The Sisterhood of Steel

In the mid-1980s, Marvel Comics explored a mythic, post-apocalyptic future with The Sisterhood of Steel, an eight-issue series that follows an all-female warrior clan in a world reshaped by cataclysm. Written primarily by Christy Marx, with contributions from Archie Goodwin, and illustrated by Mike Vosburg and Goodwin, the series stands out for its focus on female camaraderie and survival in a harsh, sword-and-sorcery landscape. It matters as a distinctive, creator-driven Marvel project that anticipated later interest in ensemble casts centered on women, blending action with a thoughtful examination of society rebuilding from ruins.