Paul Kidd

Pauli Kidd, also known by the pen name Patpahootie, is an Australian writer of fantasy fiction who contributed to comic books primarily during the 1990s and early 2000s. Born Pauli Jayne Kidd (formerly Paul James Kidd), she is best known for her work on the series *Genus*, *Tank Vixens*, *Wild Kingdom*, and *Wild Side*. Her path into comics saw her credited as a writer on 12 issues between 1994 and 2001, a period when her distinctive voice brought a blend of humor, adventure, and offbeat characters to the page. Kidd’s style often leaned toward the whimsical and the wild, with a focus on anthropomorphic animals and fantastical settings, as seen in her collaborations on *Wild Kingdom* and *Wild Side*. While specific co-creations are not detailed in available records, her work on *Genus* and *Tank Vixens* stands out as signature contributions. Later in life, Kidd continued to write fantasy fiction, expanding her creative reach beyond comics. Details on major awards or the precise dates and places of her birth and death are not provided in the source material, but her legacy endures among fans of independent and genre comics from the era.