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If there’s one thing comics do best, it’s capturing the essence of a subject in just a few panels—and Luke McGarry is a master of it. With his vibrant style and razor-sharp humor, he transforms everything from absurd situations to political and social issues into brilliant cartoons that make you laugh and think at the same time.

His talent has caught the attention of major brands, and his work has appeared in Playboy, MAD, The New Yorker, The Hollywood Reporter, and even on Coachella posters. Whether he’s poking fun at daily life or tackling serious topics with irony, Luke strikes the perfect balance between critique and entertainment.

More info: Instagram | x.com | Facebook | patreon.com | lukemcgarry.com

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Witty comic by Luke McGarry satirizing modern men's style with humorous fashion tips.

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

You could do a lot worse.

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Bored Panda reached out to the LA-based cartoonist to learn more about his series. When asked to describe his work in just three words, Luke responded: 'thought-provoking, era-defining, tongue-in-cheek… the hyphens make those single words.'

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    Witty comic by Luke McGarry showing a humorous take on a futuristic misunderstanding about the year 2025.

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    Next, we were curious about what initially inspired the artist to start making comics. McGarry shared that his love for comics runs in the family: “My dad is a cartoonist, and so are all his friends – until I started grade school, I assumed that’s what adults did.”

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    #4

    Witty comic by Luke McGarry showing Freud nearly slipping on a banana peel, humorously titled "Freudian Slip."

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

    And almost dropped the one he was smoking.

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    Witty comic by Luke McGarry satirizing 21st-century society with humorous conversation about creating a new comic.

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    Luke also gave us some insight into his creative process and shared where he draws inspiration from: “My comics are usually inspired by watching the news, something happening in pop culture, or just dumb ideas I come up with while stuck in traffic.”

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    When asked about comic artists or comedians whose work he particularly admires or draws influence from, the cartoonist shared: “Lately I’m really into Ernie Bushmiller and Chester Gould’s cartoons.”

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    Cartoon by Luke McGarry of a man dressed like Waldo at a gym, humorously pretending to lift weights on a bench press.

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    Lastly, McGarry shared with us his favorite comic, one that was especially fun to create: “My favorite comic was inspired by a woman trying to give me a flyer for an improv show. She said, ‘You look like someone who enjoys improv,’ and I had to go take a long, hard look at myself in the mirror.”

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    #10

    Man embracing post-holiday laziness by returning to bed in witty Luke McGarry comic.

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    Comic by Luke McGarry humorously depicting the concept of removing "toxic" friends from life, featuring iconic characters.

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    Witty comic illustration by Luke McGarry featuring a character in an orange jacket and pop culture references.

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    #14

    Witty comic by Luke McGarry showing a funny exchange between a comic seller and buyer about pricing strategy.

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    Comic by Luke McGarry satirizing 21st-century society, featuring an American tourist and two bystanders.

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    Comic by Luke McGarry featuring a person in bed with a self-help book, humorously questioning a Furby.

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    Phil
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently those things still freak me out.

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    #18

    Witty comic by Luke McGarry showing a humorous take on counting crows instead of sheep to sleep.

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    #19

    Witty comic by Luke McGarry humorously critiques a cover band with two characters talking in a bar setting.

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    Multa Nocte
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎵 For if we don't find the next whiskey bar I tell you we must die 🎵

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    #20

    A comic by Luke McGarry showing a person reluctantly agreeing on their phone.

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    #21

    Cartoonist with coffee mug struggles to draw a non-angry comic character, highlighting 21st-century society humor.

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    #22

    Comic by Luke McGarry depicts a character appreciating rainy weather, humorously declining a DJ invite due to the rain.

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    #23

    Cartoon by Luke McGarry humorously depicts a sun character surprising a relieved man in November.

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    #24

    Two people holding large cartoon balloon in city, showcasing a witty comic take on modern society by Luke McGarry.

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    #25

    Witty comic by Luke McGarry satirizing 21st-century society with a comedic take on becoming a comedian.

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    Witty comic by Luke McGarry satirizes 21st-century society with humorous dialogue and comical expressions.

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    ROB
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right? Pretty sure you can because I just told you to stfu

    #29

    Comic by Luke McGarry featuring John Goodman vs. John Badman, humorously illustrating modern societal contrasts.

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    #30

    Cartoon by Luke McGarry humorously critiques Instagram's ratio change affecting 21st-century society habits.

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    Man holding a Christmas gift, exclaiming “What’s in the box?!” in a witty comic by Luke McGarry, with a decorated tree nearby.

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    #34

    Freelancer office party comic by Luke McGarry; puzzled man in party hat asks about bathroom incident.

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    #35

    Comic by Luke McGarry showing an artist with career goals interrupted by a hissing opossum in the studio.

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    #36

    Cartoon by Luke McGarry humorously critiquing 21st-century society, depicting a character reacting to online comments.

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    #37

    Comic by Luke McGarry humorously depicts a trip to DesignerCon mistaken for a heist opportunity.

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    #38

    Comic by Luke McGarry humorously depicting 21st-century society with a character commenting on a new band.

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    #39

    Witty comics by Luke McGarry humorously depict a CEO's dilemma over a new intern and a satirical movie poster.

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    #40

    Blond character reacts to guinea pig mimicking horror scene in a witty comic about 21st-century society.

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    Witty comic by Luke McGarry featuring blue characters with humorous bathroom scenario and text, "Good grief."

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    #42

    Comics by Luke McGarry humorously depict a witty take on society through a sports-themed debate.

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    #43

    Comic by Luke McGarry satirizing 21st-century society with witty dialogue about manors costing nothing in today's economy.

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    #44

    Witty comic by Luke McGarry featuring humorous holiday message and musical references.

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    #45

    Comic satire of 21st-century society with character reacting to news of a celebrity's death while reading on a phone.

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    #46

    Witty comic by Luke McGarry humorously depicting a conversation about drinks between two characters in a kitchen.

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    #47

    A witty comic by Luke McGarry humorously depicts a ritual with a humorous twist on 21st-century society.

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    #48

    Witty comic by Luke McGarry showing a humorous scene in a waffle house with surprised staff and customer interaction.

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    #49

    Two characters humorously explore a quirky little library, discovering only an Italian J.D. Salinger translation in a witty comic.

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    #50

    Comic by Luke McGarry: A character humorously comments on a convention lanyard amidst city skyscrapers.

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