Tank Girl
Creation & Design
Tank Girl was created by Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett, debuting in the late 1980s as a response to the punk rock movement and the desire for a strong female anti-hero.Early Years
Initially appearing in the pages of Deadline magazine, Tank Girl quickly gained popularity for her irreverent humor and anarchic spirit, becoming a cult favorite.Character Development
Over the years, Tank Girl has evolved from a simple punk icon to a complex character who embodies themes of feminism, rebellion, and environmentalism, resonating with audiences across generations.Cultural Reception
Tank Girl has been praised for its unique art style and subversive storytelling, gaining a dedicated fanbase and influencing other works in the comic book genre.Character Details
Real Name:
Rebecca Buck
Aliases:
Tank Girl, Becca
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Tank Girl Gang, The Bounty Hunters
Abilities:
Expert driver, Skilled fighter, Resourceful
Equipment:
Tank, Various weapons, Motorcycles
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
multi-colored
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Atomtan #1
Independent
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1987
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First published image of Tank Girl in a single-page, interior illustration
Atomtan was an independently-published, photocopied fanzine
Value unknown
Key Facts
First published image of Tank Girl in a single-page, interior illustration
Atomtan was an independently-published, photocopied fanzine
Value unknown
Deadline Magazine #1
Deadline
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1988
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Tank Girl
[September 2019 - in-development with Margot Robbie's production company, director hired]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Tank Girl
[September 2019 - in-development with Margot Robbie's production company, director hired]
Deadline Magazine #2
Deadline
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1988
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Tank Girl
Tank Girl #1
Dark Horse
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1991
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Part one in a four part series reprinting Tank Girl's British comic strip adventures
Iconic cover art by Jamie Hewlett
Debut appearance of Tank Girl in American comics
Incomplete without included trading cards
Key Facts
Part one in a four part series reprinting Tank Girl's British comic strip adventures
Iconic cover art by Jamie Hewlett
Debut appearance of Tank Girl in American comics
Incomplete without included trading cards
Tank Girl #2
Dark Horse
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1991
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Part two in a four part series reprinting Tank Girl's British comic strip adventures
Key Facts
Part two in a four part series reprinting Tank Girl's British comic strip adventures
Tank Girl #3
Dark Horse
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1991
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Part three in a four part series reprinting Tank Girl's British comic strip adventures
Key Facts
Part three in a four part series reprinting Tank Girl's British comic strip adventures
Tank Girl #4
Dark Horse
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1991
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Part four in a four part series reprinting Tank Girl's British comic strip adventures
Key Facts
Part four in a four part series reprinting Tank Girl's British comic strip adventures
Tank Girl: Apocalypse #4
DC Vertigo
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1996
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Brian Bolland
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Variant cover art by Ashley Wood
21st Century Tank Girl #1
Titan
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2015
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Three-issue limited series that reteams the original creators of Tank Girl, writer Alan Martin and artist Jamie Hewlett, after a period of twenty years
Key Facts
Three-issue limited series that reteams the original creators of Tank Girl, writer Alan Martin and artist Jamie Hewlett, after a period of twenty years
21st Century Tank Girl #2
Titan
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2015
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Brett Parson
Tank Girl: Action Alley / Forever #1
Titan
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2018
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Key Facts
Alan Martin, the original creator of Tank Girl, self-publishes the first, ongoing Tank Girl series in 30 years
Key Facts
Alan Martin, the original creator of Tank Girl, self-publishes the first, ongoing Tank Girl series in 30 years
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