Friday Foster comic books issue 1

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The Beautiful People. Story by Joe Gill. Art and cover by Jack Sparling. A comic book based on the adventures of fashion photographer Foster, which was the first syndicated comic strip to feature a black female hero. Friday is assigned to protect an American-born princess from a rival paparazzi, and discovers she has more in common with the spoiled rich girl than she imagined. A little-known comic that attracted greater notoriety after the release of the 1975 film version of the comic strip, starring Pam Grier as Friday. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

1st printing.

Written by Jim Lawrence. Art and cover by Jordi Longaron. Foreword by James D. Lawrence, Jr. Introductions by Christopher Marlon, David Moreu, and Javier Meson.

The Friday Foster comic strip is the story of a former nightclub "camera bunny" turned photographer's assistant turned fashion model. With an innate inclination to help others and a natural beauty that makes her a magnet for men, Friday often finds herself in some very sticky situations and world-class adventures.

The strip is generally cited as the first mainstream (i.e. nationally syndicated) comic strip starring a black character in the title role and features a mixture of adventure and romance, often with social commentary thrown in for good measure.

The strip ran from 1970-1974.

Includes an interview with Robert Tonner, world-renowned doll artist.

Hardcover, 12-in.x 9-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.