The Far Side routinely lampooned society, to the point where it can make readers honestly ask themselves if civilization makes any sense.
Gary Larson’s The Far Side is an evergreen comedy hit, but if the strip came out today, would it still be a beloved and marketable series?
The Far Side could be a mystery on any given day, but some of Gary Larson's funniest cartoons featured literal mysteries, left deliberately unsolved.
Check out the Far Side comic that represents YOUR state, in these 50 tributes chosen from Gary Larson's hilarious body of work.
Far Side's Gary Larson draws a lot of inspiration from Godzilla and King Kong, with several hilarious comics inspired by the gigantic monsters.
The Far Side was full of practical jokers; many of Gary Larson's funniest s over the years featured pranks, from innocent to potentially lethal.
Gary Larson has long been noted for his love of biology and the natural world, which has shaped dozens of his funniest Far Side comics.
Far Side's Gary Larson always wanted to be a guitarist, and he seemingly took out his frustrations on everyone from Elvis to Metallica.
The Far Side had more "recurring characters" than readers realize, as Gary Larson went back to the well time and again with certain key details.
Larson always made time to celebrate the classics, with Far Side comics based on The Sound of Music, Showdown at Boot Hill, Jaws II and more.
The Far Side's humor wasn't always abrasive, or obscure; these cartoons highlight the highly accessible strain of Gary Larson's humor.
Larson often brought his signature humor to myths, legends, and folk tales, giving them a classic Far Side twist in some of his funniest comic strips.
Many people considered "The Far Side" disturbing and outrageous; according to the comic's editor, there is a root cause that explains these reactions.
The Far Side featured multiple cartoons about missiles and rockets, combining Gary Larson's fascination with science and his fear of armageddon.
Gary Larson loved to include real-world figures in his comics, transforming his already relatable work into one that bridges real-world barriers.
Gary Larson's The Far Side and Laurel and Hardy's comedy share an affinity for ambitious slapstick humor and impossible situations.
Far Side comics were one-and-done by design, but in many cases, Gary Larson's open-ended humor left readers curious about what happened next.
Gary Larson's "The Far Side" featured some of the most ill-fated house guests and dangerous hosts in history, as these comics put on full display.
The Far Side takes a swing by exploring the headaches that come with the pitfalls of customer service with 10 absurd strips about service jobs.
The Far Side might seem "random" to many, but it was actually the opposite, including a careful approach to when certain cartoons were published.
Gary Larson's Far Side has a major love for cowboys, and there are few cowboys more iconic than John Wayne. Fans of the Duke need to see these gags.
