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''Omaha the Cat Dancer'' is a highly acclaimed and controversial Furry Comic Book created and drawn by Reed Waller and predominantly written by Kate Worley . It features the adventures of Omaha (her real name is Susan Jensen, but very few of the other characters know it), an Anthropomorphic feline Exotic Dancer , and her lover, Charles "Chuck" Tabey, who turns out to be the heir to Charles Tabey, Sr., a powerful but mentally ill millionaire. This comic was one of the first major furry series to introduce a furry Subgenre called "slice of life", in which the furry nature of the characters is mostly a cosmetic artistic style for realistic stories anchored in contemporary human society. The furry nature is usually restricted to animals' heads, fur colour, and tails. It deserves mention that Reed Waller has on several occasions demurred at the terms "furry" and "anthropomorphic", and described his work as belonging firmly in the category Funny Animal . ''Omaha'' was written like a sexually explicit Soap Opera in plot structure and Melodrama . It was highly praised for its writing, especially for its confident Feminist sensibility. However, it lies firmly within the camp of Sex-positive Feminism , with the lead character usually enjoying her work and preferring it to other careers. For example, Omaha once worked in a clerical setting, but felt humiliated and belittled with the sexist management, quit in defiance and immediately successfully auditioned at the local Strip Club . The series drew considerable controversy with numerous Obscenity charges for its sexual content. The Toronto Police department, in one raid of a comic book store, charged that it depicted bestiality, an accusation fans dismissed as ludicrous. By contrast, the New Zealand Office Of Film And Literature Classification ruled that the series was suitable for all ages because of its mature depiction of relationships and sexuality. The comic had an erratic publishing history aggravated by a serious accident suffered by Worley and the ensuing poor medical care for it. In addition, Waller developed Cancer , prompting two fundraising comics titled ''Images of Omaha'', published by Kitchen Sink Press in 1992 but further interfering with publication. Additionally, there was growing friction between the partners (Waller and Worley had married) which culminated in a violent incident at a convention. After that, the team disbanded and the comic ceased publication. In early 2004, Waller and Worley had moved beyond their disagreement, and were collaborating to finish the hanging storyline. However, Worley's death interrupted that work. Her widower, Jim Vance , using her notes, took her place. The title has been picked up by NBM Publishing , and has resumed publication as of November, 2005 with the new work being serialized in the magazine '' Sizzle ''. Its influence is noted in the furry comic book scene, with '' Shanda The Panda '' being the most successful series to emulate ''Omaha'' in many respects. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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