Here Are 40 Single-Panel Jokes That Have The Superpower Of Making Anyone Laugh

These comics are born out of passion and hardwork

Maryjane

• Published in Funny
• March 8, 2024

Paul Woods, a comic book artist and cartoonist from Melbourne, Australia, goes by the name "Woodsy." The creator of the single-panel comic book "Insert Brain Here" knows how to convey humor in the dialogue between his characters with a minimum of words.

Giggles are almost unavoidable when looking through Paul's creations. Wood's distinct approach comprises wordplay and creative puns that give his work life and make his audience laugh.

"The most rewarding aspect for me is seeing my work published in a newspaper or magazine. I’m a child of the '80s and grew up reading comics in the newspaper so to see my work in print is fantastic. I also still get a real kick out of making people laugh, I guess I’ve never lost that from high school when I used to draw caricatures of my teachers and show them to my friends.

I’ve always been motivated to draw - I have a day job so I use drawing to switch off and relax. The day it feels like a chore or ‘work’ to me will be the day I stop. I have redone a lot of my old comics over the years which I really enjoy,” Paul says.

Despite not being Paul's full-time job, his comics have garnered a lot of attention and admiration due to their frequent publication in Australian and UK media. Additionally, he has a sizable following on Instagram, and people appreciate his inventiveness and hard work.

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1. Wanna swim?

2. A scam

3. Oh well

4. Okay

5. Seriously?

6. So high

7. Here it is

8. Bye Ray

Paul talked about the hardest aspect of making a comic and how an artist gets past roadblocks and difficulties when working on the work saying:

“I find the most challenging aspect is trying to come up with something that hasn’t been done before. I will often come up with what I think is a unique joke or idea and a quick Google search will show the joke has already been done. This can sometimes be a bit frustrating. The other challenge is time. I have a full-time job and three kids so it’s difficult sometimes to find the time to sit down and create a comic.”

9. He is

10. He really did

11. What are you?

12. As long as it's hidden

13. Farm insults

14. Dark chocolate

15. It's just there

16. You're a jerk

The OP talked about what makes a good comic, and what are some common mistakes that artists should avoid saying:

“The best comics are those that do something original and can make you laugh out loud. People sometimes get too focused on the quality of the drawing but to me the joke is key. A weak drawing and a great joke are better than a fantastic drawing with a weak joke.”

17. The milk is bad

18. It's needed

19. That's terrible

20. Yes, please

21. Do it

22. Sure didn't

23. Tell me about it

24. Are you ready?

25. I'd like that please

26. That's not so nice

27. How am I supposed to do that?

28. It's understandable

29. Definitely

30. It's not it

31. Is she now?

32. Don't leave, Rodney

33. Keep singing then

34. Lol

35. Say that again

36. The peanuts are complimentary

37. Welcome Jeremy

38. And it's going to rain

39. Get going

40. You got it

Given the popularity of social media and online publishing platforms, Paul envisions comics primarily existing online in the future. The tools that comic book creators use to make their works are also changing rapidly.

Today, most artists use tablets to sketch their comics, which they then email to publishers or publish online. The advent of the internet has made it possible for anyone to create and share comics with a global audience.

Maryjane