Miss Fury

Golden Age Origin
Marla Drake was a wealthy socialite who discovered that another girl was wearing the same outfit to a party. Her housemaid Francine suggested to prevent embarrassment that Marla could wear an African panther skin that her uncle had left. The ceremonial outfit, meant to be worn by a witch doctor, amazingly fit her precisely.

However Marla never made it to the party. On the way, she instead ends up helping to recapture an escaped murderer. The press bestowed the name "Black Fury" on her though she later corrected them that she was "Miss Fury".

Having enjoyed her first case, Drake continued as a costumed crime fighter. Fighting enemies such as General Bruno Beitz, Baroness Elsa von Kampf, Doctor Diman.

Miss Fury vigilantism soon got the attention of Detective Carey who sought to find her true identity and if her alliances were with or against the law and later fell in love with Marla.

Power and Abilities
Miss Fury was a skilled athlete, acrobat, climber, and fighter. She was also a smart amateur detective and very wealthy. Her panther suit was supposedly enchanted by a witch doctor and also had claws.

Public Domain Golden Age Appearances

 * The Saint #6-8
 * Miss Fury #1-8
 * Black Fury/Miss Fury Comic Strip (1941-1952)