Diary of the Astro-Nudes

Feline Fiend

Nov 03, 2024

Comic Title: Diary of the Astro-Nudes by Ahmed Raafat Comic Subtitle: Feline Fiend The comic is drawn in a retro style, with dot shading and a sepia tone, reminiscent of 1950s comic books. The strip features two nude characters, Ar and Arreya, inter-dimensional travelers from a world without clothes. They are living with an older couple, Brad and Janet, who are always clothed. Panel 1: Brad and Janet stand excitedly in the doorway. Brad says, "Hey! We have a surprise for you!" Panel 2: Brad and Janet introduce a small cat at their feet. Brad says, "Meet our newest family member!" Janet adds, "Since he doesn’t wear clothes like you, we decided to call him… Nudie!" Panel 3: Ar, one of the inter-dimensional travelers, looks intrigued and says, "I didn’t know this Earth domesticated animals too!" Arreya, his companion, clasps her hands to her face, smiling, and exclaims, "He looks adorable!" Panel 4: Arreya kneels down and reaches out a hand to the cat, saying warmly, "Can I pet you, Mr. Nudie?" Panel 5: The cat suddenly pounces at Arreya’s breast, catching her off guard. Panel 6: Arreya, looking surprised, says, "Better be careful… he seems to like ball-shaped parts!" Ar, now covering his crotch, adds, "Maybe not so domesticated after all..." Meanwhile, the cat has a thought bubble above its head that reads, "I thought it was a toy ball… I've never seen one of these before!"

Inspired by 1960s nudist camp films like “Diary of a Nudist,” and sci-fi shows such as “My Favourite Martian,” Diary of the Astro-Nudes is the story of Ar and Arreya, two inter-dimensional explorers who come from a parallel Earth where clothes don't exist. They crash-land into an Earth very much like ours circa 1950s, and while they stay there to fix their ship, they examine our attitudes towards nudity and the human body.

New Astro-Nudes’ come out on the first Sunday of every month!