Venus
Marvel · 1948–1952 · 19 issues
About the series
In the wake of World War II, Marvel (then Timely Comics) launched this whimsical 19-issue series starring the goddess of love herself, Venus, who takes human form to navigate modern Manhattan alongside her mortal companions Whitney Hammond, Della Mason, and Whit Hammond. Bill Everett, the legendary creator of Namor, was the most frequent writer and a key artist, shaping the title's blend of mythological romance and light-hearted adventure with collaborators Werner Roth and Don Rico. The series stands as a charming, often-overlooked artifact of late-1940s romance and fantasy comics, offering a unique take on ancient gods rubbing shoulders with everyday life.