Title: G.I. Gertie
Eva Mirabal, Eah-Ha-Wa (Taos Pueblo)
During World War II, Eva joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and wrote and drew G.I. Gertie for WAC publications. It is unknown how many strips were produced and in how many publications it appeared. This original is a rare and wonderful example of Eva’s skill as a comic artist showing a proficiency in panel design and ink handling. Her attention to detail is evident such as the shiny brass worn by Captain Jones. Compared to her studio-style painting, it shows the exceptional ability to use formal art training in the young medium of sequential art.
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