Off the Mark

By Mark Parisi

The off-the-wall humor of "Off the Mark" puts a refreshing spin on the things you see every day ... from your favorite icons to your least favorite trends, from commercials and pets to computers. Slightly skewed and just a little twisted, "Off the Mark" scores a bull’s eye with readers looking for a laugh.

To see more of creator Mark Parisi's work, check out his line of "Marty Pants" books and "The Truth About 5th Grade."

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A cartoon depicting a surprised woman dressed as a Matryoshka doll standing in a yard at night, while a man holding a bowl of candy looks at her from behind a door. Several gift bags are placed on the ground nearby, creating a humorous Halloween scene.

Cartoon illustration of a blue car and a red monster truck at night, with the blue car expressing excitement about the monster truck. The scene captures a playful and whimsical interaction between the vehicles, highlighting the fun of monster trucks.

A man sitting on a couch looks puzzled as a cat plays with a red laser dot on the floor, while a woman works at a desk in the background. The scene humorously captures the distraction pets can cause during work.

Santa Claus sits in a chair with a sleeping cat on his lap, surrounded by concerned elves and Mrs. Claus, as a calendar shows December 24, humorously announcing that Christmas will be canceled this year.

Cartoon featuring two excited dogs celebrating Christmas as they receive treats. The first dog joyfully exclaims

A cartoon depicting a cat sitting at a bar with a drink, listening to a talking bomb character. The bomb suggests a quick escape plan, and the cat responds positively, highlighting a humorous exchange.

Comic strip featuring two cats, one black and one orange, engaging in humorous dialogue about meowing and a surprise

Cartoon depicting a crowd watching a firework display, with a man speaking to another, emphasizing that his rash was contagious. The scene includes humorous commentary about fundraising through custom messages in fireworks.

A humorous cartoon depicting a football and a soccer ball sitting at a bar, with a speech bubble expressing disappointment about a missed football game. The setting includes drinks and notes, emphasizing a lighthearted take on sports and social gatherings.

Cartoon featuring Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and Elmer Fudd sitting at a dinner table, expressing concern over leaving Wile E. Coyote in charge of getting the bird. Humorous scene highlights classic Looney Tunes characters and their antics.

About Mark Parisi

Mark Parisi's funny "Off the Mark" comic panel has been syndicated since 1987. In 2025, Mark won the National Cartoonists Society's prestigious Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. Parisi also won Best Newspaper Panel in 2020, 2017, 2011, and 2008. In addition, he's won awards for his work in greeting cards. There are many book compilations of his cartoons, plus he writes and illustrates children's books for HarperCollins, including the Marty Pants series and The Truth About 5th Grade. Some other notable clients have been Billboard, Topps, the (Dixie) Chicks, Procter & Gamble, Del Monte, the National Enquirer, Parade, Snausages, "Weird" Al, and many more. Mark lives in New England, despite the winters.

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