Dakota North

In the mid-1980s, Marvel introduced a new kind of heroine with Dakota North, a five-issue series written by Martha Thomases and drawn by Tony Salmons. A fashion model by trade, North uses her globe-trotting career as a cover for her real work as a private investigator, bringing a stylish, espionage-flavored edge to the Marvel Universe. The series stands out for its focus on a strong, independent female lead operating outside the typical superhero mold, blending intrigue and adventure with a sharp, contemporary sensibility.