Zegra

In the late 1940s, Fox Publications introduced Zegra, a jungle queen who starred in her own four-issue series from 1948 to 1949. Crafted primarily by writer and artist Vern Henkel, with additional scripting by Jo Lax, the title followed the adventures of its fierce, white-clad heroine through untamed landscapes. Though brief, Zegra stands as a minor but notable entry in the wave of female-led jungle comics that followed World War II, showcasing Henkel’s energetic artwork and the genre’s pulp-inspired appeal.