Kids Comics Pitchfest 2025 Showcase

The Misadventures of Mucus & Toot

From secretly settling in all the luxuries of the mustiest and dustiest corners in the house, to finding exciting new ways of pranking their unsuspecting human housemates, Mucus and Toot have hit the jackpot! Living like never before in a cozy home with stashes of stolen snacks and an endless supply of suckers to slime, nothing was going to affect their newfound lifestyle…or so they thought! These silly slugs could never have guessed that they’d not only end up adoring the family‘s little sisters, but now they’d have to protect them from the scariest scenario imaginable! Mucus and Toot must learn to rid the old ways of “man vs. slug” and find a blended balance of hijinks, hilarity and humanity as the family’s unbeknownst newest members.

My Why:

As kids are growing up, faster now than ever before, I wanted to create something that could hold their attention, remind them that life is not lived through a screen, and leave them laughing. What started as an ever-evolving bed time story for my children has morphed into an amazing graphic novel. With all the humor of the “Tom & Jerry” and “Pinky and the Brain” comics, this tale‘s twist allows the characters to develop beyond their origins, showcasing that everyone is capable of breaking the mold and changing their mindset for the better. I remember the joy I felt reading comics and I want to pass that feeling on in hopes that one day this story may be remembered fondly by someone reflecting on their own childhood.