At first glance, Kid Inventors looks like a playful comic about kids building wacky gadgets and battling robot malfunctions. But look closer, and you’ll find a surprisingly rich cast of characters, each with their own quirks, talents, and roles in the invention process.
Edmund Shen’s series doesn’t just explore STEM concepts. It shows how diverse personalities drive innovation. From dreamers to doers, artists to coders, every member of the team adds something unique to the story.
Here’s a closer look at Eddy, Dotty, and the team that makes Kid Inventors more than just a comic—it’s a blueprint for creative teamwork.
Eddy: The Big Thinker
Eddy is the beating heart of Kid Inventors. Full of energy, big ideas, and relentless curiosity, he’s the one who constantly kicks off new projects even when he doesn’t have all the answers.
What makes Eddy compelling is not his genius (he’s not one), but his mindset. He’s fearless when it comes to failure. If something breaks, he learns. If something doesn’t work, he rethinks it. His character teaches kids that innovation starts with the willingness to try, not with knowing everything in advance.
Dotty: The Creative Challenger
Dotty, Eddy’s younger sister, is the perfect foil to her brother’s bold experiments. She’s cheerful, thoughtful, and just chaotic enough to keep things interesting. While Eddy leans into technology, Dotty brings a touch of whimsy and art.
She often questions her brother’s methods and offers alternatives that are less technical but more emotionally thoughtful or socially conscious. Whether she’s painting plants pink or inventing candy with every flavor, Dotty shows that creativity doesn’t always have to follow a straight line.
Jenny: The Synergy Catalyst
Jenny wears many hats: event organizer, promoter, and community builder. She helps Eddy and the team connect with their school, raise funds, and build visibility for their projects. She often likes to challenge Eddy’s ideas and gives different thoughts, and she is also the team’s emotional compass, encouraging them when things fall apart and pushing them to dream bigger.
In a world that often overlooks the value of soft skills, Jenny proves they’re essential. Innovation needs communication and a catalyst, and Jenny brings these to the group.
Webby: The Resource Architect
Webby is the most strategic, informative, and resourceful. He has the talent in finding useful materials, organizing resources, and connecting the team to outside help. Whether it’s getting samples, lab access, or securing sponsorships, Webby plays a key role in igniting and structuring the team’s breakthroughs.
He shows readers that innovation isn’t just about building—it’s also about knowing where to look for what is available and what you need to save time, costs, and efforts.
Coddy: The Code Whisperer
Where Eddy dreams and Dotty experiments, Coddy keeps the team grounded. He’s the tech brain—logical, focused, and always ready to debug Eddy’s latest mess. Coddy handles the programming, fixes the bugs, and turns raw ideas into functioning software.
His presence is essential. Without Coddy, many of Eddy’s gadgets would remain piles of parts and unfinished code. His character highlights the importance of precision, problem-solving, and the often-invisible work behind every flashy invention.
Intty: The Designer’s Eye
Intty brings beauty and usability to the inventions. Focused on graphic design, fashion, and visual appeal, she ensures that the final creations not only work, but look good too. She also helps with online research and design ideas, blending digital literacy with artistic flair.
Her role reminds readers that function and form matter equally. Good design is a key part of every great invention.
Every Inventor Needs a Team
Kid Inventors isn’t just about science but synergy. Each character brings a different strength, and together, they show that invention is a team sport. Whether you’re the coder, the dreamer, or the designer, there’s a place for you in the lab—and a role to play in building the future.
