Liō Happiness Is a Squishy Cephalopod

Mark Tatulli’s Liō Happiness Is a Squishy Cephalopod (2007–present, Andrews McMeel) is a darkly whimsical single-issue comic strip collection from the creator of Heart of the City. The series follows the bizarre adventures of a strange, alien-like boy named Liō and his pet tentacle monster, blending deadpan humor with a gothic, cartoonish sensibility. Tatulli’s distinctive art and writing define this offbeat, long-running strip, which stands out for its unapologetically weird take on childhood and friendship.