When it comes to influential comics, Charles Schulz's Peanuts probably comes out on top of just about any other comic out there. This bunch of comic strips has collected around 17,897 strips overall. A number boast that has made it one of the longest stories ever told by one man. This series not only has been published in over 2,600 newspapers globally but it also helped popularize the four-panel gag comic strip.
The 1960s was yet another amazing year for Peanuts comics and is even considered to be the golden age of the entirety of the comic series. Many of the best-known characters and gags were introduced here and quickly won over readers everywhere. The satire, of course, steals the show here as well.
10 Sleeping Snoopy
Whenever Charles Schulz tackles the monotony of real life with his unique brand of humor, it always ends up being written gold. This is largely the case with this very simple comic featuring Schroder and Snoopy sleeping on his famous piano.
The comedy in this one comes from Snoopy acting just like a real-life dog. No matter what you do to wake them up, you can be sure that man's best friend will be right back to sleep immediately.
9 Big Words
One huge ongoing gag of the Peanuts comics is the fact that these little kids are acting like adults and are dumping adult-like social commentary during their children's activities.
This was the subject of this comic featuring series headliner, Charlie Brown, writing a letter to one of his favorite cereal companies. In classic Peanuts fashion, he has to drop some big adult words and in real child fashion, he makes sure he includes he has no idea what he just said.
8 Flying Snoopy
Not every Peanuts joke needs rhyme or reason to be as hilarious as the rest. This comic starring Snoopy, who apparently recently learned to fly using his ears helicopter-style, scores hilarity points simply by being totally random.
The best part is Charlie Brown's slow realization and hilarious end reaction. One can tell that he's watching Snoopy slowly processing what he just witnessed until he finally realizes how annoying his show-off dog is going to be with his new power.
7 He's Still At It
The continuation of the flying Snoopy comic strips makes it all the more hilarious with Charlie Brown's prediction coming true and his nightmare featuring Snoopy coming true before his eyes.
Again, Charlie Brown's reactions and expressions showcased in these panels make this gag what it is. The fact that no words are exchanged until the very last panel where Charlie finally reacts is nothing but comedy gold.
6 Snoopy's Rabies Shots
Much like the previous strips show, the Peanuts comics showcased Charles Schulz's skills in comedic buildup and timing, which is a hard thing to accomplish in the world of comic books, especially in the four-panel format.
These four panels feature Linus, Charlie Brown, and Snoopy in a hilarious circumstance. Linus is just chilling until he's greeted with a struggling Charlie Brown and his dog. Timing on Charlie Brown's explanation and Linus's end reaction are sure to crack anyone up.
5 Peanuts Hide 'n Seek
Some of the most hilarious Peanuts gags feature Pig Pen, the dirtiest member of the Peanuts gang that just can't seem to ever get clean. This comic shows exactly why that can be an issue.
Again, the comedic timing of this strip is absolutely golden. From start to finish, the reactions on the faces of Pig Pen and Lucy really make this comic one of the best of the '60s.
4 That Good Ole Charlie Brown Sadness
In what can be dubbed as the library saga starring Linus and his journey of first fearing, then loving the library, he and Charlie Brown have one of their famous deep conversations.
The punchline of this one is Charlie Brown himself. Everyone knows that Chuck has a special brand of bad luck that constantly paints him as the outcast everywhere and that's the big joke on this one.
3 Taking Baseball A Bit Too Far
Charlie Brown tends to take things a bit too far and way too seriously no matter what it is. This is one reason that no one likes to elect him the leader of anything, as seen in the Peanuts Christmas special.
This longrunning character trait was shown in the golden age of the Peanuts, where Brown goes from simply checking up on his baseball team to acting as if he's a drill sergeant. Thankfully, Lucy calls him out on it.
2 Rained Out
Another example of that classic Charlie Brown luck took place a while after his baseball escapades took off. However, this time that luck ended up hitting Linus more than Charlie Brown.
The most hilarious thing about this one is that, originally, Charlie Brown is the advocate to sit and wait out the rain. Of course, Linus ends up taking it to the next level and staying out longer than anyone else.
1 The Scary Movie
One of the funniest Peanuts comics out there features Linus, Charlie Brown, and Snoopy watching a good horror flick together, which doesn't end well for the horrified trio.
Everyone plans to fight their fears with a good old nightlight. Yes, even the little dog with a big brain, Snoopy, who has apparently run to get a lamp to sit atop his dog house in order to fight off the dark.
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