Dauntless Dames

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Dauntless Dames is a riveting graphic novel that follows the adventures of a group of intrepid women who band together to tackle and solve mysteries. Set in a vibrant, action-packed world, these daring heroines confront challenges with wit and courage, showcasing themes of friendship and empowerment. The narrative combines engaging artwork with compelling storytelling, making it a must-read for fans of dynamic and inspiring stories.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you appreciate captivating illustrations and compelling stories about courageous women who defy the odds. It weaves together exciting narratives of daring heroines who stand firm in the face of challenges, perfect for anyone who loves tales of empowerment and resilience.

The audacious exploits of ten great adventurous female stars from the Golden Age of comic strips.

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In the 1920s they were socialites and flappers. In the 1960s they were homemakers and heartthrobs. But from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, female stars of the newspaper comic strips were detectives, spies, soldiers of fortune, even superheroes. Accomplishing everything the male comics stars of the time achieved, except they did it in high-heels and flowing skirts. Follow the daring exploits of these smart, tough, independent and sexy Dauntless Dames.

Both a product of their era and ahead of their time, the women in these stories gave their audience just what they needed. Through the Sunday Comics, readers could escape from the woes of the Depression, travel to exotic foreign lands, feel the glamour and gangsters of the entertainment world, and support the Allied efforts in World War II.

Presented in an extra-large format, here are the colourful, pulse-pounding tales of ten incredible women, both known and unknown to comics fans - and most are reprinted here for the first time in three-quarters of a century! The book also includes a special bonus: an insert section with a dozen paper doll cutouts starring the most popular women comic strip characters of the day.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dauntless Dames is praised as a meticulously curated collection that shines a light on obscure superhero comic strips, starring adventurous women from the Golden Age. Reviewers commend its charming art style and engaging introductory essays, highlighting the oversized format that enhances the reader's appreciation of these hidden gems.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683967804

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 160 Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Peter Maresca
Edited by Trina Robbins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 332.0mm

Height: 425.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

Collections

Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels

About the Author

Comics herstorian Trina Robbins (1939-2024) was an American cartoonist. She was an early participant and one of the first women in the underground comix movement. She co-produced the 1970 underground comic It Ain't Me, Babe, which was the first comic book entirely created by women. She co-founded the Wimmen's Comix collective, wrote for Wonder Woman, and produced adaptations of Dope and The Silver Metal Lover. She was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 2013 and received Eisner Awards in 2017 and 2021. As a scholar and historian, Robbins researched the history of women in cartooning. She wrote several nonfiction books including Pretty In Ink (2013), and Flapper Queens: Women Cartoonists of the Jazz Age (2020). Peter Maresca is the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of high-quality, full-sized collections of classic American newspaper strips. His Sunday Press books represent a high-water mark in the reproduction and preservation of American comic strips. Maresca changed the concept of comic reprints in 2005 with his original-sized Little Nemo in Slumberland: So Many Splendid Sundays, Winsor McCay's groundbreaking strip. He continued with Sundays with Walt & Skeezix (Frank King's Gasoline Alley), George Herriman's Krazy Kat, Chester Gould's Dick Tracy, and a dozen others. Maresca lives a relatively non-virtual life in Palo Alto, CA.