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Leslie is a simple pig girl. She loves sushi, she’s stuck with a job she hates, and she lives under a brutal totalitarian government—one that punishes transgressors for anything deemed “unnatural.” Leslie dreams of something different for herself. But those dreams are becoming dangerous… This Italian hit series by MIRKA ANDOLFO (Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, DC Comics Bombshells) will transport you into a colorful but terrible world—full of anthropomorphic creatures, but light on personal freedoms—by way of a breathtaking plot that travels between thriller and fantasy, with a hint of sensuality.

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 4, 2018

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Mirka Andolfo

568 books258 followers
Neapolitan artist and writer, she is one of the most complete and eclectic Italian creators in the international field. Her upcoming Mercy is going to be published almos simultaneously in Italy (November 2019, Panini Comics), France (January 2020, Éditions Glénat) and United States (March 2020, Image Comics).

Her ControNatura (Panini Comics) is one of the most successful Italian series of the last few years. Published in the USA by Image Comics under the title Unnatural/b> , it’s a best seller hit with several reprints already.
There are also Spanish, French, German, Polish, Mexican and (upcoming) Brazilian, Czech and Bulgarian editions.

Andolfo has been collaborating with DC Comics since 2015, having lent her pencil for titles such as Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Bombshells, Teen Titans, Green Arrow, R.W.B.Y. and Hex Wives (published under the cult-imprint Vertigo). Together with the writer Sylvain Runberg, she is creator of The Under York Chronicles (Éditions Glénat).

She also wrote stories for BOOM! Studios ( The Amazing World of Gumball ) and illustrated two issues of the award-winning Ms. Marvel series by Marvel Comics.

In 2012 she created Sacro/Profano (Edizioni Dentiblù), a huge bestseller published in United States, France, Netherlands, Germany, Serbia, Spain.
As an artist she’s drawn comics for Dynamite and Aspen, as well as some short stories for Vertigo and DC’s Young Animal, and she’s actually working on covers for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Valiant, BOOM! Studios, Aspen, Zenescope.

As a colorist, she worked on covers and comics books of important franchises such as Geronimo Stilton, Adventure Time, Ice Age, Peanuts and other series and volumes published all over the world.

During her collaboration with Topolino magazine (Disney’s Mickey Mouse), she has colored numerous covers (including the cover of the historical issue 3000) and stories, working with artists like Giorgio Cavazzano, Corrado Mastantuono and Fabio Celoni.

When she is not working, she loves good food, reading comics and… sharing photos of cats and wolves on Facebook.

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Profile Image for AleJandra.
836 reviews414 followers
January 15, 2019
Primeras 5 Estrellas del 2019

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Amiguitos, a ustedes les ha pasado, que se les antoja leer una historia con ciertas características en específico, no solo el género, pero ciertos tipos de detalles?
Díganme la verdad no me hagan sentir rara.

Bueno al iniciar este año, tenía antojo de leer una novela gráfica erótica, y como sabrán o están a punto de enterarse, no hay muchas opciones. Pero la que más me recomendó Goodreads fue Unnatural, y con esa portada tan hermosa, no me pude resistir.

Leslie, nuestra protagonista, es una hermosa y atractiva puerquita que vive en un mundo de animales humanizados, donde el gobierno empuja a la población a reproducirse con su propia especia. En este mundo tan colorido y desolador, Leslie tiene que liderar con un sueño erótico en los que se ve teniendo sexo salvaje con un sexy lobo, pero sus sueños parecen ser algo más, ya tengo mis teorías.

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Unnatural, es un comic que lo tiene todo, te presenta un mundo completamente nuevo, lleno de personajes bien formados, una historia bien construida, y unos gráficos que te hacen babear.

Se lleva mis primeras 5 estrellas del 2019, y me deja fascinada, con muchas ganas de continuar la saga.
Profile Image for Mariah Roze.
1,057 reviews1,054 followers
December 1, 2019
I got this book from my Secret Elf!

"Leslie is a simple pig girl. She loves sushi, she’s stuck with a job she hates, and she lives under a brutal totalitarian government—one that punishes transgressors for anything deemed “unnatural.” Leslie dreams of something different for herself. But those dreams are becoming dangerous… This Italian hit series by MIRKA ANDOLFO (Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, DC Comics Bombshells) will transport you into a colorful but terrible world—full of anthropomorphic creatures, but light on personal freedoms—by way of a breathtaking plot that travels between thriller and fantasy, with a hint of sensuality."
Profile Image for Christine.
7,236 reviews571 followers
July 25, 2020
Look, I get the subtext, the whole animals standing in for something else bit. I get it, I do. I just don't understand why I have to have tits thrust in my face. Sorry. So much female nudity for no reason.

Oh, and Blacksad did the same topic, ever so much better.
Profile Image for Cathy .
1,936 reviews294 followers
May 1, 2022
Leslie, the pig girl, hates her job, working at a diner. She lives in a totalitarian society, where nobody is allowed to have „unnatural“ relationships. So, only your own species and the opposite sex. Problems ensue.

I like the artwork well enough. The story of issue #1 was ok, but didn‘t really tempt me to continue.

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Profile Image for Mina ☾.
570 reviews228 followers
October 4, 2022
Zootopia for madure readers?! Zootopia with a sexy side?!

Is it.

I don't know how to better describe this comic book.

The way I see is kind of Zootopia (remember the Disney movie?) with a hot imput.
Profile Image for Angel Hench.
487 reviews13 followers
July 4, 2018
This is a graphic novel originally published in Italy in 2016. So very glad it has come to the U.S! Set in a world of sentient animals (pigs, goats) where cross-species and same-sex fraternizing is illegal and marriage and procreation is mandatory after the age of 25. Complex, with amazing characters. And beautifully illustrated to boot. Just, wow!

(A review copy was provided by the publisher.)
Profile Image for Isa Centeno.
300 reviews51 followers
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June 13, 2023
☆☆☆☆☆

Amazing, stunning and so original!

It's about a dystopic universe where animals are the new humans. All animals are obligated to found a couple like them, so it's unnatural being with others breeds. She's a pig girl who dreamed with a wolfman, but it's just a dream, isn't it?

During her birthday she received a message telling her she has been add it
into the reproduction program. Now she's going to be coaxed and obligated to match with a pig-him boy. How could she do that when she has naughty dreams with her wolfman?

She needs figure it how gonna live in a world full of taxes, rules and restrictions... and a stalker who looks deliciously dangerous 😈
511 reviews209 followers
November 28, 2019
overall: 2/5. beautiful art, shit story. bland characters, convoluted setting, too neat an ending, and flavourless romance - would have been better off as friends! andolfo does cut down on the unnecessarily sensual panels later on. they don't add anything to the story beyond its inception. the whole dystopian government bit never really makes sense. the mythological aspect of it - WHY is the albino bound to her? - is not explained well either. one entire issue was devoted to a friend's death purely to work in an emotional angle.

love the colors, though! i also liked the exploration of so-called hidden paradises - how they can be perfect, and also as cruel/ignorant as the outside world.
Profile Image for King Ma.
40 reviews2 followers
August 18, 2018
Translated from Italian. Trigger warning for sexual harassment in the workplace. Smut with a Zootopia (anthropomorphic animals living in a restrictive/oppressive society) meets Black Mirror (technology, capitalism, reproductive control) meets Vampire Diaries (dangerous desires, erotic dreams that maybe be the result of magic, shrouded stalkers) feel. I don’t particularly enjoy the protagonist Leslie but I’m curious to see where this is going to go.
Profile Image for Tatiana.
320 reviews53 followers
September 26, 2018
Highly recommend!

I love comics with adult themes AND anthropomorphic characters. I hope there are some lesbian characters later on; I dislike how gay men get the bulk of queer rep.

Super excited to continue reading.
Profile Image for Tyffany.
Author 8 books79 followers
April 5, 2023
Perfection<3

I was immediately drawn to the cover art, and subsequently the breathtaking interior pages. But it's the not-so-subtle social commentary I'm living for.
Profile Image for Gabs.
220 reviews5 followers
December 12, 2018
I knew I wanted to read this comic ever since I saw the sneak peek in the April Issue of Previews. An adorably chubby pig girl is having erotic dreams about a Wolf man. What more could a comic blogger who grew up on Harry Potter fan fiction want? So when it became available to review I jumped at the opportunity.

Unnatural is about a pig girl named Leslie that lives in a time where the government is not only overbearing but passing laws and regulations that push a particular type of relationship on its citizens. Sound Familiar? Dating outside of your species is illegal. Dating the same sex inside of your species is illegal.

If you’re single, then your taxes are more expensive than other citizens who are in relationships or who are married. If you are unmarried by the time you turn twenty five, you are placed in the government’s Reproduction Program, where they find you a mate.

Leslie works as a waitress in a small restaurant with wayyy too small uniforms, and lives in an apartment with a mouse girl and her pet dragon. She just wants to find her place, and find true love.

The biggest reason I wanted to read this is I’ve never read a comic with an erotic tilt to it, and this comic definitely delivers that. I think it’s a very unique point of view and speakers volumes about the type of situation same sex couples and single people are in in this day and age. They always say that great art is indicative of the time it was created in, and Unnatural is no exception.

I love the art. Clean, smoky and moody, it lays the perfect groundwork for your feelings during this comic. All the colors are in a cool tone and it definitely gives the appearance of dream state. The writing is pretty good too, and since both are done by Mirka, I can’t wait to see what comes next for Leslie.

The Verdict: 9.0/10
Profile Image for Jenna Wahl.
5 reviews2 followers
May 26, 2019
Love this concept

Sadly it is pretty close to life now even though we aren’t talking animals. I love the quirky light hearted ness along with the suspense of who may be following her as well as be her “soulmate”
22 reviews
November 19, 2018
Love Leslie's personality and her friends. The art is gorgeous. Definitely a favorite.
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899 reviews7 followers
August 15, 2020
Very promising

I don’t think I’d heard of this speculative fiction/fantasy comic before. The art is quite good and the concept is sufficiently disturbing:)
Profile Image for Katharine.
587 reviews11 followers
December 9, 2023
3.5

The main character Leslie, is a pig girl who lives in a world stuck under a totalitarian government, where anything considered "Unnatural" is illegal. This doesn't stop her from having dreams about a mysterious man, who if she got with him in real life, would both be breaking the law. This story is very blatantly an allegory for the way interracial and same-sex marriages were banned and considered "unnatural" for many years. The story just changes it from human races to different animal races instead. The weird thing though, is that some species of people in this series look almost completely animal while others, such as Leslie look extremely human. (I don't know if this is because pigs, in reality, have a lot of genetic similarities to humans so they thought pigs would naturally look more human-like than the other animal species, or if they just didn't know how to make a pig girl look "sexy" without making her look more human) This story does also talk heavily about a "reproduction program", where by the age of 25 you entered into a government program that tries to set you up with your "soulmate". Though by "soulmate", the program means "someone of the opposite gender and same species, that's a good genetic/age match". This concept is honestly interesting and extremely dystopian. Though the concept of that type of program isn't new, I've heard of several Asian countries trying to start up similarly styled programs. This series is also pretty sexual and includes several scenes that are basically soft-core p/rn. I don't mind casual nudity, and I knew there would be some NSFW stuff going in, so it didn't bother me too much. The art is absolutely gorgeous and is honestly a huge reason why I wanted to read this in the first place. While the allegories for real life are so obvious, I am very curious about this story. The mystery of Leslie's dreams is interesting and honestly makes me want to find out the truth behind them. I'll be seeking out the next volume!
Profile Image for Rozelyn RR.
44 reviews3 followers
December 10, 2021
Pienso que la historia es bastante buena, es bastante bueno el dibujo y me gustan los personajes, además que enserio los detalles del dibujo son buenos, el personaje principal me ha gustado bastante y permanezco expectante ante la apariencia del acosador y ver hasta que punto sus sueños se vuelve realidad ja, ja, ja, aun que igual quiero ver el desarrollo de la relación que se pueda dar y obvio el de los problemas... la verdad tengo la esperanza de un buen desarrollo hasta ahora... pensé que Dereck iba a ser el típico amigo enamorado de Leslie, pero me ha encantado el camino que tomo la autora para con el... soy feliz lo recomiendo, es rápido de leer, te transporta al lugar... si tiene un bloqueo lector este podría ser tu lectura ideal aun que eso lo decide cada quien...

Posdata no lo encontré en lo más mínimo en español, solo en ingles, yo no soy la mejor, mi nivel es regular, así que si aun estas aprendiendo y quieres leerlo es fácil de leer pero tomate tu tiempo...
Profile Image for Kyla Sixkiller.
744 reviews14 followers
December 11, 2024
Thought-Provoking Dystopian Tale

This story delves into a dystopian world where anthropomorphic animals are subjected to a totalitarian regime. The government's strict control over reproduction, particularly its prohibition of interspecies and same-sex relationships, creates a fascinating and unsettling backdrop.

The artwork effectively introduces the world and its characters, drawing the reader into this unique universe. The main characters are intriguing, and their struggles against the oppressive system promise a compelling narrative.

While the premise is intriguing, it remains to be seen how the story will develop and whether it will delve deeper into the philosophical implications of the government's control over individual choice
Profile Image for Ulises Maramo.
Author 29 books3 followers
October 10, 2023
As a lover of Romantasy stories I was captivated by the cover and the title "Unnatural".
The blurb made me curious and I got myself the ebook version of this COMIC
Attention: This review is regarding the eBook.
I really liked the graphics but the text in the speech bubbles was hard to read for me: eBook! Maybe the paperback is much better to read.
It's the first part in a series of 3, and the sexy pig-girl really has a weird life, erotic dreams and probably a dangerous and interesting future, but I will not go on reading the series.
Profile Image for Nikki Long.
154 reviews10 followers
December 21, 2024

“Unnatural” is a visually striking graphic novel with a unique premise that blends dystopian themes with elements of fantasy and romance.

The world-building is intriguing, presenting a society where hybrid creatures are oppressed, and the protagonist’s journey is both emotional, thought-provoking and rebellious.

I’m looking forward to reading volume 2 to see what happens next. It’s worth checking out if you’re a fan of unique graphic novels.
Profile Image for Luisa .
147 reviews
May 15, 2025
Amei!
A premissa é incrível, pelo jeito o desenvolvimento também será muito bom!
É um mundo distópico onde é ilegal ter relacionamento com seres de outras espécies ou do mesmo sexo (parece quase familiar, né?) e o governo, quando você completa 25 anos, acha um "par ideal" da sua espécie pelo programa reprodutivo, algo que é obrigatório, mas a nossa mocinha (que é um suíno), tem outros sonhos - literalmente.
Profile Image for CHERYL SNIPE.
43 reviews1 follower
June 5, 2023
Exciting

In one word this graphic novel is hot; sexy, witty and what I so exciting is that the author use animals ad her characters and very sexy animals at that. A good story line. Girl having romantic dreams of a stranger. This story is for adults and young adults. Five stars because I like the storyline. Looking forward to book two.
30 reviews
January 4, 2025
The story of the wolf and the pig is very big and reminiscent of a bad wolf, but that’s not a bad thing. The raptor pet is interesting, and I hope they expand on why they have a pet dinosaur. I like where the plot is going and how it’s building. I’m interested to see what happens and where these characters go,
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March 29, 2023
Pretty art, not my kind of story.

A world of animals and fascist breeding programs. If you're looking for a book about na young woman pig having steamy dreams about a wolf, this is for you. It's certainly not for me.
207 reviews1 follower
October 13, 2023
NUMBER #1

MIRKA ANDOLFO IS THE CREATOR OF THE LATEST COMICS STRIP BOOK NATURAL (UN). THE MAIN CHARACTER IS A PIGGY LOOKING WOMAN WHO PARTIES WITH NON PIGGY FRIENDS UNTIL SHE CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MORE.
8 reviews
October 1, 2024
Intriguing & taboo

Huge fan of miss Mirka. Love her art style and story telling. Unnatural is relatable to today's world. Touching on taboo subjects like same interracial dating and mating to same sex, except in Unnatural is base on animal species
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797 reviews25 followers
March 2, 2022
Stunning artwork!!! And really intriguing story! Can't wait to get my hands on the next.
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216 reviews19 followers
June 29, 2022
I found a preview in one of the comics I was reading and a liked the art...I read the first issue and now I'm hooked. Let's see what happens next! The art is stunning!
Profile Image for Sakura-Chan.
232 reviews1 follower
April 5, 2023
Interesting theme and plot!

This comic so far seems super interesting so far! It is extremely unique and one of a kind. All of the characters so far are intriguing too.
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