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Friday Foster
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Creation & Design

Friday Foster was created as a groundbreaking character in the 1970s, representing a strong, independent African American woman in the comic strip medium.

Early Years

Initially appearing in a comic strip, Friday Foster quickly gained popularity for her role as a fashion model and investigative journalist, tackling social issues and crime.

Character Development

Over the years, Friday Foster has evolved from a simple comic strip character to a symbol of empowerment, representing the struggles and triumphs of women of color in media.

Cultural Reception

Friday Foster was well-received for its progressive portrayal of a Black female protagonist during a time when such representations were rare in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Friday Foster
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The New York Times, Various Fashion Magazines
Abilities:
Photography, Investigation, Journalism
Equipment:
Camera, Notebook
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Friday Foster #1

Dell ⋅ 1972

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Friday Foster #1
 
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$30
Mid
$90
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$300

Key Facts

One-shot based on the the first syndicated, newspaper comic strip that featured a black woman

In 1975, three years after the comic was published, Pam Grier starred in a film of the same name

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