Erotic Comics: A Graphic History from Tijuana Bibles to Zap Comix

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Before the film introduced the world to the talents of Gerard Butler, 300 was a limited run comic series offering a fictional retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae from the perspective of Leonidas of Sparta. Leonidas commands 300 fighters against the entire Persian army led by King Xerxes. The result is a bloody and compelling look at how skills, tactics and comraderies can (almost) match even the most overwhelming of forces. The physical version of 300 is the recommended read here, as it’s presented in an oversized format akin to that of a children’s picture book, but obviously not suitable for younger audiences. Comics with a sexual content are always bound - or at least influenced - by the current cultural taboos. According to ruling opinions of what is tolerated, sexual comics will either be sold above or below the counter. While depicting bare breasts is not such a big deal in Western Europe, where female nudity is used for selling anything from shampoo to cars, but in America, naked breasts are associated solely with sex, and therefore banned from public display. In Japan, many sex comics (manga) deal with sex between or with underaged teenagers - the depiction of which is considered pedophilia in most Western comics. This goes to show that what is considered titillating in one culture, may be viewed as criminal in another.

Shortly after Buffy, Angel and Firefly concluded, and before directing two Avengers films, Joss Whedon lead 25 critically acclaimed issues of Astonishing X-Men. This adult graphic novel series operated independently from other X-Men series giving Whedon the freedom to tell his own self-contained stories. Classic villains return along with new creations that really shouldn’t be spoiled. What’s impressive is how all of the story arcs come together, culminating in a giant-sized satisfying conclusion. The Astonishing X-Men series continued for years after Whedon left with some great talent behind it, but it’s his 25-issue run that’s fondly remembered as a mutant must-read.For most artists, "erotic" means the depiction of what arouses their desire - which is usually a beautiful young woman or man, with little or no clothes on. Comic artists add to the sexually charged atmosphere by drawing their objects of desire in exciting stories. The artistic qualities of many erotic comics are very high, and many artists have earned themselves a respectable reputation in this genre. In Europe, the erotic scene is headed by names like Alex Varenne, Max Cabanes, Lorenzo Mattotti and probably the master: Milo Manara.

At first glance, the Reverend Jesse Custer doesn’t look like anyone special—just another small-town minister losing his faith. But when he comes face-to-face with proof that God exists, he begins a violent and riotous journey across the country in search of answers. Part quirky road trip, part modern western, Preacher was one of the best comics to come out of the 1990s, and it still holds up nearly 25 years on. Everyone knows the story of Superman. He’s born on Krypton before arriving on Earth as a baby and is raised on a farm by his American parents. The Superman: Red Son mini-series puts a unique spin on the Man of Steel’s origin story by asking what if the ship carrying the infant Superman landed amid the Soviet Union? In this award-winning tale of Cold War paranoia, Lex Luthor is a presidential candidate, Batman wears a Russian hat with ear flaps, and the fate of American capitalism hangs in the balance. While the Soviet Union makes for an exciting setting, Red Son is a character study more than anything else, exploring what these timeless heroes mean to us and as symbols. Suzie and Jon meet at a party, hook up and discover that upon jointly reaching orgasm, they can freeze time. The horny couple then decides to use their abilities in the only way that feels natural. They rob a few banks. But it turns out they’re not the only ones with this ability, and a powerful group wants their kind regulated. What unravels is a geeky comedy about sex, relationships and what happens when the magic fades. If you read only one comic with a semen demon this year, make it Sex Criminals, it’s one of the best graphic novels for adults. Some would say that there is no better way to get out of the closet (or amuse yourself whilst still in the closet) than by creating or reading gay comics. There is a wide variety in this genre as well: from the mainly sex-oriented comics by Tom of Finland to the elaborate stories by Ralf König, which portray life of German gay men in the broadest sense. Where lesbians are concerned, they can be found in abundance in mainstream, heterosexual pornography - but a few of them cater especially to lesbian and bi-sexual women. When Sabrina disappears, an airman in the U.S. Air Force is drawn into a web of suppositions, wild theories, and outright lies. After videotape surfaces, we see devastation through a cinematic lens, as true tragedy is distorted when fringe thinkers and conspiracy theorists begin to interpret events to fit their own narratives. Presenting an indictment of our modern state, Sabrina is a compelling look at the dangers of a fake-news climate. It’s timely, and the first-ever graphic novel to be nominated for the Man Booker Prize.Skinner Sweet and Pearl Jones are two of a kind. A new, vicious breed of vampire that can survive the sunlight and this series traces their bloodline across decades of American history from the wild west and World War II to the space race and beyond. Writer Scott Snyder delves deep into vampire lore adding a fresh adult-orientated spin. Horror fans will appreciate that Stephen King co-wrote the first five issues of this detailed adult comic series, and American Vampire looks set to receive its final story arc in the near future. In this alt-history United States, the Civil War never ended; instead, it divided the country into seven distinct nations all spiralling towards a dystopian future on the brink of the apocalypse. One of the four horsemen—Death—a Clint Eastwood type, falls for a human and they have a son. He ultimately abandons his mission of ending the world and focuses on a much more personal calling—revenge. Part western, part sci-fi epic, East of West is far from light reading material, but it does offer unique characters and a captivating world that draws you in and never lets go.

There's a special 'knotty' niche in the comics world, as in the real world, for S&M and bondage comics that feature long-legged, high-heeled mistresses who feel compelled to discipline anything from naughty schoolgirls to high-powered businessmen. These stories can be anything from the soft bondage of Saudelli to the violently sadistic scenes of Pichard... Stanton, Eneg and Willie (in his book 'The Adventures of Sweet Gwendoline') have brought this genre to artistic heights.

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In England, the erotic comic 'Jane at War' by Norman Pett helped bolster the morale of British soldiers during World War II. Porn Comics is the world’s foremost hentai porn illustration library. Whether you’re searching for old 1980’s smut magazine scans, or popular Japanese manga work, or just plain old porn comics, you’ll find an assortment right here. In the 1960s and 70s underground comics reacted to the implementation of the Comics Code by drawing comics about any controversial subject they could think of - mostly sex. Robert Crumb and Spain Rodriguez are big names in this area. Comix: is an abbreviated way of referring to "comics" in English, which means comics. The term "comix" has historically been used to refer to a specific style of underground comics, produced outside of traditional commercial circuits, often with political, social or countercultural content. These comics were often independently published by small groups or artists, and were often given away at alternative events, fairs, or stores. These days, "comix" can be used as a broader term to refer to any type of comic, sex and adult for example, but it can still be associated with a specific style or cultural movement. The term "comix" is often associated with a more experimental, transgressive and challenging approach to the traditional way of making comics.