The Far Side is Coming Back to Life
We live in the era of the reboot and they’ve ranged the gamut from thank-you-entertainment-gods to who cares. But the latest re-animation announcement has excited a lot of people. The Far Side is coming back to life! In some form!
If you’re under 25, you probably weren’t even alive the last time a new The Far Side comic strip edition was released. There have been books and calendars and collections and framed prints to help familiarize you with Gary Larson’s iconic creation, but no new work since he retired his work from publication on January 1, 1995.
And then this weekend, someone noticed that the official website of The Far Side was updated with an exciting message portending that the greatness of The Far Side is being re-invigorated. “Uncommon, unreal, and (soon-to-be) unfrozen. A new online era of The Far Side coming soon,” the site reads along with an illustration of a flame-thrower operator thawing out an iceberg full of Far-Side drawings.
Now that doesn’t mean that we’re getting brand new cartoons– an archival collection could be under construction, or just digital availability. Any digitization is a big leap for Far Side fans, since Gary famously has done his best to keep his work (his children) off the net. There hasn’t been any information beyond the fact that something digital this way comes. We’ll be looking for updates.
I just screamed “holy sh*t!” like 20 times hearing this. Gary Larson’s huge influence on comedy (especially for any kid from the 80’s or 90’s) has been way overlooked. Can’t wait to see this#TheFarSide pic.twitter.com/ZkaM0QjIm7
— Andy Doherty (@AllThingsAndy) September 15, 2019
This checks out on their website and I am SCREAMING with joy! My favorite comic series ever. #TheFarSide #thagomizer pic.twitter.com/Qoh6e96Z2C
— Sarah Rivera✨ (@SarahRiveraSTEM) September 15, 2019
Probably the best news of 2019!#TheFarSide #garylarson https://t.co/W2BexEpV5m
— Peter Aylan-Parker (@paylanparker) September 15, 2019
Best news this century. #thefarside https://t.co/KJh6suE4yc
— Dinah (@citizenprincess) September 15, 2019
Oh Happy Days! #TheFarSide pic.twitter.com/HqfqsHIMjH
— pike360 (@pike360) September 15, 2019
I am both hugely excited and enormously nervous about the return of #TheFarSide pic.twitter.com/ABZDTfeacm
— Neville (@1FightingIrish) September 16, 2019
A new era of The Far Side?!? https://t.co/Kn29uifeg4 Oh, please!!! #thefarside
— Mary Radus (@Maruva2000) September 15, 2019
Don't you TEASE US – this is serious. Very serious!
Uncommon, unreal, and (soon-to-be) unfrozen.
A new online era of The Far Side is coming!
(pls retweet)https://t.co/YWbpBII8Ps#thefarside— TECHSON IP (@techsonIP) September 15, 2019
Seriously. How is this not the lead on every newspaper in the country? #TheFarSide is back!!! https://t.co/xTvxpMdzqW
— Dan Z (@MrZehr) September 15, 2019
Oh shit, what??#TheFarSide pic.twitter.com/lIkWGycJMS
— Krubbz (Jared) (@Krubbz) September 16, 2019
Looks like we are returning to #thefarside pic.twitter.com/w2yyZOgkHv
— Ray Necci (@raymanjr) September 15, 2019
#thefarside please oh please please please promise?please puleeeese please omg pleaseeeeee pleeeeese pic.twitter.com/DZPEo1E5Ux
— livingwithboo (@livingwithboo) September 16, 2019
I heard a rumor—from #BrianCrane—that #TheFarSide is making a comeback.
From #GaryLarson’s website: pic.twitter.com/Y0G7QbjIZV
— Joe Hunt (@joexhunt) September 15, 2019
The Far Side is coming back (YES!!)… but in reality it never left.
Some of my favorite books as a kid, but I still keep all my Far Side collections by my bed for late night reading. Still a big inspiration for me as a writer ❤️ #thefarside #garylarson pic.twitter.com/D2C00Ub6Tf
— Jonathan Stutzman (@dustdancestoo) September 15, 2019
Wouldn't this be something??? I love #thefarsidehttps://t.co/yQ8Dp3kgKa
— Mark Stevenson (@MarkA_Stevenson) September 15, 2019
Oh please oh please….the return??#TheFarSide#garylarson https://t.co/0sv7A3Huzo pic.twitter.com/6hTZ1GMQ7Z
— Marti Guzman (@MartiGuzman12) September 15, 2019
Oh please, oh please, let it be true that The Far Side is coming back… Gary Larson, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you… #TheFarSide pic.twitter.com/PKYeIhDaM3
— Jim Geraghty (@jimgeraghty) September 15, 2019
Um…WWHHHAAAATTTTTTT!!!?!? ?????????????? #TheFarSide #Midvale https://t.co/zwbyqWr970
— Jessica Chobot (@JessicaChobot) September 15, 2019
Is Gary Larson coming out of retirement? #TheFarSide pic.twitter.com/QHk5XHHGnO
— LitReactor.com (@LitReactor) September 16, 2019
The Far Side returns….https://t.co/8gjsDQ6LyP #TheFarSide pic.twitter.com/wJ7k6BYcLI
— Dr. Travis Langley (@Superherologist) September 15, 2019
Uncommon, unreal, and (soon-to-be) unfrozen. A new online era of The Far Side is coming! #TheFarSide pic.twitter.com/ahV5460iXd
— Geek Vibes Nation ?? (@GeekVibesNation) September 15, 2019
