John Darkow's cartoon captures the Artemis II crew gazing through their spacecraft window at the far side of the moon, where craters frame an unexpected sight: the Midvale School for the Gifted from Gary Larson's The Far Side, complete with a striped-shirted figure fumbling at a 'pull' door on stairs. Tagged with artemis ii, moon flyby, far side, gary larson, nasa, space, and science, the image blends real space exploration with absurd humor. One crew member exclaims excitement, labeled with Artemis II Crew and NASA markings. This satire highlights the blend of high-stakes missions and pop culture whimsy, poking fun at what astronauts might hope to find beyond the visible lunar surface. The dry wit underscores how science fiction tropes collide with actual programs like Artemis II.
The cartoon shows Donald Trump, shirtless and wearing boxing gloves, repeatedly striking a large bop bag shaped like an Iranian cleric. Multiple faces of bearded men in turbans appear on the bag, which rebounds after each punch. A speech bubble captures Trump's frustrated commands for the figure to stay down. The image responds to reports of a new Iranian supreme leader and U.S. efforts against the regime in early 2026. It highlights the perceived futility of direct confrontations with Iran's leadership structure.
The cartoon depicts an anthropomorphic Easter bunny, dressed in a pink polka-dot outfit, leaping in frustration at a gas pump displaying 'UP & UP!' and dollar signs, while holding a fuel nozzle. Nearby stands a white delivery van labeled 'E. Bunny EGG DELIVERY,' filled with boxes of colorful Easter eggs. The headline 'Hopping mad about gas prices...' ties into the bunny's hopping nature and anger over soaring gas prices. Tags like holiday, easter egg delivery, bunny, gas prices soar, pumps, per gallon, hopping mad, iran war oil hike, and fuel disruption highlight the satire on how rising fuel costs, possibly from geopolitical events, disrupt even whimsical traditions like Easter deliveries. This visual pun combines seasonal cheer with economic frustration, making it relatable for audiences facing high per gallon rates during holiday travel.
Ed Wexler's cartoon shows three agents in FBI uniform caricature, two looking resigned while the third, a caricature FBI director nominee, points at an FBI jet and demands they pick up his girlfriend's drunk friend's laundry on the way back. The scene captures political satire FBI jet with dry humor, pointing to abuse of power cartoon themes. In the background, the government jet misuse satire looms large, emphasizing the absurdity of personal errands using federal resources. This humorous FBI errand illustration fits the long tradition of cartoons that poke at authority figures overstepping bounds, all rendered in Wexler's straightforward style that keeps the joke clear without unnecessary flourishes. Tags like Kash Patel political cartoon and federal agent humor drawing make it searchable for those following current events.
A political cartoon published December 7, 2025, shows three children comparing prizes pulled from cereal boxes. The rightmost child holds a gold FIFA medal labeled Peace Prize while announcing the find. The scene references FIFA's recent decision to award the medal to Donald Trump following his omission from the Nobel Peace Prize list. The visual equates the honor to cheap plastic toys found in Sugar Bombs, Tootie Frooties and Tweeties packages. The cartoon highlights the perceived triviality of the gesture amid ongoing criticism of FIFA leadership under Gianni Infantino.
On October 4 2025 the cartoon depicts Donald Trump in a jester costume confronting Xi Jinping outside a house stacked with Chinese made Halloween goods. The scene highlights the impact of proposed tariffs on imported holiday products and resulting higher consumer prices in the United States.
