Miss America (Madeline Joyce)

Madeline Joyce
Miss America
Artwork from Miss America Comics #1 (1944).
Art by either Ken Bald or Pauline Loth
(sources vary).
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceMarvel Mystery Comics #49
(November 1943)
Created byOtto Binder (writer)
Al Gabriele (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoMadeline Joyce Frank
SpeciesHuman mutate
Team affiliationsAll-Winners Squad
Liberty Legion
V-Battalion
Invaders
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength, durability, and stamina
  • Flight

Miss America (Madeline Joyce Frank) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Gabriele, the character first appeared in Marvel Mystery Comics #49 (November 1943) in the Golden Age of Comic Books.[1][2][3] Madeline Joyce is the first incarnation of Miss America.[4][5] The character has also been a member of the Invaders, Liberty Legion, and All-Winners Squad at various points in her history.[6][7]

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