Maxine Jung Lai

Maxine Jung Lai is a supporting character in Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon universe, a human woman who becomes romantically involved with Malcolm Dragon, the son of the series' titular hero, navigating life alongside superhumans in Chicago.

A fixture of Erik Larsen's long-running Image saga, Maxine Jung Lai made her entrance in Savage Dragon #68 in 1999 and went on to become a genuine presence in that universe across sixteen years of storytelling. She navigates a world populated by heavy hitters like Malcolm Dragon, Dragon himself, and Angel Murphy — compelling company that speaks to how deeply woven she is into the fabric of the series. For fans who love the sprawling, creator-owned ambition that defines the best of the Modern Age, Maxine is one of those characters who rewards readers who dig into Savage Dragon's rich, continuously evolving continuity.