Bayou
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South of the Mason-Dixon Line, lies a strange land of gods and monsters. Born from centuries of slavery, civil war, innocent bloodshed, hate and strife lurks a world parallel to our own. LEE WAGSTAFF is the daughter of a poor, sharecropper in a depression-era, Mississippi Delta town, called Charon. She’s an introspective, brave child and hard labor in the fields has made her sturdy and strong. One day, Lee and her father help the sheriff retrieve the body of a boy who’d been lynched and thrown into the river. Lee dives into the depths to tie a rope around the boy. While under water, she catches a glimpse of a strange world. Ever since that day, Lee hears voices in the trees and rivers. When Lee’s playmate, Lily, is snatched by BOG, an evil inhabitant of that place she saw, Lee’s father is accused of kidnapping. The worst thing a black man could do in the 30’s was harm a white child. Lee must pursue Bog into his world in order to save her friend before her father is lynched. Lee enlists the help of a benevolent, blues-singing, swamp monster called BAYOU and together they trek across a Southern Neverland in search of Lee’s friend. Along the way, they meet several colorful characters, like BR’ER RABBIT. Lee soon realizes that Bog has some sort of hold on all the inhabitants in this world and feeds off of hatred and strife in our world. As the racial tensions grow, Bog grows more powerful, so not only are Lee’s friends and father in peril, but all of Charon.
Um... do Zuda creators get free copies when Bayou gets printed? Please?
I really do feel that this comic, even though it's set nearly 70 years in the past, still has relevance and meaning today. Who here can't identify, or at the very least understand with the troubles that little Lee?
I also enjoy the level of depth and meaning the authors use to tell this story. Beyond the N-Word (which I can understand and sympathize to why it's been censored), it doesn't feel like there's anything they're not willing to do to give their work more meaning. Between showing her mother working in a juke joint to the scene where Bog eats Lily, to the events of the most recent update, nothing is sacred, and anything can be used to broaden and deepen this story.
Albatros (and others) - Yeah, that was always our intention. We're absolutely collecting these comics and making print volumes.
Simply mesmerizing.
I have been a Bayou fan since day 1, and I concur that this definitely needs to be released as a graphic novel!
And to answer a previous question, I feel that a 200 page Bayou graphic novel would please us fans the most.
I know a 100 page book would earn you more profit since you could split it into 2 volumes that way, but I honestly feel that this story would serve us much better as one, solid book.
Seeing as how we're at the 100-page mark right now anyway, and we still don't even know teh scope of this story, I think a 100 page book would do injustice to this amazing story.
Each update is better than last and us fans cain't get 'nuff!
You boys sure do have something here. Keep on keeping on!
Absolutely stunning, had me hooked straight away. I'm not sure I want to read it in drip-fed installments though, I want to get my hands on a gloriously presented, hardcover graphic novel. Please get this in print!!
holy shiznick,that ia a mighty powerful update.
a mighty fine update you guys. Bayou rocks!!!
Kwanzaa, does that mean you (the 2nd person plural in reference to Zuda Comics) intend on publishing Bayou (and other Zuda comics, should they reach such maturity) on print and putting it in stores? because... well...
...that would be quite excellent.
thanks?
very great!
I absolutely love this comic! The art is gorgeous, expressive, and just overall breath-taking. The story itself flows flawlessly! Oh, you make me want to read this all day!
Amazing work guys, one of the most creative stories and art I have seen in a while. I was blown away, and want more.
Hey NATHANOOX, do you want a 100 or a 200-page graphic novel? ;-)
104 PAGES? I struggle to get to twenty! You must have been working on this for ages!
Why is this this not a book? Why can't I go into my local comic shop and pick this up? Am I missing something?
Ack!
Loving this and dying for more.
I have never read a web comic prefering the traditional form but this i got from free comic day and it garbed me. I am from the south and my family is mixed breed as some would say and this falls along the lines of the tails my granny told us as kids. Need less to say the social message is not lost and I am loving it keep up the great writing and beautiful art.
Finally a Choctaw hero! Great story, great art, great atmosphere!
Wowzers.
Lucky for Lee, Bayou is a Sorcerer Supreme that would make Stephen Strange jealous. After a little Tussin' he'll tell her, "Walk it off Lee, it's just a scratch." But seriously, awesome update!!!
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--Jernell
You think one thing is going to happen and then boom! You come up with something that one wasn't looking for! Great work!
Duuuuuuuuude. That's heart-wrenching.
OK. People have survived worse than that.
*sniff* haven't they? *big eyes*
HOW COULD YOU, JEREMY?!? WHY? EXCLAMATION POINT!
This is really good work here! I love this soo much! This would make a great freakin movie!
i hope u start with the next part..XD
Wow, This story is an amazingly well crafted journey. Simply genius the way the supernatural & fantasy elements weave their way into the forefront. The hand quality of the art is timely and effective. I'm hooked and just want more and more and more. I want to tell the entire world about Bayou. Thanks for sharing.
Buh-Buh-Buh Buh-Buh-Buh Bayou!!! Great update!!!
I have been reading this comic since the start when I saw an ad in one of my comic books for it. This series is amazing. Bayou flows like a realistic racist South story, but then adds this fantastical depth that can only be achieved in comics, well written comics. Bravo to you for making such a wonderful and powerful comic. Keep up the great work. I think I am not the only one that is longing for more of Bayou.
I love Bayou's reaction when Lee screams in his face. Very nice touch.
More! I want more!!!!!
Excellent comic with great pacing. I was kinda put off by the 'orphan Annie' eyes, but then I saw how they were only used some of the time. Interesting.
Too cool - keep it coming.
I'm rocking in my chair waiting for more.
Wow; I'm new to Zuda and web comics in general and was immediately drawn to this title. Amazing.
Crackers or no crackers...I love this comic. The story and the art just keeps you wanting more. Jeremy,you are really on to something. I think I have said this before, but I can really see this as an animated feature. In the interest of full disclosure I have to admit my bias -- because I from the south and love things that celebrate the southern culture (good and bad) -- but, I really this story, the art, the language and lettering, everything. Keep it coming.
Oh, why can't there be more pages? I love this comic so much!
Wow, we finally meet the title characters. Can't wait to learn more about him, and how he's going to get us out of this mess.
Quality stuff! I love a story that takes the right amount of time to build the drama and what's at stake before we are plunged into the meat of the plot. Nice loose artwork that is easy on the eye and emotive. A great piece of work!
People can argue the language and what ever, but I think this is something that should be in stores. It's to slim to none that black history seen is manner. And I think Im going to lose it waiting for the rest of it.
Cracker is short for WHIP CRACKER.
how is a word that means white master the same as a word that registers on the brain as meaning black slave upon its conjuring? it doesn't? they are opposites. but i guess black is white and war is peace in opposite land, which is where some people live who think they believe that the n word and cracker mean the same thing. they don't. except in opposite land.
I heard mention about crackers...seeing as I'm a fan of them in my soup, but then I realized Jernell was talking about something else =(
This just keeps getting better! I read it the first time before it was just updated-yes, all 94 pages without stopping. Now, it's only 4 pages! Why can't my curiosity wait until there's another 94 pages!?
Dang. This just keeps getting better and better..
some part of me knew i'd love bayou when we finally met him.
...i love being right.
Holy pointy pungi sticks Batman that's a cliff hanger.
Really, some people are so petty. There is obviously a tremendous amount of negative connotations and stigma attached to the N-word as compared to the word cracker which has many other uses as well. In fact some people have even went as far to say that the N-word is the most hateful word in the English language. Can you say the same about the word cracker? While I'm not a supporter of any type of censorship I support decisions made by the creator and I understand why they made their decisions. Especially in light of the ignorant comments made by some of the posters, those who would delight in even reading such a racially charged word.
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–Jernell
Nice update, Jeremy. I like the stutter. Swamp-Hulk this ain't.
Peter
Why not 2 more screens? Make it an even hundred? ;)
*paces the floor waiting for the update*