10 New Cartoons by David Ostow are here, and they’re as delightfully twisted and clever as ever. In this review, we take a close look at 10 of his latest single-panel gems, each laced with the perfect mix of deadpan delivery and sharp social commentary. Whether he’s poking fun at parenting, corporate culture, or modern anxieties, Ostow’s work never misses a beat. If you’re a fan of comics that make you laugh, think, and say “too real,” this lineup is your perfect dose of illustrated genius.
Artist Bio
David Ostow is a cartoonist, illustrator, and humorist best known for his unique blend of intelligent satire and minimalistic black-and-white linework. A regular contributor to The New Yorker, Ostow has carved a niche with cartoons that feel both oddly relatable and hilariously exaggerated. His ability to explore contemporary issues — from tech obsession and therapy culture to political irony — has earned him a dedicated following. Ostow’s art style is instantly recognizable: expressive but restrained, allowing the humor in the captions and character expressions to shine. He often tackles everyday moments through a surreal lens, injecting just enough absurdity to land the punchline without losing realism.
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1. Puppy Coffin Morale
A boss can’t understand why employees at the nearby toy factory are happier than his staff at JG & Sons Puppy Coffins. This cartoon is dark humor at its finest — hilarious because of how oblivious the character is to the absurdity of his own company. Ostow balances satire with silliness in a way only he can.
2. Musical Mediocrity
Parents marvel at a baby’s enthusiastic reaction to music — only to wonder if he’ll grow up to be “an entirely average person who enjoys music.” It’s a subtle roast of parenting optimism and how we sometimes overthink the ordinary. Dry, relatable, and effortlessly funny, this is Ostow in observational mode.
3. Location Sharing Gone Wrong
A man proudly tells his friend he and his wife share locations to avoid secrets — while showing she’s at a motel “for her book club.” The punchline is both hilarious and awkward, toeing the line between modern tech transparency and personal denial. It’s classic cringe comedy in one perfect panel.
4. Monster’s Roblox Break
A monster politely asks if it can hide under a kid’s bed because the kid won’t stop talking about Roblox. This cartoon flips horror tropes into parenting fatigue in the funniest way possible. It’s the kind of joke both parents and digital-age kids can laugh at — from opposite ends of the room.
5. Broad Daylight Heroics
A cowboy rides off, disappointed he couldn’t clean up the town before lunch. It’s a mockery of the romanticized Western narrative, complete with a deadline that feels way too relatable. Ostow mixes genre parody with millennial burnout vibes — and it works beautifully.
6. Support From the Top
Wealthy men lean out their office windows to proclaim support for protestors, proudly calling them “angry riffraff.” This cartoon drips with sarcasm, taking aim at performative allyship from corporate elites. It’s bold, timely, and sharply drawn to make its message unmissable.
7. Creaking Truth Bomb
A dad checks on a nighttime noise and rants about his brother gambling away his kid’s college fund. What starts as a horror setup turns into family drama. It’s one of those brilliant misdirects where the absurdity slowly dawns on you — and then hits hard.
8. Fishing Dreams
A dad tells his kid not to worry about unattainable dreams… unless they’re really big. This cartoon plays with inspirational advice in the most demotivating way, turning a wholesome father-son moment into dry realism. Classic Ostow: biting, simple, and so smart.
9. The Creation of Dust
Two angels proudly admire their tidy work — only for dust to reappear seconds later. It’s a hilarious divine take on a very real human frustration. Ostow anthropomorphizes chores with cosmic flair, showing that even in heaven, mess finds a way.
10. Pedro Pascal Pressure
In therapy, a man confesses that his faith in humanity depends on whether Pedro Pascal is truly nice. It’s absurd, hilarious, and perfectly current — a reflection of how celebrity culture now fills existential gaps. This cartoon delivers its punchline like a philosophical gut punch… with a smirk.
Final Summary
In this article, we reviewed 10 new cartoons by David Ostow, each packed with razor-sharp wit and social satire. Whether poking fun at parenting, therapy, corporate culture, or wild west tropes, Ostow’s cartoons consistently deliver fresh laughs and thought-provoking punchlines. His minimalist style and clever commentary make him a standout voice in the cartoon world. All comics © David Ostow. All rights reserved. For more cartoon reviews, artist spotlights, and daily humor updates, head over to TheHumorSide.com — where laughter always has a brain.
