This gag was going nowhere as I was drawing it. It was a strange thing to be writing and drawing something from my brain without a gag at the end. Any other time, the gag would present itself naturally, but not this time. Initially, the son put on the headphones and realized his dad was — read more

I enjoy making these mazes. This one was fun since it felt like I was drawing intestines. Drawing things like that is a bit easier because there are no straight lines – it’s all gooey curves. Also, if you’re drawing anything that is not aesthetically appealing in the first place, you can embellish the grossness — read more

Have you ever wondered about the very first boots? What exactly did they look like? Were they just animal skins wrapped in vines on an ingenious caveman’s feet? Well? Was it? Tell me now! Here’s a video! — read more

Currently, fishing seems like a strange luxury – a lavish use of time and resources that I don’t have. How is that? How did fishing – an activity that so many people did in the past whenever they wanted to – become out of reach due to our busy schedules and limited resources? I get — read more

If you have kids and you try to go out to eat, then this resonates with you. If you don’t have kids and you try to go out to eat, then this resonates with you. We are all impacted by rambunctious children at a restaurant. Hey dads, ever feel like this? That said, since I’ve — read more

I never know which pieces will resonate with you and my other readers. I started pencilling this piece while Jessica and I were upgrading our old iPhones for new ones at AT&T. There was no gag other than mice with muscles. While inking, I came up with the footnotes. In any case, I made a — read more

Here’s the text for your eyeballs and brain. Readers Like You! Fish Times at Ridgewater High AI image created using Midjourney After reading “School of Fish” (Iss. 17), Craig P. of Lake Tahoe, NV dug up his dad’s old high school yearbook. Craig notes: “It’s crazy how kids back then look so OLD!” We agree, — read more

Here’s the text, generously supplied for free… a $299.99 value! Opting Out of Helping Out Seamus C. Monster,Resident Odditor Recently, my friend Slosh asked me to help him move from one apartment complex to another one. Apparently, he had weird neighbors and drama and all that and it was easier for him to move than — read more

J. Lopez is an all-around amazing illustrator and has been one of my best friends for decades. I asked him if he would help me with the cover illustration to this month’s issue of Oddballs. He did! Follow J. on Instagram: @jdotdesigner Here’s my initial sketch. I just couldn’t make it work. I sent it — read more