The 15 Deepest Far Side Comics Gary Larson Created

Gary Larson's The Far Side essentially redefined what a daily comic strip could accomplish without relying on recurring characters or continuity. Working within the constraint of single-panel format, Larson built an entire comedic empire on absurdism—establishing reader expectations and then completely subverting them, often with minimal dialogue. CBR's deep dive highlights his 15 most intellectually resonant strips, the ones that went beyond cheap laughs. His work proved that comic strips could operate on multiple levels simultaneously, mixing philosophy with slapstick.