Dr. Carey Roberts

Debuting in 1990's FemForce #29 from AC Comics, Dr. Carey Roberts is a Copper Age figure woven into one of independent comics' most distinctive superhero universes. Created by Bill Black, Rik Levins, and Frank Turner, Roberts moves through a world populated by the likes of Ms. Victory, Page Connors, and Commando D — a colorful ensemble that gives AC's FemForce its unique flavor. With only a handful of catalog appearances across a brief early-'90s window, Roberts is the kind of deep-cut discovery that makes digging through indie back issues so rewarding for the dedicated collector.