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A good one-panel comic has to do a lot with very little. There’s only one image, one setup, and usually just a few words to make the whole joke land. But for illustrator and cartoonist Graham Annable, better known as Grickle, that compact format seems to be the perfect playground.

Bored Panda has featured his work before, and it’s easy to see why his comics keep finding new fans. His humor is strange, dry, and often dark, turning everyday situations into bizarre little scenes that are funny or reveal a logic that seems obvious only when pointed out. With his simple yet expressive style, even the smallest details can carry the punchline.

Scroll down to check the comics out, vote for your favorites, and don’t forget to share which one made you laugh the most in the comments.

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#1

Lighthearted comic of a monster planting a garden after flattening a city in subtle humor style

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It was actually de-weeding the garden area,and de-parasiting.. to grows its new collection

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    Batman sitting on a tree stump surrounded by robins in a subtle humor comic

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    Díck, Jason, Tim, Steph, Damian and a sixth one. Is it Carrie, Maps or Jarro?

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    #3

    Frogs and goose teaming up in funny comic illustration

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    Goals! 😍

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    #4

    Retired characters waving in country setting in subtle humor comic by Grickle

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    They became the bestest of friends, sitting at a porch sipping the tea and remembering good ol' days

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    Person and dog sharing scarf on cold day in subtle humor comics by Grickle

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    He got the scarf used, after the Fourth Doctor regenerated into the Fifth.

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    #6

    Subtle humor comic of a vampire admiring a flower painting in a gothic castle.

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    It's the little things in life...

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    #7

    Humorous comic of a man unnerved by a cat behind a curtain he doesn't own

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    Walter does now.

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    #8

    Comic of the Eye of Sauron distracted and unfocused with chips and soda

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    He is tracking the ring with the gps

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    #9

    Comic of a man on Elk Street told he's on the wrong street by another man

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    An honest mistake!

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    #10

    Subtle humor comic showing a man removing a mask in front of an audience of green creatures

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    Aahh A monster!!

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    #11

    Knight poking a dragon with a lance having a bad morning in a comic

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    The knight had been banished from the Round Table for his lack of sportsmanship. This incident would not advance his cause for reinstatement.

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    Frogs stressed out playing Frogger video game in a humor comic

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    I wonder what the person that came up with the idea of Frogger was on.

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    #13

    Subtle humor comic showing a bat reading Animal Crossing to experience sunshine again

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    There are quite a few wolf villagers, which always made me happy! XD

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    #14

    Millennial falcon as a bird using smartphone at a cafe in subtle humor comic

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    "Hey there! Have you tried the Kessel Run? Made fresh daily and only 12 parsecs!"

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    #15

    Subtle humor comic of a winged pug called Pugasus among a group of unicorn pugs.

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    Oh my god I'm in heaven

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    #16

    People pointing at Superman flying a plane comic

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    #17

    Comic of a green creature and friends having a silent picnic under a tree

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    It's not easy being green.

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    #18

    Woman collecting her thoughts depicted as creatures in backyard subtle humor comic

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    Sometimes they just get entirely out of hand, and you have to round them up!

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    Comic of a lawyer presenting a get out of jail free card in court

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    D**n Monopoly Man is in the Epstein files.

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    Family camping but glued to screens in subtle humor comics by Grickle

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    Their exercise was shifting the chairs whenever the sun was causing too much of a reflection on the screen.

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    Star Wars characters skateboarding in a rebellion-themed subtle humor comic

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    Tony Solo Hawk

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    Subtle humor comic of bird parents talking to their child about 'the talk' in a simple kitchen setting

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    "We're not pecking at you but this might sting a little."

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    #23

    Subtle humor comic of people with a two-headed dog explaining a natural breed trait

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    Love Igor with the póop bag.

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    #24

    Comic of a dog struggling with making homemade kibble in a messy kitchen

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    #25

    Brain and heart at cafe with two creepers outside in subtle humor comic

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    The two were on their own because the lion lacked the courage to join them on this quest.

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    #26

    Subtle humor comic showing three magical creatures proud of something built without magic

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    Awww 🥺🥺🥺

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    #27

    Comic with a man in pajamas asking noisy owls in room 217 to keep quiet

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    They're just having a hoot

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    Subtle humor comic featuring stenciled motivational words with frustrated characters ignoring positivity

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    It never does

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    #29

    Comic panel with a character surrounded by many cats in a homage to subtle humor comics

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    Impossible. The cats would have knocked the golden head onto the floor long ago.

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    Crowded city scene with owl among people highlighting dining options comic

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    Take the Alt-Girls first. Very pleasant side-effect! 🤗

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    #31

    Subtle humor comic of fish holding their breath for a boat spin on the lake

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    #32

    Ninja restaurant comic showing hidden waiter serving food

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    hahahahahahahaha!! I like the one in the kitchen LOL

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    #33

    Comic of a cat preparing to leave a bird on a doorstep with subtle humor in a simple sketch style

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    #34

    Cartoon of a dog and cat united in dislike of the neighborhood mail carrier

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    #35

    Subtle humor comic showing a girl texting on Baby Bear's phone using their WiFi

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    Just cheking their onlyfans account

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    Three sitting ducks drinking and chatting in subtle humor comic by Grickle

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    But after a couple of drinks, they were all a silly goose.

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    Kids skipping stones with rock figure warning them in subtle humor comics by Grickle

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    Just take your darn Beryllium Sphere and leave!

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    Subtle humor comic showing a cat sitting outside in rain holding an umbrella

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    The dog must be driving her stircrazy indoors.

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    Subtle humor comic of a wizard threatening to roll a dice to protect treasure

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    "We who are about to dye..."

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    Subtle humor comic showing a robot rusted on a couch after eating too many chips.

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    Yeah, salty chips and humid air will do that.

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    Subtle humor comic of a woman letting a green creature inside while a fly watches

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    In the panel where they're playing Frogger, this little guy is mounted on the bookshelf.

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    Witch and wizard walking with pet bat in subtle humor comic by Grickle

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    Archchancellor Ridcully and Granny Weatherwax.

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    She painting a portrait of a fox sitting as model in subtle humor comic

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    For sheep/cheap!

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    Subtle humor comic of a boy casting a spell on his little brother with surprising results.

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    Traditionally, it's the "undoing" spell that's the real problem to figure out.

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    Subtle humor comic of Teenage Mutiny Pirate Turtles throwing a pirate overboard.

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    Donnie with a mop!

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    Funny comic of a vintage computer with AI watching a man plant seeds

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    And legs

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    #47

    Comic with pets looking at their reflections in a mirror self-reflecting

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    Subtle humor comic of a coffee monster drinking coffee at a table

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    "Me *vibrating*!"

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    Subtle humor comic of a duck walking at night under the moonlight

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    #50

    King playing card game with himself in humorous comic

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    #51

    Man with discomfort animal on lap asked by flight attendant in Grickle comic

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    Cat lying on rug listening to tape in subtle humor comic by Grickle

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    Oh, those teenage years... 😌

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    Hunter caught chopping wood by wooden figure in subtle humor comics by Grickle

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    "My name is Pinocchio Montoya. You kindling-ed my father. Prepare to d*e."

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    Comic showing a humorous take on living by the sword with a walking sword character and man in subtle humor style

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    But the sword also lived in fear, of that bic across the street.

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    #55

    Dog writing horror genre at desk surrounded by cat pictures in Grickle comic

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    #56

    Cthulhu relaxing in bed with music and posters covering the wall in a comic

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    #57

    Subtle humor cartoon of a man and dog leisurely boating in a bay

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    Seaside Wallace and Gromit. Steady as she goes, Lad!

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    Long armed sloths relaxing on tree branch comic

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