In the 1980s, women's roles in fantasy films began to evolve; the characters were bolder, tougher and not willing to take shit from anybody -- especially men. In this respect, the fantasy genre heralded some of the earliest examples of strong females. One actress was on the leading edge of this trend, Sybil Danning. The statuesque Danish beauty starred in numerous roles that proved women could be just as tough as men.
Danning appeared in many action, sci-fi and fantasy films during her heyday. She also appeared as werewolf queen Stirba in HOWLING II (aka, YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF). She was not reluctant to appear in her altogether in front of the camera, as her photo spread in PLAYBOY attests.
Now 76, Danning hasn't appeared in a film in a dozen years or so, but she does come out of retirement occasionally for bit parts and fan conventions.
In 1983, AC Comics' BLACK DIAMOND stars Sybil Danning as a model and secret agent. It was intended as a film, but, like so many others, never got out of the planning stage. Script and art is by Bill Black.
SYBIL DANNING GALLERY
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