Comics first lady of justice wasnt Wonder Woman, and the first bad girl in black wasnt Catwoman.
Before either of these two-fisted ladies thrilled readers, there was Miss Fury.
More importantly, there was Miss Furys creator Tarpe Mills.
Mills brainchild was originally called the Black Fury which was quickly changed to Miss Fury.
Whatever you call her, to understand Miss Fury, one must first look at Tarpe Mills.
One sees the Caniff influences all over Mills work.
Mills frequently found narrative reasons for Fury to get involve in brawls wearing as little clothing as possible.
Miss Fury, Tarpe s stand in, was secretly socialite Marla Drake.
Mills tried to keep Fury grounded as much as possible.
It was said the suit allowed its wearer to perform miracles, but anything Fury did was totally human.
She used her wits and athleticism to beat the baddies.
Fury was unique in that she didnt wear her signature costume very often.
Fury was one popular lady.
Fury was in the heart and minds of Americans everywhere.
Miss Fury has been all but forgotten until recent years.
IDW recently published an immense tome of Mills strips with a fascinating and moving forward by Trina Robbins.
So how did it do?
Writer Rob Williams does a fine job bringing readers up to speed on who Miss Fury is.
Jack Herberts rendition of Miss Fury captures Mills sensuality.
Story:8/10
Art:8/10
Overall:8/10
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