Dauntless Dames: High-Heeled Heroes of the Comic Strips

A single-issue celebration from Fantagraphics, Dauntless Dames: High-Heeled Heroes of the Comic Strips (2023) spotlights the often-overlooked adventure heroines of newspaper comic strips from the 1930s through the 1950s. This anthology reprints classic, pulse-pounding sequences featuring characters like the aviatrix Flyin' Jenny and the jungle queen Sheena, showcasing their bold exploits and stylish, high-heeled design. Curated with historical context, it offers a vibrant, affectionate tribute to the daring women who fought, flew, and adventured across the funny pages before the superhero boom.