Circles: My Story

Since Culturally F’d did this video on one man’s journey with Circles I decided to post mine. For the record I am not gay. I consider myself more Asexual these days. When my story began I was straight, I don’t mind you can have a laugh.

Back in the wild days of the internet (2010s) it was possible to find tons of work on image file sites. This is how I came across Circles. No joke that is how I found it, read it, liked it and moved on.

So you might be wondering how on earth did this lead me to buy all 4 volumes.

All it took was a conversation at a furmeet when we talking about great furry works. When this one furry said, “If you want to know what it like to be gay, you gotta read Circles”. That was it, I went looking and found a couple of more ONLINE.

Frankly it wasn’t until I decided to report on what was available through Furry Publishers that I found it “It Feels Like I been there before” volume 1. I bought it and erased my stolen works. I read that countless times until I found 2 and 3 at this one MFF and got those.

Well anyway I think I know what it like to be gay, and I know I couldn’t do it. I also have a lot of respect for the gay community as a whole.

You can tell I am a fan as I have my favorite character Marty, and my favorite scene is when he comes out to his family.

Later I would interview Andrew French

It was around when they were announcing volume 4 I almost started a go fund me to convince the ones behind Circles to do at least 1 more. Still feel a bit empty and really wish they do one more…

It is such a great series, when I am asked what is the ultimate furry book. I always say Circles, maybe one day I could hit up the same fur con they do and get my books autographed.

Review of Circles #4

As I sit here and type this, I wonder if any of you had the same trip as I did to this point. I originally discovered Circles on this what can best be called a magazine/ manga hosting site. I discovered a lot of comics… but Circles was different. It was the one that drew me back time and time again. It really wasn’t until another furry and I was talking about it. That it was more than the 4 issues I found online. That caused me to buy the 1st collection from Rabbit Valley, and later when they were at MFF I got the other 2 volumes.

Still to this very day I wish volume 3 got the same treatment… comic wise as the first 2.

I am such a fan, I even did an interview with Andrew French for my site. I found that he was so damn nice, although he did the writing as he corrected me. The interview is one of my favorites. I still would like to do ones with Steve Domanski and Scott Fabianek.

So what do I think of Circles #4 it was so incredibly nice just to see all the characters get together for one last time. I secretly hope not. The plot was of a reunion dinner at the old house we all come so familiar. Actual tears of joy are welling up in my eyes as I type this.

Masterpiece is the least I can say. It really is a MUST BUY for all you Circles fans.

It was nice to see what everyone was doing, and who actually became a Granpa will surprise you. But I promise no spoilers here.

I really wish I could post page 7 here. It is a hyena gardener and it makes me smile.

No joke I was really crying at the end of it.

My guess is you already heard it’s more cookbook than graphic novel. But the cookbook holds a secret which I have not seen anyone talking about. Circles art at the beginning of each chapter. The one in the hot tub I wish I could post on my wall.

One last thing, I am straight, more ASexual as time passes. But Circles have let me understand the Gay community which I am more open to it now, before I started this journey.

THANK YOU

Andrew French, Steve Domanski and Scott Fabianek.

If you can’t make it to MFF, maybe one day I can say “Hi” at Anthro New England.

You can get Circles #4 here

Circles Book 4 Pre Order Now Open

PREORDER LAUNCH: The beloved Circles series celebrates 20 years with a 4th book! Get long overdue questions answered and discover the best recipes on the block. Circles Vol 4 is a 24 page epilogue comic and full cookbook! http://fenrispublishing.com/circles

Breaking News: Circles to Get Book 4

Posted by Andrew French one of the team who brought us Circles only minutes ago.

I know I am not suppose to by bias, but I love Circles. I have read my copy countless times and I so want this.

UPDATE: Circles Book 4 will be available online through Rabbit Valley/ Fenris Publishing at a later date