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Thatababy

Thatababy

By Jonathan Lemon

"Thatababy" stars a sharp, savvy infant and his holding-on-for-dear-life parents. Family life is quite a trip, and these three navigate it with hefty doses of music, movies and the rest of the arts that keep us all young at heart. The strip is a perfect pairing of punk rock and parenting, pop culture and pre-K. Expect sci-fi references, song lyrics and the odd science factoid as Thatababy discovers the fascinating world around him. Oh, and diaper jokes. Obviously.

Created by Paul Trap, "Thatababy" was a finalist in the Amazon Comic Strip Superstar contest in 2009 before starting syndication in 2010. At the end of 2025, Trap handed the reins toddler leash to veteran cartoonist Jonathan Lemon ("Alley Oop," "Rabbits Against Magic"). Lemon's take on the strip feels fresh yet familiar—sure to please longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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About Jonathan Lemon

Jonathan Lemon was asked by Paul Trap to take over his long-running "Thatababy" strip in 2026. Lemon also draws the "Alley Oop" comic strip, which has been running since 1933 and has been featured on a U.S. postage stamp and in the lyrics of a David Bowie song. He also draws and writes "Rabbits Against Magic," which has been running daily since 2006 and was nominated for the National Cartoonists Society Silver Reuben Award in 2012, 2014, and 2021.

A longtime California resident, he is originally from London, England, and was once a stand-up comedian and a very minor pop star. He attended the University of Havana, Cuba, and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras. Somewhere between his time living abroad and returning home, he decided to throw his life away and become a full-time cartoonist.

In his fantasy spare time, he reads a lot of vintage travel books, plays soccer, scribbles in his sketchbooks, and devours music and cinema from obscure parts of the world.

He lives in San Francisco’s wonderful Mission District with his spousal unit and their small human child. They have no cats.

Illustrator working on a digital drawing tablet in a bright studio, surrounded by cartoon characters, including a rabbit and a duck. The window in the background shows a cartoon rabbit, adding a playful atmosphere to the creative space.

Cast

Cartoon illustration of a happy baby sitting down, showcasing a round head, small ears, and chubby feet, set against a white background in a circular frame.

Thatababy

Ruler of his known universe. Instigator and insomniac.

Cartoon illustration of a young man with dark hair wearing a striped green and white shirt, smiling and looking towards the viewer.

Dad

Treading water in the deep end of parenthood.

Cartoon illustration of a smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a pink sweater, set against a circular background.

Mom

Baby's champion and cheerleader.

A curious cat peeks out from behind a gray couch, highlighting its playful nature and the cozy home environment.

Cat

In hiding since Baby's arrival.

Cartoon illustration of a young girl sitting on the floor, wearing a pink polka dot dress and a matching headband, smiling contentedly.

The Girl

Day care cohort.