All Comics
Crabgrass

Crabgrass

By Tauhid Bondi

"Crabgrass” is a strip about childhood friendship and its peaks and valleys. The main characters, Miles and Kevin, are charming examples of the resilience of the bonds we form when we are young, and why we remember those times fondly. It is also a thrilling exploration of the adventures (and mischief) that children can get into when allowed to roam. Set in an ambiguous time before cellphones and the internet, the strip finds a way to connect to the old and the young without alienating either.

Don't miss the "Crabgrass" book, "Unsupervised: A Crabgrass Comics Adventure," which features Miles and Kevin's school crushes, sibling rivalries, snowball fights, and a whole series of questionable decisions.

Want even more "Crabgrass"? Become a Patreon member to unlock exclusive fan benefits.

Daily Daily
Sunday Sunday
Daily & Sunday Daily & Sunday
Digital Digital
Print Print
Strip Strip
Available in Color Available in Color
Family
Kids

Editor's Picks

Comic strip recap of Two cartoon characters in a humorous scene, one character is pinning down another while expressing frustration, and the other responds with confusion. The background features a colorful setting, enhancing the comedic tone of the interaction. Two cartoon characters engage in a conversation, one expressing a sense of responsibility while the other reflects on a past event involving a third character named Kevin. The scene captures a lighthearted moment, showcasing their animated expressions and casual attire. Two cartoon characters, an elf and a girl, are discussing a plan involving an artifact that can help Santa Claus. The elf is holding a circular object while emphasizing their determination to prevent something from happening. The scene captures a humorous and festive atmosphere, showcasing themes of teamwork and holiday magic. Comic panel depicting Santa being launched into the air by a villain, with shocked characters urging focus and determination. The left side shows Santa exclaiming in distress, while the right side features two characters encouraging each other amidst the chaos. Comic panel featuring a confrontation between Krampus and Santa Claus, with action-packed dialogue. The scene showcases a humorous twist as the Tooth Fairy and other characters join in, emphasizing teamwork against Krampus. The vibrant artwork highlights the playful and festive spirit of the holiday season. A cartoon scene featuring a surprised character with orange hair and glasses reacting to a purple monster, while another character with curly hair expresses excitement about a successful summon. A cartoon scene featuring a girl confronting a man in disguise, revealing that she knows he is a goblin. The conversation touches on imagination and family, with the girl mentioning her brothers. The scene concludes with the goblin expressing relief about being tall, as he transforms back. A cartoon depicting two characters engaged in a conversation about balancing adventures and academic studies, highlighting the challenges of managing extracurricular activities and their impact on schoolwork. Two children engage in a humorous conversation about

About Tauhid Bondia

Tauhid Bondia grew up in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. A budding young artist and an early fan of comic strips, he spent many hours at the local library reading comic strip collections. His first serious attempt at drawing a serialized strip would come in 1993 when his comic “High School Daze” was published in his high school newspaper.

Bondia briefly attended Murray State University on a fine arts scholarship and went on to become a graphic designer. His days were spent designing logos for local companies and events while his nights were spent working on a variety of comic projects that were published on the web. These webcomics remained a passionate hobby for him for the next 20 years; however, he would become most widely known for his strip “A Problem Like Jamal,” which first appeared on GoComics in July 2018.

In 2019, Bondia decided to end "A Problem Like Jamal" and (with the help of his wife) developed the idea for a new strip called "Crabgrass." His hopes of finally becoming a syndicated cartoonist were fulfilled as the strip was selected for development by Andrews McMeel not long after. Over the course of its development, "Crabgrass" has enjoyed a devout following on Instagram and other social media platforms.

Bondia currently lives in Hodgenville (one town over from his childhood home) with his wife, three cats, and two dogs.

Portrait of a man with curly hair wearing a black headband and a gray patterned shirt, smiling in front of a green wall, with shelves in the background.

Cast

Cartoon character with messy orange hair, wearing a white tank top and blue shorts, smiling with a playful expression, set against a circular white background.

Kevin

Kevin lives by the philosophy, “If it was fun, then it was probably worth it.” Perpetually grounded and covered in scabs, he can’t seem to see much further than his next adventure. Kevin’s only known goals in life are to one day own a Camaro and to be best friends with Miles forever.

Cartoon character with curly hair wearing an orange shirt with a star and black shorts, smiling and standing with hands in pockets against a white circular background.

Miles

Miles is a careful, thoughtful, and imaginative kid. He’s just as comfortable tromping through the woods as he is sitting in his room drawing comics. Whenever anyone asks why he’s friends with Kevin, Miles can only tell them “it’s more fun than not being friends with him.”

Cartoon illustration of a woman with curly hair wearing a yellow top and a man with a mustache in a blue shirt, both standing side by side with neutral expressions against a white background.

Gene and Donna Wallace

Miles’ parents are pretty strict as parents go. While they are a little worried about Miles spending so much time with Kevin, they are glad he’s making friends. Donna is a substitute teacher and Gene drives a delivery truck. They moved to Crabgrass Drive for the schools and to get away from the bad influences of their old neighborhood.

Cartoon character in scrubs with a skeptical expression, representing a healthcare professional in a humorous context.

Janine & Kurt Beecham

Kevin’s parents have a different, more "hands off" parenting style than their neighbors. Miserably outnumbered, they simply try to ensure that each of their four children are fed and clothed. Janine works as a nurse and part-time waitress, while Kurt collects unemployment and restores and sells unexploded WWII land mines.

Cartoon illustration of three children: a tall, lanky boy in a black band t-shirt, a younger boy sitting on the floor playing with colorful blocks, and a girl with wavy hair wearing a pink dress, all smiling and engaging with each other.

Kyle, Krystal & Kody Beecham

Kevin’s siblings are a large part of the reason he spends so much time outside. His older brother Kyle lives to torture him but somehow manages to be Kevin’s hero. Krystal, Kevin’s twin sister, is kind, generous, and a relentless tattletale. Kody is apparently a potato that has recently learn to move under its own power.