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Girl Commandos

Pat Parker, also known as War Nurse, formed an all-girl team known as the Girl Commandos. The original members included Pat Parker in her War Nurse identity, Ellen Billings, Pat’s friend, Tanya, an “official Soviet photographer,” and Penelope “Penny” Kirk, an American radio reporter. Mei-Ling, a Chinese woman, joined the team during their first adventure in order to avenge her family’s death at the hands of the Japanese army. After their first adventure, Pat Parker dropped her War Nurse identity and began adventuring under her real name.
Alias Girl Commandos
Real Names/Alt Names Pat Parker, Tanya, Mei-Ling, Penelope Kirk, Ellen Billings
Characteristics Nurse, Reporter, Harvey Universe, War Stories, World War II Era
Creators/Key Contributors Barbara Hall, Jill Elgin
First Appearance Speed Comics #23 (Oct. 1942)
First Publisher Harvey Comics [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Speed Comics #23-37, 39-42
Sample Read Speed Comics [DCM] [CB+]
Description Pat Parker, also known as War Nurse, formed an all-girl team known as the Girl Commandos. The original members included Pat Parker in her War Nurse identity, Ellen Billings, Pat’s friend, Tanya, an “official Soviet photographer,” and Penelope “Penny” Kirk, an American radio reporter. Mei-Ling, a Chinese woman, joined the team during their first adventure in order to avenge her family’s death at the hands of the Japanese army. After their first adventure, Pat Parker dropped her War Nurse identity and began adventuring under her real name.
Source Girl Commandos – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Speed Comics #27 (July 1943) | Jill Elgin
Speed Comics #27 (July 1943) | Jill Elgin