Published Oct 27, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Naturally, Gary Larson drew a vampire cow

9 spooky Far Side comics just in time for Halloween

Image: Gary Larson

During this time of year, all the classic monsters enjoy their annual resurgence. Vampires rise from their coffins, mummies emerge from their tombs, and witches fly in on their brooms to stalk the world of the living via decorations and costumes. Many people also enjoy horror marathons of the old Universal monster movies. Given the spirit of the season, I’ve decided to dig around for nine great Far Side comic strips featuring classic monsters.

From vampire cows to witches getting cosmetic surgery, these panels feature those famous monsters presented through cartoonist Gary Larson’s famously twisted lens.…