Comics have long been a battleground for stories of strength, resilience, and complex humanity—and female characters have continually pushed those boundaries. From caped heroes and cosmic warriors to cunning villains and street-smart survivors, these 100 women have carved their own legends in a traditionally male-dominated world.
This list celebrates the diversity, power, and impact of female characters across decades and publishers. Whether they wield magic, technology, fists, or words, each one reshapes the comic book universe with depth and daring. Ready to meet the women who punch harder, think faster, and inspire louder? Let’s dive in.
100. Queen of Hearts
First Appearance: Grimm Fairy Tales presents: Wonderland #3 (2007)
A chaotic and violent ruler of Wonderland, Queen of Hearts is brutal, regal, and terrifyingly unhinged. A twisted symbol of corrupted royalty in Zenescope’s dark fairy tale universe.
99. Amanda Waller
First Appearance: Legends #1 (1986)
The Wall doesn’t flinch. As the mastermind behind the Suicide Squad, Waller’s ruthlessness, brains, and zero-tolerance policy make her one of DC’s most commanding non-superpowered figures.
98. Renee Montoya
First Appearance: Batman: The Animated Series (1992), Batman #475 (comics debut, 1992)
Detective turned vigilante, Montoya rises as The Question. Gritty, grounded, and morally steadfast—she bridges street-level crime-fighting with philosophical depth.
97. Kitty Pryde
First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #129 (1980)
From “Sprite” to Shadowcat to a freakin’ pirate queen in space, Kitty’s journey is a fan-favorite coming-of-age tale. Smart, loyal, and phase-shiftingly fearless.
96. Judge Cassandra Anderson
First Appearance: 2000 AD #150 (1980)
Psychic partner to Judge Dredd, Anderson balances her mind-reading powers with snark and sardonic wit. A badass in a dystopian world of brutal justice.
95. Mera
First Appearance: Aquaman #11 (1963)
The warrior queen of Atlantis. Not just Aquaman’s wife—she’s a hydrokinetic powerhouse who can hold her own against the strongest beings in the DC Universe.
94. Raven
First Appearance: DC Comics Presents #26 (1980)
The empathic sorceress of the Teen Titans, Raven walks the line between darkness and light. Her constant battle with inner demons makes her one of DC’s most layered heroines.
93. Jinx
First Appearance: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59 (1987)
Trained in martial arts and espionage, Jinx is a deadly ninja operative and one of the most capable fighters in the G.I. Joe roster.
92. Circe
First Appearance: Wonder Woman #37 (1949)
A mythical enchantress and longtime nemesis of Wonder Woman, Circe is a dangerous spellcaster with god-level powers and an even deadlier grudge.
91. Snow White (Fables)
First Appearance: Fables #1 (2002)
The no-nonsense deputy mayor of Fabletown. Snow’s calm intellect and quiet strength ground a story full of fantasy chaos, proving fairy tales can grow teeth.
90. Red Agent (Brittney Waters)
First Appearance: Grimm Fairy Tales: Myths & Legends #1 (2011)
A skilled operative for the organization known as HIBERNIA, Brittney Waters is Zenescope’s modern take on Red Riding Hood—trained in espionage, martial arts, and monster hunting.
89. Machiko Noguchi
First Appearance: Aliens vs. Predator #1 (1990, Dark Horse Comics)
A badass corporate executive turned interstellar warrior, Machiko earns the respect of the Yautja (Predators) and becomes one of the few humans to fight alongside them. Honor, survival, and sci-fi excellence.
88. Liesel Van Helsing
First Appearance: Grimm Fairy Tales: Helsing #1 (2014)
The brilliant and battle-hardened daughter of Abraham Van Helsing, Liesel hunts supernatural threats with a steampunk flair. Smart, deadly, and utterly relentless in her crusade against evil.
87. Jade
First Appearance: All-Star Squadron #25 (1983)
The daughter of Alan Scott (the Golden Age Green Lantern), Jade wields green energy from within, not a ring. She’s been a hero with Infinity Inc., Outsiders, and the JSA, bridging legacy and modern heroics.
86. Robyn Hood
First Appearance: Robyn Hood #1 (2012)
A rebellious archer with a dark past and a razor-sharp wit, Robyn Locksley fights corruption across dimensions—armed with a bow, tech, and some serious attitude. Zenescope’s modern vigilante heroine.
85. Klara
First Appearance: Saga #8 (2012, Image Comics)
Klara is the strong-willed mother-in-law of Alana and mother of Marco, caught in the middle of an interstellar war. Gruff, grounded, and full of tragic nuance, she’s a powerful supporting force in Saga.
84. Rose Red
First Appearance: Fables #1 (2002, Vertigo)
Snow White’s rebellious sister, Rose Red is a firebrand turned leader of the Farm in Bill Willingham’s Fables. Impulsive, brash, and resilient, she becomes a powerhouse in her own right.
83. Calie Liddle
First Appearance: Return to Wonderland #1 (2007)
Calie is the daughter of Alice Liddle, struggling to break the generational madness of Wonderland. A survivor of the surreal, she’s Zenescope’s dark twist on the Alice mythos—traumatized, driven, and unwilling to break.
82. Nightmare Nurse (DC Comics)
First Appearance: Constantine #9 (2014)
Dr. Asa, a.k.a. the Nightmare Nurse, is a mystical healer with questionable ethics and a vast knowledge of the occult. Mysterious and morally gray, she often operates in the realm of magical triage for the Justice League Dark.
81. Pearl Tanaka
First Appearance: Pearl #1 (2018, DC Comics/Jinxworld)
A gifted tattoo artist and reluctant Yakuza assassin, Pearl is caught between violence and artistry in this stylish neo-noir from Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos. A modern anti-heroine with ink and edge.
80. Star Sapphire (Carol Ferris)
First Appearance: Green Lantern #16 (1962, DC Comics)
Carol Ferris was once Hal Jordan’s boss—and lover—before becoming a vessel of the Star Sapphire entity, wielding the violet light of love. She’s been both nemesis and ally in cosmic Green Lantern lore.
79. Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)
First Appearance: Tomb Raider: The Greatest Treasure of All (1999, Top Cow/Image)
Though born in video games, Lara transitioned seamlessly to comics. As a globe-trotting archaeologist and relentless adventurer, she’s Indiana Jones with more grit, agility, and dual pistols—no relic too cursed, no tomb too deadly.
78. Mina Murray
First Appearance: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen #1 (1999, America's Best Comics)
The heroine of Dracula becomes the stoic, sharp-witted leader of Alan Moore’s Victorian superhero team. A feminist icon in a corset, Mina is a survivor, strategist, and secret immortal.
77. Cassie Hack
First Appearance: Hack/Slash: Euthanized (2004, Devil’s Due Publishing)
Armed with a nail bat and emotional scars, Cassie Hack hunts slashers—literal horror movie monsters. Goth, broken, and badass, she channels trauma into vengeance in this gory, cult-favorite horror comic.
76. Jessica Jones
First Appearance: Alias #1 (2001, Marvel MAX)
Once a failed superhero, now a cynical private eye, Jessica Jones drinks, curses, and punches her way through trauma and street-level Marvel mysteries. Unfiltered, raw, and deeply human.
75. Purgatori
First Appearance: Evil Ernie: Revenge #1 (1994, Chaos! Comics)
A seductive, bloodthirsty vampire goddess with ties to Lady Death, Purgatori is as mythic as she is monstrous. Egyptian in origin and demonic in power, she’s fueled by lust, rage, and blood.
74. Donna Troy
First Appearance: The Brave and the Bold #60 (1965, DC Comics)
Wonder Woman’s sister-in-arms and frequent identity crisis sufferer, Donna has been Wonder Girl, Troia, and a Titan. A powerhouse with grace and heart, she embodies both tragedy and triumph.
73. Valkyrie (Brunnhilde)
First Appearance: The Avengers #83 (1970, Marvel Comics)
Asgard’s fiercest warrior and chooser of the slain, Brunnhilde is nobility with a blade. Often underutilized, but always fearsome, she’s been a Defender, Avenger, and symbol of death-defying courage.
72. Elektra Natchios
First Appearance: Daredevil #168 (1981, Marvel Comics)
Assassin, anti-hero, and object of Daredevil’s obsession, Elektra is the ultimate femme fatale. Her sai and silence are lethal, but beneath the red is pain, discipline, and buried honor.
71. Katana (Tatsu Yamashiro)
First Appearance: The Brave and the Bold #200 (1983, DC Comics)
Wielding a soul-stealing blade that contains her dead husband, Katana is honor-bound and emotionally scarred. A fierce swordswoman and Outsiders staple, she slices through foes with silent fury and precise purpose.
70. Chloe Sampson
First Appearance: Jupiter’s Legacy #1 (2013, Image Comics)
Daughter of superheroes, tabloid icon, reluctant savior. Chloe wrestles with legacy, addiction, and motherhood while eventually rising as Earth’s new protector. Raw, rebellious, and real.
69. Gwen Dylan
First Appearance: iZOMBIE #1 (2010, Vertigo)
A gravedigger with a brain-eating condition—and the memories to prove it. Gwen’s supernatural mystery world mixes zombies, ghosts, and monsters with surprising pathos and a sarcastic charm.
68. Killer Frost (Caitlin Snow)
First Appearance: Firestorm Vol. 4 #19 (2013, DC Comics – Caitlin Snow version)
A cold touch, but a layered heart. As a villain-turned-hero, Killer Frost grapples with redemption while bringing icy death to those who deserve it. One of DC’s most complex reformed rogues.
67. Andromache of Scythia (Andy)
First Appearance: The Old Guard #1 (2017, Image Comics)
Leader of an immortal mercenary squad, Andy’s weariness, brutal efficiency, and buried pain make her unforgettable. She’s tired of fighting but damn good at it.
66. Huntress (Helena Bertinelli)
First Appearance: The Huntress #1 (1989, DC Comics – Post-Crisis version)
Mob princess turned crossbow-wielding vigilante, Helena fights dirty and lives by her own code. She's not in Batman’s shadow—she’s breaking it with every criminal she nails to a wall.
65. Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore)
First Appearance: Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. #0 (1999, DC Comics)
Pat Dugan’s stepdaughter and a new generation of JSA hope, Stargirl blends youthful energy, legacy charm, and serious cosmic power. She's the beating heart of the golden age reborn.
64. Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)
First Appearance: Marvel Spotlight #32 (1977, Marvel Comics)
From Hydra experiment to S.H.I.E.L.D. agent to Avenger, Jessica Drew is a spy with venom blasts and trust issues. Her noir-tinged solo stories make her one of Marvel’s most underrated stars.
63. Emma Frost
First Appearance: The Uncanny X-Men #129 (1980, Marvel Comics)
Former villain, now the icily confident White Queen of mutantkind. Emma Frost is brainy, biting, and unafraid to outdress and outsmart anyone in the room. Telepathy with attitude.
62. X-23 (Laura Kinney)
First Appearance: NYX #3 (2004, Marvel Comics)
A clone of Wolverine, built as a weapon but forged into a daughter, sister, and hero. Laura is the best at what she does—only quieter, sharper, and more tragic.
61. The Wasp (Janet Van Dyne)
First Appearance: Tales to Astonish #44 (1963, Marvel Comics)
Fashion designer, founding Avenger, and underestimated strategist. Janet brought heart, leadership, and style to the team long before Marvel figured out how cool she really was.
60. Starfire (Koriand’r)
First Appearance: DC Comics Presents #26 (1980, DC Comics)
Alien princess turned superhero, Starfire channels solar power, speaks her mind, and redefined ‘80s Teen Titans cool. She's fierce in battle and freer in spirit—pure fire, literally and metaphorically.
59. Atom Eve (Samantha Eve Wilkins)
First Appearance: Invincible #1 (2003, Image Comics)
Teen superhero with reality-altering powers and more emotional depth than most A-listers. Atom Eve fights for justice—and her own autonomy—in a world that breaks both.
58. Zealot (Lady Zannah)
First Appearance: WildC.A.T.s #1 (1992, Image Comics/WildStorm)
Ancient alien warrior and Coda assassin. Zealot slices through enemies—and nonsense—with the grace of a samurai and the brutality of a gladiator. Think Wonder Woman, but with bloodstains.
57. Glory (Gloriana Demeter)
First Appearance: Glory #1 (1995, Rob Liefeld’s Awesome Comics; later revived by Alan Moore and Joe Keatinge)
Amazon/demon hybrid goddess who punches tanks and tackles existential dread. Glory went from pin-up pastiche to powerfully introspective powerhouse. She is the storm.
56. Batgirl (Barbara Gordon)
First Appearance: Detective Comics #359 (1967, DC Comics)
Commissioner’s daughter, genius hacker, crimefighter. Whether as Batgirl or Oracle, Barbara Gordon has been the spine of the Bat-Family—brilliant, brave, and bulletproof in spirit.
55. Ramona Flowers
First Appearance: Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life Vol. 1 (2004, Oni Press)
Skater delivery girl with seven evil exes and more baggage than an airport terminal. Ramona’s aloof, magnetic, and a cultural icon of the indie comic era.
54. Gwen Stacy (Spider-Gwen / Ghost-Spider)
First Appearance (Spider-Gwen): Edge of Spider-Verse #2 (2014, Marvel Comics)
In her world, she got bit—Peter died—and Gwen rose. A multiverse punk-rock Spider-hero with tragedy behind the mask and rhythm in her web-slinging. Redemption in Converse.
53. Enchantress (June Moone)
First Appearance: Strange Adventures #187 (1966, DC Comics)
Split between meek artist and chaotic sorceress, Enchantress is one of DC’s oldest magical threats. Dangerous, unpredictable, and deeply tragic—a walking cautionary tale in a green cloak.
52. The Baroness (Anastasia Cisarovna)
First Appearance: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 (1982, Marvel Comics)
Spy, seductress, arms dealer. The Baroness is Cobra’s most stylish and sinister weapon. Cool under pressure and lethal with a smirk—she’s Bond villain energy with a better wardrobe.
51. Lisbeth Salander
First Appearance: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2005, novel; graphic novel in 2012)
Not born from comics, but reborn through them. Hacker, survivor, avenger. Lisbeth is the embodiment of revenge against systemic abuse—unforgiving, brilliant, and emotionally radioactive.
50. Lady Death (Hope)
First Appearance: Evil Ernie #1 (1991, Chaos! Comics)
Goddess of Death, infernal queen, and goth icon. Born from rebellion and hellfire, she carved her throne from the bones of her enemies. Camp? Yes. Legendary? Hell yes.
49. Dupli-Kate
First Appearance: Invincible #2 (2003, Image Comics)
Underappreciated MVP of the Guardians of the Globe. Her power? She can copy herself—and double the damage. Smart, competent, and one of Invincible's quietest scene-stealers.
48. Magik (Illyana Rasputin)
First Appearance: Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975); Became Magik in New Mutants #14 (1984, Marvel Comics)
Demonic sword-wielder, time traveler, sorceress supreme of Limbo. Magik is mutantkind’s ultimate paradox: innocence shattered, but strength forged in hellfire. She’s doom in silver armor.
47. Artemis of Bana-Mighdall
First Appearance: Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #90 (1994, DC Comics)
Amazon warrior from a hidden tribe, briefly took over as Wonder Woman—and nearly out-Wondered her. Blunt, brash, and always battle-ready, Artemis is the Amazon you don’t want to challenge.
46. Erica Slaughter
First Appearance: Something is Killing the Children #1 (2019, BOOM! Studios)
Monster-hunting orphan with a machete and more trauma than a war zone. Erica’s calm fury and mysterious past make her one of horror comics’ most gripping modern protagonists.
45. Livewire (Amanda McKee)
First Appearance: Harbinger #15 (1993, Valiant Comics)
Techno-telekinetic badass who can shut down the world with a thought. Former PR genius turned rogue superhuman. Livewire is Valiant’s secret weapon—powerful, principled, and always underestimated.
44. Mary Jane Watson
First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #25 (1965; fully introduced in #42, 1966, Marvel Comics)
Face it, tiger—you hit the jackpot. Beyond the red dress and romance, MJ is Peter Parker’s emotional anchor, a model of resilience, and more than just the girl next door.
43. Psylocke (Betsy Braddock)
First Appearance: Captain Britain #8 (1976); X-Men debut in New Mutants Annual #2 (1986)
Telepath turned ninja assassin. Whether in her British body or after a psychic switch-up, Psylocke has always been fierce, focused, and one of the X-Men’s most complex icons.
42. Hawkgirl (Shayera Hol / Kendra Saunders)
First Appearance: Flash Comics #1 (1940, DC Comics)
Mace-wielding warrior with a cycle of death and rebirth. Hawkgirl combines ancient tragedy with aerial ferocity. She’s not just Hawkman’s partner—she’s his equal, and often his better.
41. Power Girl (Kara Zor-L / Karen Starr)
First Appearance: All-Star Comics #58 (1976, DC Comics)
Earth-2’s Supergirl with extra muscle, extra attitude, and zero filter. Power Girl's iconic look masks a heart of steel—and a brain to match. She's confidence made Kryptonian.
40. Bomb Queen
First Appearance: Bomb Queen #1 (2006, Image Comics by Jimmie Robinson)
Crude, chaotic, and completely off the leash. Bomb Queen isn’t a hero — she’s the unapologetic, bikini-clad dictator of crime-ridden New Port City. Think Harley Quinn with fewer rules and more explosives. She’s a villain on purpose, and somehow still magnetic.
39. Hazel
First Appearance: Saga #1 (2012, Image Comics)
The voice of Saga, the child born of warring species, and the emotional core of the most human sci-fi comic ever written. We see her grow, lose, fight, and survive — Hazel’s journey is as grand as it is deeply personal.
38. Hit-Girl (Mindy McCready)
First Appearance: Kick-Ass #3 (2008, Icon/Marvel)
A preteen assassin with a sailor’s mouth and a samurai's blade. Hit-Girl is gleefully violent and surgically efficient. She’s the pure id of vigilante comics — brutal, loyal, and terrifyingly competent. And yes, she makes Deadpool look like a hall monitor.
37. Gamora
First Appearance: Strange Tales #180 (1975, Marvel Comics)
The deadliest woman in the galaxy. Raised by Thanos, redeemed by her own conscience, and a core Guardian of the Galaxy. Gamora balances brutal efficiency with a quest for identity, proving even cosmic killers can change the stars.
36. Mystique (Raven Darkhölme)
First Appearance: Ms. Marvel #16 (1978, Marvel Comics)
Shapeshifter. Terrorist. Survivor. Enigma. Mystique is one of Marvel’s most complex anti-heroines — her loyalties are murky, but her impact is undeniable. Whether manipulating timelines or raising Rogue, she plays the long game.
35. Michonne
First Appearance: The Walking Dead #19 (2005, Image Comics)
Katana-wielding walker slayer, haunted mother, reluctant leader. Michonne is pure survival instinct with a poetic edge. Her character arc is one of the most emotionally satisfying in The Walking Dead, in comics and on-screen.
34. Elizabeth Sherman
First Appearance: Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1 (1994, Dark Horse)
Pyrokinetic powerhouse from the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. Tortured by her own abilities and past, Liz is Hellboy’s heart and his inferno. Her journey from scared child to world-ending fire goddess? Chef’s kiss.
33. Livewire (Leslie Willis, DC version)
First Appearance: Superman: The Animated Series (1997); Comics debut Action Comics #835 (2006)
Radio shock jock turned electric supervillainess. She’s snarky, stylish, and short-fused. Livewire’s ability to manipulate electricity is second only to her ability to fry Superman’s patience. Plus, she’s one of the best characters to originate from animation.
32. Anissa Pierce / Thunder
First Appearance: Outsiders #1 (2003, DC Comics)
Daughter of Black Lightning, Anissa brings seismic power and firm convictions. She’s openly queer, politically active, and not afraid to shake the ground — literally. Underused in comics, but a standout in Black Lightning TV.
31. Kimberly Hart / The Pink Ranger
First Appearance: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 (Boom! Studios version — 2016)
Sure, she started out as the valley-girl archer of the group, but Kimberly’s evolution (especially in the Boom! comics) turned her into a fierce leader, a skilled solo ranger, and one of the most iconic heroines of the '90s. Pink’s never looked tougher.\
30. Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff)
First Appearance: X-Men #4 (1964, Marvel Comics)
A mutant and master of chaos magic, Wanda's powers can alter reality itself. One of the most powerful figures in Marvel history, both feared and misunderstood.
29. Barb Wire (Barbara Kopetski)
First Appearance: Comics' Greatest World: Steel Harbor #1 (1993, Dark Horse Comics)
Tough-as-nails bounty hunter and nightclub owner in a gritty, war-torn future. Think cyberpunk noir meets Mad Max with brass knuckles.
28. Tank Girl (Rebecca Buck)
First Appearance: Deadline Magazine #1 (1988, Titan Comics)
An anarchic punk heroine with a tank, a foul mouth, and zero patience for authority. Surreal, chaotic, and gleefully irreverent.
27. Talia al Ghul
First Appearance: Detective Comics #411 (1971, DC Comics)
Daughter of Ra’s al Ghul and a deadly assassin, Talia is torn between love for Batman and loyalty to the League of Assassins. Calculating, cold, but complex.
26. Vampirella
First Appearance: Vampirella #1 (1969, Warren Publishing)
Alien vampire and cult icon. Known for her iconic costume, she’s a seductive, supernatural anti-heroine who fights monsters and demons.
25. Invisible Woman (Sue Storm)
First Appearance: Fantastic Four #1 (1961, Marvel Comics)
Founding member of the Fantastic Four and the heart of Marvel’s first family. Can turn invisible and create force fields—one of the strongest women in the Marvel Universe.
24. Zula Hendricks
First Appearance: Aliens: Defiance #1 (2016, Dark Horse Comics)
Colonial Marine turned xenomorph-slaying renegade. Zula is smart, resourceful, and not afraid to disobey orders when lives are on the line.
23. Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers)
First Appearance: Marvel Super-Heroes #13 (1968, Marvel Comics)
From Air Force pilot to cosmic powerhouse, Carol has evolved into Marvel's premiere female superhero. Unbreakable will, immense strength, and universal responsibility.
22. Violet Grimm
First Appearance: Dogwitch #1 (2002, Sirius Entertainment)
Violet Grimm, also known as Dogwitch, is a punk rock witch exiled from the Witches' Council for her dangerously experimental magic. Equal parts seductive, rebellious, and unhinged, she lives on the fringes of reality, recording bizarre magical rituals on video in a chaotic blend of horror, erotica, and satire. With stitched-up dolls, twisted monsters, and blood-soaked spells, Dogwitch isn't your average spellcaster—she's the underground cult queen of chaos magic.
21. Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff)
First Appearance: Tales of Suspense #52 (1964, Marvel Comics)
Former Russian spy turned Avenger. Expert in martial arts, espionage, and staying three moves ahead. She's the blueprint for every femme fatale with a conscience.
20. Red Sonja
First Appearance: Conan the Barbarian #23 (1973, Marvel Comics)
The She-Devil with a Sword. A fierce warrior with unmatched blade skills and a burning spirit forged by tragedy and vengeance.
19. April O’Neil
First Appearance: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 (1984, Mirage Studios)
Journalist, tech whiz, and honorary fifth Turtle. April’s courage and smarts keep her in the fight even without a shell.
18. Harley Quinn (Harleen Quinzel)
First Appearance: Batman: The Animated Series – “Joker’s Favor” (1992; comics in Batman Adventures #12, 1993)
Jester of chaos, queen of reinvention. From Joker’s sidekick to anti-hero to icon, Harley is unpredictable and unforgettable.
17. Vixen (Mari Jiwe McCabe)
First Appearance: Action Comics #521 (1981, DC Comics)
With the Tantu Totem, she channels animal powers. A fierce protector, fashion mogul, and underrated Justice League MVP.
16. Black Cat (Felicia Hardy)
First Appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #194 (1979, Marvel Comics)
Cat burglar with bad luck powers and a complicated history with Spider-Man. Flirtatious, cunning, and always in control.
15. Catwoman (Selina Kyle)
First Appearance: Batman #1 (1940, DC Comics)
The original anti-heroine. Feline thief with a whip, a conscience, and Gotham’s most dangerous heart. Neither villain nor victim.
14. Karai
First Appearance: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #53 (1993, Mirage Studios)
Leader of the Foot Clan. Deadly, strategic, and sometimes morally gray. A key figure in TMNT lore.
13. Lois Lane
First Appearance: Action Comics #1 (1938, DC Comics)
The first lady of comics. Fearless reporter, moral anchor to Superman, and a hero in heels and ink.
12. AlanaFirst Appearance: Saga #1 (2012, Image Comics)
11. Jean Grey
First Appearance: X-Men #1 (1963, Marvel Comics)
Telepath. Telekinetic. Phoenix Force host. Jean is a cosmic time bomb of emotion, love, and tragedy.
10. Rogue (Anna Marie)
First Appearance: Avengers Annual #10 (1981, Marvel Comics)
Southern charm, a mean right hook, and the power to absorb anyone’s abilities—at a cost.
9. Storm (Ororo Munroe)
First Appearance: Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975, Marvel Comics)
Weather goddess, X-Men leader, Wakandan queen. She’s lightning in a bottle and thunder in a crown.
8. Black Canary (Dinah Lance)
First Appearance: Flash Comics #86 (1947, DC Comics)
Martial arts master with a sonic scream. Streetwise, loyal, and one of the most formidable women in DC.
7. Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley)
First Appearance: Batman #181 (1966, DC Comics)
Botanist turned eco-terrorist. Brilliant, seductive, and slowly shifting from villain to green anti-hero.
6. Roku
First Appearance: Ninjak #1 (2015, Valiant Comics)
Deadly assassin with psychically controlled hair and a grudge sharper than her blades.
5. Cheetah (Barbara Ann Minerva)
First Appearance: Wonder Woman #6 (1987 version, DC Comics)
Archaeologist cursed to become Wonder Woman’s fiercest rival. Ferocity meets tragedy in one of DC’s deadliest foes.
4. Zatanna Zatara
First Appearance: Hawkman #4 (1964, DC Comics)
Stage magician and actual sorceress. Speaking backward, she warps reality with a top hat and impeccable stage presence.
3. She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters)
First Appearance: Savage She-Hulk #1 (1980, Marvel Comics)
Lawyer by day, jade juggernaut by necessity. Breaks the fourth wall and the courtroom.
2. Wonder Woman (Diana Prince)
First Appearance: All Star Comics #8 (1941, DC Comics)
The original warrior princess. Strength, compassion, truth—Diana’s been holding the line for over 80 years.
1. Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)
First Appearance: Action Comics #252 (1959, DC Comics)
More than Superman’s cousin—she’s a survivor of Krypton with her own legacy of hope, power, and perseverance.
And that’s a wrap on 100 incredible women who’ve shaped comic books and inspired fans worldwide. Each character—hero, villain, or something in between—embodies the fierce creativity and evolving narratives that keep the medium fresh and vital.
These women prove that power isn’t just about strength; it’s about courage, complexity, and breaking molds. Did we miss your favorites? Got a top pick that should have made the list? Jump into the conversation and celebrate the female force driving comics forward.
Until next time, stay bold, stay curious, and keep turning those pages.
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