Valda

&nbsp VALDA is one of the most memorable and celebrated girl characters from D. C. Thomson 's stable of girl's comics, kicking off in 1970 in Mandy comic.

Valda recounted the fantasy tales of the gypsy girl of the same name, who inherits mystrious powers after bathing in a mystrious pool of light: a mythic pendant she wers also hold the secrets to eternal youth. Original artist Ed Wynn created a real sense of wonder and otherwordiness in the very early extended tales, which usually centred around mystic, lost worls, and alienated tribespeople. Valda was a raven-haired beauty who encountered many strange sights and beings on her travels: her strange powers also grant her the abilty to be a super-athlete when the need arose.

Fantastic sense of eerie 'otherworlds' and fantasy scenarios, coupled with the beautifully-rendered frames of Valda herself, ensure that VALDA is a valid entry in the quality girl's comics stakes.

[special thanks to Steelclaw, Tonibunny, and Phil Rushton for supplying these sterling visuals.]