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Joe Lennon is a cartoonist whose one-panel comics find humor in quiet observations and everyday logic, often hinging on a single, carefully constructed idea. With a background in illustration and design, his work shows a strong command of composition and pacing, allowing the joke to unfold clearly without visual clutter or excess explanation.

By keeping his drawings pared back and purposeful, Lennon lets the writing do most of the work. The humor often arrives through subtle irony or an unexpected shift in perspective, rewarding us, the eager readers who enjoy comics that feel thoughtful rather than loud.

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Darkly funny one-panel comic showing an Amazon delivery driver confused by an impossible Escher-style stairwell.

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    A darkly funny one-panel comic showing a man and an applause machine with the caption about "the clap."

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    Man in suit crying by a breakdown lane sign, illustrating darkly funny one-panel comics about life and existential dread.

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    Cartoon showing a darkly funny one-panel comic about life achievements with awards like gold records and Oscars displayed.

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    Owl in a one-panel comic wearing a The Who t-shirt, listening to a cassette, reflecting darkly funny life and society themes.

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    One-panel comic showing sad underwear on a clothesline, humorously addressing life and existential dread.

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    Four robots by an ATM with one holding a heart, illustrating darkly funny one-panel comics about life and society.

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    Cartoon of two people at a table reading fortunes, featuring darkly funny one-panel comics about life and society.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic of an unemployed philosopher holding a sign that reads will work for food for thought.

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    One-panel comic showing darkly funny recipe cards titled disaster dishes like Pie Tanic and Hinden Burgers with baking tools.

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    Construction workers replacing a Fort Dix sign with a non-gender specific sign in a darkly funny one-panel comic.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic showing anthropomorphic cigarettes at a bar with a joke about having no filter.

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    One-panel comic showing a man imagining a dog dreaming of him, illustrating darkly funny life and existential dread.

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    One-panel comic showing characters at a party with darkly funny themes about life and society.

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    Cavemen in a darkly funny one-panel comic about society, with one crawling and claiming walking upright is a conspiracy.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic showing a man selling a phone to a witch with a Transylvania Wireless sign.

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    Cartoon of a giraffe with a bent neck sitting on an exam table, a doctor asking about phone usage in a darkly funny comic.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic featuring gumby characters and a red horse in a humorous life and society scene.

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    Cavemen in a darkly funny one-panel comic discussing hunting and gathering experience in a prehistoric cave setting.

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    Dog dressed as a bee next to a humorous sign, a darkly funny one-panel comic about life and society.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic showing two fish underwater near a castle with a caption about the age of Aquarium.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic of a parent fact-checking a bedtime story on a phone while child listens in bed.

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    Ghost eating cereal from a box labeled afterlife in a darkly funny one-panel comic about life and society.

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    One-panel comic with a pig and men counting money in a dark room, depicting darkly funny society themes and existential dread.

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    One-panel comic showing darkly funny societal themes with a man holding a duck at a gender reveal party.

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    Ancient Egyptian architects discussing losing a contract due to choosing a different pyramid direction in a darkly funny comic.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic showing a person suffering from existential dread and mind melting inside a room.

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    One-panel comic showing dogs at a bone-themed monument, reflecting darkly funny life and society humor.

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    Grim Reaper relaxing on beach chair under sun with drink and palm tree, darkly funny one-panel comic about life and death.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic showing a patient needing a second doctor’s opinion during a theater performance.

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    One-panel comic showing lions with one homeless holding a sign please help highlighting darkly funny life and society themes.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic showing a dog in a race car with a pit crew offering life and society advice.

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    Winter scene with a group of dog sledders and dogs tangled together, darkly funny comic about life and society.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic showing dinosaurs outside a store with a "Going Extinct" closing sign.

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    Cartoon of tourists at the Great Wall with dark humor highlighting society and existential dread in a one-panel comic.

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    Ghost characters playing the board game Life in a darkly funny one-panel comic about life and society.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic showing the Pillsbury Doughboy practicing Taekwondo with two children at the academy.

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    Man sitting in chair holding phone and remote with injured dog and crying baby wearing a cone in a darkly funny comic.

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    One-panel comic showing a man happily walking with a walking model car box about life and existential dread.

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    Two men in top hats and scarves standing in snow, a dark pile nearby, illustrating darkly funny comics about life and existential dread.

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    Cartoon of a tourist wearing a darkly funny one-panel comic T-shirt about life and society, holding a map and shopping bag.

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    Man in green shirt interacting with a darkly funny one-panel comic featuring an igloo and an Eskimo.

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    Darkly funny one-panel comic showing a couple at a funeral expressing existential dread and reflections on life.

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    Cartoon fly excitedly waiting by toaster and cereal box, illustrating darkly funny one-panel comics on life and society.

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    Cartoon of the grim reaper eating Life cereal, illustrating darkly funny comic about life and existential dread.

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