By Gary Martin
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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If 2025 taught us anything — ALWAYS read the fine print! Here’s to better times ahead!
In 2025 even the large, bold print went largely ignored.
haha!😆 Me too, Gary!!
(love the Zabar’s hat!🧡)
Me too, Gary. 2025 has a lot to answer for.
The fine print: “All new horrors…”
Now that I know Gary better I agree…all about fine print!
I second the motion. And I hope a certain store sends you at least a gift basket.
I’m impressed that you actually want to read it. These days, most people are opting for a ChatGPT summary.
Maybe that’s part of the problem.
Make you sure you have your reading glasses! Thanks for sharing your great humor in a difficult year!
Keep it coming in 2026. We need it!
We shall stay upbeat even if reality is not!!!
With a new communist mayor, you won’t like the fine print. Should’a read it before you cast your vote this past November. Now you’re gonna have to live with the consequences.
Wouldn’t hurt to run it by your lawyer as well. Just saying.
I certainly didn’t sign up for this!
I’m with you!
Me too!!!
LOL!!!
What could pppooooosssiiibbbllllyyyy go wrong?!
You said it!
Might be wise to consult a lawyer
Yup
Great cartoon, and sentiment. If only… And if we could negotiate or “decline” as we do with cookies.
Thank you, Gary.
At least we can dissent.
For now.
Love your toons Gary. Keep em coming! Best to you ‘26
AMEN!
Oh, YES! The fine print is tricky! I love this one.
Yep, me too.
And make sure there is NO non-disclosure language being snuck in there… Happy New Year Gary Martin and all you “Martoonverville” readers!
As long as the fine print continues to give me your illustration each week I’ll sign!!