Rachel Grace Pollack was an American science fiction author, comic book writer, and expert on divinatory tarot best known for her groundbreaking work in the field of divinatory tarot, where she was widely regarded as one of the foremost experts and innovators. She authored several influential books on the subject, including "Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom" and "The New Tarot Handbook," which helped to popularize tarot as a tool for personal growth and spiritual insight. She is also credited for... moreRachel Grace Pollack was an American science fiction author, comic book writer, and expert on divinatory tarot best known for her groundbreaking work in the field of divinatory tarot, where she was widely regarded as one of the foremost experts and innovators. She authored several influential books on the subject, including "Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom" and "The New Tarot Handbook," which helped to popularize tarot as a tool for personal growth and spiritual insight. She is also credited for creating the first mainstream transgender superhero, Kate Godwin. Pollack's work spanned a wide range of genres and mediums, from science fiction and fantasy novels to comic books and tarot card readings. In addition to her work in tarot, Pollack was also a prolific science fiction author, with several acclaimed novels and short stories to her name. Pollack was also a talented comic book writer, having penned several issues of DC Comics' "Doom Patrol" series and contributed to other notable titles such as "Wonder Woman" and "The New Gods." She was a recipient of the Arthur C. Clarke Award and the World Fantasy Award, among other honors, and her work is widely regarded as pushing the boundaries of the genre. Her contributions to the world of science fiction, tarot, and comics will be remembered as a lasting legacy.