Kids Comics Pitchfest 2025 Showcase
Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents. A panel of judges (click here to see the juror list) select the top pitches. Projects are archived here so that industry pros may view them and discover new talent.
The VentureVerse: Shards of the Kingdom
Join the VentureCrew and dive into the VentureVerse, a virtual world of unlimited adventure and endless possibility. Think Ready Player One meets Cardboard Kingdom. Our crew must brave three temples, full of obstacles and enemies, to assemble the key to defeating a dark wizard and freeing a once peaceful kingdom from a tragic fate. Complete interactive challenges alongside the silly and diverse group of friends as they learn to trust themselves and each other - both in the game and in real life - and discover that they are always stronger together. The VentureVerse series delivers adventure as big as the laughs (and awesomeness!) while being relatable and accessible to kids. It's time to log into the VentureVerse and let the games begin!
Age Range:
Middle Grade (approx ages 9-12)Genre:
Adventure, Fantasy, Humor, Neurodiversity Content, Science Fiction, Social-EmotionalPage Count Estimate:
200
My Why:
Imagination is the one thing that's ever felt limitless to me. The written and digital worlds have offered an engaging way to express that. I'm here to create a world that inspires and entertains; that teaches the importance of friendship, confidence, creativity and adventure. This world is based off the stories and jokes that make my nephews/niece and me laugh until our sides hurt. Actually, Toki and Mac are based on my wife (who I often say is like a living cartoon) and our dog, respectively. I have big ideas and fun plans for this little universe. In a lot of ways, this project is the culmination of who I am and the path my life has taken. It's an outlet for my inner child while being a channel for impacting the world around me.
Mark Rosenberg
I’m Mark and I’m a natural born storyteller with a love for all things nerdy. I cut my teeth for writing in an unconventional way - through my career in tech and marketing. I’ve been crafting stories in my mind for my entire life, it’s only recently that I started to put them on paper. I live in Colorado with my wife and my dog and spend a lot of time traveling to see my niece and nephews in different parts of the country. When not writing or working, I can be found out chasing adventure.
Emily Scheffler
Emily is a graphic designer, illustrator, and artist based in West Michigan. Her creative journey started with a double BFA in Graphic Design and Printmaking from Central Michigan University in 2013 and continued with an MFA in Design from California College of the Arts in 2018.
Her love affair with comics began during grad school when she worked with Matt Silady at CCA on event materials for the 2017 Queers & Comics Conference. It was love at first layout! Comics became the perfect playground for her design skills—merging color, composition, and typography to craft stories that flow seamlessly across panels. She has continued working in comics with Grow and Know, creating puberty education comics for young people.
Emily is inspired by storytellers like Mariko & Jillian Tamaki, Brenna Thummler, and Chris Ware, whose work continues to shape her own creative practice. Whether designing, illustrating, or simply enjoying great stories, she’s always drawn to the power of visual storytelling.
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