The HERSTORY of the JUNGLE QUEENS
Channel: FemmeCentric
Date: 05/02/2022

Here is the incredible story behind JUNGLE QUEENS from SHE to SHEENA. At one time, it was an international craze. And I do mean CRAZE!

The first #JungleQueen made her debut in 1887 with H. Rider Haggard's novel 'SHE,' which was about a 2,000-year-old white beauty named Ayesha who rules over a native tribe. He dubbed her "She-who-must-be-obeyed."

Most might think that #Tarzan came before the Jungle Queens. Not so. It was a quarter-century after 'She' was published that #EdgarRiceBurroughs' 'Tarzan of the Apes' was introduced 1n 1912. 

 Unlike other superheroes, like #Superman, who appeared in comics before their screen debut, the #JungleQueens appeared in the movies first. Then in the #comics.

In 1937 #Sheena was the first Jungle Queen comic. Sheena was the first comic dedicated solely to a female character, a historic milestone.
Sheena's popularity gave rise to many Imitations. Comic book publishers wanted to cash in on the craze. 

Suddenly there were titles, like TEGRA Jungle Empress, JANN of the Jungle, PRINCESS PANTHA, and TAANDA WHITE PRINCESS of the Jungle. It was a major craze.

Suddenly Hollywood ramped up Jungle Queen productions. Movies inspired comics and comics inspired films. Media companies and publishers were cashing in. 

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