawn house sketch in a desert scene.

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    Oops

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    #18

    Gravestone illustration humorously depicting time travel with reversed birth and d***h dates by comic artist.

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    Doc Brown looks old in 1985. Back in 1955 when Marty wasn't even born he looks...exactly the same??

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    Comic illustration by artist showing a humorous conversation about a neck injury and an owl impersonation.

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    10 months ago

    "Who?"

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    #20

    Comic illustration showing a humorous dinner conversation between two people, created to make people chuckle.

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    FOR dinner, however.....

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    #21

    Illustration of a person mowing grass with a cat hidden in a circle of unmowed lawn in a comic style.

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    I laid laminate flooring in my house, using a very loud circular saw. This was my furry idiot laying less than five foot from all the noise. livvy-010-...a11e01.jpg livvy-010-6942a54a11e01.jpg

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    #22

    Illustration of a funny body building contest lineup featuring a Frankenstein character, showcasing humorous comic art style.

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    I just wished they would have added a pregnant lady as well

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    Illustration comic showing a man relaxing on a chair, then looking disappointed at his sunburned chest.

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    10 months ago

    We used to have suntan oil. Now we have sunscreen.

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    #24

    Comic illustration showing a humorous bungee jump refusal with characters discussing wearing a wire.

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    Laughed a little too hard a this one!

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    #25

    Comic illustration by artist showing a referee announcing fight rules to two boxers in a ring.

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    Smart !!

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    #26

    Comic illustration showing a group at a meeting table skipping introductions to quickly begin the meeting humorously.

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    If only it were that easy.

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    Funny comic illustration showing a character nervously confessing love to cousin in a simple cartoon style.

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    Ick- close back down please

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    #28

    Cartoon illustration of a tattooed man telling a doctor he is not good with needles in a comic style.

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    I did hear a few stories about anti-vaxxers who were covered in tattoos.

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    #29

    Illustration of two types of people organizing glasses and mugs in cabinets, showcasing humorous comic art style.

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    The one on the right is very satisfying! 😌

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    #30

    Comic illustration showing a doctor diagnosing a man with constipation in a humorous style.

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    Mike Rodrick
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    Thanks for that Captain Obvious.

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    #31

    Two men on flamingo pool floats face each other in a humorous comic illustration by a comedy artist.

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    Seems fair.

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    #32

    Cartoon illustration of a doctor telling a witch patient that her injury is splinters, not an STD, comic humor artwork.

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    Ow!

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    #33

    Comic illustration by an artist creating funny comics to make people chuckle, featuring a fairytale wedding scene.

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    You didn't specify which fairytale

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    #34

    Illustration of a wooden bench with a plaque honoring the tree cut down, by an artist making comics to make people chuckle.

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    10 months ago

    Bird houses are cruel to trees: "Hey, I slaughtered your friend, hold his deformed corpse."

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    #35

    Cartoon illustration of a door labeled Private Investigator with Gynaecologist written below comic style humor.

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    Would work for urologist too.

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    #36

    Comic illustration showing a doctor telling a woman she has a tapeworm, in humorous style by the artist.

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    "Don't tell me if it's a boy or girl. I want to wait until it comes out."

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    #37

    Illustration of a twisted slide blocked by a brick wall symbolizing challenges in life, from a comic artist’s humorous series.

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    Yeah, that hard stop at the end

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    #38

    Comic illustration showing three sailors with one asking if they meant to send nukes, humorous art by this artist.

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    I wouldn't welcome either.

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    Illustration comic showing a person asking for a light while the other uses phone flashlight to respond humorously.

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    Well, yeah, he did get what he asked for...

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    #40

    Comic illustration by artist shows a caveman crawling toward water and then sparkling water stands in a desert.

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    Yep, that would be me... 😂

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    #41

    Illustration showing contrasting grocery baskets for Monday and Friday in a comic style to make people chuckle.

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    Painfully true. And VERY funny! 😂

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    #42

    Illustration comic by artist showing two people talking with calves standing between them in a humorous scene.

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    10 months ago

    He only drinks decalfinated coffee

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    #43

    Illustration of a dolphin eye test chart featuring rows of the letter E in decreasing size for comic effect.

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    Hey, watch your language!

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    #44

    Humorous illustration of a person boiling in a pot with two crawfish discussing in a comic style.

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    10 months ago

    This!

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    #45

    Illustration and comic showing a man carrying another through office drawers with caption about stealing from work.

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    Apparently this is why they prefer female pathologists.

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    #46

    Illustration of a brain with a sign showing opening hours from 1AM to 4AM, humorous comic art.

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    I can vouch for this !!!

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    #47

    Comic illustration showing a customer at a salon unhappy with their dog's haircut instead of the woman's hair, humorous art.

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    "Hair of the dog"...

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    #48

    Comic illustration by artist showing a duck plumber talking to a person in a flooded kitchen for laughs.

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    I literally, today, saw a van with "P. King Plumbing" signage on it; which made me think of duck...

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    #49

    Cartoon illustration of two sailors on a ship using binoculars in a comic style to make people chuckle.

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    #50

    Comic illustration showing two office workers, one shredding papers labeled poems, by an artist creating illustrations and comics.

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    In most cases, that's not much of a loss. They can't all be as good as Ogden Nash was.

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    #51

    Funny illustration and comic showing a bald eagle versus a balding eagle by an artist to make people chuckle.

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    My world.

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    Cartoon illustration showing two astronauts in spacesuits next to a man wearing a colorful space-themed suit comic style.

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    You're gonna look really stupid wearing either the one or the other according to the situation.

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    #53

    Black and white comic illustration showing two police officers puzzled over a man with a long nose on a hospital bed, humorous art.

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    #54

    Minimalist comic illustration showing a person playing Twister alone with a cat, highlighting humor and creative illustrations.

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    I'd need an ambulance.

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    #55

    Comic illustration by artist showing a humorous conversation about choosing between cinema or bowling.

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    Cinema bowling.

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    #56

    Illustration comic showing grocery bags in a car, humorously depicting how it started versus how it's going.

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    10 months ago

    Yep, and then you have to cave dive under the seats for the round things.

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    #57

    Illustration of a fly swatter mounted like a hunting trophy above a fireplace in a comic style artwork.

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    10 months ago (edited)

    SWAT team member.

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    #58

    Comic illustration by artist showing a person on a bench sharing feelings with a tree in a humorous scene.

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    But the tree's will grow back in about 6 months.

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    #59

    Illustration comic showing a woman filling in eyebrows with text about guessing mood for the entire day.

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    Niels AirMax
    Niels AirMax
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    10 months ago

    Amazingly funny! 🤣 I can't believe, no one commented this yet! 😮

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    Black and white comic illustration showing a humorous marriage scene by an artist aiming to make people chuckle.

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    David Dasso
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    10 months ago

    .... why am I the one feeling guilty....hmmm

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