Maybelle

Maybelle is a Golden Age character who debuted in 1950's Captain Tootsie #2 and later resurfaced in Image's Savage Dragon universe, appearing alongside characters like Malcolm Dragon and Battle Girl.

A Golden Age original with surprising staying power, Maybelle made her debut in 1950's Captain Tootsie #2, brought to life by creator Rod Reed in the twilight of comics' earliest era. What makes her story genuinely fascinating is the arc from that mid-century origin all the way through to 2022 — a span of over seven decades that sees her keeping company with the likes of Malcolm Dragon and Battle Girl across the pages of Savage Dragon and Super Freaks. Six appearances may sound modest, but for a character born in the Golden Age to still be turning up in Image Comics titles well into the 21st century, Maybelle is a quiet testament to how deep the roots of this medium really run — a little piece of comics history worth seeking out.