We’re diving into Paula’s past — and not all of it is heroics and high-speed chases. Expect more mystery, more heart, and one twist that made even us gasp in the writer’s room.
In the world of independent comics, few characters have maintained a cult following as dedicated as the one surrounding the red-haired adventuress, Paula Peril. Created by writer James "Jim" Mooney and artist Dave A., Paula first burst onto the scene in the late 1980s as an answer to the damsel-in-distress trope. She is a globe-trotting journalist, a master of martial arts, and a magnet for supernatural trouble. Paula Peril Comics 19
Paula frequently ends up tied up, trapped, or facing imminent danger, echoing old serial movie tropes. We’re diving into Paula’s past — and not
: Cinematic short films starring actress Valerie Perez, which directly influenced the artistic visual style of the later comics. Signature Tropes & Narrative Themes 1. The Fearless Journalist Narrative Created by writer James "Jim" Mooney and artist Dave A