W. Morgan Thomas

W. Morgan Thomas is best known as the creator of Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, the first female comic book character to star in her own title. Born in the late 19th or early 20th century (exact dates unconfirmed), Thomas began his career in British publishing before transitioning into American comics. He first introduced Sheena in the British magazine *Wags* #46 (January 1938), and she made her American debut later that year in Fiction House’s *Jumbo Comics* #1 (September 1938). Her solo series launched in 1941, predating *Wonder Woman* #1 by a year. A female counterpart to Tarzan, Sheena was an orphan raised in the jungle, skilled in survival, animal communication, and combat with knives, spears, and bows. Her Golden Age stories often involved slave traders, hunters, and wild animals. Thomas wrote 128 issues across his career, active from 1938 to 1990, with his most credited titles including *Jumbo Comics*, *The Spirit*, *Sheena, Queen of the Jungle*, and *Wags*. He collaborated with artists like Bob Powell, and his work on *The Spirit* and *All Star Adventure Comic* further showcased his narrative range. Thomas died in the late 20th century (exact date unconfirmed). While he never received major awards, his creation of Sheena remains a landmark in comics history, influencing the jungle girl archetype and paving the way for female-led adventure series.