The American Revolution

Miss Liberty

During the early years of the American Revolution, a nurse named Bess Lynn donned a costume in the colors of the American flag, accessorized with a mask and wig, and called herself, “Miss Liberty.”

Tomahawk #81 (Aug. 1962)

After encountering Tomahawk and Dan Hunter, she often joined them in fighting the enemy…

Tomahawk #81 (Aug. 1962)

1776

In 1776, Miss Liberty foiled the efforts of a squad of Hessians attempting to steal the Liberty Bell. An explosion of powder horns caused the bell to fall. It crashed upon Miss Liberty, crushing her to death.

All-Star Squadron #45 (May, 1985)

Philadelphia, July 4, 1776

After the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin stated that the Founding Fathers had “another momentous task to perform.” He believed in the need to create a spiritual, mythic nation as well as a political one.  They meet with “a rational, enlightened alchemist”…

The Spectre (vol. 3) #37

Think of that which we would create, a nation, unlike any scene before in this world! The power comes from us as individuals, and we unite that power for the common good! To this dream – – this nation – – we again pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor, binding those who will come after us to this same dream!

After their pledge, a talisman dropped to the table. 

The Spectre (vol. 3) #37

All-Star Squadron #45
May, 1985 (Feb. 28, 1985)
$0.75

“Give Me Liberty — Give Me Death”
21 pages

Writer: Roy Thomas
Penciller: Arvelle M. Jones
Inker: Pablo Marcos
Editor: Roy Thomas

The Spectre #37
Jan. 1996 (Nov. 24, 1995)
$2.25

“Fallen Dreams”
22 pages

Writer: John Ostrander
Artist: Thomas Mandrake
Editor: Dan Raspler

Tomahawk #81
July /Aug. 1962 (May 3, 1962)
$0.12

“Miss Liberty — Frontier Heroine”
9 pages

Writer: France E. Herron
Artist: Fred Ray
Editor: Jack Schiff