A classic Far Sidetrope was the idea of a social call gone awry, usually because the unsuspecting and unfortunate house guests had no idea what they were getting into when they set foot in their hosts’ homes. These types of jokes were a staple of Far Side creator Gary Larson’s overall project of exposing the peculiarities of modern life, by cranking them up past eleven on the absurdity dial. 1623g

No one likes working, but at least The Far Side manages to see the humor in customer service. Almost everyone has or has had a job that primarily involves dealing with customers or clients and, let’s face it, there’s almost nothing to laugh about when dealing with an irate or annoying customer.

As the world's most famous hero, Superman doesn't have a lot of secrets. From his alien heritage to his superpowers to his weakness to Kryptonite, pretty much everyone knows the basics. However, there are several 'facts' about Superman that even his most dedicated fans get wrong. Today, we're going to bust those myths.

Gary Larson's The Far Side has a major love for cowboys, and there are few cowboys more iconic than John Wayne. The star of True Grit, The Searchers and Red River, Wayne played a bevy of cowboys and soldiers - and if you think those are subjects too serious and violent for Far Side's goofy sense of humor, then you don't know Gary Larson.

One of the greatest reactions a Far Side comic can get out of readers is a double-take. Whether it is the product of confusion, or outrage, or incredulity, feeling compelled to give a Far Side cartoon further attention is the sign that Gary Larson got his hooks into the reader, and so how and why this occurred is worth studying in more detail.

Comic book adaptations have become increasingly proliferate over the past several years, and as much as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Comics film franchise continue to soar in popularity, there is also currently a boom period for indie comic adaptations, from publishers such as Image Comics, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse, and more. These ten comics provide the source material for movies and TV shows.

The weird and warped humor of The Far Sideroutinely leaves readers asking "What the?", pleading to understand why certain jokes were funny, if not outright mystified and missing the point, yet there are also countless examples of author Gary Larson making easily understood, and at times even obvious jokes. This list celebrates examples of the latter category, both classics and underrated gems.

The Hulk is, by far, Marvel’s strongest hero. The Green Goliath has launched his way up the ranks with each devastating battle he’s had with Marvel’s greatest heroes and villains. An unstoppable, immortal machine of destruction, the Hulk is not the kind of monster anyone should hope to tussle with, and these ten battles prove it.

The new DCU film franchise is really about to take off and there’s more than a handful of underrated DC Comics teams that deserve to make an appearance. James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU is just months away from thrilling fans with Superman, but the cinematic universe shouldn’t be afraid to go beyond the Man of Steel.

Warning: Spoilers for Thunderbolts* (2025)!The Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest movie, Thunderbolts*, has turned the title team into a household name. The central super-team has existed in Marvel Comics for the better part of 28 years, but only just made its onscreen debut in 2025. Miraculously, despite being a more obscure name, the adaptation has proved to be a hit, even if the term "adaptation" can be used pretty loosely here.