Who Is Woman In Red? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Woman In Red is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Peggy Allen, with over 98 comic issue appearances. The Woman in Red is a Golden Age Heroine, she is also the first female "masked" crime fighter in the comics. The Woman in Red is Police Detective Peggy Allen.

Who is Woman In Red?

Origin WIR Swoops into Action The Woman in Red (WIR) was really police officer Peggy Allen. Disgusted after seeing how criminals were getting away from normal law enforcement she decided to do something about it. Thus becoming The Woman in Red. Peggy’s usual method was to investigate first where the crime was taking place. She did this by taking a role that would let her blend in, such as a student, nurse, or actress. After gathering the clues she needed she would strike as the Woman in Red. WIR had no special powers or training but was a very good actress, investigator, an excellent shot with her .45 automatic, and was ok in a fight. She tended to struggle when unarmed and often even when armed against many opponents.

Key facts

Woman In Red is of human origin and first appeared in "Lost City; Lid of Death the Mystery of the stolen Brooch; Pizen Bead". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 98 recorded issue appearances, Woman In Red ranks among the most featured characters in comics.