Genus (comics)

Genus is a furry erotic comic book originally published by Antarctic Press[1] and continued by Radio Comix under its "Sin Factory" imprint. Issues contain sexually explicit stories and pin-up illustrations by various artists, featuring anthropomorphic animals, and are labeled for sale to adults only. The series began in June 1993,[1] with 96 issues published as of 2015.[2] Originally published in stapled format, later issues are square bound with higher page counts. Diamond Comic Distributors' catalog has described it as "the longest-running erotic comic anthology".[3]

Cover of Genus Male #2, art by Daria McGrain.
Genus
Cover of Genus #50, art by Terrie Smith.
Publication information
PublisherAntarctic Press
Radio Comix
FormatOngoing series
Genre
Publication date(Antarctic Press)
June 1993–January 1997
(Radio Comix)
April 1997–2015
No. of issues(Antarctic Press)
22
(Radio Comix)
74

Genus Male is a related publication, intended for gay and bisexual male readers, featuring male characters. Thirteen issues were published annually by Radio Comix from 2002 through 2014. Issues have contained work by Daria McGrain, John Barrett, Miu, and others.

As of April 2022, there have been no additional issues of either title since 2015.

References
  1. Genus permanent record link in MSU Libraries Comic Art Collection, part of Special Collections department at Michigan State University Libraries. Retrieved June 26, 2007.
  2. Product listing at Radio Comix store. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  3. Diamond Comic Distributors. (August 2008). Previews Adult volume XVIII (#8), page 4.
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