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Tom Kaczmarek
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Artist | Writer

My comics:
KITTY & ALIEN (temporarily paused)
KITTY & ALIEN: AT WORK (starts Monday!)

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While my main KITTY & ALIEN comic is on hiatus, I'm starting a new comic called KITTY & ALIEN: AT WORK next week. This comic will showcase snapshots of Kitty and Alien and their new coworkers in a strange yet eerily typical office environment!

#indiecomics #kittyandalien
A donkey boss and an office worker are walking through some cubicles and floating above them it says KITTY & ALIEN: AT WORK
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Welcome to the office! We hope you settle in comfortably. You'll be here awhile...

#indiecomics #kittyandalien #officelife
Panel 1: A generic office worker is walking next to Donkey Boss. They are walking away from a playground and scattered toys towards a limitless cubical farm. Donkey Boss: Congratulations on reaching the end of your childhood. Panel 2: The generic office worker and Donkey Boss are walking through the cubicles. Donkey Boss: We understand it might be initially challenging to separate from your past relationships. Panel 3: They are still walking through the cubicles. Donkey Boss: Take comfort in knowing we're not just a corporation. We're a family. Panel 4: They have arrived at the generic office worker’s cubicle. Donkey Boss: We're so excited to watch you grow old with us.
September 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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While my main KITTY & ALIEN comic is on hiatus, I'm starting a new comic called KITTY & ALIEN: AT WORK next week. This comic will showcase snapshots of Kitty and Alien and their new coworkers in a strange yet eerily typical office environment!

#indiecomics #kittyandalien
A donkey boss and an office worker are walking through some cubicles and floating above them it says KITTY & ALIEN: AT WORK
September 24, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Unfortunately, I need to extend the hiatus of ‘Kitty & Alien.’ This is a project I really want to be working on, but there are still too many external factors preventing me from having the time and energy to do it the way I want it to be done.
Image of Kitty and Alien walking into the distance with the words "Kitty & Alien will be back in a bit..." floating over them.
September 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Coyote vs. Acme is my film of the year. It’s the only movie I’ve wanted to make sure I saw in theaters this year, and it lived up to and beyond all my expectations. So incredibly happy it was saved and I can’t wait to see it again. I am coming back as soon as I can! #beepbeep
August 31, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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I’ve got a lot going on at the moment, so Kitty & Alien are going to take a short break while I catch up on some things.

But we’ll be back in two weeks on September 2 for the Art Fair Saga and other adventures! Thanks!
Post-it notes on a desk that say, “Oh no, I guess the art fair is really far away… So, no new Kitty & Alien this week. :( We'll rejoin Kitty and Alien and C4 at the art fair in 2 weeks! The Art Fair Saga begins September 2!”
August 19, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Oh, a distraction! Forget the mission, there's an art fair to check out.

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Kitty and Alien’s new car is parked outside of a Fuel station. Kitty (from inside the station): I don’t know what you’re worried about. Alien and I drive for each other all the time. Panel 2: Inside the Fuel Station. Kitty is holding a diet soda in hand and holding up a finger. Alien looks excited and the tiny chicken is running off panel. Kitty: Regardless, I’ll never say no to a diet soda stop. Now go look around, I’ll get you each one thing! Panel 3: Kitty is pointing at the tiny chicken who is standing and pointing down at a giant chocolate egg he’s standing on. Alien is looking at a poster on the wall that says ‘ART FAIR’ and ‘THIS WEEK.’ Kitty: A giant chocolate egg? Nice pick, C4! What did you find, Alien? Alien: 🎨 Panel 4: The tiny chicken named C4 is walking off panel holding his giant chocolate egg. Kitty is holding and looking at the art fair poster Alien is handing him from off the wall. Kitty: An art fair? Nice, Mr. Penguin mentioned that. Let’s check it out!
August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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It's not easy staying up all night. Good thing Alien's here to take the wheel!

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: The sun is starting to rise. Kitty and Alien are driving in a fancy new car. Big Gator is watching them from Turtle’s yacht. Kitty: Only a few hours left to intercept Mr. Hyena’s delivery. Alien: ⌛ Kitty: I’m tired, though. Panel 2: Close up of Kitty and Alien in their new car. Kitty is yawning and his eyes are half closed. The tiny chicken is watching from behind their seats. Kitty: I’m just going to close my eyes for a minute. Take the wheel? Alien: 👍 Panel 3: Kitty is sleeping. Alien is happily holding the steering wheel. The tiny chicken is watching them. Kitty: Zzzz… Zzzz… Zzzz… Panel 4: Kitty is still sleeping and Alien is holding the steering wheel and looking at the tiny chicken. Tiny Chicken: This is unbelievably reckless.
August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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We've made a lot of plans around here, but this one might be the most dangerous...

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Mr. Hyena and Raven are in the Hyena-Mart warehouse office. A panda has arrived and is waving at them. Mr. Hyena: Taking over a world requires power. That’s where the pandas come in. Panda: Hi! Panel 2: Panda: Mr. Hyena has generously provided us the locations of the newcomers. Mr. Hyena: In exchange, I get the tech to reset this world. Panel 3: Raven: You’re not worried Space Panda will protect Kitty and Alien? Mr. Hyena and Panda: Not even remotely. Panel 4: Panda: If that traitor gets in our way, we’ll handle her. Mr. Hyena: (Whispering to Raven) Panda politics. I try to stay out of it.
July 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Whatever Mr. Hyena is up to, it can’t be good. And what's with these pandas?

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Full Comic: Panel 1: Meanwhile… It’s nighttime outside a Hyena-Mart warehouse. Raven: Mr. Hyena, delivery is enroute. Mr. Hyena: Excellent. Panel 2: Inside the warehouse office. Mr. Hyena is behind his desk working on his computer. Raven is holding a cellphone and clipboard. Raven: Do you think this world will retaliate? Mr. Hyena: Who? No one here is organized enough to do anything. Panel 3: Mr. Hyena continues to work at his desk. Raven is watching him. Raven: What about the newcomers? Mr. Hyena: Kitty and Alien? No, they're too naive. Raven: They have a panda. Panel 4: Mr. Hyena gets up from his desk and walks past Raven who lifts her sunglasses up. Mr. Hyena: Raven, how do you think I arranged this delivery? Raven: You’re not saying…
July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Looks like we've got a plan coming together. Easier than I expected!

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Turtle’s yacht is out in the water. Big Gator and Monkey are on the deck outside. Turtle, Kitty and Alien are inside. Turtle: Welcome aboard. What did catfish tell you? Kitty: He said we’re here for a pick up. Turtle: Yes, sort of. Panel 2: Inside the yacht. Kitty and Alien are with Turtle. There’s plans posted up on the wall with a drawing of a hyena. Turtle: This is Mr. Hyena. His warehouse is receiving a delivery and I need you to intercept it. Panel 3: Still inside the yacht. Turtle is shrugging and so is Kitty. Kitty: We can do that! Turtle: You don’t have any questions? Kitty: Nope! Panel 4: Still inside the yacht. Turtle is smiling, Kitty and Alien are giving thumbs up. The tiny chicken is outside, looking in through the porthole. Turtle: Oh, okay… that was easy.
July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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The docks are spooky, but these might be some new friends!

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Kitty and Alien have parked their truck overlooking the docks. There's a yacht at the end of the docks and three folks are standing on the docks under a lamp post. Kitty: This must be the place. Alien: 😰 Kitty: This is definitely safe. Panel 2: Kitty and Alien approach Turtle, Big Gator, and Monkey who are on the docks. Turtle: Hiya! You with Catfish? Kitty: Yep! I’m Kitty and this is Alien. Panel 3: Turtle turns towards the yacht and Kitty and Alien follow. Big Gator and Monkey stay under the lamp post. The tiny chicken comes running up from behind. Turtle: I’m Turtle. Follow me. Panel 4: Big Gator turns to Monkey. The tiny chicken is running after Kitty and Alien. Big Gator: Alien look yum yum. Monkey: You should really eat before these things.
July 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Welcome to the city! I reckon there's some new friends to be made here.

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Kitty and Alien are driving their truck to the big city. It’s night time and the city is brightly lit. Kitty: Focus up, Alien! We’ve made it to the city! Panel 2: Kitty and Alien are driving through the streets of the city. There’s other critters on the sidewalks. Kitty: Wow, this place is poppin’! Panel 3: Kitty and Alien are still driving through the city. Alien has his nose pressed against the window. The tiny chicken is angrily watching Alien. Kitty: Now, where are these docks? Panel 4: Kitty and Alien arrive at an intersection where there’s a big sign with an arrow that says: ‘The Docks’. Kitty: Ah, that’s convenient!
July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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This truck is full of surprises. Hope that chicken isn't too upset about the abrupt wake-up call!

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Kitty and Alien are driving the delivery truck down the road. The moon planet rises behind them. Alien: 😍 Kitty: What you got there? Panel 2: Close-up of Kitty and Alien in the truck. Alien is holding a bat wrapped in barbed wire. Kitty: Oh… nice. Panel 3: Kitty and Alien in the truck. Alien going through the glove box, he's holding a lollipop and a coffee mug. He throws a tiny chicken behind him. Kitty: What else is in there? Panel 4: Kitty and Alien in the truck. Alien is holding up the truck owner’s manual. The tiny chicken is angrily looking at Alien. Kitty gives Alien a thumbs up. Kitty: Even better.
June 24, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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On our way to the docks! What are we going to find there?

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Kitty and Alien are standing behind The Catch with Catfish. Gator’s delivery truck is behind them. Catfish: Thanks for helping, boys. Since Gator disappeared I need somebody to do a pick up for me. Kitty: No worries, sounds fun! Panel 2: Kitty and Alien are inside the delivery truck. Catfish is standing outside the truck on the passenger side. Catfish: My contact will meet you at the docks. They’ll fill you in on the rest. Kitty: You got it! Panel 3: Kitty is trying to get the delivery truck started. Catfish looks worried. Catfish: You know how to drive stick? Kitty: Yes. Panel 4: Wide shot behind The Catch. Kitty and Alien are driving off towards the rising moon planet. There’s two other abandoned trucks in the distance. Catfish: I guess we’ve got two other trucks if you strip the gears.
June 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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I don't know where Gator went, but I'm sure he's fine. Don't think about it too hard...

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Kitty and Alien are in the dining room of The Catch and they both have doggy bags. Alien’s doggy bag might have a gator tail sticking out of it. Catfish is there too. Kitty: Everything was delicious, thank you so much! Catfish: Of course, come back soon! Panel 2: In the kitchen of The Catch. Catfish is talking with Chef Catfish. Catfish: Chef, we get that fruit shipment yet? Chef Catfish: I haven’t seen Gator, Boss. Panel 3: Still in the kitchen. Catfish points to a delivery truck parked outside. Catfish: Isn’t that his truck? Chef Catfish: Hmm… what’s that? Panel 4: Still in the kitchen. Catfish crosses his fins and Chef Catfish folds his fins behind himself. Catfish: That’s the third one this month. Chef Catfish: I know…
June 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Reposted by Tom Kaczmarek
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#TheWorldsBetweenUs - coming soon, because I'm gonna will it into existence.
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June 3, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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I'm hungry! And I'm sure this is what Uncle Jerry would've wanted.

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Close-up of a plate full of catfish and spaghetti. Kitty is licking his lips in the background. Kitty: Wow! This looks so tasty! Panel 2: Catfish points at the dish and smiles at Kitty. Catfish: Uncle Jerry there was fresh caught this morning! Panel 3: Kitty looks concerned as he stares at his catfish and spaghetti. Catfish watches him. Kitty: I didn’t want to know that. Panel 4: Catfish is grinning and holding parmesan cheese and a grater. Kitty is happily holding up his knife and fork. Catfish: Fresh parmesan? Kitty: Absolutely.
June 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Always cook with fresh ingredients. It's easy when they've brought themselves into the kitchen.

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Chef Catfish and Alien are sitting at a table in the kitchen. They’re eating gator bites and there’s more on the table along with some lemons. Chef Catfish: Wow, these gator bites are great. Alien: 🤤 Panel 2: Chef Catfish is looking over his shoulder and Alien is holding a tentacle up to his mouth. Chef Catfish: Don’t tell the owner, but this was our third fruit supplier this month. Alien: 🤐 Panel 3: Chef Catfish squirts more lemon on the gator bites. Alien rubs his tentacles together expectantly. Panel 4: Chef Catfish looks concerned but Alien keeps eating the gator bites. Chef Catfish: Is it weird to use his lemons on him?
May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Looking forward to this!
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#TheWorldsBetweenUs is officially out to my editor.
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May 26, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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Who's on the menu today?

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Alien is exploring the kitchen of The Catch. Chef Catfish is holding a knife and notices Alien. Chef Catfish: Hey! We adding calamari to the menu? Panel 2: Alien is angry and Chef Catfish has backed up and folded his fins behind his back. Alien: 😠 Chef Catfish: Bad joke. You hungry? Panel 3: Alien is licking his lips and Chef Catfish is excited. Alien: 🐊 Chef Catfish: Deep fried gator bites? You got it! Panel 4: Close up of Chef Catfish and Alien who are looking towards the back door. Gator is standing there holding a crate of lemons. Gator: Deep fried what?
May 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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This restaurant has an interesting owner... and even more intriguing menu options!

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Outside The Catch restaurant. Kitty: What’s your house special? Catfish: Ah, the catfish and spaghetti is to die for! Panel 2: Inside The Catch. Kitty is sitting at a table with a checkered table cloth and flowers on it. Catfish is looking at him. Kitty: Aren’t you a catfish? Panel 3: Kitty and Catfish stare at each other. Panel 4: Kitty and Catfish are still staring at each other. Catfish: It’s really good.
May 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Kitty's back! This restaurant looks like a great place to check out.

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Panel 1: Kitty and Alien are walking outside. Kitty: Check out this gift card from Mr. Penguin. I love fresh fish! Alien: 😋 Panel 2: Kitty and Alien are still walking. Kitty: Do you have a favorite fish dish? Alien: 🐊 Panel 3: Kitty and Alien are still walking. Kitty: That’s not fish, but you do you, boo. Alien: 🙄 Panel 4: Kitty and Alien have arrived. They are overlooking a little valley and below is The Catch restaurant with a lake behind it and the sun is setting. Kitty: Wow, what a great location! Let’s get our grub on. Alien: 🍽️
May 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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My Kitty & Alien webcomic is back tomorrow morning, and I’ve got a brand new website! kittyandalien.com

#webcomic #kittyandalien
Screenshot of the new Kitty and Alien website.
May 5, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Well, hey there, Kitty! Where've you been? My webcomic Kitty & Alien returns next Wednesday, May 6!

Catch up now at kittyandalien.com

#webcomic #indiecomics #comics #illustration #inking #drawing #art #cuteart #aliens #cat
April 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Reposted by Tom Kaczmarek
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Quality performance art. Easy to parse, thematically relevant, kinda gross. Love it.
CW: Do you have any qualms about the fact that Al art is made by scraping other artists? GG: Yeah, I mean, that's part of why I spat it out, because Al chews up and spits out art made by other people.
January 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM