The Happy Undertaker Halloween Special!!

Note from the Editor:
I'd like to thank Drazen for coming up with this extra special Halloween Edition of The Happy Undertaker. In case your Welsh isn't as good as it used to be the inscription above (roughly translated) says:

Come you night-hags, with all your charms,
And revelling witches away,
And hug me close in your arms;
To you my respects I'll pay.

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' #2

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.


Want to know what happens next?
Then be sure to check out The Happy Undertaker Episode 16 for some grisly comeuppance.

ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER
The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image."

For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye.

Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 15 (Part 2 of 3)

Today's Happy Undertaker tale is the second in a series of 3 spine-tinglers courtesy of Drazen. Stay tuned for the finale coming next week!

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips premiere every week.

ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 14

Want to learn the story behind today's Friday Fable? Check out the official Happy Undertaker blog to discover the real life ghost story that inspired this piece.

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.

ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 15 (Part 1 of 3)

Today's Happy tale is a spine-tingling 3-part series courtesy of Drazen. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 coming soon!

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.

ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' #3

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.


ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER
The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image."

For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye.

News from Beyond the Grave
Don't Call Me Pruneface!, written by Janet Reed Ahearn and illustrated by Drazen was released this month from Disney-Hyperion. Check out Amazon.com to reserve your copy today!

Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' #7

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.


ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER
The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image."

For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye.

Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' #4

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.


ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER
The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image."

For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye.

Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 10

Text:

But, alas, instincts just will not be denied. Within six weeks of leaving school I happened to catch a mouse in a trap.

Was fascinated by the subtle blend of greys that gave the contours of the tiny face, made a much enlarged watercolour painting of it and submitted that to the head of the great Birmingham Central School of Art who awarded me a three year scholarship.

Thus through a simple agency did a kindly Providence ease one O.R. (Old Rydalian) into his desired profession.

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 13

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.

ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 9

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.

ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' #6

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.


ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER
The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image."

For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye.

Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' Episode 11

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.

ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image." For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker returns for 'Friday's Fables' Ep. 8

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.


ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER
The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image."

For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye.

Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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The Happy Undertaker presents 'Friday's Fables' #5

The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips will premiere every Friday at noon.


ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER
The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image."

For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye.

Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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A Very Special "Krampusnacht" Edition of 'The Happy Undertaker'

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The Happy Undertaker presents Friday's Fables is a weekly column based on The Happy Undertaker series of comics by artist Drazen Kozjan who has illustrated several children's books including Diary of a Fairy Godmother and the Julia Gillian series. Strips premiere every week.

Today's Happy Undertaker tale is based upon the European legend of the Krampus- an evil mythical being whose job was to punish naughty little kids on Christmas Eve. Krampusnacht, or Night of Krampus, is a yearly celebration held on December 6th during which adults used to dress up as wicked demons to scare their kids into being good. Merry Krampusnacht everyone! For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye. Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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Celebrate Vampira's Birthday with 'The Happy Undertaker'

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The Happy Undertaker comes to the Clubhouse!

Strange Kids Club is proud to announce a new contributor to the clubhouse: Drazen Kozjan!

Kozjan is perhaps best known for his wonderful penny dreadful creation, The Happy Undertaker which he has agreed to create a series of exclusive comic strips for that will premiere first here at Strange Kids Club on Fridays.

ABOUT THE HAPPY UNDERTAKER
The Happy Undertaker is a "surrealistic melting pot of anything that might pop into my head and onto the page and does not necessarily need to be explained," says Kozjan. "I try to keep this sense of adventure, surprise and a good (if mysterious) story, with the best drawings I can muster in all my work from children's book illustration to single image."

Past strips have also appeared in the pages of Carousel Magazine. For more information on The Happy Undertaker or its creator, Drazen Kozjan, be sure to check out the official Happy Undertaker Blog in addition to his his personal blog, Hypnotik Eye.

Artwork © Drazen Kozjan

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