Cartoons are a form of expression. Often they are integrated with humor or some variety of message or learning. Superman, Batman and Spiderman all had missions they had to accomplish to save the world and allow good to triumph over evil. Other comics are less straightforward. Sometimes they are just about a person living their life. Other times, they are about dinosaurs with no friends because guess what? They're extinct.
Also popular seems to be the movie play-off. The Hunger Games parody comic tumble gives fans an outlet for expressing opinions on popular movie franchises. Political cartooning has long been an important aspect of the daily paper. Political speech can be expressed through subtle (or not so subtle) messages mixed into humorous cartoons. The art of sketching and doodling is alive and well and taking on new forms and new mediums.
64 Quirky Cartoons
From Humble Humor Comics to Tragically Hilarious Books:
Jennifer Gosnell — May 24, 2012 — Pop Culture
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Romancing Hipster Illustrations
Thomas Pitilli Renders Drawings of Lovey Dovey Pop Scenes
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Puny Comic Protagonists
Ryodita Renders Geeky Characters at Half their Original Size
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Teenage Anime-Style Avengers
Artist Ricken Illustrates American Superheroes in a Japanese Style
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Comic-Style Cinema Characters
Joshua Budich Pays Tribute to Movies with These Illustrated Posters
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Social Surrealist Illustrations
Koren Shadmi Renders Technologically Critical Illustrations
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Creepy Comic Illustrations
Murray Somerville Renders Surreal Fantasy Drawings
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Humble Humor Comics
Doghouse Diaries Debuts Some Hilariously Modest Cartoons
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Costumed Children Cartoons
Amy Mullen Illustrates Kids Dressed as Beloved Superheroes
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Mesmerizing Movie Illustrations
Frank Stockton Renders Iconic Film Scenes in His Own Dynamic Style
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Badass Superhero Beetles
Matt Cowan Renders a Series of Bizarre Comic Character Insects
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Comic-Style Cover Remixes
Kenny Keil Re-Imagines Hip Hop Albums with Marvel & DC Characters
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Pixelated Pop Culture Ensembles
Paulo Capdeville Renders Comic Book Favorites Using Chunky Blocks
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Superheroic Pocket Monsters
Artist Binsbilyas Mashes Comic Book Favorites with Pokemon
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Disney Superhero Doodles
James Silvani Recasts Comic Books with Mickey Mouse & Friends
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Comical Cartoon Companions
Mike Joos Shows How Everyone Can Learn to Forgive and Forget
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Suited-Up Seductresses
Vince Riley Illustrates Women Changing Into Action-Ready Attire
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Creepy Comic-Book Caricatures
These Chris Uminga Illustrations are Uncanny
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Badass Beard Competitions
Photographer Sheri Manson Shoots Fantastic Facial Hair
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European-Style Anime Art
Yuko Rabbit Fuses Western & Eastern Aesthetics to Produce Original Images
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Cut-Out Comic Costume Posters
Murat Cagri Creates DIY Superhero Masks Using Vector Graphics
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Sulking Superhero Drawings
Shih-Mao Depicts Marvel Comics' Best as Moody Brats
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Swapped Costume Superheroes
Goenetix Mixes up Comic Apparel in 'Bad Laundry Day' Series
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Comic Character Customized Cocktails
These Avengers-Inspired Mixed Drinks Pack A Punch
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Colorfully Costumed Muses
Jessica Singh Dresses Her Subjects in Vibrant Polychromatic Patterns
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Tragic Cartoon Caricatures
Tony Fleecs Illustrates Somber Scenes with Child-Like Superheroes
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Multicolored Musician Depictions
Jorn Kaspuhl Illustrates Iconic Singers with Comic-Style Flair
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Superhero Pixel Art Templates
Marvel's The Avengers Post-its Lets Users Make Art with Sticky Notes
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Splattered Superheroine Pin-Ups
Lora Zombie Depicts Female Avengers as Sultry Models
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Simplistic Superhero Drawings
The Minimalist Crime-Fighters of BloOp are Basic and Badass
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Hyperreal Cartoon Interpretations
Darya Kuznetsova Takes Flat Characters Into Realistic Realms
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Tragically Hilarious Books
'All My Friends are Still Dead' by Avery Monsen and Jory John
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Colossal Character Cartoons
Daniel Mead Illustrates Giant Creatures from All Corners of Geekdom
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Adolescent Superheroine Art
Karioks Depicts Marvel & DC Comics Characters in Their Teen Years
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Child Superhero Comics
The Little League Tumblr Takes Viewers Back in Time
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Presidential Pirate Pop Art
Rob Osborne Renders Historic American Figures with Eye Patches
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Painterly Comic Book Renderings
Nacho Molina Uses Geeky Characters as Muses for Sophisticated Art
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Charitable Cartoon Causes
The Terminally Illin’ Comic Book Stands Up to Cancer
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Innocent Cartoon Hero Art
Mike Mitchell Emphasizes the Softer Qualities of Life
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Magical Maid Artistry
Heather Dixon Renders Mary Poppins in Whimsical Cartoon Illustrations
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Post-Apocalyptic Film Parodies
The Gingerhaze Tumblr Echoes Some of the Views of Hunger Games Fans
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Incredibly Crafty Comic Ads
This Avengers Target Promo is Made of Pencils and Pop Cans
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Surreal Superhero Animal Art
Sakiroo Choi's Portraits are a Colorful Combination
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Superhero Smartphone Squabbles
Heroes Compare Cell Phone Technology at the Super Cafe
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Mad Men Mutant Mash-Ups
Alex Ryan Merges X-Men & Don Draper's Worlds in Illustrations
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Talking T-Rex Blogs
Prehistoric Dinos Discuss Present-Day Problems in Dinosaur Comics Series
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Personalized Cartoon Caricatures
The Comics Factory Turns You Into Your Favorite Superhero
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Miniature Musician Zombies
Artist Danvinci Depicts Legendary Singers as Small Undead Cartoons
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Cosmic Comic Paintings
John Wentz Pairs Superheroes & Astronomy in This Nostalgic Art Series
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Jam-Packed Cartoon Pictorials
Andy Ristaino Fills His Imaginative Drawings to His Canvas' Capacity
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Patriotic Comic Book Ghouls
Clayton Ryder Crain Imagines Carnage in Various Historical Images
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lllustrated Tweet Comics
The Oatmeal Recreates Ridiculous Updates
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Colorful Crayon-Like Scenes
Keren Katz Renders Prismatic Images in a Grade School Style
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ChildishSuperhero Art
Guillermo Tineo Ramos Renders Pint-Sized Versions of Marvel Superheroes
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Quirky Pop Culture Cartoons
This Vamba Art is Whimsical, Imaginative and Colorful
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Cluttered Comicbook Artwork
GoncaloMar Presents a New Show Full of Chaos
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Touchscreen Tablet Comic Art
Jim Lee Illustrates DC Comics Characters Using One Finger & an iPad
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Comic Book Music Clips
The Maroon 5 ‘Payphone' Video Gets the Cartoon Treatment
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Love Life Comic Strips
The 'NY Dating Stories!' Tumblr is Funny and Heartwarming
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Stigma-Slaying Stories
The New Archie Comic 'Just Married' Features its First Gay Marriage
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Pop Culture Cartoon Campaigns
The New Ads for Top Gear Auto Point are Visually Comical
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Gaunt Pop Culture Caricatures
Ken Turner Illustrates Celebrities & Characters in Gothic Style
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Childhood Cartoon Superheros
Timothy Lim's Calvin and Hobbes / Spiderman Mash-Ups
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Cape-Clad Potatoes
Mr. Potato Head Transforms into the Dark Knight Spud
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Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bear Makes a Cinematic Debut
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Studio Ghibli Shines in the new GBL 2025 Spring/Summer Capsule
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HOMAGE Unveiled The Simpsons x NFL Collections
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Playful Art Character Cars
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Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
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Warner Bros. Gamifies Superman Storytelling with Gameplay
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Humdrum Paper Offers Unique Bookmarks for Book Lovers
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Looney Tunes Gokko Reimagines Bugs Bunny & Friends in an Anime-Style Series
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Topgolf Taps 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
Superhero Movie Snack Partnerships
Rollover and Warner Bros. Partnered to Celebrate Superman
Illustrated Character Capsule
Magniberg Collaborates with Moomin on Limited Apparel Collection
Culture Play Card Games
MONOPOLY Deal: KPop Demon Hunters Links Games and Fandom Through Netflix
AI-Powered Collectible Figurines
Personality-Packed HeyMates are Made for Modern Kidults
Character Footwear Crossover
The South Park X Crocs Collection Boasts Cartoon-Inspired Details
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Book Series-Inspired Collectibles
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Surreal Dark Comedy Toys
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The Sneaks Movie is an Animated Feature Honoring Sneaker Culture
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel
The Dark Knight Collection Unveils Film-Themed Streetwear by YoungLA
Cartoon-Inspired Themed Clogs
Pokémon and Crocs Join Once Again on a Footwear Capsule
Movie Trivia Games
mojie Delivers Daily Emoji Movie Quizzes for Film Lovers Everywhere
Storybook Travel Agencies
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Comedian Collectible Trading Cards
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The Stranger Things Animated Series Adopts an ’80s Cartoon Look
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TinyHeroStories Creates Adventures Featuring Your Child As The Hero
Scientific Character Charts
Pixar a Bug’s Life Botanical Guide Labels Characters with Real Species
Superhero Restaurant Promotions
This Chuck E. Cheese Superman Promotion Celebrates the Movie
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
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Uniqlo Draws Inspiration from Pokémon Trading Card Game
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Fable Lets You Create Narrated Short Stories With Custom Images
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