The Far Side

Gary Larson’s The Far Side (1982–present, Andrews McMeel) is a landmark single-panel comic strip renowned for its surreal, darkly humorous take on everyday life, science, and the animal kingdom. Written and drawn entirely by Larson, the series became a cultural phenomenon through its offbeat wit and distinctive, minimalist art style. Though technically a single ongoing strip, its decades-long run has made it one of the most beloved and influential humor comics of all time, celebrated for its ability to find absurdity in the mundane.