Dixie Dugan
Columbia · 1942–1949 · 13 issues
About the series
Based on the popular comic strip by J. P. McEvoy and John Striebel, Dixie Dugan ran for 13 issues from 1942 to 1949 under the Columbia banner. The series follows the adventures of its titular character, a wisecracking showgirl and later secretary, navigating the worlds of entertainment and romance. With additional art and stories from talents like Boody Rogers and Lank Leonard, this wartime-era title offered a lighthearted, fast-paced slice of Americana. It stands as a charming artifact of the Golden Age, capturing the plucky spirit of its working-girl heroine.