Peanuts: 10 Iconic Comics That Just Turned 30 Years Old

Even though its era of publication has come and gone, Peanuts continues to endear itself to readers decades later. Charles Schulz' characters are as lovable as they've ever been despite the passage of time, which is a true testament to the care that was poured into each comic they star in. Snoopy is among the standouts of the cast, and he earns plenty of laughs in the entries on this list.

These 10 Peanuts comics from November 1994 just celebrated their thirtieth birthday, and each of them is still as hilarious as ever. Some deal with the aftermath of Linus' fruitless search for the Great Pumpkin, while others feature the charming bond shared by Snoopy and Woodstock. Plenty of fan-favorite characters get their moment to shine in these laugh-out-loud comic strips. Without further ado, here are the funniest Peanuts comics that just turned 30.

10 Snoopy's WWI Flying Ace Alter Ego Meets His Match

First Published: November 28, 1994

This first comic features an unlikely duo: Marcie and Snoopy's WWI Flying Ace alter ego. Marcie serves Snoopy a root beer, playing along with his persona, before calling Charlie Brown to inform him that Snoopy's in her kitchen. Then, she reveals that she'd served him bread, only for him to struggle with fitting the baguette into the toaster in laughable fashion.

Snoopy shows off a variety of eccentric alter egos throughout Peanuts' run, with the WWI Flying Ace being one of his most renowned, but the real gem of this strip is his innocence about toasting the bread. Snoopy may come off as a genius compared to other dogs, but moments like this prove that even the renowned Flying Ace is still a dog who doesn't know how to toast French bread.

9 Linus Learns That Animals Can Be Bullies, Too

First Published: November 6, 1994

Snoopy and Woodstock are Peanuts' most adorable duo, but don't let their cute looks fool you, because they aren't as nice as they appear. Here, they gossip about Linus waiting for the Great Pumpkin on Halloween night. Linus then walks by, and as he passes, he hears Snoopy and Woodstock burst out laughing. He later asks Charlie Brown, "Do dogs and birds ever laugh at people?" In this case, they absolutely do.

Related 10 Funniest Peanuts Comics That Just Turned 60 (Linus Runs for School President) Peanuts remains as hilarious now as it was during its publication, and that's due in large part to its beloved characters - including Linus.

Linus is frequently ridiculed for his obsession with the Great Pumpkin, and it's hard not to see why. His unwavering belief in a Santa Claus-esque figure who emerges from a pumpkin patch on Halloween night is undoubtedly silly. Linus has been disappointed by the Great Pumpkin so many times, yet he nonetheless continues to believe despite others' mockery.

8 Linus Shares His Great Pumpkin-Hunting Binoculars

First Published: November 1, 1994

The theme of the Great Pumpkin carries over into this next comic, as Linus informs a few friends about how he spent his Halloween. Charlie Brown comments on the absurdity of Linus staying up all night wearing binoculars, which Linus claims was so he could catch a glimpse of the Great Pumpkin.

Linus' Great Pumpkin shenanigans aside, the true punchline in this strip is found in the other interaction playing out between Snoopy and Lucy. The two have always had an antagonistic relationship, which is on full display here when Snoopy comments on how Lucy looks better when he wears binoculars backwards because she appears farther away. In response, all Lucy can come up with is a simple yet effective, "Stupid dog!"

7 Peppermint Patty Finally Gives a Correct Answer (Sort Of)

First Published: November 23, 1994

Peppermint Patty isn't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to academics, and there's no shortage of comics where she offers the incorrect answer in class after failing to pay attention. However, in this comic, she shoots down that stereotype. When the teacher asks a question, Peppermint Patty offers "Charles Dickens" as the answer - which, to Marcie's surprise, is correct.

Marcie asks her friend how she knew the answer, and Peppermint Patty replies, "If you go to school long enough, sooner or later the answer is going to be Charles Dickens." This laughably absurd nugget of wisdom doesn't seem worth abiding by, but since it does happen to work in Peppermint Patty's favor here, perhaps she might be onto something after all.

6 Woodstock Misses Out on the Joys of Flying

First Published: November 9, 1994

Snoopy may simulate flight as the WWI Flying Ace, but that doesn't mean he's actually capable of flight. In this strip, Snoopy asks Woodstock about what it's like to fly so high up in the sky since he can't experience the sensation for himself. To his disappointment, Woodstock doesn't offer a satisfactory answer, and he comments, "Well, you shouldn't have closed your eyes."

Snoopy and Woodstock share a heartwarming bond, as demonstrated by how inseparable they are in Peanuts comics. What makes their dynamic even sweeter is the fact that they understand each other when no one else can. To readers, Woodstock's words are incoherent scribbles, but Snoopy can decipher his friend's messages with ease. Woodstock, too, responds to Snoopy's thoughts despite them being unspoken. This friendship transcends language in a delightful way.

5 Rerun Won't Let Charlie Brown Keep Him From Snoopy

First Published: November 17, 1994

Linus and Lucy's younger brother, Rerun, pays a surprise visit to Charlie Brown in this strip. As it turns out, he doesn't want to talk to Charlie, and instead requests to play with Snoopy. Charlie Brown says he'll have to check on the dog to see if he's in the mood to play, and Rerun hits him with a sassy reply: "Who are you, his agent?"

Related 10 Most Underrated Peanuts Characters While most people can name the major members of the Peanuts Gang, the comic strip mad many memorable characters that are, at times, forgotten.

Rerun Van Pelt is one of Peanuts' more overlooked characters - but that doesn't mean he never gets moments to shine. This comic is an example, kicking off a storyline where Rerun desperately wants a dog and plays with Snoopy to fill that void. Eventually, this arc was adapted into the 2003 TV special I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown, giving Rerun the opportunity to be the main character for a change.

4 Snoopy Knocks Woodstock Down a Peg

First Published: November 5, 1994

Once again, Snoopy stars alongside his buddy Woodstock. Unfortunately, this comic doesn't end in the best way for the poor bird. Snoopy is making a cup of tea for himself and asks Woodstock to hold his tea bag for him. Woodstock attempts to hold it, but the bag is too heavy and knocks him off the doghouse.

Woodstock may be small, but he's one of Peanuts' most iconic characters in spite of his tiny stature. His friendship with Snoopy is an admirable trait of his, and he's stuck by him through thick and thin. His willingness to help Snoopy here, even though there's a chance he can't handle carrying the tea bag, illustrates his loyalty to Snoopy. Woodstock is a reliable pal who deserves every ounce of love he's garnered.

3 Snoopy Gets a Devastating Injury (Or Does He?)

First Published: November 2, 1994

There's no shortage of Peanuts comics that explore autumn and all of its wonders, with the falling leaves being a staple of many fall-themed comic strips. In this particular comic, Snoopy watches from below as a leaf delicately falls from a tree and lands on top of his nose. Snoopy's only response is a single thought: "Ouch."

It's impossible for a single leaf to have actually injured Snoopy, so it stands to reason that he's just being dramatic here. After all, he certainly has a wild imagination, evidenced by his many elaborate alter egos from throughout Peanuts' history. Snoopy's fantasies tend to get the better of him, and he may have pictured that leaf as something far more perilous than what it really is.

2 Peppermint Patty's School Report Goes Very Wrong

First Published: November 21, 1994

Once again, Peppermint Patty's lack of scholarly discipline shines through in this comic. This time, she steps up to deliver a school report on the story of the Three Little Pig, but she stumbles through trying to remember the story's title. In the end, Peppermint Patty admits that she wrote her report "while walking from [her] desk to the front of the room", which explains its poor quality.

Related Peanuts: 10 Funny Snoopy Comics That Will Make You Miss School Snoopy is quite a smart dog, making him being present at school a fitting as much as a noteworthy plot point of the Peanuts comic strip.

Reading assignments aloud in front of the class is a common staple of Peanuts comics that center on school, and it's a nerve-wracking experience - especially when you aren't ready. Readers can empathize with coming to class unprepared and having to give a presentation. Of course, most would learn their lesson and start doing their homework before class, but Peppermint Patty will likely learn nothing from this experience.

1 Rerun Reveals His Thoughts About Linus' Blanket

First Published: November 16, 1994

In this final comic, Rerun takes after Lucy with his brutal honesty towards Linus. Noticing that Linus is once again sucking his thumb while holding his security blanket, Rerun comments on how he doesn't have those habits despite being younger. Rerun then realizes that Linus will likely resent him for that, which is immediately proven when Linus throws his blanket over his head.

Calling out Linus' blanket seems to be a common trait in the Van Pelt family. From Lucy to Linus' blanket-hating grandmother, it seems the majority of his relatives don't care for his habit of clinging to his blanket. However, none of this deters Linus, and he'll continue to hold onto it for as long as he wants. After all, every Peanuts character has unique qualities, and that's part of what makes the series so beloved - even after all these years.