By Gary Martin
Today’s illustration is subject-agnostic, meaning we could be talking about politics or climate or who will win the series. Every day is a roller coaster. For a while at least, we can be certain of that.
Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com
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You summed up what many of us are thinking. 👍🏻
How Can I Be Sure? In a world that’s constantly changing…
Love that song!
You said it!
That’s disturbing….
This one hits home
You’re right, every day is a roller coaster and I always throw up on roller coasters.
Ain’t it the truth.
Great saying. Very true
Great pun of words
Yes, sure does feel like the world is on fire. Thanks Gary.
When were things ever certain? 50s Cold War—60s social upheavals—70s economic upheavals—80s Gorbachev era—on and on—if you’re old enough you’ve seen this all before—get a grip
That’s certainly true!!!
Ain’t it the truth!!
Not uncertain times. We are certainly headed toward Project 2925 unless you call your senators and ask them to vote against the Bill. Gary hit a raw nerve because he is so in tune! 🎵
2025
You mean 2029.
Ain’t it the truth!
Feeling the same…
You shouldn’t need to explain the comic
Unfortunately, very true. Keep up the great work.
While I appreciate the realism of this cartoon, I prefer the sentiments expressed in the lyrics of “As Time Goes By”. Play it again Sam!
Why is everyone so negative? Well to do rent with rent stabilized apartments. There are plenty of people in this town with real problems.
I’m certain no matter what you say here someone is going to be triggered. Keep on triggering Martoonerville!
That’s it in a “NUT SHELL!” And we have many, many NUTS 🥜
Perfect, as usual.
The world is a much safer place now that Iran’s nuclear operations are a pile of rubble …… not that any Upper West Sider would ever admit that publicly!
Enough with these neurotic depressing cartoons. Everyone around here is not depressed, anxious and/or miserable.