Brenda Starr

Brenda Starr, the iconic newspaper reporter, launched her own comic series in 1963 under Dell, building on the character's long-running newspaper strip fame. This single issue captures the adventurous, globe-trotting spirit of the beloved redhead, whose romantic entanglements and journalistic exploits defined mid-century adventure comics. While the series was brief, it remains a key artifact of Dell's licensed-character publishing and a snapshot of the era's fascination with plucky, independent heroines.