Today in Comics History, March 25: Happy birthday, Aretha Franklin!

Born on this day in 1942: Aretha Franklin: singer, songwriter, actress, activist, and the undisputed Queen of Soul!

I'm so sorry that this is the only portrayal of you in comics that I could find, Ms. Franklin.


from Justice #20 (Marvel/New Universe, June 1988), script by Peter David, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Mike Gustovich, colors by Janet Jackson, letters by Agustin Mas
But hey, Mary Jane Watson is a big fan!


from Amazing Spider-Man (1963 series) #130 (Marvel, March 1974), script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, letters by Artie Simek (
Happy Birthday, Aretha!