Wonder Woman is often considered the first female superhero, and she’s definitely one of the most famous and influential. However, she actually wasn’t the very first. While Wonder Woman first appeared in All Star Comics #8 in October 1941, the title of first female superhero belongs to the Magician from Mars, who debuted in Amazing-Man Comics #7 in November 1939 – almost two years before Wonder Woman, and just over a year and a half after Superman helped create the superhero genre.
The Magician from Mars, though appearing in only five issues of her comic – much like her brief time on Earth – was a groundbreaking character. Originally known as Jane 6ᴇᴍ35 and later Jane Q-X3, she paved the way for female-led superhero comics where women held the power and rescued men, rather than needing to be rescued themselves. Jane is a fascinating character and, as the first to officially be called a superheroine, deserves recognition for her pioneering adventures.
Half-Human, Half-Martian, All Extraordinary
Jane was born in the future to parents from Earth and Mars. As a baby, she was accidentally exposed to a type of radiation that unlocked hidden abilities because of her unique family background. By the time she was six, Jane realized she could bring anything she imagined to life – she could repair broken objects or even conjure up food from nothing. As she got older, her powers expanded to include moving things with her mind, controlling gravity, creating illusions, and even living forever. She could also slightly change reality itself. Sadly, after her parents passed away, Jane was forced to live with her unkind aunt Kanza, who kept her imprisoned in a dark, windowless room.
I remember when Jane just couldn’t take it anymore and ran away, heading straight for a ship bound for Earth. She reinvented herself as the Magician from Mars, determined to start over on our planet. It was a rough start to the journey, though – a meteor hit the ship and caused a huge breach. Jane used the chaos to secretly steal three million dollars in gold the ship was carrying, then surprisingly, she repaired the damage as if nothing had happened. It wasn’t exactly a noble act, but she did donate half the gold to a doctor working to cure paralysis in children. That act of kindness really motivated her, and she decided to use the rest of her fortune to help Earth, continuing her work as the Magician from Mars.
After her initial escapade, Jane’s adventures became more typical of classic superhero stories. She stopped focusing on stealing gold and instead began rescuing people and fighting crime. In her next appearance, she saved a man from suicide, defeated a crooked businessman, prevented a disaster at a rodeo, and repaired a train that had been deliberately damaged. Despite her unusual beginnings, the Magician from Mars was truly the first female superhero in comic books. Her powerful abilities and independent spirit were remarkably forward-thinking for the time. She paved the way for future heroines, and I hope we see more of her stories someday—which is likely, now that she’s in the public domain.
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