Shampoo

Shampoo burst onto the American comics scene in 1994 when Viz brought Rumiko Takahashi's beloved manga to Western readers, making her debut in Ranma 1/2 #3 amid one of the most chaotic, lovable casts in comics history. A Copper/Modern Age arrival, she shares her pages with the likes of Ranma Saotome, Akane Tendo, and the rest of the gloriously dysfunctional Tendo and Saotome households — company that guarantees no shortage of comedic mayhem. Her presence stretches across the run and into Ranma 1/2 Part Six, a testament to how essential she is to the series' irresistible energy. For fans of Takahashi's signature blend of heart and humor, Shampoo is absolutely worth seeking out.