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Gary Larson’s The Far Side, a popular single- comic series known for its absurd and often dark humor
10 Far Side Comics That Showcase Gary Larson's Dark Sense of Humor

Kids and adults love The Far Side, but sometimes, Gary Larson's dark sense of humor would be deserving of a Parental Discretion Advised label.

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11 Strongest Gods in Thor Lore, Ranked by Power Level

Thor has encountered the galaxy's strongest gods, uncovering the most powerful forces of good and evil in the entirety of Marvel lore.

Heroes in Marvel Comics' Cataclysm
10 Heroes Marvel Really Better Regret Killing Off

Marvel Comics has a history of regrettable hero deaths, from cosmic saviors to street-level defenders, whose potential and stories ended too soon.

Lois Lane Crying Over Death of Superman in Comic Art
5 DC Characters Who Actually Killed Superman (& 5 Who Came Shockingly Close)

For a hero who’s often seen as nearly indestructible, Superman has a surprisingly long history of dying and coming dangerously close.

Two knights with their horses behind them in The Far Side.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Make Fun Of World History

The history of The Far Side included many classic jokes about real world events, from deepest antiquity up through the trenches of WWI.

Batman Kissing Catwoman at Sunset in DC Comics Art
5 of Batman’s Best Romances (and 5 That Should Never Have Happened)

Bruce Wayne and Batman have a long list of lovers, but not all of the dark knight's romances were good ideas. In fact, some were absolute nightmares.

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Far Side, close up of three nerdy kids at the movie theater
10 Hilarious Far Side Comics That Perfectly Parody Action Movies

The Far Side skewered a lot of different things and these 10 strips showed how it applied its offbeat humor to a handful of classic action movies.

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Far Side man looking surprised (foreground) as a poodle builds a murder robot (background)
10 Unhinged Far Side Inventions You Don't Want To See In Real Life

The Far Side's inventive style of comedy included Gary Larson conjuring up some actual inventions, which ranged from impractical, to full-on deadly.

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Far Side, cowboys with hands in the air (foreground) Union soldier giving general
12 Classic Far Side Comics That Make American History Hilarious

Far Side creator Gary Larson was fascinated by history, and his interest in the past leaked into his work, resulting in many iconic Far Side s.

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Justice League Death DC Comics
10 Pivotal Deaths That Still Impact The DC Universe To This Day

Some deaths in the DC Universe are so big and meaningful, they leave a sizable impact on the world, driving and shaping the DCU for years to come.

Collage of Cavemen From Far Side Comics
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Make You Wonder If Human Civilization Was A Good Idea

The Far Side routinely lampooned society, to the point where it can make readers honestly ask themselves if civilization makes any sense.

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Comic book art: Batman hunches over, preparing to throw a punch.
8 Reasons Dark Knight Still Stands as Batman's Greatest Run of All Time

When it comes to Batman stories, The Dark Knight Returns is hands down the greatest run featuring the Caped Crusader and here’s eight reasons why.

Gary Larson (black and white, foreground) with the Far Side cast in color behind him
10 Far Side Comics That Prove Gary Larson's Sense of Humor Is Unique

The Far Side became the sensation it was thanks to creator Gary Larson’s particular brand of humor and these 10 strips show his funny side best.

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the dark knight's joker in front of marvel's gang war villains
10 Worst Things Marvel's Own Joker Has Ever Done

This Marvel villain can almost give the Joker a run for his money as far as how deadly he can be. Could [SPOILER] be even more ruthless than Joker?

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A man in a yellow shirt writing on a piece of paper while a bearded man, a woman, and a cow wave behind him in The Far Side.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Will Change How You See Classic TV Shows

The Far Side has a funny way of looking at things, including TV. Discover 10 strips by Gary Larson that take a twisted look at classic television.

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Star Wars: Darth Vader and Doctor Aphra.
Read This and Try Telling Me I Haven't Uncovered Star Wars' Most Chaotic Character

Star Wars' most chaotic character is a morally ambiguous archaeologist whose self-serving pursuits constantly cause galaxy-wide mayhem.

the far side a detective points at an elephant in a trenchcoat
10 Far Side Comics Where the Joke Is A Literal Mystery

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.

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10 Strongest Hulk Villains Who Have a Personal Connection to the Green Goliath

All of Hulk's villains are powerful, but some have a personal connection to the Green Goliath that make them his biggest threats.

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Peanuts and Disney Cross Over In These 10 Adorable Comics

When it comes to iconic characters, Peanuts and Disney have some of the greatest ever created... but did you know they're also friends?

far side art of a brain and a cowboy
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Showcase Gary Larson's Intelligence

Far Side side creator Gary Larson was incredibly smart, and consequently, this allowed him free range to move between high-brow and low-brow humor.

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