Mrs. Halftrack

A fixture of military-base domestic life, Mrs. Halftrack made her comics debut in Beetle Bailey #97 in 1973, stepping into the Bronze Age world of Camp Swampy alongside her husband General Halftrack and the familiar cast of Beetle Bailey, Sarge Snorkel, and the gang. Published by Charlton, she brings a civilian counterpoint to all that barracks humor, proving that life at the top of the chain of command has its own complications. Her appearances in the catalog may be few, but for devoted Beetle Bailey collectors, she's a genuine piece of the strip's rich ensemble tapestry.