40 Hilariously Clever Comics By ‘Laughing Hippo Studio’
If you’re looking for a laugh that lands in one quick, clever hit, the single-panel comics from Laughing Hippo Studio (the pen name of cartoonist Doug Hill) deliver just that. With crisp visuals, familiar settings, and a twist of absurdity, these comics are the kind that make you smile, nod, and then laugh at how perfectly they skew everyday life.
Doug Hill has described his workflow: starting with a concept/punchline, sketching in pencil, redrawing, inking, then colouring digitally (e.g., in Photoshop). He also mentions the lack of recurring characters; each panel can stand alone, giving him freedom. Here is a full look at what makes this body of work stand out, followed by some representative examples of themes you’ll find in his comics.
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