Latest Far Side Comics takes the very first spot in this review, because if you’re looking for the wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable single-panel cartoons ever drawn, you know the search begins (and ends) with Gary Larson. In 2025, Larson’s genius remains untouchable—his warped sense of humor and bizarre lens on the everyday keep his work feeling fresh and unfiltered, no matter how many times you revisit The Far Side.
Meet the Cartoon Master: Gary Larson
Every review of the Comics has to tip its hat to the legend himself—Gary Larson. Debuting in 1980, The Far Side quickly flipped the comic world upside down. Larson’s work is a masterclass in offbeat, animal-centric, and darkly clever comedy, with a style that’s become instantly recognizable. Retired from daily syndication since 1995 (but back with “New Stuff” online since 2020), Larson has won the National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award and influenced everything from TV animation to stand-up comedy. His signature? Surreal animal logic, outlandish science, and jokes that land so left-field you’ll be laughing before your brain even catches up. If you like your comics strange, brilliant, and unapologetically nerdy, Gary Larson is your spirit animal.
#1. Dragon Damsel Problems: When Props Just Won’t Cut It
Even dragons have standards. Two green beasts stare at a post with a fake “damsel” (really just a log in a hat), resigned to the fact that some rescue scenarios need the real deal. Questing, but with comic realism.
#2. Medieval Siege Tactics: Brave Butts and Saxon Dogs
Under siege? The ultimate defense: mooning the enemy! Sadly, this medieval prankster didn’t survive the volley of arrows, but at least he went out with his dignity—well, exposed.
#3. Welcome Amelia: Priorities in the Jet Age
A crowd cheers for Amelia’s arrival (guess who!), but one guy is just worried about leaving his roast in the oven. Larson’s got his finger on the pulse of modern (and ancient) anxieties.
#4. Fly Cleaning Day: Domestic Life for Insects
Two houseflies complain about having to clean the ceiling light—again! When bugs see “bug zappers,” it’s not just a trap—it’s a house chore. Suburban malaise, insect edition.
#5. Piranha Protocol: When to Strike
Deep in the river, piranhas plot their attack. Rule #1: Wait for the humans to yell “Piranha!” then go for the toes. Predatory teamwork, Far Side style.
#6. Zeke and the Mint: Cowboy Camp Mysteries
Zeke freezes at his bedroll, spooked by a mysterious chocolate mint. The classic “hotel turn-down” becomes a wild west conspiracy. Suspicion never tasted so sweet.
#7. Banjo Nightmare: The Orchestra’s Outlier
A symphony conductor is driven mad by an odd, unmistakable banjo twang from the back row. This panel is for every music teacher who’s heard “Stairway to Heaven” in recorder class.
#8. Heard in the Cave: Douglas and the Fly Snack
A spider teacher catches Douglas snacking on a fly in math class. “Hope you brought enough for everyone!” Detention, but with webbing.
#9. Cave Dwellers and Stalactite-Stalagmite Woes
“Oo! Grog run into…dang!”—cave life means confusing the difference between what hangs down and what sticks up. Science teachers, this one’s for you.
#10. Mega-Mosquito Mayhem: Loretta’s Bad Day
“Holy moley, Loretta!” A mosquito the size of a bear chews up the end of a stick. Nature: always weirder in The Far Side.
#11. Chicken Carpool Karaoke: The ‘Whack Whack’ Problem
Chickens drive, kids in the backseat squabble over the lyrics, and one won’t stop with the “whack whack.” Even birds can’t handle a road trip in peace.
#12. Antelope Revenge: “He’s Got One Shot Left, Murray!”
Patient antelope plot to take down a hunter after his last bullet. A true underdog story… or under-antelope?
#13. Pirate Oddball: Not a Mutineer, Not Sure What
A pirate crew interrogates a guy in mouse ears and jeans—clearly, he’s at the wrong audition. The Far Side’s brand of fish-out-of-water is unmatched.
#14. Sunburnt Mosquito: Directions to the Nudist Camp
A red, overfed mosquito gives travel advice: fly west, then upstream to the nudist camp. “Just follow the blood.” Cartoon navigation at its quirkiest.
#15. Rain Dance Disaster: Four Steps to the Left—Oops!
Rain dance gone wrong! Keys fall from the sky, and the chief’s realizing he’s been reading the wrong dance steps. It’s raining—confusion.
#16. King of the Apes: Jungle Job Motivation
Bear gives pep talk to apes: “Any one of you could be king!” Jungle career day, Far Side style. Somewhere, Tarzan is blushing.
#17. Snake Surgery: It’s Just a Granny Knot
Vet reassures Mrs. Dickerson that her snake just tied itself in a “granny knot”—no surgery required. Knot your average medical comic.
#18. Classroom Spider Logic: Theorem of the Web
(See #8—duplicate theme; skip or merge. If both are unique, feature both!)
#19. Caveman Stalactite-Stalagmite Reboot: Headaches Ahead
(See #9—duplicate theme; skip or merge. If both are unique, feature both!)
#20. Final Punchline: Far Side Weirdness in Every Panel
No matter which panel you pick, the latest Far Side Comics serve up that unmistakable Gary Larson flavor—part animal kingdom, part existential dread, all hilarity.
Closing Thoughts
The latest Far Side Comics remind us why Gary Larson’s legacy is so untouchable—timeless, clever, and always one step weirder than expected. Larson’s single-panel magic keeps our brains sharp, our sides aching, and our sense of humor just a little bit stranger. If you crave comics that never pull punches (or puns), keep coming back to the wild world of The Far Side.
All comics featured in this review are the work of the legendary Gary Larson. Massive thanks to Larson for decades of jaw-dropping cartoon brilliance and for making the animal kingdom (and humanity) so endlessly laughable. See more of his work at:
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