JOURNAL ARTICLE

WOMEN IN COMICS: Eisner Hall of Fame.

  • Published In: Journal of Comics & Culture, 2023, v. 8. P. 119 1 of 2

  • Database: Ethnic Diversity Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article provides an overview of prominent women inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame, highlighting their significant contributions to the comics industry. It profiles pioneering creators, editors, and publishers such as Ruth Atkinson, one of the first female artists at Fiction House; Alison Bechdel, known for the Bechdel Test and her graphic memoir *Fun Home*; and Karen Berger, founder of DC's Vertigo imprint. The article also covers influential figures from diverse backgrounds and eras, including Japanese manga pioneer Moto Hagio, African American cartoonist Jackie Ormes, and underground comix contributors like Trina Robbins and Diane Noomin. Collectively, these women shaped the artistic, editorial, and cultural landscape of comics through groundbreaking work in storytelling, publishing, and advocacy.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Comics & Culture. 2023/09, Vol. 8, p119
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2471-1500
  • Accession Number:177682904

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