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Debuted with 64–80 full-color pages, selling for roughly $20. It established the magazine's "cute, but not innocent" aesthetic.

holds a unique and highly controversial place in the history of the furry fandom. Launched in October 2006, it was the first publication dedicated specifically to "cub" content—erotic art and stories featuring young-looking animal characters. While the magazine only ran for four main issues before closing due to financial and time constraints, its impact on the community and its presence at conventions like Anthrocon and Further Confusion remain significant talking points. The Early Run: Issues 1 Through 4

Made its debut at Anthrocon 2007. It featured stories like "Sleep Over" by Shiuk and "Zeak’s Wonderful Life of Doom" by Jkal, Azures, and HySeed. softpaw magazine issue 1 2 3 4 47 hot

While the magazine was short-lived, it paved the way for more professional—if still controversial—independent furry publishing. Softpaw Magazine - WikiFur, the furry encyclopedia

Due to its controversial subject matter, Softpaw was banned from several major events, including Eurofurence and Further Confusion. Debuted with 64–80 full-color pages, selling for roughly

Continued the trend of high-quality erotic furry art, though it faced increasing pushback from the broader fandom.

Published by Dream Field Comics (formerly Softpaw Publishing) and distributed via Rabbit Valley, the magazine set a high bar for production quality in a niche market. Unlike the standard black-and-white fanzines of the time, Softpaw featured full-color pages and a professional layout. Launched in October 2006, it was the first

Editors Jery and Kiffin Softpaw maintained that the magazine was legal because the fictional characters were depicted as being over 18, despite their youthful appearances.

Despite the bans, the magazine was a financial success in its time, reportedly grossing over $4,000 during its debut weekend at Anthrocon. Finding Back Issues Today