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When it comes to drawing comics, the artist can choose to spend hours working on one comic that has quite a few panels; however, sometimes just one panel is more than enough to convey the idea one had in mind. Artist Scott Hilburn proves exactly that with his single-panel newspaper comics called “The Argyle Sweater” which are in their second decade of syndication.

The artist’s work has been featured in LA Times, NY Daily News, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, and many more newspapers. If you are intrigued, then make sure to scroll down below and see Scott’s work for yourself!

More info: Instagram | patreon.com

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When talking about himself, the artist has quite a few things to say and one thing is clear—he doesn't lack imagination.

"Legend has it, I was born precisely at the age of 0 on top of an arctic glacier. Reportedly, at the exact moment of my birth, cataclysmic and miraculous events occurred all over the world:

Mount Vesuvius erupted, the poles shifted, rare comets appeared in the sky and I Dream of Jeannie was canceled. Living next door to a nuclear weapons testing facility as a child, I was exposed to high levels of intense radiation."

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    "The prolonged exposure to this radiation resulted in the development of special powers such as extraordinary drawing and writing capabilities. After years of developing my artistic skill, it is now time for me to use my drawing powers and cartooning abilities to save the world. There is no need to thank me for my work. It is my gift to mankind."

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    On his website, Scott Hilburn also shared a few fun facts about himself too.

    "Other interesting facts about me:

    I live in the Dallas area;

    I have all of my teeth;

    I can stand on one leg and whistle at the same time;

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    I am a good spellar."

    Scott's work definitely has a unique style therefore make sure to support the artist on his Instagram or Patreon. With all of that being said, tell us Pandas, which of the one-paneled comics was your favorite and why? We would love to know your answers in the comments below!

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    Tiny Dancer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like how the chicken and pig are both looking up, but the dog and man can't be bothered. No idea what it all means, just observing, lol.

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    Jacob Nunez
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww poor Sega genesis, poor Atari, poor NES

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    Why?
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow the message got scrambled.

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    Gina Festa
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this remind me of the robot movie scene where rodney parent order their baby and build him

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    GSMountainWolf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something about the mom reminds me of a Gary Larson comic

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    Ozymandias73
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone's boning tonight. Sorry...I'll see myself out.

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    Why?
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have said 'vertically challenged'.

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    Audra Sisler
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Restless leg syndrome. Drivers me damn crazy!! Wishi could take them off 😆

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    Logan Garwacki
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Phil got on Dr. Frankenstein's bad side.

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    Zero
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vader doesn't have human hands.

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    Lakota Wolf
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this one is ripped off from a Far Side comic I saw when I was a kid… now I’ll have to see if I can find the exact one XD

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    Samia Guled
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's how plastic surgery works for the potatoes!

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    Pierre Tomas
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol!.. grandma done poo'd on the floor

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    Tom Hardeveld
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    after being in hot water for a little while he already talked, guess he got soft

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    GSMountainWolf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet the man is wearing nothing but a hat…

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    KENOBI
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeze I think I would prefer not to have boneless legs

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    MOONIE
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is her before they kidnapped her to shave her pits

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    Adam Zad
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'll be a miracle whip he survives. I'll just see myself out, now.

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