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31 Clever And Absurd Comics By John Atkinson That Put A Weird Spin On Random Everyday Thoughts
Funny,ComicsJUN 18, 2026

31 Clever And Absurd Comics By John Atkinson That Put A Weird Spin On Random Everyday Thoughts

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John Atkinson’s “Wrong Hands” comics have a way of making everyday ideas feel just a little more unhinged. His jokes often start with something familiar, before taking a sharp turn into wonderfully strange territory. Part of the fun is never knowing where the joke will go next. One comic might lean on a subtle visual gag, another on a groan-worthy pun, and the next on a surreal idea that somehow makes perfect sense by the end. It’s that mix of wit, randomness, and imagination that keeps Atkinson’s humor feeling fresh.
Previously, we featured a batch of Atkinson’s clever and offbeat cartoons, and this new collection shows once again why his work has connected with so many readers. With sharp wordplay, absurd twists, and a talent for turning simple setups into unexpected punchlines, “Wrong Hands” manages to feel both smart and completely ridiculous in the best way.
Scroll down to enjoy the comics, and don’t forget to upvote the ones that made you laugh the most.

#1

A clever comic by John Atkinson, showing the moon, a TIE fighter from a galaxy far, far away, and toast as things with a dark side.
28points

#2

Absurd comics by John Atkinson: An illustration of book titles reimagined as prequels, like 1983 for Orwell.
27points

#3

Absurd comics by John Atkinson: A postmodern Goldilocks and the Three Bears comic with bears discussing deconstructing porridge.
21points

#4

A comic by John Atkinson, playing on Jane Eyre, showing a secret being revealed about a collection of snow globes.
20points

#5

An absurd comic by John Atkinson, illustrating Sisyphus pushing various types of rock, including classic, punk, and country.
20points

#6

John Atkinson comic parodying Goodnight Moon, adding a weird spin on random everyday thoughts.
19points

#7

John Atkinson comic: A birdwatching guide with absurd bird names like Little Brown Bird, Bigger Black Bird, Loudy Louderson, and This Guy. Includes a Cardinal and a Monsignor. Clever, absurd comics.
18points

#8

John Atkinson comic on Shakespeare in school, putting a weird spin on random everyday thoughts.
18points

#9

A John Atkinson comic with absurd thoughts about a child's Christmas in Wales and long village names.
18points

#10

John Atkinson comic on scientifically problematic lyrics, adding a weird spin on random everyday thoughts.
17points

#11

An absurd comic by John Atkinson, of Cher with dinosaurs and a giant T-Rex saying, Oops. Too far.
17points

#12

Absurd comic by John Atkinson: Miss Havisham's Mood Ring, all colors indicating sad, putting a weird spin on thoughts.
17points

#13

Clever comics by John Atkinson reimagining Shakespeare with DM adaptations, squirrel Macbeth, and Lego Titus Andronicus.
15points

#14

A comic by John Atkinson, called Shorter Stories, with funny book titles like Tiny Women and Six Angry Men.
15points

#15

A John Atkinson comic showing an absurd gift wrapping tutorial with unexpected items.
15points

#16

Clever comics by John Atkinson: A humorous illustration showcasing different types of musical footwear with witty names.
14points

#17

Absurd comics by John Atkinson illustrating The Three Postmodern Pigs with houses of found objects, implied, and deconstructed.
14points

#18

A comic by John Atkinson showing clever and absurd reasons for potential ancient book bannings.
14points

#19

Absurd comic by John Atkinson: The Chicken Crossing the Road alternate timelines, showing fowl-centric, ice age, zero-gravity, and kung pao paradigm scenarios.
13points

#20

Absurd comic by John Atkinson: Postmodern Humpty Dumpty, showing ironic fall, putting a weird spin on thoughts.
13points
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