A Doemain of Our Own
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| A Doemain of Our Own | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Susan Rankin |
| Website | www.doemain.com |
| Current status / schedule | Weekly |
| Launch date | 1999-04-24 |
| End Date | Webcomic to become print comic soon |
| Genre(s) | Furry, "Slice-of-life", Comedy |
| Rating(s) | G - Suitable for all |
A Doemain of Our Own is a furry "Slice-of-life" webcomic written and drawn by Susan Rankin. It is about Sue Hartland, a doe based on Rankin. The strip started on 24 April 1999.[1] However, the webcomic is to end soon, and is to change into a periodic print comic.[2] In 2006 the first volume of printed strips won the Ursa Major Award for "Best Anthropomorphic Other Literary Work".[3]
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[edit] Plot
A Doemain of Our Own follows the life of an anthropomorphic doe, homemaker and part-time artist called Sue Hartland. The strip begins with her and her newlywed husband, computer-programmer Eric, moving into a suburb of Fillydelphia and explores their relationship.[4] Much of what Sue experiences are things that have happened to Rankin in real-life. For example, Sue goes through surgery that leaves her unable to have children.[5] This in turn is eventually one of the reasons that Sue and Eric later divorce.[6] All of these stroylines are thing which happened to Rankin.[4] Sue is now romantically involved with a tiger called Bennie. Whilst his sexuality is ambiguous, it is clear that Bennie has feelings for Sue. Sue has an unusual family. Her mother is a cat and therefore Sue has fangs.[7] She is also descended from Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer.[8]
[edit] Reception
Doemain has generally had positive reviews, it being mainly popular within the furry fandom. The strip features characters from other furry webcomics, such as Jack and Vinci and Arty.[9][10] Fred Patten, reviewing the first collection of strips for Anthro said, "At the time it was supposed to be a slice-of-life comedy. It has remained slice-of-life, although Sue [Rankin] has had to work hard to find comedy in some of what fate has thrown at them. She has, which is why A Doemain of Our Own has become one of the most honestly heartwarming strips on the 'Net."[11]
[edit] Print
There are currently two books published containing strips. The first, A Doemain of Our Own: Volume 1 (ISBN 1-929462-0-93) was published in 2006, and won the Ursa Major Award for "Best Anthropomorphic Other Literary Work".[3] A second book, Shift Happens (ISBN 978-0-9748915-1-4) was published in 2007. The strip is to change from a webcomic into a print comic, but Rankin says she has plans not publish until June 2008.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Rankin, Susan (1999-04-24). Mould?. A Doemain of Our Own. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ a b Crow, Emily (2007-10-03). A Doemain of Our Own announces change from online to print. Comixtalk. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ a b Award Winners 2006. Ursa Major Awards. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ a b Rankin, Susan. FAQ. A Doemain of Our Own. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Rankin, Susan (2001-03-09). Sometimes the End is Only the Beginning. A Doemain of Our Own. Retrieved on 2008-01-17.
- ^ Rankin, Susan (2004-10-29). And the picture becomes all too clear. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Rankin, Susan (2002-06-14). Well, this is just FANGtastic. Pthbt!. A Doemain of Our Own. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
- ^ Rankin, Susan (2003-12-22). Talk about Naughty and Nice…!. A Doemain of Our Own. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Rankin, Susan (2004-08-30). Might Jack lend a claw? (Thank you, Mr. Hopkins!). A Doemain of Our Own. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Rankin, Susan (2003-04-14). Finally! It's Sue's turn to geek!. A Doemain of Our Own. Retrieved on 2007-12-05.
- ^ Patten, Fred (September/October 2006). A Doemain of Our Own (vol. 1). Anthro. Retrieved on 2008-01-16.
