Maria Cosgrove
Stepping out of the very earliest pages of British comics history, Maria Cosgrove made her debut in the landmark fifth issue of 2000 AD back in 1977 — a Bronze Age original brought to life by the creative team of Tom Tully and the legendary Dave Gibbons. Over a remarkable 33-year run across 2000 AD, 2000 AD and Starlord, and the Judge Dredd Complete Case Files collections, she carved out a lasting place in IPC's celebrated universe, sharing pages with icons like Judge Dredd, Walter the Wobot, and Chief Judge Goodman. Two of her appearances carry key-issue status, making her a genuine point of interest for serious collectors of British comics. For anyone tracing the full, rich tapestry of 2000 AD's world from its very beginnings, Maria Cosgrove is a name worth seeking out.
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