Friday Foster
Dell · 1972 · 1 issue
About the series
Friday Foster, a groundbreaking series from Dell Comics that launched in 1972, follows the adventures of its glamorous, independent African American fashion model turned amateur detective. Created by writer Joe Gill and artist Jack Sparling, the series was a landmark for its era, centering a Black female lead in a stylish, action-packed mystery strip that ran for a single, influential issue. Its bold premise and striking artwork made it a notable precursor to more diverse representation in mainstream comics.