''319 Dark Street'' is a webcomic written and drawn by David Wade. It began in June 2004 and concluded in 2015. The story follows Amanda "The bitch with a bob" Kayne, a former boxer who must deal with multiple attempts on her life. The webcomic is known for having a strong

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ambiance and features multiple instances of dark humor.

Synopsis

In ''319 Dark Street'', protagonist Amanda Kayne is being stalked by hitmen after refusing to take a loss in her last fight. As a further complication, she has to reside in a decrepit building in the fictional Michigan city of Middlebay as a condition for inheriting her uncle's fortune. Amanda spends her time fending off attackers while wise-cracking with her

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and making a living singing in a jazz quartet. ''319 Dark Street'' features a strong film noir ambiance and its characters make frequent use of dark humor.

Recognition

In 2008, David Wade was a featured guest at

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and in 2010, ''319 Dark Street'' was nominated for an award in the category "Outstanding Use Of Color" by the webcomic hosting website Comic Genesis.

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