Just Say No, Kids!
Remember kids: don’t talk to strangers, and don’t take candy from Nazis. (A PSA from early in the Blonde in Red’s career.) Exciting Comics #39, Pines
The ubiquitous cover girl of the Golden Age of comics!
Remember kids: don’t talk to strangers, and don’t take candy from Nazis. (A PSA from early in the Blonde in Red’s career.) Exciting Comics #39, Pines
The Blonde in a Red Dress did some work with a UK trivia equivalent of “Ripley’s Believe it or Not”, probably based on her prior experience of dealing with skeletons and skulls. Adventure #1099 (UK)
The Blonde in a Red Dress eventually moved on from hanging out with Smilin’ Jack, and took up a part-time gig with Terry and the Pirates instead. But before doing any more international globetrotting, she had to make sure everyone was up to date on their vaccinations. Popular Comics #102, Dell
After giving up in frustration on always playing second fiddle in the cast of Smilin’ Jack, the Blonde in Red insists on a more assertive role among Terry and the Pirates. Popular Comics #105, Dell
The Blonde in a Red Dress continues in her career breakout role as Betty… although it looks like production might be going on hiatus soon due to on-set injuries unless Archie and Jughead have understudies ready to fill in for them. Pep Comics #55, MLJ
The grand opening of the new neighborhood Target store goes horrible awry. Target Comics v6 #6, Novelty
Y’know, declaring “It’s New!” about a book with that much obvious cover wear is a great way to ensure negative customer feedback on your seller’s page. Clue v1 #10, Hillman
Huh. Not really surprised that the larger-than-life Blonde in a Red Dress was a teenage “ace reporter” back in her younger days, but I wasn’t expecting to learn that our future glamour star heroine once wore adorkable glasses and went by the name of “Dirinda”. Sweet Sixteen #6, Parents Magazine Press
With only a few minor tweaks, the famous old “Blonde in a Red Dress gets herself fired over improper use of the telephone” vaudeville act could easily be updated for a modern audience. Suzie Comics #52, MLJ
On special holidays, the Blonde in Red likes to tie on her apron and take the family out on a hike to go watch the freeway overpass together. Marvels of Science #4, Charlton