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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Cartoon featuring a whimsical scene at night with a surprised character resembling a Matryoshka doll and a man holding a bowl of candy. The background shows a fenced yard with shopping bags on the ground, highlighting a humorous Halloween theme.

Cartoon illustration of a blue car excitedly pointing at a large red monster truck at night, with a speech bubble expressing surprise. The scene captures a fun, playful moment in a whimsical style.

A humorous cartoon depicting a man sitting on a couch with a smartphone, while his partner works at a desk. A cat follows a red laser pointer on the floor, prompting the man to suggest he knows what happened to it.

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

A comic strip featuring two dogs joyfully reacting to receiving food, with one dog exclaiming

Cartoon featuring a cat and a bottle at a bar. The bottle suggests a quick experience followed by being put back in a box, while the cat responds positively, indicating agreement. The scene humorously captures a quirky conversation about temporary enjoyment.

A humorous comic strip featuring two cats and a dog. The cats are engaged in a conversation with speech bubbles saying

Cartoon featuring a group of people watching a fireworks display, with a humorous dialogue about a contagious rash. The scene highlights a comedic take on custom messages during fundraising fireworks events. Ideal for discussions on fundraising, community events, and humor in public gatherings.

Cartoon depicting a conversation between a football and a soccer ball at a bar, expressing disappointment that friends were supposed to join for a game but didn't show up, highlighting the humorous side of sports socialization.

Cartoon featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig sitting at a dinner table, with a humorous dialogue about leaving Wile E. Coyote in charge of getting a bird. The characters display expressions of confusion and frustration, highlighting the comedic nature of the situation.

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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