Lio by Mark Tatulli for December 13, 2024

It’s something different, Santa.

Santa says “I need another drink.”

That girl at the end is really staring daggers at Lio.

Santa charges for the delivery of larger items.

“Pity me, Santa… I’ve got no place to sleep!”

Santa is like, oh yeah, this kid again.

Could a kid in a wizard’s costume ask for the Elixir of Life? Would the kid get the Elixir?

One thing for sure…Lio is true to himself!

Now about that coffin…….oy

[Santa thinking] Euh, this kid gave me the willies last year, too!

My throat is sore. I just can’t stop coffin!

Lio’s long-suffering father will be the one who assembles that with nothing but an allen wrench and an instruction sheet printed in every language but English.

See the graphic novel “Santa vs. Dracula.”

Daywalker…

Some things don’t fit well in a sleigh, Lio.

It would complete his ensemble……

I’m not sure Lio is on the “nice” list (though he does rescue innocent lobsters…..)

Most kids don’t ask Santa for necessities. It’s like asking for underwear.

Lio…you might want to ask Jack Skellington instead of Santa for something like that.

What every young monster needs… a tomb of one’s own.

Lio is looking for a tomb with a view.

“There are just three things I wish for, that’s my casket, a shroud, and grave,”—The Carter Family, “Pal of Mine”

Lio brings his own unique touch to all the holidays.