Larson’s deep admiration for scientists was reciprocal, as his work became popular in the scientific community.

The Far Sideran in newspapers from December 31, 1979 until January 1, 1995.

Science and nature were among the most regularly featured in the comic.

the far side break fourth wall meta

Larson: No, well…I just have fun with it.

It’s the theme that occurs to me most frequently.

For Larson, this had to have been among his most momentous achievements.

Far Side grinning man (foreground, left) and miners digging underground (right, background.)

In its own distinct, idiosyncratic way,The Far Sidecan be classified as observational humor.

The Far Side, a wide-eyed man grinning wildly (left) while a man with a mustache looks on concerned (right.)

The Far Side, scientist sneaks up behind his colleague as he’s working on a rocket, about to scare him with a loud noise.

Custom Image by Robert Wood (from Gary Larson)

The Far Side, scientists look at their colleague who has melted

The Far Side is a humorous comic series developed by Gary Larson. The series has been in production since 1979 and features a wide array of comic collections, calendars, art, and other miscellaneous items.

The First Far Side comic, caveman invents hammer and chisel

The Far Side Comic Poster

The Far Side is a humorous comic series developed by Gary Larson. The series has been in production since 1979 and features a wide array of comic collections, calendars, art, and other miscellaneous items.

Comics

The Far Side