Kids Comics Pitchfest 2026 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Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents.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.
RIVERKID
Riverkid and Pinechild are two strange looking boys that live freely through a vast, magical forest Along the way, they cross paths with hunters, demons, robots, angels, and even ordinary humans. But beneath their wild, wandering life lies a quiet question neither of them can ignore: they don’t share the same DNA as anything… or anyone. As the world grows more complicated around them, the boys must decide where they belong — and whether their real “home” is a place, a people, or something they’ll have to create for themselves.
Age Range:
Young Adult (approx ages 13+)Genre:
Adventure, Fantasy, Realistic Fiction/Slice of LifePage Count Estimate:
160
My Why:
Riverkid is a fantasy styled retelling of my own personal connections. Nothing is more valuable than the history made with a loved one and mixing that concept with my passion for storytelling led me to believe that I could make something worth telling. Riverkid is based on my love for rivers and the concept of how rivers don’t let themselves be stopped, they just form a new path. While Pinechild is based on the concept of trees feeling unable to move, always holding on to anything but still strong and reliable. I think these attributes make a good combination for two brothers.
Comp Titles:
Hilda and the Troll by Luke Pearson. Gravity Falls by Alex Hirsch. Over the Garden Wall by Patrick McHale.ILY
Digital illustrator and independent comic artist. I started drawing for pleasure, and over time I turned that passion into my work, creating characters and illustrations for personal and collaborative projects. I currently work as an illustrator on an independent comic and also take commissions. I continue learning and striving to improve my technique and visual storytelling with every project.