Digital Press Kit: Working Cats

WORKING CATS is a charming weekly webcomic introducing us to Taki, the spirited new kitten stirring up the Brooklyn bodega scene. Join him as he navigates the quirky and tight-knit community of bodega cats under the guidance of Sula, the wise and seasoned pro. With her by his side, Taki learns the ropes and the unspoken rules of this feline society. Set against the vivid backdrop of various Brooklyn bodegas, each installment brings to life the city’s unique vibe—no specific locations, but all capturing the essence of Brooklyn with its slightly gritty charm, adorned with distinctive graffiti and the everyday street clutter that feels like home to our whiskered characters.

ABOUT THE CREATOR

Maritsa Patrinos, also known as Friday in the Six Chix collective, is a renowned illustrator and cartoonist with over ten years of experience in the comic and zine scene. Throughout her career, she has been a vibrant presence at comic conventions and festivals across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., where she showcases and sells her self-published prints, zines, and books.

CATEGORY: Comedy, Off-beat

MAIN CHARACTERS

TAKI

Taki is a young kitten with a foggy memory of his origins and a head full of dreams. Newly recruited to the world of bodega cats, he’s eager to make his mark and defend his bodega with expertise. Despite his ambition, he’s got a lot to learn about the neighborhood and the unspoken rules that govern the tight-knit bodega cat society.

SULA

Sula, a sleek, black cat, has kept her bodega running for years with a cool demeanor and a keen sense of the neighborhood’s pulse. Though she seems aloof, she quickly warmed to Taki’s infectious enthusiasm and has taken him under her wing (or paw) to teach him the ropes—not just about being a bodega cat but about cat life in general.