Femforce Index

Credits:
The Count, story / pencils; Mark Propst, inks; Walt Paisley, letters; Bill Black, edits

Synopsis:
Dr. Carol Heisler is one of the researchers on the V-47 formula which the government wants modified to create more paranormals to combat the Black Shroud. She-Cat, Stardust, and Synn are on hand with Tom Kelly as Dr. Heisler tests the new compound on herself. The Heroines' apprehension over the rushed, sloppy work in developing the formula proves well-founded as Carol begins experiencing a strong, painful reaction to the formula. Across town, an explosion awakens Jen Burke, and she dons her Ms. Victory outfit to investigate. Amid the rubble of the government complex, she finds a battered Femforce and Kelly, who sends her after Dr. Heisler, who is now rampaging out of control. When Ms. Victory catches up with her, Carol unleashes bolts of raw energy at her, forcing Jen to take her out with one powerful blow. The reprieve is short-lived, however. Carol revives and grows to gigantic proportions, now having even more immense power to accompany her mindless rage.

Regrouping after Carol's initial attack, the Femforce confer with the scientists, who tell them that a powerful combined attack on "Garganta," as she has been dubbed, may force her to expend all of the V-47 in her system and return to normal. As reported in Stella Stargaze's broadcast, the plan works and Carol's size, personality, and age are restored, though she retains only sketchy memories of her Garganta experience.

Notes:
Carol Heisler is originally an elderly brunette; as Jen observes, the compound makes her youthful and turns her hair silver.... Heisler's real motivation behind taking the formula is to cure her arthritis.... Heisler's power first manifests itself as energy bolts fired from her hands while still essentially normal-sized; only after she is KO'd by Ms. Victory does she grow.... Ellen McFarland, the born-again reporter, is responsible for giving Carol the name Garganta.... As the second panel on page 2 indicates, at least some of the Femforce members are aware that the new Ms. Victory is Joan's daughter, although this does not lessen the hostility felt toward her.... Synn is in the unusual position of point in the attack on Garganta, leading the charge with a fiery cry of defiance as Stardust and Ms. Victory follow.... Ellen and Stella are listed as opponents because of what they say about the FF; Hidalgo, though a future enemy, is more of a nuisance than an outright foe at this point.

Notes:
Golden Age story not detailed in this index. Art by Ralph Mayo who drew the Golden Age Yankee Girl.