In a surprising tease,The Far Sidecreator Gary Larson has teased a new project in a now mysteriously deleted post. Syndicated from 1980 to 1994,Far Sideis one of the most beloved comic strips ever created, known for its surreal sense of humor, obsession with the animal world,and ubiquitous cartoon cows. Now,Far Side’s creator Gary Larson is seemingly teasing a new project - is this moreFar Side, or something totally new?
Far Side’s Gary Larson Teases a Three-Panel Comic “Coming Soon”
A Mysterious Post Tells Fans to Get Ready for Something New
In a now-deleted post onTheFarSide.com, Larson shared a mysterious image. Under the website’s ‘New Stuff’ tab,Larson posted an image of three tall, empty comic panels on a totally white background. In a yellow caption box in the bottom of the third panel were the words ‘Coming Soon…‘The post was deleted sometime between Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 of January, suggesting that Larson may be reconsidering the project or intending to re-announce it via a different venue.
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The most surprising part of the announcement is the three panels.Far Sidefamously used single-panel comics for the vast majority of its publication, with only afew comics that used multiple panels(see a selection of them in the image gallery below.)The image could be taken to indicate that Larson is planning a new range of comics using a three-panel structure- perhaps a new form ofThe Far Side, or something new. It’s unlikelyFar Sidewas teasing just a single comic, as Larson has sporadically published multiple new comics over the last few years without this kind of announcement.
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WhileThe Far Sideended syndication on July 28, 2025, Larson has worked since.Larson left retirement for aNew Yorkercover, and over the last few years has published new comics under TheFarSide.com’s ‘New Stuff’ section, experimenting with new tools including a digital tablet, which the website states has rekindled his"sense of adventure"in creating new work. However, these comics have been few and far between, with no set schedule.Larson’s post suggests he may be ready for something more consistent, having gotten to grips with the new options presented by digital tools.
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The only fly in the ointment is the post seemingly being taken down. The post went largely unreported on its appearance, withFar Sidelacking much in the way of social media presence.It’s therefore possible that Larson is currently seeking a new way to announce an upcoming project.Of course, it’salsopossible that Larson has rethought the project, or that the tease was never meant to be permanent and has done its job in letting hardcore fans know there’s more to come.
GivenFar Side’s incredible and enduring popularity, any new work from Gary Larson will be cause for excitement for fans. Hopefully, there really is moreFar Sidecoming soon, adding to the more than 4000 side-splitting comics from its original run.
Source:TheFarSide.com
The Far Side
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.
