10 Best The Far Side Comics Featuring Frankenstein’s Monster, Ranked
Larson brought out something timeless right from the start of his new series. Not only did he introduce many other common themes and comedic elements in 1980, but Frankenstein's monster was a character that he frequently revisited after its first appearance.
He's often overlooked, as his appearance wasn't always consistent. Still, his many punchlines, featured in every panel, are worth revisiting for their lasting comedy and detail.
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My War Injury Is Bigger Than Your War Injury
Frankenstein Will Win Every Time
The man's oblivious enthusiasm stands out in sharp contrast to the monster's Frankenstein-like appearance. The monster's silence makes for a comedic, understated moment of visual storytelling.
It may not be the flashiest or most detailed of Larson's Frankenstein-themed comics, but its subtle humor makes it a notable one worth including.
Peek-A-Boo With The Monster
I am not much assistance.
This section reimagines the classic laboratory setting, but with a humorous twist. The monster is strapped to the table, just seconds away from coming to life, when Igor, Frankenstein's assistant, suddenly places a creepy Wolfman doll beside the monster's face, trying to startle him when he wakes up. The doctor looks fed up and scolds him.
Igor, get that Wolfman doll out of his face! ... You really can be quite strange at times.
signature absurdity.
Look, Doctor Frankenstein, No Hands!
Or, More Specifically, A Head
In this scene, Frankenstein's monster deviates from his usual clumsy manner to showcase a more lighthearted side. Perched on his head, with his severed head sitting neatly on the ground, the monster boldly says, "Hi, Doctor." However, the doctor remains completely unimpressed, engrossed in reading his newspaper by the fireplace, while a nearby cat quickly takes offense and lets out a frightened hiss.
The endless range of its humor.
The Monstrous Creature Lacks Rhythm and Coordination
His Fiancée Is Nowhere to Be Found
In this lively panel, the monster steps onto the dance floor, trying to fit in with the crowd enjoying the live music. However, his enormous size and clumsy movements cause him to accidentally step on his bride's foot. Her exasperated comment, “Idiot! ... You’re standing on my foot!” adds a humorous twist.
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The Far Side launched on December 31st, 1979, and its first decade saw some of its most iconic strips delight longtime readers.
As Mary Shelley's monster deals with feelings of rejection and a search for self, Larson’s retelling stumbles with something as simple as dancing. It’s a lighthearted spin that takes away the monster's intimidating presence and replaces it with a more relatable sense of clumsiness.
A brain had a delayed arrival on its way home.
Or Was It a Train?
In the panel, the monster lies restrained to the table as Frankenstein, visibly frustrated, exclaims, “Curses! How long does it take it to have Igor go out and bring back a simple little brain, anyway?”
Excels in blending visual and linguistic forms of humor.
Midnight Run To The Diner Has Been Put On Hold Until Further Notice
Igor and the Monster Have Some Complaints to Resolve
A scene of the monster, Victor, and Igor in a diner begins in the midst of a heated argument, with previous events leading to this confrontation happening outside of view, prior to the current illustration.
“Are you kidding me? I wouldn't want to be a disfigured mummy created from decaying body parts like you, instead of being a sneaky and twisted grave thief like you!”
hashing out grievances.
He'd lose his mind if his head wasn't stuck on his neck.
The new version of Frankenstein's monster will be designed to be unbeatable.
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This situation, where a doctor dismisses losing a vital body part as nothing more than a minor inconvenience, serves as a perfect illustration of Larson's unique ability to turn the absurd into the humorous and relatable.
The skilled seamstress carefully sewed the creature into being, her precise stitches a work of beauty.
This one is remarkably tranquil and wholesome.
This panel showcases Larson's unique blend of fascination with ordinary life and his ability to surprise his readership. The image captures an elderly seamstress carefully stitching together Frankenstein's monster's head as if it were a worn quilt. The juxtaposition of her calm demeanor with the absurdity of the situation evokes a subtle, quiet humor.
10. "Party Crashers
One of the various settings that Gary Larson's The Far Side explored was the courtroom, which made rare but amusing cameos.
An unexpected but pleasant selection for admirers of the series.
Lovebirds Were Truly Meant to Be Together
IT Turns Heads And Smashes A Barrier
In this scene, the monster proudly carries his beloved bride over the threshold into a "Bridal Suite," but his exuberance comes at a cost to the door and walls. The juxtaposition of their stitched together bodies and the monster's superhuman strength turns a sweet moment into a hilarious one.
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The Yellow Brick Road Led Them to Mary Shelley's Monster
Hopefully, they'll have more success ahead of them further down the road.
The Finale proprietor made his debut in the strip's very first year, and he was introduced in a panel that smoothly integrated Larson's take on this notorious monster: less intimidating and more humorously functional, with a job that reflects his creator's boundless talent for absurd spin on pop culture references.
iconic legacy.
The Far Side
This single-panel comic strip is famous for its unusual humor and its unusual perspective on everyday life. With offbeat situations, animals with human-like qualities, and quirky characters, the strip goes into strange and absurd situations that don't follow typical comic rules. It often uses dark humor and makes insightful comments, looking at topics from science to society, making readers laugh and think about the weird things about life.
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