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Mayanka Goel, screenwriter, copywriter, journalist, and artist from Mumbai, India, draws what we’re all thinking — but funnier. In her one-panel comics, she distills the weird, annoying, and strangely tender moments of everyday life into sharp visuals and even sharper punchlines. Whether it’s the silent tension of work meetings or the existential dread of small talk, her work is instantly recognizable and weirdly comforting.

Goel’s style is clean and minimal. Her comics aren’t just relatable — they feel like tiny mirrors held up to modern life. Scroll down — chances are, you’ll see yourself in more than a few of these.

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One-panel comic showing a person talking to a dog with a ball, illustrating relatable humor in art.

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Goel mainly works as a copywriter but also writes fantasy, science fiction, and horror stories inspired by the relationships her younger self wished for. Her narratives explore themes like love, loss, and self-discovery.

A passionate fan of animated series, she’s also an avid reader of comic books and graphic novels. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her watching Doctor Who, diving into anime, or sketching quirky little cartoons.
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    Minimalist one-panel comic shows a couple watching TV with a joke about fake news and April Fools’ Day humor.

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    One-panel comic showing a police dog humorously pulling over a driver with a relatable punchline.

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    #4

    Black and white one-panel comic showing a meeting with people and a humorous caption about avoiding messages, relatable art.

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    #5

    Black and white one-panel comic showing a person on a couch talking to an armadillo in therapy, relatable humor.

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    Yes, but i'm not agile enough to pull it off.

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    #6

    One-panel comic featuring a character in a red striped shirt humorously reflecting on not standing out.

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    Well, you were the only one they were looking for!?

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    #7

    Wedding comic panel showing couple exchanging vows with humor and relatable one-panel comic style.

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    Better include all the hurts and rejections of adolescence, as well.

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    #8

    One-panel comic showing a man and a rabbit at a table with a magic hat, depicting a hilariously relatable moment.

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

    "Yes, now hop back in the hat!"

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    #9

    One-panel comic artist humorously depicts relatable Halloween plans with bed and snacks in a simple black and white drawing.

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    Seems perfect.

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    #10

    One-panel comic showing a person lying on a couch and a bear giving humorous relatable advice.

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    Well if my therapist says so… 😴😴😴

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    #11

    One-panel comic by artist shows a chef with cooking tools and a humorous, relatable caption about darkness and hope.

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

    Got thinking about making a tikka masala cream cheese dip while walking yesterday. May have to give that a go tomorrow.

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    #12

    Hilariously relatable one-panel comic showing a person awkwardly early with text about being fashionably late.

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    #13

    Relatable one-panel comic showing a person on a phone call with books, laptop, and desk items in a simple office setting.

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    Clever!

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    #14

    One-panel comic shows two people with cats, capturing hilariously relatable moments in simple line art style.

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    #15

    Black and white one-panel comic of a cat playing guitar on stage, a relatable and hilarious comic art style.

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    5 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next up, "the Lizzy forgot to buy cat treats at the grocery store blues"

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    #16

    Simple one-panel comic showing a person’s body with labeled anxious nervous system effects like racing heart and cramps.

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    #17

    One-panel comic by artist showing a cat with a halo judging a person in front of heavenly gates, humorous and relatable.

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    #18

    Minimalist one-panel comic of a woman on the phone, depicting a hilariously relatable moment about procrastinating worries.

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    #19

    Minimalist one-panel comic showing a person reaching to click a leave meeting button in a relatable office moment.

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    #20

    One-panel comic shows two people observing a bed piled with books, humorously commenting on attention span.

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    Non-performance art installation

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    #21

    Minimalist one-panel comic showing a woman proposing with a humorous, relatable caption about love and saving on rent.

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    #22

    One-panel comic of two dogs on leashes with a caption about a nice guy and a good boy, relatable humor.

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    #23

    One-panel comic showing pirates on a ship realizing friendship is the real treasure in a relatable, humorous style.

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    And that's the end of the friendship 😂

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    #24

    Black and white one-panel comic showing a person carrying a Christmas tree with a sold tag, plants with sad faces on a shelf.

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    One-panel comic by artist showing two people on a couch with a relatable funny caption about trusting your gut.

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    A relatable one-panel comic shows a couple lovingly holding their baby, highlighting multitasking and user needs.

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    Two dogs observing a group doing yoga poses in a comic illustrating hilariously relatable one-panel comics.

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    #28

    One-panel comic showing a couple yelling at a person using their phone with relatable humor.

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    Two women having coffee in a relatable one-panel comic illustrating a humorous conversation about love languages.

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    #30

    One-panel comic by an artist showing people dancing and calling out to Rapunzel at a tower in a humorous scene.

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    Not in the fairy tale sense OR the partying sense with that racket going on! :)

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