Encyclopedia of Women in Comics

It would

be grossly naive

and presumptuous to

think that a comic

book can change

the world's thinking--

But, it doesn't hurt

to try.

Trina Robbins

This website is created as a dedication to every single woman who has contributed their creative energies in some minute degree to the comic book and cartooning industry.

These contributions have, in every way shape, form, and change the industry forever impacting future generations of the women creators to follow and enrich the lives and culture of all they have touched.

Note: the bios were created using public information, if there are any errors, please contact me at leonardbonnano@gmail.com.

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During my experience working on this database for women to be seen and recognized for their achievements and contributions I've been able to share this passion project with many amazing and talented women. Here's some of the wonderful feedback I've had the pleasure of receiving...

"To be right above RumikoTakahashi and Naoko Takeuchi is so surreal because they were my idols growing up!!!!"

"Thanks for sharing and adding me to the list! :)"

- Babs Tarr

"I took a look through your site & it's amazing! Wow! Thank you sooooo much for making it! I loved getting to read about so many women who paved the way for us to be in comics today!"

"I'm truly honored that you'd include me! Thank you!"

- Dawn McTeigue

"This is so cool! Last night, I received an email from Leonard Bonnano, a comic book practitioner. 🤓 He’s created an online encyclopedia of women in comics, ✍🏾 and let me know that I was included. 😍 He’s clearly been working on this for a while because it’s VERY thorough!"

- Shequeta Smith

"Thank you so much for reaching out and for thinking of me for your website. I had a look at the site and I find it really interesting, well put together, and a wonderful initiative to highlight women’s contributions to comics and cartooning."

"It would be an absolute pleasure for me to be included in the listings."

- M. L. Sanapo

"I like it! I was browsing randomly through entries and stumbled across the author of "Girls with Slingshots," which I used to love to read and had totally forgotten about! So that was fun 😁"

- Rebecca Callahan

"Thanks for reaching out and letting us know about the listing, what a wonderful idea! We appreciate you, including us."

- Cecilia & Waverly Lim (Kwento Comics)

"I just saw it!! So cool and thank you for adding me to it. I feel honoured."

"Thank you for doing this! Amazing."

- Agnes Garbowska

"It's a beautiful and necessary project and I'm proud to be listed among these amazing women and artists.

Thank you so much for your work on that!"

- Barbara Ciardo