- Series: Cyanide & Happiness Comics
- Creators: Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, Matt Melvin and Dave McElfatrick
- More Info: Instagram
Cyanide & Happiness has spent more than two decades turning simple stick figures into vehicles for some of the internet’s darkest jokes. Created by Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, Matt Melvin and Dave McElfatrick, the webcomic debuted in January 2005 and built its identity around short setups, sharp reversals and deliberately uncomfortable punchlines.
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For readers discovering the series today, these 25 newer strips offer a useful snapshot of the humor that keeps Cyanide & Happiness recognizable: minimal art, fast setups and punchlines that rarely go where a reader expects.
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What makes the latest material particularly interesting is how little the core formula needs to change. Even after major changes among the original creators—including Matt Melvin’s departure in 2014 and Dave McElfatrick stepping down in 2025—the comic continues to appear on Explosm.
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That consistency is perhaps the biggest reason the strip remains relevant. More than 20 years after its debut, Cyanide & Happiness still understands the basic mechanics of a good webcomic: establish a familiar situation, keep the artwork economical and make the final panel count.
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What is Cyanide & Happiness?
Cyanide & Happiness is a long-running webcomic known for dark comedy, satire, surreal situations and simple stick-figure artwork.
When did Cyanide & Happiness start?
The webcomic debuted on January 26, 2005.
Who created Cyanide & Happiness?
The original creators were Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, Matt Melvin and Dave McElfatrick.
Is Cyanide & Happiness still publishing comics?
Yes. Explosm continues to publish Cyanide & Happiness comics, with recent entries appearing on the official site in 2026.
