8) Mina Harker (from Dracula), who was so much more interesting than any of the men. (Maybe Lucy too, although she's doomed from the first time she wonders why girls can't be allowed to marry three men if they want to.)

Have you read League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? Ignore the travesty that was the film, have a look at the graphic novels, they will blow you away. Strong, scary Mina - we like.