"were Jane Porter, in both the novel and movie versions of ""Tarzan"", and Ann Darrow, as played by Fay Wray in the movie ""King Kong"" (1933), in one of the most iconic instances. The notorious hoax documentary ""Ingagi"" (1930) also featured this idea, and Wray's role was repeated by Jessica Lange and Naomi Watts in remakes. As journalist Andrew Erish has noted: ""Gorillas plus sexy women in peril equals enormous profits"". A small screen iconic portrayal, this time in children's cartoons, was Underdog's girlfriend, Sweet Polly Purebred. Frequently cited examples of a damsel in distress in comics include Lois Lane,"
"Sophia ""Chat"" Sanduval Sophia ""Chat"" Sanduval is a fictional superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in ""Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #53"" (July 2009), a series in the Marvel Adventures imprint for young readers, taking place in a non-canonical, alternate reality from mainstream Marvel continuity. She was created by writer Paul Tobin and artist Matteo Lolli as a girlfriend for a teenage Peter Parker/Spider-Man. A mutant, Chat possesses the ability to talk to animals. She is notable for being one of the few Spider-Man romantic interests who sees herself as both Peter Parker and Spider-Man's girlfriend, and"
"the Reistance into attacking the Spider Queen's lair. Carlie Cooper Carlie Cooper is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character appears in comic books centered on Spider-Man. She is named after Joe Quesada's daughter. Carlie is friends with Peter Parker (Spider-Man), Harry Osborn, Vin Gonzales, and Lily Hollister. She is one of the first potential romantic interests for Parker following his long relationship with Mary Jane Watson in the """" story arc and eventually becomes his girlfriend for a time. Carlie Cooper first appeared in ""The Amazing Spider-Man"" #545 (December 2007) and was"
"Carlie Cooper Carlie Cooper is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character appears in comic books centered on Spider-Man. She is named after Joe Quesada's daughter. Carlie is friends with Peter Parker (Spider-Man), Harry Osborn, Vin Gonzales, and Lily Hollister. She is one of the first potential romantic interests for Parker following his long relationship with Mary Jane Watson in the """" story arc and eventually becomes his girlfriend for a time. Carlie Cooper first appeared in ""The Amazing Spider-Man"" #545 (December 2007) and was created by Dan Slott and Joe Quesada. Carlie"
"from ""Weird Science"", Jenny/XJ9 from ""My Life as a Teenage Robot"", Star Butterfly in ""Star vs. the Forces of Evil"", Patty in ""Date with an Angel"", and Madison from ""Splash"". For science fiction, girlfriends can also be labelled as ""algorithm-defined fantasy girl"" and range from robots such as Joi in ""Blade Runner 2049"" and Ava in ""Ex Machina"" to artificial intelligence systems such as Samantha in ""Her"". Magical girlfriend A magical girlfriend, exotic girlfriend, supernatural lover, monster girlfriend, or nonhuman woman, is a female (or male, in rare cases) stock character often associated with romantic comedy anime and manga series,"
"Yankee Poodle Yankee Poodle (real name Rova Barkitt) is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe, an anthropomorphic poodle. Yankee Poodle is a superhero who lives on the otherdimensional world of Earth-C (now Earth-26), an alternate Earth populated by sentient animals. Her first appearance is in a special insert in ""The New Teen Titans"" #16 (February 1982). Rova's name is a play on the name of gossip columnist Rona Barrett, while ""Yankee Poodle"" is a takeoff on the song ""Yankee Doodle"". While interviewing movie actor Byrd Rentals in his Follywood home, Rova was struck by a meteor fragment (which"
"is a character called Walter, sometimes called the ""Prince of Softies"". He has a pet poodle called Foo-Foo. The two most other frequently seen Softies are Algernon 'Spotty' Perkins and Bertie Blenkinsop. Other softies, seen less often, have included Bennie Benry, Sweet William, Dudley Nightshirt, Jeremy Snodgrass, Softy Matthew, Softy Pal Erasmus, Lisping Lester, Matilda (Walter's girlfriend introduced in the 1996 TV series), and Nervous Rex, a character who is scared of everything and everyone. For a brief time in the late 1970s/ early 1980s, Curly also appeared in the softies. The Colonel is an old army colonel, who is"
"stamina, resistance to injury and speed. However, like all inhumans, she has a weakened immune system. Nahrees Nahrees is a fictional character/superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a member of the Inhumans. Nahrees was part of the delegation sent to Earth in 1992. The delegation consisted of Tonaja (team leader), San, Alaris, Nahrees and Jolen, Nahrees' former lover. During this time, she studied at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She dated Damon Hart, a rich and spoiled human. Nahrees is depicted throughout the series as being arrogant, self-centered, and cold hearted. She works as a"
"speaking the phrase ""So Cûl"" (pronounced ""so cool""). The pink-hued Yz and the blue-hued Lkz formed a new purple genie named Ylzkz, with this new genie also being controlled by the phrase ""so cool."" Jakeem somewhat reluctantly joins the Justice Society as a part-time member. Jakeem is welcomed by the fellow young hero Courtney Whitmore (the Star-Spangled Kid, who later changes her codename to Stargirl), who becomes a friend, and positive influence on him. He also benefits from the guidance of Johnny Thunder himself. He and Hourman Rick Tyler also build a brotherly friendship. Like Johnny before him, he often"
"Gwen Stacy Gwendolyne Maxine ""Gwen"" Stacy is a fictional character who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in those featuring Spider-Man. A college student, she was a long-term romantic interest for Peter Parker before she was murdered by the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn). Spider-Man writers and fans often debate whether Peter's ""one true love"" is Gwen Stacy or Mary Jane Watson (Peter's later girlfriend and wife), though stories published long after her death indicate that Gwen still holds a special place in his heart. The character has been portrayed by Bryce Dallas"
"goodbye to Wolverine, hoping to see him again. Mariko Yashida Mariko Yashida is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She was portrayed by Tao Okamoto in the 2013 film ""The Wolverine"" in which Mariko is Wolverine's primary romantic interest, girlfriend, and lover. Created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, the character first appeared in ""Uncanny X-Men"" #118 (February, 1979). Mariko was the daughter of Shingen Yashida, the half-sister of Kenuichio Harada/Silver Samurai, and cousin of Sunfire and Sunpyre and the aunt of Shingen ""Shin"" Harada. Upon her father's death, she became head (Oyabun) of"
"Moon Girl (Marvel Comics) Moon Girl (Lunella Lafayette) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Lunella is a 9-year-old African-American girl who is described as the smartest character in the existing Marvel Universe. Somewhat replacing Moon-Boy, she is paired up with Devil Dinosaur, whom she shares a mental link with due to being an Inhuman. The character was created by Amy Reeder, Brandon Montclare and Natacha Bustos and first appeared in ""Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur"" #1 (January 2016). The genesis of the character came from Mark Paniccia and Emily Shaw who were a"
"the superhero in the newspaper. Despite his role as Jameson's publishing editor and confidant Robbie Robertson is always depicted as a supporter of both Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Eugene ""Flash"" Thompson is commonly depicted as Parker's high school tormentor and bully, but in later comic issues he becomes a friend to Peter. Meanwhile, Harry Osborn, son of Norman Osborn, is most commonly recognized as Peter's best friend but has also been depicted sometimes as his rival in the comics. Peter Parker's romantic interests range between his first crush, the fellow high-school student Liz Allan, to having his first date with"
"Superman and other natives of the planet Krypton (super-strength; speed; flight; X-ray, heat, microscopic or telescopic vision powers; invulnerability and super hearing), with three major exceptions: Andromeda appears with Legion of Super-Heroes in ""Justice League Adventures"" (the comic book adaptation of the modern ""Justice League"" animated series) 28. She is shown as the girlfriend of Brainiac 5. In """", Andromeda made a cameo appearance in the episode ""New Kids In Town"". Laurel Gand Laurel Gand is a fictional superheroine in the 30th/31st-century DC Comics universe, and a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. She was created as a replacement for"
"Supergirl Supergirl is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original and most well known Supergirl is Kara Zor-El, who was the cousin of the superhero Superman. The character made her first appearance in ""Action Comics"" #252 (May 1959) and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Created as a female counterpart to Superman, Kara Zor-El shares his super powers and vulnerability to Kryptonite. Supergirl plays a supporting role in various DC Comics publications, including ""Action Comics"", ""Superman"", and several comic book series unrelated to Superman. In 1969, Supergirl's adventures"
"Mariko Yashida Mariko Yashida is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She was portrayed by Tao Okamoto in the 2013 film ""The Wolverine"" in which Mariko is Wolverine's primary romantic interest, girlfriend, and lover. Created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, the character first appeared in ""Uncanny X-Men"" #118 (February, 1979). Mariko was the daughter of Shingen Yashida, the half-sister of Kenuichio Harada/Silver Samurai, and cousin of Sunfire and Sunpyre and the aunt of Shingen ""Shin"" Harada. Upon her father's death, she became head (Oyabun) of his Yakuza crime family, Clan Yashida. She first"
"her Super-Horse pet Comet, and befriends Lena Thorul, who had first appeared in the Lois Lane series. Kara is also a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, where she becomes close to Brainiac 5. In addition, Linda has boyfriends from the orphanage (Richard ""Dick"" Malverne) and from Atlantis (Jerro the merboy). In 1967, Supergirl meets Batgirl for the first time in ""World's Finest Comics"". Developing a strong friendship, the two characters teamed up many times again, as in ""Superman Family"" #171, or Adventure #381. In 1969, Supergirl left ""Action Comics"" and became a featured character in ""Adventure Comics"" beginning with"
"sacrifices himself to help stave off Darkseid's attack on Earth. After his second death, Power Girl's adoptive mother Lois Lane (Red Tornado) gives her the S-shaped hope symbol from Superman's chest, which then becomes a part of Power Girl's costume. Power Girl Power Girl, also known as Kara Zor-L and Karen Starr, is a fictional DC Comics superheroine, making her first appearance in ""All Star Comics"" #58 (January/February 1976). Power Girl is the cousin of DC's flagship hero Superman, but from an alternative universe in the fictional multiverse in which DC Comics stories are set. Originally hailing from the world"
"the DC Universe. Comet the Super-Horse is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. Comet was introduced in the Superboy story in ""Adventure Comics"" #293 in February 1962, then appeared regularly with Supergirl beginning in ""Action Comics"" #292 in September 1962. Comet was one of a series of super-powered animals, including Streaky the Supercat and Beppo the Supermonkey, that were popular in DC's comics of the 1960s. Comet was Supergirl's pet horse and, while in his human form as Bill Starr, her brief boyfriend. Comet also had a brief romance with Lois Lane in her"
"Moondragon Moondragon (Heather Douglas) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A powerful telepath, master martial artist, minor telekinetic, and highly skilled geneticist, Moondragon's most notable characteristics are her shaved head, and achieving excellence in virtually every area of human accomplishment. Unlike most Marvel characters, who have gained their paranormal abilities through birth or accident, Moondragon has strictly achieved her extraordinary talents through extreme degrees of personal regimen. She is openly bisexual, and has been romantically attracted to Daredevil, Thor, Cloud, Quasar, Marlo Chandler, and Phyla-Vell. Moondragon first appeared in ""Iron Man"" (vol. 1)"
"army led by Supergirl's Earth-X counterpart, Overgirl, who is the Fuhrer's leading general in a Nazi-controlled alternative history. Supergirl Supergirl is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The original and most well known Supergirl is Kara Zor-El, who was the cousin of the superhero Superman. The character made her first appearance in ""Action Comics"" #252 (May 1959) and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Created as a female counterpart to Superman, Kara Zor-El shares his super powers and vulnerability to Kryptonite. Supergirl plays a supporting role in various DC"
"Power Girl Power Girl, also known as Kara Zor-L and Karen Starr, is a fictional DC Comics superheroine, making her first appearance in ""All Star Comics"" #58 (January/February 1976). Power Girl is the cousin of DC's flagship hero Superman, but from an alternative universe in the fictional multiverse in which DC Comics stories are set. Originally hailing from the world of Earth-Two, first envisioned as the home of DC's wartime heroes as published in 1940s comic books, Power Girl becomes stranded in the main universe where DC stories are set, and becomes acquainted with that world's Superman and her own"
"Squirrel Girl Squirrel Girl (Doreen Green) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Her first appearance was in ""Marvel Super-Heroes"" vol. 2, #8, a.k.a. ""Marvel Super-Heroes Winter Special"" (cover-dated Winter 1991), in a story plotted and drawn by Steve Ditko and scripted by writer Will Murray. Her ability to communicate with squirrels is surprisingly effective and has allowed her to defeat major supervillains. She joined the Great Lakes Avengers, but left to move to New York City, where she served as nanny to Danielle Cage, the daughter of Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. In"
"Jillian Pearlman Captain Jillian ""Cowgirl"" Pearlman, USAF, is a fictional character in the . She is a rival to Carol Ferris for the romantic affections of Hal Jordan. Created by Geoff Johns, Jillian Pearlman first appeared in ""Green Lantern"" vol. 4, #1 in 2005. The fourth child of a Texan rancher, Jillian enlisted in the United States Air Force after she turned nineteen. Her sharp wit, attitude, and Texan accent earned her the call sign ""Cowgirl."" Jillian met Hal Jordan's alter-ego, Green Lantern, after he saved her life when the engine of her jet, an X-2020, was failing and later"
"Cougar (comics) Cougar is a fictional comic book superhero from Image Comics. Created by Rob Liefeld, he first appeared in ""Youngblood"" #1 (April 1992). In 1967, the paleobotanist Megan Tsuchida was captured by the Jakarrans while on an expedition in Zaire. While in captivity, she and one of her captors, King Khylund, fell in love and Daniel Tsuchida (aka Cougar) was borne. The birth of a half-breed prince was an abomination to the Jakarrans, so Khylund and Megan had to escape. During the escape, Khylund died ensuring the escape of Megan and Cougar. Megan returned to the U.S. where she"
"an oncologist. He has since recovered from the cancer and was told he has another 20 years or so to live. Sid Dabster's beautiful daughter. The character appeared for the first time in the strip of Aug. 30, 2001. Pearl is often seen getting the better of the boys. She is the antagonist of Miranda, and occasionally the object of Pitr's affections, much to the chagrin of Sid. Some people (both in strip and in the real world) wrongly assume that the character was named after the scripting language PERL. While this may be the true intention of the author,"
"a subject of much talk in the letter column. Her full origin appeared in ""Freak Force"" #6. There, she defeats a powerful opponent in her human form and then explains everything to Superpatriot. The daughter of Dr. Nirvana, Chelsea, is a recurring villain in the Savage Dragon stories, and was the main villain of both Freak Force series. She scams her way into becoming the secretary for Freak Force. She then steals the powers of another villain, Johnny Redbeard. She now has the power to give other people super-powers. Chelsea's lover, Inhabitor, kills Redbeard, but this was after the creation"
"keep the child, which has far-reaching effects. SuperPatriot cameos as part of the hero-only murder trial of Knightsabre. In the ""Savage World"", the alternate Earth depicted in Larsen's Savage Dragon series, SuperPatriot is controlled by Cyberface until his eventual downfall. Afterwards he rejoins the newly reestablished Liberty League. He has had various adventures, including meeting Claire Bono, and eventually marrying her. Invincible, a newer Image character created by Robert Kirkman, has been depicted as a fan of SuperPatriot. Claire Bono, the executor of Invincible's father's will, is a friend and confidante to Invincible's mom, Debbie Grayson. They have bonded over"
"her new powers. Following the path of the Omegahedron, she takes the name Linda Lee, identifies herself as the cousin of Clark Kent, and enrolls at an all-girls school where she befriends Lucy Lane, the younger sister of Lois Lane who happens to be studying there. Supergirl also meets and becomes enamoured with Ethan, who works as a groundskeeper at the school. Ethan also catches the eye of Selena, who drugs him with a love potion (which will make him fall in love with the first person he sees for a day); however, Ethan regains consciousness in Selena's absence and"
"Jean Grey Jean Grey-Summers is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been known under the aliases Marvel Girl, Phoenix, and Dark Phoenix. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ""The X-Men"" #1 (September 1963). Jean is a member of a subspecies of humans known as mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. She was born with telepathic and telekinetic powers. Her powers first manifested when she saw her childhood friend being hit by a car. She is a caring, nurturing figure, but she also"
"City's ""memorial day"". Jillian Pearlman Captain Jillian ""Cowgirl"" Pearlman, USAF, is a fictional character in the . She is a rival to Carol Ferris for the romantic affections of Hal Jordan. Created by Geoff Johns, Jillian Pearlman first appeared in ""Green Lantern"" vol. 4, #1 in 2005. The fourth child of a Texan rancher, Jillian enlisted in the United States Air Force after she turned nineteen. Her sharp wit, attitude, and Texan accent earned her the call sign ""Cowgirl."" Jillian met Hal Jordan's alter-ego, Green Lantern, after he saved her life when the engine of her jet, an X-2020, was"
"provided the voices of Violet and Patty). Curiously, Peggy was depicted there as a redhead instead of having brown hair as she did in the strip, which may have led to viewers confusing her with the Little Red-Haired Girl (the original VHS release of the special even mistakenly referred to her as the latter character). On July 11, 1999, the last strip Peggy Jean appeared in, it is revealed that she had found a new boyfriend, leaving Charlie Brown heartbroken. Peggy Jean Peggy Jean is a fictional character featured in the comic strip ""Peanuts"". She was the girlfriend of Charlie"
"she is also known for discovering the secret of Preston Percy and the Tomb Team. The Phantom Jungle Girl has also made appearances alongside another superhero called The Tick, a superhero similar in design to Megaton Man. Her boyfriend is the Meddler, a living corpse dedicated to defending Detroit. There was also an incarnation of The Phantom Jungle Girl from the 1950s, known as ""The '50s Jungle Girl"", and the mother of the current incarnation, who took up the mantle in later days. A talking gorilla from the state of Texas, Cowboy Gorilla was the fourth member of the ""Megatropolis"