Bess Houdini

Bess Houdini is the wife of legendary escape artist Harry Houdini, depicted as a figure in a historically-flavored mystery world alongside figures like Arthur Conan Doyle in Titan's Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini.

Bess Houdini made her comics debut in Mike Peters' Steel-Belted Grimmy back in 1988, stepping onto the page at the dawn of the Copper Age and proving her staying power across a remarkable thirty-year span. Her most prominent showcase comes in Titan's Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini, where she shares the stage with a fascinating cast including Harry Houdini, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Margery — heady company that speaks to the rich, historically-flavored world she inhabits. With only six catalog appearances she's a rare find, the kind of character that rewards the curious reader who digs a little deeper. If you love comics that blend history, mystery, and atmosphere, Bess Houdini is well worth tracking down.