In contrast to earlier Clowes collections such as Lout Rampage! and Orgy Bound, Caricature concentrates on the more naturalistic, character-focused side of Clowes's output displayed in Ghost World.
Caricature diverges from earlier Clowes collections like Lout Rampage! and Orgy Bound, which explored a different facet of his output, whereas it emphasizes the more relatable, character-driven elements found in Ghost World.