Get an exclusive look inside Oni Press‘ Indoor Kid, a new sports comedy by Mat Heagerty and Lisa DuBois-Thompson.
Wondering what’s up with the excerpt? In addition to that, we’ve also got exclusive commentary from the creative team, below. Exclusively!
“Bullying when it’s really bad, just keeps on going on. I feel so bummed for kids today who can’t really get that escape from bullies because the bullying can continue online into that safe time after school. Arnie in Indoor Kid is able to find some escape from his bullies with his awesome buds. But sadly, he doesn’t get too much support from his parents.” – Mat
“I love this little intro we have to Jessica. While designing and drawing Jessica, I really wanted to show that she walks to the beat of her own drum. She’s not afraid to be weird or to stand out. I think this fuels Arnie’s crush a little bit- she’s showing him a trait he wants to share with her.” – Lisa
Indoor Kid Preview
Check out five pages and the cover from the October 28, 2025, publishing graphic novel here! Click the thumbnails for a larger version:
Indoor Kid Official Synopsis:
In Muscletown, if you’re not a jock, you’re a nobody. You’re an INDOOR KID.
Air-ball Arnie couldn’t be worse at sports. As much as he wishes he could score three-pointers or hit home runs, the fact is that he’s way better at video games than he is on the court or the field. What’s worse is he lives in Muscletown, a city full of the best athletes and jocks, especially the Brohemians, the town’s star athletes AND the town’s biggest bullies. The Brohemians get to decide the winners from the losers, and they’ve decided Arnie is the biggest loser of them all. But all that changes when Arnie discovers a magical medal that gives him superhuman sports powers. Now he can slam dunk better than anyone, and he’s determined to put these super sports abilities to good use by putting the Brohemian bullies in their place. But when his newfound powers start to get him the popularity and admiration he’s always craved, will he use his powers for good or will he strike out and foul on his own friends?
Knock it out of the park in the newest graphic novel from Mat Heagerty (Martian Ghost Centaur, Unplugged and Unpopular, Lumberjackula) and Lisa Dubois (Rugrats, Aggretsuko) in a sports-packed story about staying true to yourself, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Victoria Jamieson.
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