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Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents.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.
Taggin' Quest: The Art of Magic
In a vibrant world where graffiti is more than just art—it’s magic—three young graffiti mages embark on an epic quest to protect their homeland from darkness. Sketch, a self-conscious novice, is thrust into a sacred mission when the ancient sigils that protect Muralia begin to fade. Reluctant to use graffiti for battle, he joins 2-Tone, a daring thrill-seeker, and KiKi, an ultra-cool graffiti scholar with an encyclopedic knowledge of graffiti magic, to restore the fading sigils hidden across their land, unraveling the secrets behind the darkness. The crew will face rapping wizards, breakdancing skeletons, and even tag a dragon mid-flight! But as darkness looms, Sketch must discover his own creative power before their world is erased.
Age Range:
Middle Grade (approx ages 9-12)Genre:
Adventure, FantasyPage Count Estimate:
190
My Why:
Storytelling has captivated me since childhood—its power to inspire, uplift, and spark imagination shaped who I am. My love for urban art, video games, animation, and comics led me to create Taggin’ Quest, a world where graffiti isn’t just self-expression—it’s magic.
But this story is also personal. My father, a celebrated graffiti artist and aspiring comic creator, lost his ability to draw to multiple sclerosis before he could achieve his dream. Now, I carry that dream forward, using art as a tool to inspire others and make the world brighter. Taggin’ Quest isn’t just a story—it’s in my DNA.
Robby Melendez
Robby “RAW!” Melendez (that's me!) is a cartoonist based in Pickerington, Ohio. He blends genres and styles to tell over-the-top, character-driven stories packed with emotion and style.
His artwork is bold, colorful, and expressive, drawing inspiration from street art, animation, manga, and vinyl toys.
After nearly two decades in various creative marketing roles, he's finally using his creative gifts for himself instead of someone else and urges all artists to strive for the same.
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