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Comics creators from around the world submit their unpublished projects to be previewed online by editors and agents.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.
Lewis, Clark & Polo
Teenage friends Meri Lewis and Billy Clark live on a space station but long to explore the galaxy. When they meet Margo Polo, a young crew member on a ship bound for a distant star system, it looks like their dream is finally coming true. But can Meri and Billy prove themselves worthy of stepping aboard? Thrilling adventures – and unknown dangers – await, if they can just convince their parents to let them go on the ultimate deep-space field trip. This first entry in a four-book series will introduce us to a large and diverse cast of characters, the world they live in, and the ship that will take them on the journey of a lifetime. This graphic novel (approx. 200 pages) is for upper-middle-grade readers and fans of science fiction.
Age Range:
Middle Grade (approx ages 9-12)Genre:
Science FictionPage Count Estimate:
200
My Why:
Have you ever yearned for adventure, to be transported to magical new worlds where anything is possible? Thankfully, stories can do just that, and as a child of the ‘80s I grew up surrounded by fantastical tales like Star Wars, Star Trek, Indiana Jones and Back to the Future. I read books like The Lord of the Rings, drew my own comics, and wrote my own short stories. I stared at the night sky and let my imagination run wild with ideas of what could be out there. I studied history, fascinated by eras of civilization that were so different from our own. Now I’ve combined all those passions into a book about the amazing things you can experience when you work together as a team and dare to dream big.
Comp Titles:
The Nico Bravo series by Mike Cavallaro, the Zita the Spacegirl series by Ben Hatke, and the Amulet series by Kazu KibuishiVinny Bove
Vinny Bove is a graphic designer and illustrator with a lifelong passion for art, science fiction and storytelling. After graduating from Rochester (NY) Institute of Technology with a BFA in Graphic Design, he has worked for two nonprofits in New York City, but still dreams of comics-creating glory. Vinny lives in Queens with his wife and three children.