About FBorFW

Several images of Elly, from young to older, drawn over the course of 30 years.

Lynn began drawing For Better or For Worse® in 1979, after signing a twenty-year contract with Universal Press Syndicate (UPS).

The saga of the Pattersons continued for 29 years, until August of 2008, when Lynn retired from the daily production of new strips and storylines.

In September of 2008, thanks to UPS—and the enthusiasm of longtime fans—FBorFW started being republished, beginning with the first strips from 1979. It continues to run in repeats on our website and in newspapers all over North America. Occasionally, Lynn will add a brand-new strip.

Classic Content Revisited

The strips you're seeing now were originally published in March of 1996. We've made some minor changes to maintain continuity, but, otherwise, you're reading classic Patterson family stories. Read the comics on our Strip Fix page here.