10 Greatest Peanuts Comics Of All Time, Ranked by Screen Rant Readers

Published Oct 17, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT Robert Wood is a writer and editor based out of Cheshire, England. He is the author of 'The False Elephant: and 99 Other Unreasonably Short Stories' - 100 stories, each told in exactly 100 words. Rob got into comics via Bendis' Ultimate Spider-Man and the UK anthology 'The Mighty World of Marvel,' which was running Frank Miller's Daredevil, Classic Hulk and Contest of Champions II. Prior to journalism, he worked in copywriting and copyedited for Oxford University Press. He is on X as @PinchTwigs and Instagram as roobwoodjourno. Thanks to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and more, Peanuts is one of the most beloved franchises of all time, starting out as a classic comic strip and expanding into movies, TV, Broadway shows, toys, clothing, theme park rides, books and more. Charles M. Schulz's characters are as beloved today as ever, but what's the definitive Peanuts comic strip? That's the question we're hoping you can answer today. Below, we're offering up 20 potential contenders for the best Peanuts strips of all time. We've scoured the web for every 'Best Peanuts Comics' articles we can find (including our own library), and selected representative strips for Peanuts' most iconic characters and best-loved running gags. Simply vote for every strip you think is worthy of the top ten in our end-of-article poll. Not only will you contribute to our official top ten, but you'll also be able to see how other readers voted. In a week, we'll crown the official number 1! Lucy's Psychiatry Booth Lucy's psychiatry booth is one of the most iconic parts of Peanuts, but usually she doesn't offer the best advice. In this strip, her dismissive attitude combines with Charlie Brown's cynicism - the best advice Lucy can offer for the trials and tribulations of life is to invest in a helmet. It's a classic Schulz gag, hiding a genuinely insightful observation in a throwaway joke - suffering is a part of life, and there's no way to avoid it, so prepare for what you can and accept the rest. The Kite-Eating Tree In this strip, Charlie Brown takes on his old enemy the kite-eating tree. As is often the case with Charlie Brown's biggest worries, he may as well be shouting into the wind. Peppermint Patty and Marcie Versus School If there's a Peanuts character who deserved their own spin-off, it's Peppermint Patty, her faithful friend and aide Marcie, and their challenges at school. Here, Peppermint Patty faces her ultimate scholastic defeat, criticized not just for her inability to stay awake in class or answer simple questions, but her lunch order. Pig-Pen Campaigns for President In a hilarious visual gag, Pig-Pen runs for class president despite his characteristically filthy appearance. Pig-Pen is never clean for more than a few minutes, and never willingly, so even while seeking high office, it makes sense he'd stay his dirt-covered self. Thankfully, he has a top hat - the ultimate symbol of respectability - to offset his grime. Sally's Recess In a great visual gag, Schulz shows Sally struggling to communicate with someone on the playground, craning her neck and struggling with her words. The punchline that Sally is speaking to someone on a swing is a unique visual joke that shows what makes Peanuts so special. Charlie Brown and Snoopy Snoring Honored as Polygon's "greatest Peanuts comic ever," the digital entertainment site celebrates this "small, slice-of-life kind of story." We agree! An extended Sunday strip, the gag sees Charlie Brown kick Snoopy out of bed for his snoring. While the good-hearted kid ultimately decides to give his pet a second chance, he quickly falls afoul of his own rule. The strip is a perfect 'Charlie Brown can't win' gag, while also showing what a sweet kid Charlie really is. ​​​​​​​Lucy and Schroeder Lucy's unrequited love for Schroeder is one of Peanuts' most relatable running gags, reflecting the heartbreak of puppy love. In this strip - taken from our '10 Funniest Lucy & Schroeder Comics' list - Lucy follows Schroeder around all day, beaming pure adoration, only to delude herself into believing she's the one who is "irresistible" to him. ​​​​​​​Linus Comforts Lucy In one of the most beloved Peanuts comics of all time, Lucy receives some comforting words from her little brother Linus and bursts into tears. It's a sweet moment that reminds fans that even Schulz's most irascible characters needs some kindness every now and then. This is exhibit A in our list '10 Funniest Peanuts Comics That Prove Linus Is the Best Character.' ​​​​​​​Smarter Than Charlie Brown Charlie Brown never had it harder than Schulz's early Peanuts comics, but here he scores a victory over his biggest critic. Introduced as a kid who hated Charlie for no clear reason, Shermy gets to rant about his distaste for Peanuts' star. However, fans can't help but smile when it turns out Patty has been setting him up for a fall. Snoopy the World-Famous Author Snoopy's persona of "The Worst-Famous Author" almost always begins with him writing "It was a dark and stormy night." Schulz found endless ways to play off this premise, and in this strip, Lucy pushes the beagle to rethink his classic opening. Rain, Rain, Rain In a perfect visual gag, early Peanuts characters Shermy and Patty meet in the rain, with Patty making off with Shermy's umbrella. It's a flawless use of four panels, as the two characters mirror each other while playing out a funny little story. Chosen as one of CBR's '10 Best Peanuts Comics That Are Over 50 Years Old,' this strip shows Schulz's artful understanding of the comic strip form. Snoopy Versus Linus Widely celebrated across various lists, this strip sees Snoopy pranked by Linus, only to immediately pass on his misfortune to Charlie Brown. It's the ultimate symbol of Charlie's bad luck that even in a strip where he only appears once, he still ends up the butt of the joke. Snoopy Versus the Red Baron ​​​​​​​Snoopy's imaginary battle with the Red Baron stretches across decades of Peanuts strips. In this comic, Snoopy's imagination gets the better of him, and he finds himself vanquished by an enemy who doesn't even exist. ​​​​​​​Linus Unleashes His Blanket Linus' love of his blanket is iconic, and this strip reveals why he's been able to hang onto it for so long. While Charlie Brown may be the ultimate sad sack, it's always funny to see another Peanuts character effortlessly win the day. Any list of Peanuts' best gags has to include at least one instance of Lucy tricking Charlie Brown into kicking a football. This gag actually predates Lucy's involvement, starting out with forgotten character Violet Gray, who was genuinely afraid Charlie Brown would kick her hand. Even when Lucy got involved, it started out as a sincere misunderstanding, first snatching it away because she was worried Charlie Brown's shoes would be too dirty, then holding it so tight that he bounced off. Over the years, Lucy started tricking Charlie Brown on purpose, fascinated by his willingness to fall for it again and again. ​​​​​​​Woodstock the Connoisseur Woodstock may not speak in a language that the reader can understand, but he's one of Peanuts' greatest communicators. Here, Linus attempts to unload some burned toast on the feisty bird, only to regret the decision. Schulz gives the comic a fun header acknowledging Woodstock as a true connoisseur. Charlie Brown Versus Baseball ​​​​​​​Charlie Brown's attempts to manage his baseball team always end in failure... even when they succeed. In this strip, Charlie Brown's complaints see him bowled over by Snoopy in retaliation for calling out his team. Charlie Brown Versus Valentine's Day Charlie Brown's love for the Little Redheaded Girl is one of his defining traits, and this extended Sunday comic sees him obsessing over whether she might possibly have sent him a Valentine. Of course, Charlie Brown never gets what he wants, and an enthusiastic lick from Snoopy is the visual payoff to his pointless worrying. Happiness Is a Warm Puppy Appearing on pretty much every 'best of Peanuts' list we found, this sweet comic sees Lucy hugging Snoopy before exclaiming, "Happiness is a warm puppy!" It's a sweet moment between two characters who don't always get on, as well as an invocation to enjoy the little things in life.​​ ​​​​​​​The First Peanuts Comic The first ever Peanuts comic predicts Charlie Brown's tough time to come, as Shermy and Patty discuss the title character. Schulz introduces Charlie Brown as someone who gets a hard time from the world for no particular reason, with a laugh-out-loud final panel that isn't anything like readers were expecting from a sweet 'little kid' comic. ​​​​​​​Those are our contenders for the best Peanuts comic of all time - don't forget to vote below to contribute to our top ten and see what other readers consider the #1. TV Show(s) The Snoopy Show, Peanuts by Schulz First Film The Peanuts Movie Cast Christopher Shea, Kathy Steinberg, Bill Melendez, Sally Dryer, Peter Robbins, Noah Schnapp, Hadley Belle Miller, Mariel Sheets, Lisa DeFaria, Venus Omega Schultheis Created by Charles M. Schulz Movie(s) The Peanuts Movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Boy Named Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown's All Stars!, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown Character(s) Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy van Pelt, Linus van Pelt, Sally Brown, Pig-Pen, Marcie (Peanuts), Peppermint Patty, Woodstock