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Here you’ll find insights from Bob Mankoff, former New Yorker Cartoon Editor, educational resources to help you use humor, our very own Cartoon Caption Contest, and plenty of cartoons. Sign up for cartoons & offers straight to your inbox and never miss a laugh!


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Cartoon History

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Psychology Behind the Humor

Cartoon by Ed Fischer. A psychiatrist cures his patient by reading from a joke book

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We’ve Got a Cartoon for That: The Sequel

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Caption Contest Commentary

“St. Peter and The Leaf Blower” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

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Anatomy of a Cartoon

Anatomy of a Cartoon: From Staid to Steed

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The New Cash-Prize Caption Contest.

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Recent Posts

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Best Seller Spotlight: Cat Cartoons

November 4, 2021 by CartoonStock

A great cat cartoon will never rub you the wrong way! Here’s a hand-picked selection of our most popular cat cartoons for you to love and license. BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON NOTE: This cartoon can be personalized here! BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON BUY THIS CARTOON…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Dessert

November 3, 2021 by Phil Witte and Rex Hesner

Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at dessert cartoons. With so much conflict these days, here’s something we can agree on: dessert is good. And yet, dessert poses its own internal conflict: to eat or…
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Best Seller Spotlight: Dave Carpenter

October 29, 2021 by CartoonStock

Welcome to our Dave Carpenter Best Seller Spotlight, part of our CartoonStock Artist Spotlights series. Dave’s cartoons offer a smart, approachable take on the challenges of modern business life. With a style that balances humor and insight, his cartoons resonate with professionals looking to bring levity to serious topics. In this spotlight, we showcase a…
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“Dining Turtles” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

October 26, 2021 by Lawrence Wood

This drawing by Phil Witte, who together with Rex Hesner writes the “Anatomy of a Cartoon” feature for this website, is set in a restaurant, where two large turtles are seated at a table. The turtle on the right is addressing the waiter. Judging by his companion’s and the waiter’s expressions, the turtle has said…
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Best Seller Spotlight: Sam Gross

October 21, 2021 by Bob Mankoff

Welcome to our Sam Gross Artist Spotlight, part of our CartoonStock Artist Spotlights series. Sam Gross is known for his fearless humor and distinctive cartooning style, delivering punchlines that are often as surprising as they are sharp. His work covers everything from darkly absurd jokes to clever social commentary, making him one of the most…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Halloween

October 20, 2021 by Phil Witte and Rex Hesner

Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at Halloween cartoons. The evening of October 31st will be a welcome respite from the mask wars; it’s Halloween, so everyone will be wearing a mask! In a strange…
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