Loose Parts

By Dave Blazek

"Loose Parts" is the two-time Reuben Award-winning comic featuring oddball people and animals embroiled in a variety of humorous (and ridiculous) situations. Intelligent, witty, and unrelentingly clever, "Loose Parts" presents an alternative perspective that is inherently funny.

Daily

Sunday

Daily & Sunday

Digital

Panel

Strip

Available in Color

Animals

Men

Women

Editor's Picks

A cartoon depicting a man walking a cake on a leash in a park, expressing his frustration with the caption about the difficulty of the task.

Cartoon depicting a man sitting in a snowy landscape, expressing disappointment to another man about the reality of a situation not being as glamorous as expected. The background shows a garage and scattered items, highlighting a humorous take on unmet expectations.

A humorous cartoon depicting a family at a dining table, with a woman presenting a dish to a boy and a man, while humorously labeling the meal as

Cartoon depicting a humorous conversation about potholes, featuring a construction worker in a diving suit and two surprised drivers in a car. The scene highlights the absurdity of comparing different types of potholes, set against a clear sky and roadwork backdrop.

Cartoon depicting a whimsical bar scene with a bartender, a gnome, and a large bull, humorously discussing nightcaps. The gnome is seated at the bar, while the bartender is preparing drinks, emphasizing a lighthearted and quirky atmosphere.

Two cartoon characters discussing golf scores at Loophole Valley Golf & Country Club, with one character humorously suggesting they can change their score. Golf bags and a clubhouse sign are visible in the background, highlighting a lighthearted moment in a golf setting.

Cartoon depicting a humorous exchange between two characters at a bar, where one suggests putting something in a bag to potentially have it covered by insurance. The scene includes a bartender and a customer, with various bottles and a medical IV stand in the background, highlighting a lighthearted take on insurance and responsibility.

Cartoon depicting two monks in a medieval setting, one admonishing the other for doomscrolling late at night. The scene includes scrolls and a candle, highlighting the humorous contrast between ancient times and modern habits.

A humorous cartoon depicting a man walking a cake on a leash, expressing frustration with the thought bubble,

Cartoon depicting a humorous take on a funeral home named

A man sitting on a stool in a snowy landscape, wearing a tank top and sweatpants, holding a remote control and a notepad, surrounded by piles of snow and a few scattered items, depicting a humorous take on winter isolation.

Cartoon depicting a humorous family scene where a woman serves Christmas party leftovers to two men at a dining table, highlighting the quirky tradition of eating leftovers in February.

Cartoon depicting a diver in full gear standing next to a deep pothole on a road, while a surprised driver sits in a car nearby. The diver humorously suggests that the potholes are not a big deal, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation.

Cartoon depicting a bartender asking a gnome and a bison at the bar if they would like a nightcap, showcasing a humorous interaction in a whimsical setting.

Two golfers stand outside Loophole Valley Golf & Country Club discussing a scorecard. One golfer humorously mentions changing his score from 104 to 83 due to a small detail on the card. Golf clubs are visible in the background, along with a sign for the club and a direction to the clubhouse.

Cartoon depicting a bartender holding a drink while conversing with a customer at the bar, humorously suggesting the need for insurance. The scene captures a lighthearted moment in a casual bar setting.

Cartoon depicting three anthropomorphized computer keys labeled T, F, and Ctrl, humorously discussing a great idea while holding drinks. The image illustrates the playful concept of

Cartoon depicting two monks in a medieval setting, one holding a candle and the other standing at a podium with scrolls and a quill, suggesting a humorous exchange about writing or documentation.

About

"Loose Parts" is created by Dave Blazek, who—when he’s not drawing wolverines performing rhinoplasty—is an illustrator, writer, animator, TV and radio producer, and reformed standup comedian with two medium intestines instead of the standard large and small. Blazek used to roam the advertising world, where his work has earned him more than 120 international, national, and local creative awards including a Clio and several ADDYs (all currently being used to hold doors open and/or smash garlic). He was one of the leaders of MediaLab, the groundbreaking newspaper marketing group at The Philadelphia Inquirer, until he left to concentrate even more brainpower on "Loose Parts." And oh yeah, he previously helped create the comic "Dr. Katz Professional Therapist" for Comedy Central.

Blazek actually has a real degree in journalism from Penn State. In his spare time he plays the piano and guitar, runs like a fool, and hikes any mountain taller than his head. He succeeded in marrying a beautiful woman with horrible eyesight, and he and Eileen live in the woods, just outside Philadelphia, right next to Valley Forge National Park. It’s there where he drinks good beer, stares at blank ceilings, and comes up with the ideas that make people regard him strangely.

Smiling man with glasses in a casual shirt, sitting indoors with natural light and greenery visible in the background.