Diary of a Dominatrix

In the mid-1990s, Fantagraphics published Diary of a Dominatrix, a three-issue comic series by artist Molly Kiely. The series offers a first-person, confessional look at the life of a professional dominatrix, blending eroticism with a wry, matter-of-fact tone. Kiely’s distinctive, clean linework and storytelling brought a nuanced, humanizing perspective to a subject often sensationalized in comics. Though brief, the series stands as a notable example of alternative, creator-driven comics from the era, showcasing a unique voice in the publisher's eclectic lineup.