Brenda Starr Comics

Based on the long-running newspaper strip, this 10-issue series from Superior Publishers brought Dale Messick’s intrepid reporter to comic stands in the late 1940s. Written primarily by Lee Diamond and illustrated by Messick herself, the series followed the glamorous, flame-haired journalist through a mix of romantic and adventure-driven stories. It stands as a key early example of a female-led adventure comic, capturing the spirit of the strip for a new audience.