Brenda
Atlas · 1952–1954 · 23 issues
About the series
Atlas Comics' Brenda (1952–1954) was a lighthearted, 23-issue romance comic centered on its titular young heroine navigating love, friendship, and small-town life in the post-war era. The series is most notably defined by the work of Yaroslav Horak, who handled both writing and art duties, often collaborating with Larry Horak on the illustrations. A charming example of the genre's heyday, Brenda stands out for its focus on a single, recurring character rather than anthology-style stories, giving readers a consistent, relatable lead to root for.