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Joe Dator

@joedator.bsky.social
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Cartoonist for The New Yorker. Author of "Inked." Friend to animals. Enemy of robots.

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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
#DisclosureDay
Jackie Gleason on a 1965 magazine cover with a UFO.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
New season of "Only Murders In The Building" is not what I expected.
A photo of the current lineup of the rock band Rush.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Sorry, up until now I had no idea what that was. Will add it from now on.
single-panel cartoon illustration.  an alien with 3 black eyes and a circular, lamprey-like mouth, wearing a graduation cap & gown, stands at a podium on a stage over a crowd of graduation caps. caption: “And, as you head out into the world, your fresh, meaty torsos will be ripped apart and roasted to feed your new alien overlords—wait, why are you all booing?”
credit signature: Joe Dator & Kevin Maher
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Today's Daily Cartoon for @newyorker.com by Kevin Maher and me.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
A cartoon by me and Kevin Maher in the latest edition of @airmail.news
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Happy 100th birthday Sir David Attenborough! When I drew this cartoon, I put a lot of thought into which animal would have which job, but not a lot of thought into the design of this room. I'm sure Sir David has a much nicer bedroom in real life.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I always crank it when “Deteriorata” comes on.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
It's National Cartoonist's Day, so here are a few never before published cartoons about animals, because National Animals Day is every day.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Another great American folk hero. Here's me in this week's @newyorker.com
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I assume the mayor took King Charles to Astoria so he could meet with the King of Falafel & Shawarma.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Only two letters separate these two actors. Keep this guide handy for your reference.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Another panel from the autobiographical piece I contributed to "Real Life Comix: Only In New York." The Kickstarter is nearly 60% funded but there are only 19 days left. Sign up to see 51 true tales of NYC from an incredible lineup of artists and writers! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Mine in this week's @newyorker.com
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The "Real Life Comix Only In New York" Kickstarter is now live! I'm thrilled to have contributed a very personal story to this anthology of 50 true tales of NYC, featuring an incredible lineup of creators from The New Yorker, MAD, American Splendor and more! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
If you made CITIZEN KANE now, and set it in the present day, the object of Kane's nostalgic longing would be a Vincent Price Shrunken Head kit.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Only the coolest cats wear B Kliban t-shirts.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Steves a goose. Mine in the @newyorker.com this week.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
A sneak peek at the five page memoir piece I contributed to this exciting new book! Sign up for alerts when the Kickstarter goes live: www.kickstarter.com/projects/gho...
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
40 seconds of Harrison Ford's disguises not going well.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
KING KONG REBOUNDS! A new short story by my pal Kevin Maher with art by me. Read the whole thing on Medium. medium.com/@kevin_48957...
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I hope this new Michael Jackson biopic is better than the one John Travolta starred in 30 years ago.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Here's mine in this week's @newyorker.com
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
This was the scariest scene in THE EXORCIST, in my opinion.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
This was how you sold steak in the 70s.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Here's mine in @newyorker.com this week. #newyorkercartoons #classroom #school #classpet #animals #leopard
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
A few years ago a friend of mine worked with Catherine O'Hara and he had her hold up this sign for me. I never met the lady, so this was my only encounter with my teenage crush. So long, one of the funniest humans ever to draw a breath on this planet. 💔
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Sad to hear of the passing of local TV legend Uncle Floyd Vivino. When I was a teenager and devoted fan, I had the privilege of being invited onto his show with my miniature diorama of the studio. It was a thrilling and truly surreal evening of my young life in 1981. Happy trails, Uncle Floyd.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Big news! Coming in April from Workman Publishing: The Running Dictionary, The Camping Dictionary and The Traveling Dictionary. Three hilarious pocket-sized books, each one with over 40 all new illustrations by yours truly! Available for preorder now! www.hachettebookgroup.com/landing-page...
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Yeah, pal, it's the urn's fault. Mine in this week's @newyorker.com
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Put together what I believe are all of Harry Shearer's ADR lines from STAR WARS (1977)
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Old Nevada Jake loves his anchovies. Mine in the @newyorker.com this week.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
What my 2025 was like:
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Is the Sears DieHard a Christmas car battery?
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Today I learned that Red Square in Moscow is like Hollywood Boulevard, with guys walking around dressed as Lenin and Stalin posing for photos.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Apparently, in Spanish, Emmet Otter is called "Nutria Emmet." That's a whole different animal!
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Last Thursday, Kevin Maher and I had a great time bringing our film DRACULA'S SUPER SCARY HALLOWEEN to The Bowery Film Festival You can watch it on youtube, link below. Our film is short, Kevin is tall. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7ak...
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
A cartoon from @altajournal.bsky.social
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The Abbey Road crossing in London is constantly filled with tourists and people taking photos. It really makes you wonder how The Beatles were able to get a clear shot for their album cover.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
There have been many parodies of this famous photograph, and this cartoon of mine from the @newyorker.com is certainly one of them.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
You want a Christmas movie? Fine. Here’s your damn Christmas movie!
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
If anyone's interested, I have a scorching hot take about Royal Dano.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
What would you call this? A "spill take"?
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Black (Ink) Friday Part 2: All TeePublic merchandise is up to 40% off! www.teepublic.com/user/joedator #tshirt #cartoontshirt
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Black (Ink) Friday Part 1: All original art is on sale, at Ebay and BigCartel. Cartoons from The New Yorker, and more! Free copy of my book INKED with every purchase of original art. joedator.bigcartel.com/products or www.ebay.com/usr/joedator... #blackfriday #newyorkercartoons
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
I'm still slightly unsettled by the sight of Bart Simpson with combed hair.
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Here’s mine in this week’s @newyorker.com
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Joe Dator @joedator.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
If it helps, exactly 9 minutes and 47 seconds later, they hug.
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