Catwad

Jim Benton’s Catwad (2019–present, Scholastic) follows the grumpy, lazy blue cat and his cheerful, dimwitted friend Blurmp through a series of short, gag-driven adventures. Over its six-issue run, the series has become a go-to for young readers who love deadpan humor and absurd, slice-of-life antics, all rendered in Benton’s signature, expressive cartooning. Its appeal lies in its simple, laugh-out-loud premise—a cat who hates everything, stuck with a friend who loves everything—making it a standout in Scholastic’s lineup of accessible, all-ages comics.