Lee Wai Chun

Lee Wai Chun (; – 27 August 2020) was one of the most successful female Hong Kong comics artists. She is best known for her popular series Sapsaam Dim, known as Miss 13 Dot or 13-Dot Cartoon in English, which follows the adventures of a rich, fashion-oriented teenager. Sapsaam Dim was one of the best selling comics in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

Early life

Lee recalls her early influences as children's book illustrator Kwan Shan Mei , comics artist Chan Chi-dor , American Don Flowers, creator of the comic strip Glamor Girls, and imported Harvey Comics like Richie Rich and Hot Stuff the Little Devil. Richie Rich would become an inspiration for her most famous creation. As a teenager, she won a 1965 children's fashion design contest sponsored by Tin Tin Daily. Like Richie Rich, the series focused on her unrealistic, luxurious adventures. Western fashion was a major focus of the series; it is estimated that the first 28 issues featured over 1700 different pieces of clothing. Readers took copies of the comic to tailors to have imitation outfits made. Miss 13 Dot was intended and received as a feminist icon during a time of change for women in Hong Kong; Lee said "can do what she likes, make her own decisions, have her own ideas." She was buried at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery.

Miss 13 Dots Comics on Postage Stamps Hong Kong Post issued a set of six stamps, two stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Miss 13 Dots Comics" on December 7, 2022