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| Albedo Anthropomorphics | |
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 Cover of Albedo Anthropomorphics featuring the magazine's feature character, Erma Felna. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Thoughts & Images, Antarctic Press, Shanda Fantasy Arts |
| Schedule | Erratic |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | 1983–2005 |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Steve Gallacci and others |
| Artist(s) | Steve Gallacci and others |
Albedo Anthropomorphics, or Albedo for short, is a furry comic book anthology series which was credited with starting the furry comic book subgenre that featured sophisticated stories with talking animals primarily intended for an adult audience.[1] The first issue of Albedo was published in 1983;[2] the most recent issue was published in 2005.[3]
Albedo was started by Steve Gallacci (pronounced /ɡʌˈlɑt͡ʃi/), who produced its main feature, Erma Felna: EDF—a sophisticated science fiction military series set in a sector of space populated by sapient and predominantly humanoid versions of mammal and avian species. The focus of the series is Erma Felna, a young feline officer who eventually plays a central role in the complex political conflicts that consume her universe.[4]
Gallacci was a technical illustrator for the United States Air Force, and one feature of Albedo is its well thought-out and illustrated vehicles. His experience also shows in the realistic treatment of military life and operations.
The series was used as inspiration for the Albedo role-playing game, which has had three editions and multiple supplements.
- ^ Patten, Fred (15 July 2012). "Retrospective: An Illustrated Chronology of Furry Fandom, 1966–1996". Flayrah. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ Greb, John; "Albedo 1983 series", The Grand Comics Database Project. Retrieved 12 April 2007
- ^ "Albedo" Archived 2 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine, ShandaFantasyArts.org. Retrieved 12 April 2007
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions about Albedo", Sanguine Productions. Retrieved 12 April 2007.