About
It’s a world at the mercy of uncaring gods, and Phineas Kidd is a heretic with a chip on her shoulder and enough fury to outshine a supernova. Armed only with aggressive enthusiasm (and an explosive left hook), Phineas sets out to gather up a merry crew and travel to Kairos Crossing to catch the sun, an urban legend that has tempted countless dreamers to a bloody end.
Click here to start reading from the beginning!
I was inspired to make this comic in response to a very unpleasant Pentecostal Christian upbringing and while the setting is firmly rooted in fantasy, I do not shy away from direct parallels where I feel they’re necessary for my goal of helping people with religious trauma feel less alone. Rated T for lots of (cartoon) violence and swearing, and a good deal of irreverence for topics some folks might prefer to leave revered. If any of that sounds like it might make you uncomfortable this comic may not be suitable for you!
Right now the comic updates twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What age group is this comic aimed towards?
If you find the story engaging then it’s directed towards you, however old you happen to be. - Do you hate Christians? Can I read this comic if I’m a Christian?
I don’t; of course you can! However, I’m working hard to be a voice for folks who came up like I did and cultivate a safe environment for us to discuss topics we can’t in other places, so if that makes you uncomfortable it may feel difficult to engage with this comic or its community at times. But I’m always down for discussion in good faith (pun intended)! If you can handle me being a bit rough with your beliefs I’m happy to have you here =) - I’m confused!
Keep reading! A kind reader has also recently set up a Kidd Commander wiki, which I think is really cool! It’s entirely fan-made and everyone’s still trying to get set up over there right now, but once it gets going it may be helpful for getting a handle on things. There’s a TVTropes page, and you can also ask me anything you like in the comment section, but I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to tell you anything besides “We’ll get to it.”There aren’t quite enough of us for a forum, but KC currently has a Discord that usually has a bunch of folks hanging out at any given time who would more than likely be happy to discuss comic stuff (or whatever else is going on that day).
- This comic is really long. Do I need to start reading from the beginning or can I jump in anywhere?
The comic is most definitely meant to be read from start to finish, straight through. Each arc is its own self contained installment but you need the context of each of them in order to really understand what’s going on, just like any other longform story. If an event wasn’t important I wouldn’t have put it in!
- Phineas is a boy’s name.
It’s going to be alright friend, do not worry.
- I made fan art! What do I do with it?
Thanks! If you made something KC related and want me to see it, you can send it to me on tumblr (shinesurge.tumblr.com) and I’ll probably see it, or email it to me at “kiddcommander@gmail.com”. If you plan on making more I suggest considering joining the discord community; the fandom is tiny and we’d love to see whatever is getting made, please don’t be shy!
Kidd Commander also has a tag on Archive of Our Own, which is mostly populated by me but is definitely open for anyone to post their own stuff.
- You’re obnoxious but I want to keep up with your comic. Are there alternatives to your personal social media I can follow?
Absolutely! The Kidd Commander instagram , tumblr , and mastodon accounts update only when the comic does or with important news directly related to the comic, and the Discord has a channel that can ping you as soon as the site updates. Comic Rocket, Piperka, Archive Binge, and Belfry Webcomics are also places that let you know when an update happens.
- The comic is late???
I’ll always try to let you guys know about planned delays in advance! Aside from that, between my obsessive compulsive disorder and other various mental instabilities sometimes things get a bit slow around here, it sort of comes with the territory of being one person running an entire comic lmao. Rest assured I will never just abandon Kidd Commander, and I’m almost always online and responsive to some extent even if a page hasn’t gone up for a week or so.
- I wanna help support the comic but I’m unable to do so financially. What else can I do?
If you’re enjoying the comic it’s always always helpful to let other people know about it! My internet presence is very tiny right now and any little bit of exposure helps a lot. You can also vote for the comic once a day on TopWebcomics, which brings in a considerable amount of traffic.
It’s very encouraging to hear from readers who get something out of my work, so even just leaving a comment or two is appreciated!
If you want to ask things that aren’t listed here, you can send me stuff on any of the contact methods I have listed on the author page. I’m usually around!
Here are some promotional materials for KC if you happen to need them! One is a sticker design you can also find in my shop, but please feel free to make your own stuff with it (as long as you don’t alter it or make any money from it lmao). The rest are standard ad sizes that I use for the ComicAd slots! If you need something else please let me know and I’ll see what we can do.
