Smut Peddler X: Ten Years of Impeccable Pornoglyphics

by Andrea Purcell (Editor), Stoya (Foreword), Emily Carroll (Illustrator)

The Smut Peddler library of high-end erotic anthologies is a critically acclaimed collection of impeccable pornoglyphics, but where did it all begin? The very first Smut Peddler mini-comics and anthology absolutely revolutionized erotica in comics, spearheading a new wave of femme-led, consent-driven, queer-friendly porn from some of the best and brightest indie creators. Ten years later, it’s still a favorite one-handed read for cultivated ladies (and men of exceptional taste!). 
In honor of that auspicious anniversary, the new edition you now hold in your hot little hands is stuffed with new material, remastered art, and the reliable Smut Peddler erotic comics that are inclusive, sex-positive, and tons of fun! Features an introduction by internationally renowned performer and writer JESSICA STOYA, a new cover by CLAIRE HUMMEL, new foreword from the creators of Saucy Goose, the original Smut Peddler publisher, an afterword from Iron Circus founder C. SPIKE TROTMAN, an oral history of the book from the folks who were there, and all-new artwork. And that’s on top of the smoking stories by ERIKA MOEN, E.K. WEAVER, CARLA SPEED MCNEIL, JESS FINK, BLUE DELLIQUANTI, and many more!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Fiction, Queer, Romance, Anthologies, Adult

385 pages, Paperback

Published June 25, 2024

Reviews

[Rod Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

Erotica is always fun to check out.

This big anthology tries to provide a little something for everyone, which does mean -- as it did for me -- that there may be a little too little for your given tastes to make it worthwhile.

I can't give it a thumbs up, but don't let that stop you from investigating the contents for yourself. You may have better luck than I did.


Side note: This is a 10th anniversary edition of the 2012 Smut Peddler: Impeccable Pornoglyphics for Cultivated Ladies (and Men of Exceptional Taste!). The comic strips remain the same, but there are additional behind-the-scenes text pieces as well as a new foreword.

FOR REFERENCE:

Contents:
• Foreword / Stoya
• Original Cover Art / Emily Carroll
• Just Friends / Rebecca Ruby and Megan Furesz
• Meet Cute / Trisha L. Sebastian, writer; Erin Basie, illustrator
• Asteroid! / M. Magdalene, writer; Mr. Darcy, illustrator
• A Boy & His Tenta-Bot / Betty Jean Doe
• Love Lorn / Nora Riley and Kel McDonald
• Once upon a Time… / Rennie Kingsley
• Easy / Erika Moen and Leia Weathington
• The Feather / Algesiras and Dwam
• Oil for Water / Argets
• Travesty / Jack Sky, writer; J.R. Doyle, illustrator
• Kung Fu Hustlers / E.K. Weaver
• Computer Love / Magnolia Porter
• French Vanilla / Shari Hes
• Love It Loud / Steve Horton, writer Erica Leigh, illustrator
• Overboard / Alice Fox
• Wicked Switch / B. White, writer; Ambrosia, illustrator
• Yes and No / Alice Hunt, writer; Dechanique, illustrator
• Extended Version / Carla Speed McNeil and Karate McDanger
• Busking After Dusk / Jess Fink
• The Hand / Blue Delliquanti
• A Hymn to Prosymnus / Nechama Frier
• Fixer-Upper / Pupcake Jones
• Thistlebed / Abby Lark, writer; Lee Brontide/Lee Blauersouth, penciller; Theo Lorenz, inker
• The Annunciation / C. Spike Trotman
• Fiends with Benefits / Diana Nock
• Daydreams / Amanda Lafrenais
• Original Creators: "Meet the Pornographers . . . "
• Original Backers: "To All of the Following Perverts . . . "
• Letters from the Editors / C. Spike Trotman, Joanna Draper Carlson, Trisha L. Renken-Sebastian, and Andrea Purcell, writers
• Smut Peddler's Oral History [An edited retrospective conversation] / Andrea Purcell, Erika Moen, EK Weaver, Blue Delliquanti, contributors; Nicole McKinney and Sam Rios, transcribers

Note: If you are comparing this list to the contents of the original volume, be aware that some of the creators above have changed their names since 2012, and this edition uses their current identity as of 2024.

[Ambre · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Short, sweet, and smutty! 

[Anush P Kaptua · Rating 1 out of 5]

It failed to titillate. These books like these are always subjective the past has more spice than this. The title’s clunky name and mediocre art was set aside for the benefit of doubt. This one goes right in the waste bin. As a reader I am weary of being told something is great and had better like it.

[ashes ➷ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feeling more charitable this time around and loved the interviews at the end! I think I'd read a whole mini-book of interviews and BTS on Smut Peddler... also glad Andrea is on good terms with Iron Circus again (seemingly).

[Dani 🐝]

love any opportunity to for beautiful art and original stories.

[Natalie Weizenbaum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a ton of these stories did anything for me either erotically or narratively, but I'm still extremely glad this is a thing that exists and does what it does.

[Akiva ꙮ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah, was expecting more new than reprints, but that was my fault. Still, fab.

[Nate Deprey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joyfully pervy anthology. I was never a Smut Peddler reader and I think I really missed out!

[Summer Stark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this up at an awesome indie book shop. Nothing but fun, funny, and wholesome smutty comics. Loved it!

[Preda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A mixed bag in terms of comic quality but always delightfully creative and genuine