Brinkerhoff

It all starts from there.
One of the first webcomics I was ever introduced to was Brinkerhoff, a weekday-ly, four panel strip focusing mostly on the life of Brink. He's the bunny that's about to get bitch slapped with divorce papers somewhere within the next four panels. Every strip usually gets at least a smile out of me, but giggles and even belly-laughs are not exactly scarce.
The style of Brinkerhoff definitely falls into the same genre as Garfield does. The overall themes suit a different demographic, but it fits the same mold of build-up, build-up, build-up...PUNCHLINE! Also Garfield-esque are the large white eyes with tiny black specks for pupils, which I can't seem to get enough of. They display an array of emotion and allow for faces that are easy to read and connect with. The eyes almost say more than the dialog does.
The strip itself shows Brink dealing with a divorce, moving back in with his mom, his ex-wife boinkin their marriage counselor, kids, and reentering the dating scene. Pretty depressing subjects for the most part, yet somehow it's all really funny. It's also a bit amazing how it humorously portrays people on every end of the divorce issue without being over-the-top with cliché or stereotypes.
And on top of all that...it's just so fucking cute.
When the children are introduced all you can see are their cute little rabbit ears. Cute little rabbit ears that happen to be in complete contradiction with the smart-ass comments coming from them. Things like that don't win too many points for originality, but they're utilized really well.

To be totally honest, when I first started reading Brinkerhoff I didn't care that much about who wrote it, but in honor of this post I did some research.
The guy's name is Gabe Strine.
Turns out Gabe's a really friggin sweet guy and I wish I would have done my research sooner.
Far as I can tell he started with a webcomic called The Zoo which follows an array of animals living in the same apartment building because of zoo closings. The style of characters and major themes are different, but the punchline-type humor is much the same. It helps The Zoo get in some zingers which are worth checking out, but what really struck me during my research is the comic strip he did in between that and Brinkerhoff.
It's called Bodinski's Blog.
Just to be clear, it's not a blog in the traditional sense. It's a comic strip that was posted on a blog. But technically it does function as a blog would.
Let me explain.
Bubba Bodinski is a pen name Gabe Strine used to express himself when "Gabe Strine" couldn't. It features a miniature version of himself that looks at and converses directly with you, the reader. This cute little character details what he calls, "the two most eventful years" of his life. Eventful kind of sugarcoats it though. Carrying a hand-basket full of shit from divorce down to unemployment, Bodinski's Blog sort of worked as Gabe's diary. It was also his therapy.
It's honest, raw and it pulls no punches. So, coincidentally it's themes are a mixture. It, without a doubt, has some of the funniest strips I've ever read. But there are others that pretty much break your heart. It's brilliant.

If I were you I'd read about divorced bunnies when the boss ain't lookin, sprinkle some zoo animals in with your morning paper and find a special place to sit alone with Bubba for a while.
Time well spent I think.

Let's link it up shall we?
Brinkerhoff
Waste valuable hours of you life scouring the archive. I did.
The Zoo
This is the only place I could find some strips still posted.
Bodinski's Blog on the other hand I can't find posted anywhere.
No worries though, you can buy it along with The Zoo: Everything and Then Some at:
http://stores.lulu.com/gabestrine

P.S. If you like Brinkerhoff be sure to check the above site for the first installment of Brinkerhoff - Wild Hare. It's hysterical and only 25 cents.