P'Gell

Few characters from the Golden Age carry the magnetic mystique of P'Gell, who made her entrance in Will Eisner and John Spranger's The Spirit in 1946 and has been captivating readers ever since. Born from the creative genius of Eisner at the height of his storytelling powers, she inhabits a world shared with The Spirit, Commissioner Dolan, and Ellen Dolan — and her presence across some 60 catalog appearances, including two key collector issues, speaks to just how indelible an impression she left. That her reach extends across roughly 71 years of publication, right up to 2017, marks her as one of the Golden Age's most enduring figures — not a relic but a recurring force in comics history. If you're exploring the rich, cinematic world of The Spirit, P'Gell is absolutely essential company.