Melinda Gebbie

Melinda Gebbie (born 1947) is an American cartoonist and writer best known for her work in the underground comix movement. She was a prominent contributor to the all-women anthology *Wimmen's Comix* and created the controversial solo comic *Fresca Zizis*. Her most celebrated work is the three-volume graphic novel *Lost Girls*, a collaboration with her husband, writer Alan Moore, which reimagines classic literary heroines in an adult context. She also worked with Moore on the anthology series *Tomorrow Stories*. Her credits as artist, colorist, inker, and letterer span 11 issues from 1977 to 2006, with notable appearances in *Cascade Comix Monthly*, *Comic Box*, *Alan Moore's Glory*, *San Francisco Comic Book*, and *Supreme*. Gebbie’s style is characterized by a fluid, decorative line and a playful, often erotic sensibility that challenged the conventions of mainstream comics. Her later life has been marked by her ongoing partnership with Moore, with whom she resides in England. She has received recognition for her pioneering role in women’s comics, though major industry awards have been sparse. Her legacy endures as a bold, independent voice who helped expand the boundaries of the medium.