Oktoknopie

In the early 2000s, Dutch cartoonist Gerard Leever launched Oktoknopie, a surreal and playful comic series for Silvester that ran for six issues over fifteen years. The series follows the absurd adventures of a young boy and his octopus friend—a premise that allowed Leever to blend slapstick humor, imaginative storytelling, and expressive, cartoonish art. A cult favorite among European comic readers, Oktoknopie showcases Leever’s distinctive voice as both writer and artist, cementing his reputation for quirky, all-ages entertainment.