Bárbara (comics)

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Bárbara is the title of an Argentine science fiction comic book series written by Ricardo Barreiro and drawn by Juan Zanotto, and the name of its protagonist. It was published from 1979 to 1983.

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The series is set on an Earth invaded by an alien humanoid race called the Adri. After the space bombing that reduced Earth to a primitive state, they sent to the planet's surface a race of killer robots ("The Beasts") with the task of slaving any human survivors.

Bárbara is a member of a subdued tribe living in the area of what was once Buenos Aires, who worships one of the Beasts through human sacrifices. Bárbara refused to submit to the ritual of rape by one of the priests of the cult, and was subsequently expelled. She managed to survive the perils of the marshy area of the former metropolis and entered into one of the Adri's bases. She then discovered the deception perpetrated on her race, and decided to start a rebellion, called the Great Revolt.

She has also received telepathic powers, which enable her to communicate with plants and animals. The same capabilities can now be found in the new generation of humans, but even more powerful than hers, and they are instrumental to the final destruction of the alien invaders.