Laugh Out Loud

An ugly cat has given on hope for love until an older gentleman adopts him. This sweet, slice of life story about the cat getting to know and trust his new owner is just so bizarre that it will make you laugh.

Those who enjoy slice of life stories and cats.

Martha Boksenbaum

From awkward socializing, period problems, and mental health, Sarah Andersen of Sarah’s Scribbles has a knack for portraying real life in a poignant, funny way. The collections can be read straight through or readers can pick and choose, making this an ideal read if your concentration isn't great.

Fans of webcomics and slice of life

Megan Rupe

Middle schoolers on break from theater rehearsal go for a snack at the local Taco drive-through, but the world starts to go strange around them. Inanimate objects seem to have turned into monsters and start to eat everything around them. Can they escape these strange monsters? Can they get back to rehearsal? Gross and weird, this story will have you laughing and saying “ew!” at the same time.

Those who enjoy the weird, the creepy, the gross, and want to read about the possible end of the world.

There are some really gross and weird images in this comic. Not for those with a sensitive stomach.

Martha Boksenbaum

A strange alien from another world has taken over Earth. He has strange tentacles and threatens to disintegrate Earth unless his conditions are met. He wants to teach kids in school and will let his students try to kill him, although he is seemingly invincible. With lots of puns and sight gags, this strange teacher will make you laugh even as he threatens the world with annihilation.

Fans of stories with humor, school plotlines, and kids saving the world-or trying at least.

The students are trying to kill this alien teacher, so there's lots of weapons and violence, but in a cartoonish manner.

Martha Boksenbaum

When Jory joins the theater club’s backstage crew, he finds himself a group of friends and a whole mysterious maze of tunnels backstage. With its heartwarming moments of friendship and humorous situations, The Backstagers will be sure to please.

Theater kids; Fans of stories like Gravity Falls and Lumberjanes

Bullying

Megan Rupe

Eric Bittle, an ice skater and amateur baker from Georgia, joins Samwell University's hockey team. Can the petite Bittie keep up and find himself a place among the giant hockey bros--and maybe even love? This sweet, frequently humorous story is a great one to curl up with if you're looking for college nostalgia, laughs, and gay love.

Fans of sports and nostalgia

Some homophobia

Megan Rupe

Dog Man is a story about a crime-fighting part-dog part-man hero always getting into hilarious hijinks in the name of justice. Rarely on the library's shelves, this super-popular series is a super funny choice.

Fans of Captain Underpants and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Martha Boksenbaum

A group of aliens land at an amusement park on Earth intending to conquer our planet, but a clever teen sees through their plans and manages to convince them that the amusement park is the whole world! Will the aliens be recognized by their brethren for conquering Earth? Will they find out their mistake? The entire farce will make you giggle alongside the very silly-looking characters and their witless escapades.

Lovers of adventures in Space, amusement parks, and general absurdity.

Martha Boksenbaum

Esther, Daisy, and Susan meet at university and soon find themselves plunging headfirst into college adventures. From roommate drama to romantic entanglements, this heartwarming and frequently hilarious series will bring smiles and laughter.

Fans of college and coming-of-age stories

Megan Rupe

Izzy only ever wants to play video games, and when she discovers her new game transports her INTO the game, she sets off on an adventure to defeat the Big Boss. If she runs out of lives in the game will she die in real life? There is so much potential for mirth in this silly story about when playing too many video games can really be a problem!

Gamers, those who enjoy adventure stories, and strong friendships.

Martha Boksenbaum

This comic compilation of Kate Beaton’s work makes historical figures funny, absurd, and ridiculous. Not that history isn’t already absurd at times, but Beaton’s takes will have you spit-out-your-drink-laughing, and searching for “Step Aside, Pops”, the second volume of her work. If you missed this one a while ago, or even if you read it back then, it's a great choice when you need a giggle and a bit of perspective.

History buffs, those who enjoy a bit of absurdity and sarcasm.

Humorous content includes some references to sex, bathroom humor, nudity, alcohol and violence.

Martha Boksenbaum

Gert, a thirty-six-year-old woman trapped in the body of a little girl, cuts a bloody swath through Fairyland as she tries to find her key home. With its bloody and saccharine images, creative swearing, and twisted, frequently humorous take on the fairyland trope, you will be in for a wild, darkly funny ride.

: Fans of gory comedy and fairytale retellings:

Lots of gore, some inappropriate hand gestures

Megan Rupe

Two alligator spies fight evil from the sewers in this goofy, slapstick story full of puns and pratfalls that will have you holding your sides.

Lovers of Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and very silly puns.

Martha Boksenbaum

Penny Brighton has bad luck. After being fired from her retail job, Penny Brighton manages to land a job at the laundromat and an illegal home in a storage rental facility. Then she falls for Walter, the gym receptionist. Can Penny turn her luck around?

Fans of slice of life comedies and off-beat romantic comedies

Megan Rupe

In order to avoid summer school, Newell joins a talent show - only he doesn’t have a talent! Even worse, his dad has all sorts of strange suggestions. Can he get on stage without completely embarrassing himself?

Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and the Berrybrook Middle School series.

Martha Boksenbaum

Supervillain Ballister Blackheart has an ongoing feud with his rival Ambrosius Goldenloin and the Institute. Then his new assistant--a shapeshifter named Nimona-turns everything on its head. Get ready for shapeshifting shenanigans and feels!

Fans of fantasy mayhem

Megan Rupe

Benevolent basketball jock Charlie finds himself caught between his friend Nate and ex-girlfriend Holly, both of whom want the funding for their clubs, robotics and cheerleading. After their rivalry goes too far, the robotics club and cheerleaders decide to enter a battlebot tournament together in order to secure their funding. This is a hilarious story of unlikely allies, absurdly bad sportsmanship, and robot battles that you don’t want to miss!

Fans of stories about wacky high-school hijinks

Megan Rupe

Peter and Ernesto are both sloths, they both live in the forest, and are good friends. But Ernesto wants to go on an adventure and Peter is afraid. This odd couple will make you laugh, cry, and squee about how cute they are.

Kids who love animals and a good laugh.

Martha Boksenbaum

Phoebe has a friend that many kids would be envious of, a unicorn! Phoebe rides her unicorn friend Marigold Heavenly Nostrils through ordinary school days and not-so-ordinary adventures with other magical creatures. Being friends with a unicorn can be lovely, but they're also very vain and different from humans, leading to silly situations.

Fans of Calvin and Hobbs, Unicorns, and a little bit of magic.

Martha Boksenbaum

With pointed cheek and expressive artwork, Keith Knight portrays life as a black American by covering personal adventures and delivering sharp social commentary in the K Chronicles. Readers who love this collection should check out the K Chronicles (which still updates) and Knight’s other work on his website (https://kchronicles.com/)!

Readers who love personal narratives and witty social commentary; fans of political comics

Discusses racism

Megan Rupe

Tatsu was the Immortal Dragon, the most feared local yakuza until he got married and became...a househusband! Now, Tatsu is perfecting his housekeeping, cooking, and other house management skills, all with yakuza pizzazz!

Fans of comedies where the character is not typical for the context

References to drug dealing and other criminal activity

Megan Rupe

Yotsuba is a little girl who loves exploring her world and spending time with her dad and new friends. Of course, Yotsuba has a unique perspective and way of doing things, so her adventures get a lot more interesting than the initial premise might suggest. This hilarious slice-of-life comic ups the ante every volume as Yotsuba’s hijinks get wilder--yet somehow feel very true to life. Don’t question that last statement, just read it!

Slice of life fans, readers looking for something the whole family can enjoy

Megan Rupe