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Calamity Jane
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Jane Janis

First Appearance

Boy Explorers Comics #1 (1946)

Original Publisher

Harvey

Created by

Bill Draut

Origin[]

Jane Janis, a private investigator called the “female Sherlock”, takes up the name "Calamity Jane" in the mid 20th century. She is a beautiful blonde detective with strong fighting skills, but no gun. A taxi driver named Hack acts as her Watson providing transportation or back-up as needed.

Public Domain Comic Appearances[]

  • Boy Explorers Comics #1
  • Green Hornet Fights Crime #35-36

Notes[]

  • The creator Bill Draut inserted himself into the stories, interviewing Jane about her adventures.

See Also[]

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