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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. A genre is any of the traditional divisions of art forms from a single field of activity into various kinds according to criteria particular to that form. ... Bugs Bunny, a typical funny animal character Funny animal is a cartooning term for the genre of comics and animated cartoons in which the main characters are humanoid or talking animals. ...

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. For Philippine soap opera, see Teleserye. ... Poster for The Perils of Pauline (1914). ... Feminism is a social theory and political movement primarily informed and motivated by the experience of women. ... Sex-positive feminism, sometimes known as pro-sex feminism, sex-radical feminism, or sexually liberal feminism, is a movement that was formed in the early 1980s. ... For the book or movie Striptease see Striptease (book) and Striptease (movie) A striptease is a performance, usually a dance, in which the performer gradually removes their clothing for the purposes of sexually arousing the audience, usually performed in nightclubs. ...

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 an ongoing emotional relationships between the characters in a mature and realistic way, it was not indecent. (Omaha #16, p32). Obscenity in Latin obscenus, meaning foul, repulsive, detestable, (possibly derived from ob caenum, literally from filth). The term is most often used in a legal context to describe expressions (words, images, actions) that offend the prevalent sexual morality of the time. ... The Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC) is the government agency in New Zealand that is responsible for classification of all films, videos, publications, and some video games in New Zealand. ... A dictionary definition of Indecent not conforming with accepted standards of behaviour or morality. ...

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. Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these to spread, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis (where cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system). ... Kitchen Sink Press was a comic book publisher in from the late 1960s until the late 1990s when it went out of business. ...

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. A publisher of graphic novels located in the State of New York in the United States. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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. Shanda the Panda #12 with the central characters with Shanda being on the left with her loves, Terrie (bottom) and Double R (right). ...

Characters

• Omaha is the stage name of Susan "Susie" Jensen, (though very few of the other characters know her real name) an anthropomorphic feline exotic dancer. She has a pet Ferret named Squeak. She was previously married years before meeting Charles Jr., but a divorce was later amicably arranged with her separated husband.

• Charles "Chuck" Tabey, Jr. aka Chuck Katt, who turns out to be the heir to Charles Tabey, Sr. and lover to Omaha.

• Charles Tabey, Sr., a powerful, yet mentally ill business tycoon.

• Shelly Hine, an bisexual exotic dancer and Omaha's best friend. She was gunned down by a man named "Andre DeRoc" and is now in a wheelchair. Shelly was Charles Tabey, Sr.'s lover and confidant.

• JoAnne Follett, a bisexual prostitute.

• Kurt Huddle, Shelly's nurse and later lover. Huddle was the personal assistant and valet to Tabey, Sr.

• Rob Shaw, a homosexual photographer.

• Maria Elandos Tabey, Chuck Tabey's mother, whom he has not seen for years. She was blackmailed into leaving by Calvin Bonner over her homosexual brother.

• Senator Calvin Bonner, a right-wing senator and business tycoon. A vocal public morality crusader and a complete hypocrite since he is one of Joanne's regular, and more abusive, customers. Was murdered by an unknown assasin during a session with Joanne.

• George, owner of the "Kitty Korner Klub", Omaha and Shelly worked at.

• Ceecee and Angie two lesbian exotic dancers who work at Mr. Pip's Nite Club.

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Plot summary

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• Volumes are based on Amerotica Volumes by NBM Publishing

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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 as she 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^[1]. 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"^[2]. 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". ^[3] 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, a wealthy and influential businessman who fell in love with Omaha as a dancer, arranges for her to dance at the grand opening of a new secret strip club, meant for the greatly wealthy of the city. However, DeRoc sabotages the 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. ^[4] After everything that has happened, the two return to their car and drive off to San Francisco. ^[5] 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 beJoAnne 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.^[6] A blue law, in the United States and Canada, is a type of law designed to enforce moral standards, particularly the observance of Sunday as a day of worship or rest. ... For the book or movie Striptease see Striptease (book) and Striptease (movie) A striptease is a performance, usually a dance, in which the performer gradually removes their clothing for the purposes of sexually arousing the audience, usually performed in nightclubs. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... For the 1994 film, see Threesome (film). ...

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

• List of furry comics

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References

Awards

• 1989 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards - Nominee - Best Black-and-White Series
• 1989 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards - Nominee - Best Continuing Series

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External links

• Omaha The Cat Dancer official website
• Reed Waller's weblog
• Yahoo! Groups, Cat Dancing with Omaha
• Hoot Reviews, Omaha The Cat Dancer
• NBM Publishing's page on Omaha
• "Omaha" The Cat Dancer Collectible Cards List
• Comic Book DB page
• stalkingtiger.com page on Omaha the Cat Dancer