Summary
While classic comic strips likeGarfield,Peanuts, andCalvin and Hobbeshave dominated the medium for decades, it’s refreshing to see a new comic strip giving the old greats a run for their money: Nathan W. Pyle’sStrange Planet. While technically a webcomic,Strange Planetfollows the classic comic strip style to a tee, and absolutely excels at short-form stories and quick comedic punches, which is exactly how the comic became so popular so quickly.
Even if one doesn’t recognize it by the name alone, everyone with an online presence has seen aStrange Planetcomic or two just by casual scrolling - and that’s because the online community can’t seem to get enough. The series follows blue, genderless, sexless beings on another planet that’s drenched in pink, purple, and blue, as they go through life similar to humans. However, every idiosyncrasy made by the vast majority of humans is explained in a technical manner by these otherworldly beings, which pokes fun at how inherently odd everyday life really is.
With every comic,Strange Planetoffers readers an interesting viewpoint on how truly weird everyday life isfor most people, making it painfully relatable, and utterly hilarious (as shown through the lives of the gender-neutral ‘blue beings’).Nathan W. Pyle’sStrange Planetis an ongoing webcomic, but there’s already a great number of comics out there for everyone to enjoy. Here are15 of the bestStrange Planetcomics so far!
20 Funniest Strange Planet Comics About Cats
The blue aliens who populate Strange Planet are inherently cheerful beings, but there are few things that bring them more pleasure than cats.
15Strange Planet Understands that One Does Not Simply Stop Petting an Affectionate Pup
Strange Planet- “p e r i s h e s”
OneStrange Planetblue being is petting a red, three-eyed dog when they’re approached by another blue being, who asks how long their companion will be petting the dog for. The first blue being says they will pet the dog until they perish, to which the second replies, “A life well spent”.The sentiment many people have while petting an affectionate pup- which is essentially ‘I’ll die before I stop petting them’ -is expressed perfectly in thisStrange Planetcomic, as is the relatability of that sentiment.
14Strange Planet Captures the Christmas Spirit in All Its Literal Hilarity
Strange Planet- “c r y s t a l l i z e”
In a play on the classic Christmas carol “Let It Snow”, twoStrange Planetblue beings are sitting by a fire, singing a much more literal version of the classic song. People around the world celebrate Christmas, and those who don’t still find comfort in sitting next to a fire while it’s snowing outside. AndStrange Planetcaptures the spirit of the season brilliantly, while also shining a hilarious light on what people are actually saying when they sing along to “Let It Snow”.
13The Frustrations of Baking Have Never Been More Hilarious than in Strange Planet
Strange Planet- “r e g r e t”
One blue being is baking while another comments on the complexity of the recipe for this particular dish. The recipe is hilariously referred to as a “sentence formula”, and that this one in particular is “complicated”. The one baking makes it clear they regret their decision to attempt this dish, saying that the “necessary components” they are missing that’s keeping them from completing the recipe is “sustained motivation”.Anyone who has attempted a complicated recipe can relate to the frustration felt by this blue being, and the unique manner in which the blue being expresses their frustration is utterly hysterical.
12Candles Have Never Seemed Weirder than When They’re Described in Strange Planet
Strange Planet- “f i r e”
One blue being is trying to sell their array of candles to another, which is something humans experience every time they venture into the candle aisle of any given store. However,in the world ofStrange Planet, the borderline mundane act of purchasing a candle for one’s home has never seemed weirder. The comic describes candles as “tiny fire”, which is literally true, while detailing all the scents these tiny fires offer, including “fictional forest”, “acidic produce”, and “something you should ingest”. It’s all true, but looking at it from this perspective is decidedly odd, and incredibly funny.
11Halloween in Strange Planet Gives a New Name to Trick-‘r-Treating (Literally)
Strange Planet- “g a l l o p”
“Provide a sweet or face mild harassment” is the laugh-out-loud way “trick ‘r treat” is translated in the world ofStrange Planet, and alone makes this comic strip notable. However, it doesn’t stop there. The child blue being is a cowboy riding a horse, and after they trick someone into giving them extra candy, the child says, “This is not my first gallop exhibition”, which is the hilariously literal way of saying the classic cowboy phrase, “this ain’t my first rodeo”. From beginning to end, thisStrange Planetcomic is absolutely priceless, and offers hilarious alternatives to two widely-used phrases.
10Strange Planet Knows Some Good Things Need No Explanation
Strange Planet- “g o o”
One blue being is showing another being their collection of goo, and the first being is asked why they collect this substance. However, after holding the goo in their hand, the initially skeptical blue being understands why their friend collects the goo, as it fills them with pure, unadulterated joy. There’s nothing logical about collecting and then holding goo, especially for a species that takes everything quite literally. Yet even still,theStrange Planetbeings can appreciate the unexplainable joy of seemingly peculiar interests- which is a great message told in a hilarious way.
9Strange Planet Makes Going to the Dentist More Uncomfortable than Ever
Strange Planet- “s t o n e s”
Going to the dentist is universally uncomfortable, given that it entails someone rooting around in one’s mouth while they’re forced to lay there, totally helpless. But, it’s something everyone has to do, so it’s viewed as totally normal, and even mundane. However,Strange Planet’s literal take on what going to the dentist actually entails makes the whole practice more uncomfortablethan it’s ever been. From referring to teeth as “mouth stones” to the use of a “trash necklace”,Strange Planettotally captures the uncomfortability of the dentist in a way that’s equal parts funny and disturbing.
8Strange Planet Turns the Normal Act of Buying Popcorn at the Movies Decidedly Peculiar
Strange Planet- “t h i g h s”
Two blue beings are buying popcorn before going to see a movie in the theater, a situation most people have experienced one time or another. However, in classicStrange Planetstyle, the simple act of buying popcorn at the movie theater becomes decidedly peculiar, as the blue beings refer to it as ‘exploded grain’ with ‘double flavor augmentation’. Like the otherStrange Planetcomics, this one isn’t wrong in its descriptions, it’s just too descriptive, whichwill surely stick with readers the next time they get popcorn at the movies - or, ‘flavor augmented exploded grain’.
7Strange Planet Reveals the Most Crucial Skill Every Being Must Learn: Feigning
Strange Planet- “f e i g n”
When a child is preparing to go to school, they tell their parent that they’re not excited. So, their parent tells them to feign excitement, as pretending to be excited about something is a crucial skill every being should learn. The parent then reveals that everyone has to feign excitement now and then, including and especially the child’s teachers. This comic is essentiallyStrange Planet’s retelling of the common phrase ‘fake it til you make it’, and is great advice for anyone facing the dread of a new day - all wrapped in the hilariousStrange Planetstyle.
6Strange Planet’s “Beware of Dog” Sign is a Hysterical Take on a Common Warning
Strange Planet- “c o g n i z a n t”
Most people have seen a ‘Beware of Dog’ sign when walking through a town or neighborhood, but one would be hard-pressed to findone from the world ofStrange Planet: “Be Cognizant of the Creature”. It’s the same warning, with a similar meaning, as most ‘Beware of Dog’ signs warn of the presence of a dog whose bark is usually bigger than their bite - and the same is true for theStrange Planetcreature. While the sign is hysterical, it’s the sight of the ‘creature’ itself that’s really funny, as it doesn’t look like anything any being should ‘beware’ of at all.
