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Patty O’Day

Patty O’Day was one of the first (of many) female civilian types of heroes to debut in the late ’30s/early ’40s. In some stories she was a reporter, while in others a news photographer. She had an assistant/sidekick, Ham. Either with him at her side or out on her own, whether reporting or photographing, she would solve crimes and mysteries.
Alias Patty O’Day
Real Names/Alt Names Patty O’Day
Characteristics Hero, Reporter, Fox Feature Universe, World War II Era, Public Domain
Creators/Key Contributors Adolphe Barreaux
First Appearance Wonder Comics #1 (May 1939)
First Publisher Fox Feature Syndicate [CB+] [DCM] [GCD]
Appearance List Wonder Comics #1-2, Wonderworld Comics #3-33, Weekly Comic Magazine #1-2, Rex Dexter of Mars #1, Super Thrill Album (1959), The Adventure Album (1959)
Sample Read Rex Dexter [DCM] [CB+]
Description Patty O’Day was one of the first (of many) female civilian types of heroes to debut in the late ’30s/early ’40s. In some stories she was a reporter, while in others a news photographer. She had an assistant/sidekick, Ham. Either with him at her side or out on her own, whether reporting or photographing, she would solve crimes and mysteries.
Source Patty O’Day – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Rex Dexter of Mars #1 (Fall 1940) | Adolphe Barreaux
Rex Dexter of Mars #1 (Fall 1940) | Adolphe Barreaux