Every time I scroll past a John Atkinson comic, I end up laughing and feeling like I accidentally learned something. His series Wrong Hands is packed with smart jokes about art, literature, science, history, and everyday nonsense — the kind of humor that makes you go, “Oh, that’s clever,” right before you laugh.

These are some of my favorite comics from Atkinson. They’re a mix of witty wordplay, cultural nods, and perfectly dry observations that prove you don’t have to be dark or mean to be funny.

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Nate

Nate writes for Pleated-Jeans and enjoys finding the internet’s funniest corners so you don’t have to.