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''Dogwitch'' is a
comic book A comic book, comic-magazine, or simply comic is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panel (comics), panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and wri ...
series by British artist and writer
Daniel Schaffer Dan Schaffer (born 3 February 1969) is a British writer/artist working primarily in comics and film. He is best known as the writer and illustrator of cult comic book series, '' Dogwitch''. He is also the co-creator/artist of '' Indigo Vertigo' ...
following the shocking exploits of exiled witch-superstar and home movie maker, "Shrieking" Violet Grimm.


Plot

From the official website:
''"Banished deep into the evil Banewoods for daring to practice her own unique brand of Molotov Magick, outcast Dogwitch Violet Grimm continues to stretch the boundaries of accepted 21st Century witchcraft. As tales of bad sex and dangerous voodoo spread her infamy through the Banewoods, Violet captures the attention of a multitude of weirdos and resigns herself to what she believes is her predestined B-movie lifestyle. Churning out provocative home videos for a berserk and hungry fan base in her pursuit of arcane knowledge, she feeds her diary with the dating rituals of the sick and heinous. Violet is the Garbo of
witch Witchcraft is the use of magic by a person called a witch. Traditionally, "witchcraft" means the use of magic to inflict supernatural harm or misfortune on others, and this remains the most common and widespread meaning. According to ''Enc ...
es, a reclusive
legend A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions, believed or perceived to have taken place in human history. Narratives in this genre may demonstrate human values, and possess certain qualities that give the ...
in a depraved, gory, funny and fiendishly sexy world."''


Cast

*Violet Grimm: "Her people expelled her...Her neighbours don't like her...Her fans want to kill her...So why do they all keep buying her movies? Violet Grimm is an exiled fetish-witch superstar, strung out from spell abuse, psychic fallout and the dubious attention of her psychotic fans. A single girl with a bad rep in a bad world, this infamous outcast just wants to practice her art and find some decent intimacy...Guess she probably shouldn't have made all those kinky home videos then." *Ralph: An animated stuffed toy, Ralph is the cameraman for Violet's movies. *Dolores: A hideously scarred doll. In the beginning the audience is left to assume that Dolores is another doll brought to life by Violet, but later in the story she reveals to Ralph that she was once a human witch and had her soul imprisoned in a doll for reasons not revealed to the audience, but was apparently disgusting enough to cause Ralph to vomit when shown a vision. *Mr. Kinky: A suave, 21st-century demon. He quickly becomes Violet Grimm's boyfriend.


Publication

''Dogwitch'' debuted in 2002, published by
Sirius Entertainment Sirius Entertainment is an American comic book company that operated from 1994 to . Sirius Entertainment was founded by Robb Horan and Larry Salamone and was dedicated from the outset to publishing creator-owned properties. Originally based in ...
. Schaffer produced ''Dogwitch'' for three years, releasing eighteen bi-monthly issues. As well as the regular comic book, Schaffer also released one-shots and portfolios such as ''Dogwitch: Special Features'' which collected Dogwitch-related original pin-up art, sketches and 'deleted scenes.' Schaffer ended the series in 2005 to work on other projects.


Collected editions

The entire series is collected in three
trade paperbacks A paperback (softcover, softback) book is one with a thick paper or paperboard cover, also known as wrappers, and often held together with glue rather than stitches or staples. In contrast, hardback (hardcover) books are bound with cardboar ...
: *''Direct to Video'' - Collecting issues #1-6. Introducing Violet Grimm, an arcane snuff movie superstar, and her weird and wonderful cohorts, Ralph, Dolores, and Mr. Kinky, not to mention deranged fans, frisky zombies, and screaming habdabs. Introduction by two-time Bram Stoker Award winner, Michael A. Arnzen. *''Twisted'' - Collecting issues: #7-12. Violet's wild and crazy life spirals out of control in this 144-page trade paperback, as she confronts tentacled demons, bloodthirsty bunnies, and a traitorous doll! Includes new pin-up artwork and a letter to the editor by Katiejane Garside. *''Mood Swings'' - Collecting issues #13-18. Violet Grimm is heading back to the Nice Bunny World to unravel a cosmic conspiracy and face off with those responsible for banishing her to the Banewoods. Violet's coming home, and she's going to bring a little chaos to The Order. Introduction by film director, Jake West. The afterword for the second ''Dogwitch'' trade paperback was written by musician
Katiejane Garside Katrina Jane Garside (born 8 July 1968) is an English singer, songwriter, and visual artist. She is known for her musical projects in an eclectic range of genres including noise rock, alternative metal, acoustic, and neofolk, and vocals that rang ...
whom Schaffer also collaborated with on the project '' Indigo Vertigo''. With the completion of the series, the entire collection is available in ''Dogwitch: The Whole Shebang'', with a special introduction by the Soska Sisters.


Merchandise

''Dogwitch'' merchandise exists in myriad forms, including posters, tee-shirts and even Dogwitch-themed shot glasses.


Notes

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External links


Pilot issue available free online
2002 comics debuts 2005 comics endings Comics about magic Erotic comics Horror comics Sirius Entertainment titles