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Whether it's an awkward conversation that spirals out of control, an overprotective parent taking things a little too far, or someone making the absolute worst decision with complete confidence, artist Jacob “Cob” Luther has a knack for turning everyday situations into brilliantly absurd punchlines in his series “Towny Town Comics.”

The series explores the quirky side of life in the suburban Midwest. With a clean, instantly recognizable art style and characters whose simple designs make their exaggerated personalities shine, these comics rely on clever dialogue, impeccable timing, and unexpected twists rather than visual complexity. The artist also has a talent for poking fun at family life, office culture, dating, school, customer service, and all the little social interactions we experience but rarely stop to laugh about. Each comic packs a satisfying payoff into just four panels, making it almost impossible to read just one.

We've gathered some of our favorite recent comics from Towny Town Comics below. Scroll down, enjoy the laughs, and don't forget to tell us which one you found most relatable!

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    #5

    A Towny Town Comic showing construction workers performing a 'trust levitation' prank on a colleague in the US Midwest.

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    CloPotato
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Earl had either strong living fatigue or strong faith in his insurance and local hospital though.

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    #6

    A Towny Town Comic depicting ridiculous US Midwest everyday life with an old woman and young man crossing the road for a bingo trophy.

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    I am not you
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have known some bingo-babes like those two 😬

    #7

    A comic from Towny Town Comics where a detective lets a man off for arson with ice cream, much to the captain's dismay.

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    CloPotato
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought Jim was the detective's a*****e son or sthg, but I like this ending better.

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    #12

    A comic depicting ridiculous everyday life in the US Midwest, showing a character on the phone during an emergency.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it when the word "the" is censored because it is just so filthy.

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    #14

    A comic where a son gathers a mob of children for his mother to pick a favorite child, illustrating everyday life in the US Midwest.

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    CloPotato
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can do what my mom did: she has 4 kids. When asked, she'd say her fave was a 5th daughter who, to our knowledge at least, doesn't exist. Easy, drama free.

    #15

    A comic strip about ridiculous US Midwest life, showing students preparing for a biology final exam.

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    CloPotato
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit like cyanide, slightly less bitter.

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    #16

    A comic strip about everyday US Midwest life, with a stenographer experiencing writer's block during a trial.

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    CloPotato
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Random censorship feels like talking to my grandmother when she started having Alzheimer's and forgetting words. Way more enjoyable as a lil word puzzle here though.

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    #18

    A comic of a son shoveling concrete thinking it's snow, and building a lap pool for his dad, a Towny Town Comic about everyday life in the US Midwest.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    4 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "That" and "That's" are definitely something worth censoring.

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    #19

    A Towny Town Comic showing ridiculous US Midwest everyday life with a drive-thru prank that results in a huge fast food bill.

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    CloPotato
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    5 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like everyone knows that one funky friend who'd say they have a point. (Fortunately, very few would be entirely serious)

    #21

    A comic strip depicting the wonderfully ridiculous everyday life in the US Midwest, featuring a TV weather forecast and lottery.

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    NightOwlPanda
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    3 days ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now the word "first" is a dirty word in Lithuania.