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.
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*
This is not a comic. It is a graphic novel and it hits on social issues. It is a powerful piece of work. And yes it does remind me of Pan's Labyrinth. I fear it will have the same sad ending. I can not wait to see the ending. Are we going to see the ending? It is a masterpiece. I wish you all the best luck
Wow- what a rich and imaginative story. I really look forward to seeing what this fantasy world becomes. Is going to be real or a Pan's Labyrinth sort of world that exists as Lee's escape from reality? I really look forward to seeing you guys at the Zuda panel at NYCC!
oh my goodness, Lee is such a strong, endearing little heroine... i'm CRAZY about this comic! it's my most favorite. ^.^
i HOPE i get to go to the NYC Comic Con... *excitement*
I'm surprised there isn't more redacting in the comments section, but not because I want to see more redacting -in case I was too vague earlier.
Whatever word you use it depends on how you use it, what you meant by it, and how someone wants to take it regardless of how you meant it. This is the year everyone gets an apology in real life. I'd rather not see that on Zuda, so stand tall and keep the edits to a min. on all the comics.
TCB,
Cracker is not the same as the N-word for a variety of reasons.
I've never posted on this comic before because, I'm not a fan and don't usually read it. That being said why bleep out any word if you can (and some people do) write that word and worse in the comments section of the comics. I know the Zuda mod (Hi mod) is around I'm kind of surprised there isn't more redacting done in the comments section. This place seemed like the place to post this. The whole back and forth reminds me of the deux ex machina issue with the censored lincoln (I know i spelled that wrong) cover. I don't think the Zuda folks want to get the protested treatment, and have protestor interlopers treat Kwanza, Ron, and company like they were running for President, instead of just running a comic web site in the States where we have freedom of speech and such...