35 One-Panel Comics By Adam Douglas Thompson That Are A Mix Of Clever Humor And Simplicity (New Pics)

Adam Douglas Thompson has a knack for turning everyday moments into clever single-panel comics. His humor feels effortless, yet every drawing is packed with sharp wit and charm. If you’ve ever flipped through The New Yorker, chances are you’ve chuckled at one of his creations. His comics don’t just make you laugh—they often make you pause and think, all in the span of a single frame.But Thompson’s talent doesn’t stop at the pages of magazines. His art has also been celebrated in galleries, showing off his ability to mix humor with a unique artistic style. Whether it’s a cheeky punchline or a subtle jab at modern life, Thompson’s work has a way of connecting with everyone who sees it. Scroll down for some of his latest comics and enjoy a dose of his sharp, relatable humor!More info:Instagram|adamdouglasthompson.com|x.comThis post may includeaffiliate links.

But Thompson’s talent doesn’t stop at the pages of magazines. His art has also been celebrated in galleries, showing off his ability to mix humor with a unique artistic style. Whether it’s a cheeky punchline or a subtle jab at modern life, Thompson’s work has a way of connecting with everyone who sees it. Scroll down for some of his latest comics and enjoy a dose of his sharp, relatable humor!

More info:Instagram|adamdouglasthompson.com|x.com

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Slinky toys on stairs with faces, one coiled, one stretching down stairs. Humor and charm captured by Adam Douglas Thompson.

Bored Pandacontacted Adam Douglas Thompson again to find out more about his creative process and his journey. Thompson’s work offers a funny take on everyday life, but we’re curious if there are any topics or themes he purposely avoids in his creations. “I don’t consciously avoid certain topics, although there are certain realms I don’t cover very much I suppose. I have a limited amount of s*x and scatological stuff, for instance. Not much violence either. Maybe I’m a bit squeamish. Or maybe I just like making jokes about sort of boring stuff, like assembling furniture or making toast.”

A humor-packed one-panel comic by Adam Douglas Thompson featuring a multi-headed creature on a game show stage.

Minimalist comic by Adam Douglas Thompson, titled “Rapunkzel,” humorously illustrating hair-like lines extending outward.

We asked Thompson about the role of humor in addressing serious or controversial topics and what he thinks its impact is. “Serious stuff is always a ripe target for humor because the feelings of tension and discomfort that surround serious topics are always beginning for release. When tackling difficult subjects, you of course have to be careful and thoughtful - mainly it’s a matter of following the cardinal rule of punching up toward the powerful, rather than down toward the vulnerable.”

Ancient builders with R&R Builders tools in front of a Roman cityscape, humorously depicting historical construction.

One-panel comic by Adam Douglas Thompson showing visitors in a chaotic, trap-filled room with a funny welcome message.

There’s something truly fascinating about stepping into someone else’s world, even if just for a moment. So, we asked Thompson to give us a glimpse into his daily life as a cartoonist—what does a typical day look like for him? “I do other jobs (including parenting) besides cartooning, so the cartooning is often sort of squeezed in around the edges,” the artist shared. “Cartoons usually start as ideas in my notes app (I have a note that is thousands of lines long full of ideas accumulated over the last few years). For me, just finding the right ideas to work on is about half the battle. Once I have the ideas, drawing them is occasionally tricky, but mostly fairly quick and fun.”

Comic by Adam Douglas Thompson featuring pigs and a cat with humorous text about AI slop.

Voting station sign saying “Vote here and scream into a pillow,” with people voting at booths.

One-panel comic by Adam Douglas Thompson: rotating restaurant, people inside thrown around humorously.

Airplane passengers in a one-panel comic by Adam Douglas Thompson, illustrating humor and charm.

Comic by Adam Douglas Thompson shows hands creating a ransom note saying, “Bring me a pen or else,” using cutout letters.

Comic by Adam Douglas Thompson showing Tesla factory and a pyramid labeled “Elon’s Cybertomb."

Humorous comic by Adam Douglas Thompson depicting a cityscape made of bagels, titled “Bagel Everything."

Cavemen humor: one listens to a record player labeled “Fire,” while others watch skeptically in a cave.

Humorous one-panel comic by Adam Douglas Thompson featuring a plate of pasta with a black hole center.

Two men observe a bookshelf with a clock labeled “DOOM” in a humorous one-panel comic by Adam Douglas Thompson.

One-panel comic by Adam Douglas Thompson of an open-plan office designed as a labyrinth.

Two people observing a house with a hole, saying, “That’s where I grew up.” Humorous one-panel comic by Adam Douglas Thompson.

Two men walking on a city street, one holding a coffee cup, discussing productivity with humor and charm.

Comic by Adam Douglas Thompson featuring animals taking selfies in a forest.

One-panel comic by Adam Douglas Thompson depicting a chaotic mind as a decorated interior space.

A humorous one-panel comic by Adam Douglas Thompson featuring a person in a bathtub with dishes being added to soak.