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Selections of classic The Far Side comics, updated daily

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

… and then I see Wilbur go around to the back of the barn carrying this shovel and he’s got this wild look in his eyes and he’s like real nervous and then I notice he’s trying to bury this big plastic bag which at first I figure is just full of manure but then I start to wonder what the hey is going on and then…
Mr. Ed spills his guts.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa WUMP!
“Mom! The kids at school say we’re a family of Nerdenthals! … Is that true?”
“Crimony! Talk about overstaying your welcome! … John, open the door and turn the porch light on—see if that gets rid of them.”
TAXI
“Well, we just took the wrong exit. I know this breed, Morrison—you have to watch them every minute or WHAM, they’ll turn on you.”

Comic Collections

the far side comic collections titled 'history shmistory' History Shmistory

The Far Side delves into historic events, places, and famous dead people.

the far side comic collections titled 'be afraid! be slightly afraid!' Be Afraid! Be Slightly Afraid!

Aliens, strange creatures, and things that go bump in the night. Actually, during the day, too.