Ms. Tree

Ms. Tree, a hard-boiled private eye in the noir tradition, debuted from Eclipse Comics in 1983 with a six-issue series that defined her gritty world. Crafted primarily by writer Max Allan Collins and artist Terry Beatty, the series introduced a formidable female detective navigating a landscape of crime and corruption. Its sharp, pulp-inspired storytelling and striking visuals helped establish Ms. Tree as a standout character in the independent comics scene of the era.