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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 . HISTORY 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 works in a clerical setting, but feels humiliated and belittled with the sexist management. In response, she quits in defiance and immediately successfully auditions at the local Strip Club which proves a more acceptable work environment for her. 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, in 1991 the New Zealand Indecent Publications Tribunal ruled that since the series depicted sexuality in the context of ongoing emotional relationships between the characters in a mature and realistic way, it was not Indecent . (''Omaha'' #16, p32). 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 '', as well as bringing back into print new trade paperback collections of the comics. 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. CHARACTERS
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Volume One :Collects Bizarre Sex. 9, Omaha #0-1 ''Susan "Susie" Jensen'' is an aspiring model from the midwest and new in the town of Mipple City, Minnesota. The story starts out as ''Susie'' uses her modeling to begin working at the strip club "Kitty Korner Klub" with her newfound friend ''Shelly Hine''. She now goes by the stage name of ''Omaha''Why they call her Omaha (Short story). Omaha starts to become well known after she is featured for the first time in ''"Pet Magazine,"'' an adult entertainment magazine as the centerfold "Kitten of the Month" '''Omaha'' Centerfold''' (Short story). After working as a locally popular dancer, she and Shelly meet ''Chuck Katt,'' an artist who begins to fall in love with Omaha and whom she considers "normal". '''Chuck & Omaha''' (Short Story) After a new Blue Law is passed, "all Strip Clubs are to be closed down", ''Omaha'' and ''Shelly'' are put out of work. ''Shelly'' soon finds a hidden sub-basement at a restaurant that is owned by a man named ''Charles Tabey,'' a powerful, yet mentally ill business tycoon, whom ''Shelly'' is his lover in secret. With ''Omaha'' out of work, ''Chuck Katt'' starts working for his former boss, ''Andre DeRoc,'' a media mogul in the town and the arch-rival of ''Charles Tabey.'' He is also re-acquainted his old girlfriend, ''JoAnne Follett'' who is the personal secretary of ''Andre DeRoc''. ''Charles Tabey,'' the wealthy and influential businessman, falls in love with ''Omaha'' as a dancer, and arranges for her to dance at the grand opening of a new secret strip club. ''Charles,'' who has control over the local police, is able to open the club which is meant exclusively for the most powerful of the city. However, ''DeRoc'' sabotages the opening night by placing a chemical in the liquor turning the crowd into a sexually violent mob aimed at ''Omaha''. All three rush to escape through the back door. Upon exiting, a hitman hired to kill ''Charles Tabey'' mistakes ''Chuck Katt'' for him and accidentally shoots ''Shelly Hine''. She then tells the two to find ''JoAnne Follett.'' The couple soon go to find her and are almost killed on the way there by the man aiming for ''Charles''. Instead they walk in on JoAnne In Bed with ''Charles Tabey''. ''Chuck'' then reluctantly reveals to ''Omaha'' that his real name is ''Charles Tabey, Jr.'' and that he is Charles' son. '''Omaha #0''' After everything that has happened, the two return to their car and drive off to San Francisco . '''Adventures of Omaha''' (Short Story) On the way to the city, their car breaks down. The two are then picked up by a man and woman, who claim to run a modeling agency in San Francisco and promise work for ''Omaha''. She and ''Chuck,'' feeling relieved, settle in a penthouse apartment belonging to the seemingly kind pair. While ''Chuck'' is out running errands, the real owner returns. It is revealed to be''JoAnne Follett''. She explains that she has quit working for ''Andre DeRoc'' and now works for ''Charles Tabey''. She brings them money from ''Charles'' so Chuck and ''Omaha'' can hide out for as long as they need to. After ''Chuck'' comes back, the three go out shopping and drinking later that night. Afterwards, at the apartment, ''JoAnne'' and ''Omaha'' begin to sexually experiment with each other while ''Chuck'' is passed out drunk. Upon ''Chuck's'' waking, the experimentation turns into an all out Threesome between the pair and ''JoAnne''. After ''Omaha'' and ''Chuck'' fall asleep leaving ''JoAnne'' alone, she is surprised by the man who claimed to run a modeling agency, but is in fact working for ''DeRoc''. He nearly throws ''JoAnne'' off the balcony, but ''Omaha'' wakes up in time and knocks him out with a liquor bottle. He escapes, the two then go to bed together leaving ''Chuck'' to sleep on the living room floor.'''Omaha #1''' Volume Two :Collects Omaha #2-5 Volume Three :Collects Omaha #6-9 Volume Four :Collects Omaha #10-13 Volume Five :Collects Omaha #14-17 Volume Six :Collects Omaha #18-20 Volume Seven :Collects Omaha V2#1-4 Volume Eight :Collects Omaha from ''Sizzle'' #28-30, 32, 34 SEE ALSO
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(Lost to Concrete , created and written by Paul Chadwick for Dark Horse Comics ) EXTERNAL LINKS
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