Coley #[1] - Coley on Voodoo Island
(1989)

John Blackburn, 1989 Series
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Price
[20.00 USD]
Pages
44
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Editing
John Blackburn

Issue Notes

1st COLEY book, collecting the 6-part "Voodoo Island" serial and various pin-ups, apparently done over several years' time. "Privately printed in a very limited edition for a small group of private collectors of erotic art." Adults only. 50 copies printed. Price taken from mail order, not listed on item.
Parts of this issue are reprinted:

Coley on Voodoo Island (Table of Contents)

Coley Cochran / cover / 1 page (report information)

Script
John Blackburn
Pencils
John Blackburn
Inks
John Blackburn
Letters
John Blackburn

Genre
adventure; erotica
Keywords
adult

Coley In The Caribbean / Voodoo Island (Table of Contents: 1)

Coley Cochran / illustration / 8 pages (report information)

Script
John Blackburn
Pencils
John Blackburn
Inks
John Blackburn
Letters
John Blackburn

Keywords
adult

Indexer Notes

8 pin-ups, some possible alternate covers or splash pages, including the titles "Coley In The Caribbean", "Voodoo Island", "Coley On The Loose In The Caribbean", "Coley On Voodoo Island". The last of these, with text added, was reused as page 64 in BREATHLESS (1991). Art is signed alternately as by Jay Blackburn, John C. Blackburn, and Jay.

Under the Caribbean Moon (Table of Contents: 2)

Coley Cochran / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Pencils
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Inks
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Letters
John Blackburn [as Jay]

Genre
adventure; erotica
Characters
Coley Cochran; Gail; Jeannie; Greg (DJ); Felix (old man with hat)
Synopsis
On The Windcloud, a sailing cruise ship with a southern Baptist Church group, Coley befriends Gail, who doesn't believe he's gay, and Greg, who's interested. Coley shocks the group by dancing wildly at a beach party with Gail. Later, after arriving on "Voodoo Island", Coley wanders off into the jungle to take photos, unaware that a pair of mysterious locals are watching him.
Reprints
Keywords
adult

Indexer Notes

Part 1 of 6. 1st published appearance. Splash reads "Coley On The Edge". 2nd finished Coley story; although "Bus Ride" was done earlier, all the episodes in this book take place before it. 1st 4 pages appear to have been designed for a PLAYBOY magazine-type "comics section". Character created in late 1970's. Story retold in BREATHLESS (John Blackburn, 1991).

Voodoo Sex (Table of Contents: 3)

Coley Cochran / comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Pencils
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Inks
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Letters
John Blackburn [as Jay]

Genre
adventure; erotica
Characters
Coley Cochran; Lulu (Voodoo Witch); Ramon; Felix
Synopsis
Coley awakens to find he's been kidnapped by the natives, who force him to endure an occult ritual that turns him into a voodoo "sax-god".
Reprints
Keywords
adult

Indexer Notes

Part 2 of 6. Story retold in BREATHLESS (John Blackburn, 1991).

Voodoo Sex God (Table of Contents: 4)

Coley Cochran / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Pencils
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Inks
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Letters
John Blackburn [as Jay]

Genre
adventure; erotica
Characters
Coley Cochran; Lulu; Gail; Jeannie; Ramon
Synopsis
Imbued with sexual powers beyond those of mortal men, Coley is sent by Lulu into the jungle to "use" his power. Meanwhile, Jeannie offers to make Gail forget all about Coley, but, worried about him, Gail goes into the jungle to search for him. Coley & Gail find each other, and he takes her right then and there, which is fine by her. Unknown to either, Ramon watches.
Reprints
Keywords
adult

Indexer Notes

Part 3 of 6. This part of the story not included in the flashback retelling in BREATHLESS (John Blackburn, 1991).

Voodoo Sex God, Part 2 (Table of Contents: 5)

Coley Cochran / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Pencils
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Inks
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Letters
John Blackburn [as Jay]

Genre
adventure; erotica
Characters
Coley Cochran; Gail; Ramon
Synopsis
Ramon tells Coley he's obsessed with him and must have him. After a brief argument with Gail, they decide it's okay for him to have both-- and he does!
Reprints
Keywords
adult

Indexer Notes

Part 4 of 6. This part of the story not included in the flashback retelling in BREATHLESS (John Blackburn, 1991).

Voodoo Sex God, Part 3: Fire Dancer (Table of Contents: 6)

Coley Cochran / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Pencils
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Inks
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Letters
John Blackburn [as Jay]

Genre
adventure; erotica
Characters
Coley Cochran; Lulu; Gail; Ramon
Synopsis
Coley goes thru the Voodoo fire ritual, which will allow him to never age, always looking like his 19-year-old appearance.
Reprints
Keywords
adult

Indexer Notes

Part 5 of 6. This part of the story not included in the flashback retelling in BREATHLESS (John Blackburn, 1991).

Farewell to Voodoo Island (Table of Contents: 7)

Coley Cochran / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Pencils
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Inks
John Blackburn [as Jay]
Letters
John Blackburn [as Jay]

Genre
adventure; erotica
Characters
Coley Cochran; witch doctor
Synopsis
After 6 weeks of unrestrained sex, Coley is ready to return home. The witch doctor decides to tell Coley "the whole truth" which Lulu neglected. Coley will live fast, burn out and die early. But in the meantime, he is immune to all diseases, including AIDS. He tells Coley to "Be happy, defy convention." On the way home, Coley thinks, "I've got myself a brand new box o' mathces!"
Reprints
Keywords
adult

Indexer Notes

Part 6 of 6. Story retold in BREATHLESS (John Blackburn, 1991). Next appearance in COLEY, WILD IN THE STREET (John Blackburn, 1990).

[Coley & Gail; Voodoo Island] (Table of Contents: 8)

Coley Cochran / illustration / 2 pages (report information)

Script
John Blackburn
Pencils
John Blackburn
Inks
John Blackburn
Letters
John Blackburn

Keywords
adult

Indexer Notes

2 pin-ups, both dated 1988.

[The Whole Truth] (Table of Contents: 9)

Coley Cochran / insert or dust jacket / 1 page (report information)

Script
John Blackburn
Pencils
John Blackburn
Inks
John Blackburn
Letters
John Blackburn

Genre
adventure; erotica
Characters
Coley Cochran; witch doctor
Keywords
adult

Indexer Notes

Each copy of this book apparently contains part of a page of original John Blackburn artwork used in the book, pasted into the inside-back cover. Mine contains the last panel from the 1st page of "Farewell To Voodoo Island", where the witch doctor talks to Coley.

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Series Information
Table of Contents
  1. 0. Coley on Voodoo Island
    Coley Cochran
  2. 1. Coley In The Caribbean / Voodoo Island
    Coley Cochran
  3. 2. Under the Caribbean Moon
    Coley Cochran
  4. 3. Voodoo Sex
    Coley Cochran
  5. 4. Voodoo Sex God
    Coley Cochran
  6. 5. Voodoo Sex God, Part 2
    Coley Cochran
  7. 6. Voodoo Sex God, Part 3: Fire Dancer
    Coley Cochran
  8. 7. Farewell to Voodoo Island
    Coley Cochran
  9. 8. [Coley & Gail; Voodoo Island]
    Coley Cochran
  10. 9. [The Whole Truth]
    Coley Cochran
This issue was modified by, among others
  • Ray Bottorff Jr
  • Robert K. S. Croy, Sr.
  • Katy Hayhurst
  • Henry R. Kujawa
  • Jim Van Dore