Heathen City
Described as a modern, erotic thriller, Heathen City is an adult title with strong gay themes, graphic sex, strong language and violence. The gritty, contemporary setting and the sense of peril and isolation in an urban environment show the influence of works like Sin City and Blacksad. The art style and the promotional materials emphasize the cinematic aspect of the title, with the original promotional artwork in widescreen letterbox format.
Volume One will be published by Bad Dog Books and printed and sold by FurPlanet, with a debut date of June 26, 2008, to coincide with Anthrocon.
Synopsis
Owen Zelazny, a hustler who has decided to quit his life of prostitution, finds himself unintentionally entangled in what appears to be a criminal, political conspiracy. With his new lover Ruy Ortega in tow, Owen seeks out an old friend, Q. I. Malloy, whom he hasn't spoken to in three years. With the threat of pursuers at their heels, the burden of secrets that each of the characters bear, and old flames rekindled, tensions rise as they traverse the globe in a struggle for survival.
Characters
Owen Zelazny, an American hustler, wolf, 27 years old, on the verge of retiring and starting a new career
Q. I. Malloy, an English Doberman, former burglar, pickpocket and drug dealer who was at one point incarcerated and is now of uncertain legal status.
Promotion
Promotion for the upcoming release began in early October 2007, when FurNation and FurPlanet showed their support by posting the promotional posters on their front pages, causing the hit counter on the Heathen City a 2000 hit spike in 48 hours. After vocal support from Wookiee, artists such as ArtDecade, Decaf and K-9 have showed their support by contributing fan art of some of the characters, which has attracted even more attention.
Publication
On May 18, it was announced on the Heathen City mailing list that Volume One would be released on June 26, 2008, where FurPlanet will sell copies from their tables at Anthrocon. As of June 15, it is available for pre-order from FurPlanet.