Complete "Omaha" the Cat Dancer: Volume 1

The Complete "Omaha" the Cat Dancer #1

by Reed Waller

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The best-selling classic of erotic comics that made the bridge from the undergrounds to today is back in a complete reprint of the full extent of the spicy saga with an all-new final story in the making with script by James Vance which will be pre-serialized in Sizzle magazine. Omaha is remarkable in that it blends intelligent and captivating story with well-rounded funny animal characters as well as totally guilt-free joyously rendered sex! This volume brings back the very first stories of the ground-breaking series. Look for a new volume every 3 months.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Romance, Erotica, Graphic Novels Comics, Fantasy, Fiction

128 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2005

About the author

Artist, writer, musician, computer whiz and a pretty good short-order cook in days gone by, Reed is best known as the creator of the groundbreaking comics series Omaha the Cat Dancer in the late 1970s.
--from the Omaha the Cat Dancer website

Reviews

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection should be hailed as a major milestone in adult oriented comics because of its unabashed exploration of human sexuality using funny animals. The series and the conflict the concept presented to law makers paved the way for adult comics as an acceptable medium fully protected under the US constitution.

Legal precedent aside, the ink work and storytelling combine to provide the reader with a superior entertainment. All manner of characters from all walks of life are portrayed and while sex is one of the main themes it is not the only theme. Waller's illustrations are a perfect complement to Whorley's storytelling. If the reader has not dealt with these issues of the adult world, then it's likely he or she knows someone who has.

This artist/writer team proves both that funny animals can be used in serious context and that comics are not just for children.

[Devin Bruce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, this is erotica, but first and foremost, it's great cartooning. I find that the storytelling in this first collection can be a little off at times; stories get wrapped up in too few panels sometimes, other times it just seems like dangling plot threads are swept under the carpet because he got bored. It is generally very, very good, though. And it's interesting to see it develop from pure erotica to a story with some actual substance. Like Strangers In Paradise but with humanoid animals having explicit sex. It's definitely interesting and I am looking forward to reading more.

[Rex Hurst · Rating 4 out of 5]

During its time, Omaha was the most controversial comic of its day. Not for its frank depiction of sex- of which there is plenty- but because the sex is a by-product of the story. Thus, the literary merits of the comic was always under debate. Before that there had been plenty of sex comics put out by underground commix publishers, but these had been almost exclusively juvenile in nature (despite being an adult topic), lots of sex coming out of nowhere, rape fantasies, with the coherence of a porno. Done more to shock than titillate, with definitely no narrative. Most come across like a child being able to swear for the first time and trying to shock mommy and daddy.

While Omaha seemed to start out this way, it quickly took a steep narrative turn. There is a solid story here. The art is great. The characters grow and develop, with arcs that flush out even the minor ones. Then they throw sex in between two loving characters, or characters that are horny, or drunk and make a mistake. However you spin it, sexual imagery aside, there is more to this story than a porno comic. Whether Omaha crossed the line is what caused so much debate in the years it was published.

This collected Omaha is being published in chronological order as it occurred in the comic’s timeline. Several of the short stories in the beginning were written years later, so there is a very noticeable jump in the quality of art between some stories and in the quality of writing. At first it was all written by artist Reed Waller, but eventually Kate Worely took over the writing duties. We only see her hand in a few short stories, but the difference is noticeable. Aside from many short pieces, Omaha the Cat Dancer issues 0 and 1 are also included in this book.

[Erik · Rating 2 out of 5]

The art and writing are very good. The relationships and conflicts feel real and it's much better than you expect from erotica. I didn't really enjoy it, but the talent is there.

[MrAngels · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story isn't very compelling but inclusion of sex scenes while depicting character's relationships is an interesting experiment.

[Aibhla · Rating 3 out of 5]

so i was reading midsummer night’s dream which had me researching furry culture which led me here

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thrilling plot and graphic sex…. What more could you ask for? I really love these novels. I go back to them regularly. The story is good but the sex is great. Haha.. I don’t think I would enjoy it half as much if the characters weren’t anthropomorphic animals but I’m not a furry in the least.. not sure why - I guess they’re cute so cute? Sexy and adorable animals but… somehow it works?!

[Joel · Rating 4 out of 5]

you know i love the sexy comics & this one even has a solid story...imagine that...sex, comix, & a good read...all in one...

[K.C. Riley-Gyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an adult comic that is well drawn with a fantastic story line.