Two things that are almost always true about any Far Side comical is its irreverence and absurdity. The Far Side literally mocks everything and often takes his jokes to the absolute extreme in any case. ONE Far Side comics about babies are likely to include jokes about 'dead babies', while Far Side comics about trees will address deforestation. Gary Larson isn't afraid of going dark, but he also keeps The Far Side light and funny while making the comics completely absurd. While The Far Side does not feature any main/recurring characters (such as Garfield or Calvin and Hobbes)it focuses on…
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Doctor Doom is one of the most terrifyingly powerful characters in the Marvel Universe and, therefore, is perhaps the most impressive, as Victor von Doom was born a normal human being. There are powerful characters in Marvel Comics who are superhuman aliens, Earth-born mutants, and literal gods. However, Doctor Doom, someone who should have been considered insignificant in the eyes of the cosmos, has repeatedly proven himself superior to them all. Doctor Doom's mother practiced witchcraft, and after she made a deal with Mephisto and was taken to hell, Victor made it his mission to save her. Victor was born…
Calvin and Hobbes It's one of the greatest comic books of all timenot just because it's hilarious, but because Brilliantly captures what life is like through the eyes of a child. Six-year-old Calvin and his (supposedly) stuffed animal/imaginary friend Hobbes have no shortage of adventures together, all rooted in childhood fun and whimsy, as well as more serious and stressful aspects of life as a child. The only downside to the comic book series is that there are only ten years of stories for fans to enjoy. However, this should not suggest that Calvin and Hobbes it is tenuous or…
Probably the best thing about The Far Side is that it does not follow the normal style of comic book media, as the series does not feature a main character. Recurring characters, sure, but no main characters. It's like this The Far Side can get away with putting any type of character in his comics, as they only serve to highlight the outcome of a certain joke. There was no shortage of bizarre characters featured in The Far Sideincluding babies, aliens, and even trees (yes, trees). Detective elephants and psychopathic ducks also litter The Far Sidefurther confirming that there really…
There's a reason for everyone who's ever read Peanut consider it an absolute classic, as the original comic has everything fans could want from a series. In-depth character studies, genuine relationships that feel meaningful, and – of course – humor. In every conceivable way, people like Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and Charlie Brown have captured the hearts of readers since the first comic book was published – and continue to do so to this day. While the franchise has certainly grown since its early run into the realm of animated films, holiday specials, and even Broadway musicals, Charles M. Schulz's graphic…
There are few comic books that are more iconic than Garfieldas the lazy orange cat has become a pop culture icon that is as influential today as it was upon its debut in the 1970s. Unlike other comics that offer humorous political or social commentary (such as Doonesbury or The Far Side), Garfield focuses only on universally relatable topics like eating and sleeping. That's how the franchise has remained timeless, and it's also why the Garfield comic book is totally hilarious. Since you left, Garfield has completely transcended the realm of comic books to television series, animated films, and even…
Calvin and Hobbes is the beloved comic book series that it is today because of its focus on characters rather than jokes, its ability to perfectly capture the world through a child's eyes, and its witty humor mixed with its iconic art style. Not only that, but Calvin and Hobbes also offered surprisingly insightful commentary on society from time to time, making the series even more interesting for readers. The comics medium is filled with humor based on jokes and one-offs that are often nothing more than brief escapism for the reader. While Calvin and Hobbes occasionally follows this trend,…
The Far Side is easily one of the funniest comics out there, but the reason it has remained so timeless is that it is completely unique. Unlike other comic books (like Garfield or Calvin and Hobbes), The Far Side There is no main character. Sure, there are some recurring characters, but mostly The Far SideIllustrations serve to highlight any jokes unique to an individual comic. It's that method of individualized comics that is like this The Far Side can afford to have comics starring aliens, babies and even animals. In fact, jokes that use animals as jokes are a staple…
Dead Pool is perhaps the most versatile character in the history of Marvel Comics, mainly thanks to the fact that he can break the fourth wall and seemingly bend the universe to his whims through 'cartoon logic' – even if he wants to do something crazy like kill Galactus. However, Wade Wilson actually killed Galactus at one point, and he didn't use any meta abilities to do so. In Deadpool kills the Marvel universe #4 by Cullen Bunn and Dalibor Talajić, Deadpool continues his crusade against all Marvel Comics characters. In this story arc, Deadpool realizes that he and all…
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Ultimates #7! THE Avengers and the Justice League they have always been technically comparable, but it is fair to say that this has not been the case. The Justice League is a collection of the world's most powerful heroes who operate from a base with access to every corner of the planet – and beyond. Meanwhile, the Avengers originated as a team of heroes who (let's face it) weren't popular enough to stand on their own in their respective solo books. Now, however, things have changed dramatically, as the Avengers finally feel equal to the…