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This article contains references to circumstances that may be disturbing to some readers, such as mass shootings and self-harm. The Far Side is undoubtedly one of the greatest comic strips to ever appear in newspapers. Running from December 31, 1979, to January 1, 1995, The Far Side provided laughs for readers who loved its surrealist humor, absurd situations, amusing wordplay, and occasionally dark situations. Creator Gary Larson officially retired after the final The Far Side strip in 1995.

X-Men Sign in to your CBR account Comic book superheroes die a lot. In modern times, the death of famous superheroes has become commonplace, and heroes are typically expected to be revived by some means before long. This was not always the case. When major DC heroes like Batman and Superman died, the events were huge news. Although superhero deaths are more common today, some are certainly sadder for readers than others. X-Men comics have a long history of killing off major characters.