When I was growing up, Brenda Starr was the real deal. And, come to find out, so was her creator. Dalia Messick used the pen name "Dale" because it was very difficult for a woman to get a strip published at the time. A great coming of age story.
This piece has all the essential elements that any Brenda Starr fan would find necessary to tell Brenda's story...
Brenda Starr Artwork Signed by Dale Messick
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Original artwork of Brenda Starr. Signed by Ms Dalia “Dale" Messick (artist for Brenda Starr). Signed and dated 1976. This was the original. Reproductions were made of this item and were sold around. Messick signed under "Dale" to reduce the discrimination against women in comic art. [Item: 8-3/16"W X 10-1/8"H] Acquired 1998. SeqID-0278 Updated: 5/20/2005
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