Femzine (1981) comic books

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Cover by Willie Blyberg and Bill Black. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black, Bob Greene, T. Casey Brennan. Art by Terry Austin, John Beatty, Bill Black, Will Blyberg, R.C. Harvey, Jeff Jones, Bob McLeod. One of the first publications by AC Comics (back when it was still known as Paragon Publications), showcasing the lines early emphasis on Good Girl art and Golden Age superheroes. This issue is noteworthy as the origin and first appearance of the Femforce, the first all-female super team, which later headlined their own long-running series. Gorgana renders all super-males powerless, so there is only one thing for Miss Victory to do: assemble Phantom Lady, Synn, Blonde Bomber, and Tara into the All-Girl Squad. (They changed the name later.) Also, a tribute to TV jungle queen Sheena, including an interview with actress Irish McCalla and a filmography of Irish McCalla's film career. The next issue did not appear for 22 years. Femme Force One: the All Girl Squad; Spygirl: Green Scaled Death; Phantom Lady: Hitler's Octopus of Crime. 7" x 8.5", 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.