Kids Comics Pitchfest 2026 Showcase

Bufkins & All That Goes Bump In The Night

In the woods neighboring kingdoms and villages lie a curious set of circumstances. “No vagabonds” etched onto a doors crest within a tree, victims of thaumaturgy lacing the lawn, and a young boy named Bufkins eager to play!
Unlike his weary Mepaw, tucked away in his study, the rambunctious Bufkins grows tired of his seclusion. With his birthday underway, what better time than now to change his dreary fate? With his high-strung nanny by his side, Flea, Bufkins ventures further than he ever has before. Offering new discoveries ' bone-chilling feats the deeper they delve into the forest's dense history, forest-folk, ' monsters!
As his Father interjects to keep him from harm's way, It's up to Bufkins to navigate making his birthday a good one.

My Why:

The world's a scary place, some children know that very personally. Still, being the funny, strange little creatures we are, we might yearn for some stories to frighten us. Maybe to indulge in our curiosity, or it is that we relate to the circumstances. To me, both are good reasons! It's a wonderful thing at a young age to be in control of something spooky, to decide when it is enough by changing the page.

At first, I'd love to cover common fears. Spiders, the dark, needles; before gradually shifting as we understand how Bufkins keeps getting into trouble. Abandonment, neglect, even feeling unsafe with your parents. Though, as with all that is scary: not everything is bad, there is always a way out, and your fears never have to define you.

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