Wonder Woman
Creation & Design
Wonder Woman was created during the feminist movement of the 1940s, designed to be a symbol of female empowerment and strength.Early Years
Initially introduced as a superheroine fighting against Axis powers during World War II, Wonder Woman quickly became a cultural icon.Character Development
Over the decades, Wonder Woman has evolved from a wartime heroine to a complex character dealing with themes of identity, power, and morality.Cultural Reception
Wonder Woman has been critically acclaimed and is considered one of the greatest comic book characters of all time, often praised for her feminist themes.Character Details
Real Name:
Diana Prince
Aliases:
Princess Diana, Themysciran, Warrior Princess
Species:
Amazonian
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League, Justice Society, Amazons
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Combat skills, Lasso of Truth
Equipment:
Lasso of Truth, Indestructible bracelets, Sword of Athena
Weight:
165lbs
Height:
5' 9"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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All-Star Comics #8
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Wonder Woman
1st appearance of Hippolyta
1st appearance of Steve Trevor
Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite join the JSA
💰 In June 2022, a 9.4 sold for $1,620,000
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Wonder Woman
1st appearance of Hippolyta
1st appearance of Steve Trevor
Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite join the JSA
💰 In June 2022, a 9.4 sold for $1,620,000
Sensation Comics #1
DC
•
1942
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of Wonder Woman
2nd appearance and origin of Wonder Woman
1st appearance and origin of Mr. Terrific, Terry Sloane
1st appearance of Wildcat, Ted Grant
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of Wonder Woman
2nd appearance and origin of Wonder Woman
1st appearance and origin of Mr. Terrific, Terry Sloane
1st appearance of Wildcat, Ted Grant
Sensation Comics #6
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Introduction and origin of Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth
1st appearance of Jumpa, a kangaroo that lives on Themyscira
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Introduction and origin of Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth
1st appearance of Jumpa, a kangaroo that lives on Themyscira
Wonder Woman #1
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of Wonder Woman
All-Star Comics #12
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
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Wonder Woman becomes secretary for the JSA
Wonder Woman #2
DC
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1942
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Mars, the Roman mythology equivalent of Greek mythology's Ares
1st appearance of the Duke of Deception
1st appearance of Lord Conquest
1st appearance of Earl of Greed
Key Facts
1st appearance of Mars, the Roman mythology equivalent of Greek mythology's Ares
1st appearance of the Duke of Deception
1st appearance of Lord Conquest
1st appearance of Earl of Greed
Wonder Woman #6
DC
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1943
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Cheetah
Wonder Woman #7
DC
•
1943
•
Vol. 1
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Cover art by Harry G. Peter
Wonder Woman #16
DC
•
1946
•
Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Hades
All-Star Comics #36
DC
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1947
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First time Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman appeared in the same story together and on the same cover
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First time Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman appeared in the same story together and on the same cover
Wonder Woman #37
DC
•
1949
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Circe, a sorceress and long-time foe of Wonder Woman
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1st appearance of Circe, a sorceress and long-time foe of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman #44
DC
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1950
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Scarce issue, hard-to-find
Wonder Woman #45
DC
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of Wonder Woman retold
Wonder Woman #49
DC
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1951
•
Vol. 1
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Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: Wertham claims lesbian overtones between Wonder Woman and a child she adopts
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Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: Wertham claims lesbian overtones between Wonder Woman and a child she adopts
Wonder Woman #80
DC
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1956
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of Invisible Plane
Wonder Woman #98
DC
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1958
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Wonder Woman in the Silver Age
Wonder Woman meets Steve Trevor
New origin of Wonder Woman
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1st appearance of Wonder Woman in the Silver Age
Wonder Woman meets Steve Trevor
New origin of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman #99
DC
•
1958
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Vol. 1
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New origin of Wonder Woman continues
Wonder Woman #105
DC
•
1959
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of Wonder Woman as Wonder Girl
Wonder Woman #107
DC
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
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Origin of Wonder Woman's costume
Brave and the Bold, The #28
DC
•
1960
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Justice League of America: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman
1st appearance of Starro the Conqueror
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Justice League of America: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman
1st appearance of Starro the Conqueror
Wonder Woman #121
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Wonder Woman Family
Secret Origins Special #1
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
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Reprinted origin stories:
Adam Strange (Showcase #17)
Green Lantern (Green Lantern #1)
Challengers of the Unknown (Showcase #6)
J'onn J'onzz (Detective Comics #225)
The Flash (Showcase #4)
Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman #105)
Superman/Batman team-up (World's Finest #94)
Key Facts
Reprinted origin stories:
Adam Strange (Showcase #17)
Green Lantern (Green Lantern #1)
Challengers of the Unknown (Showcase #6)
J'onn J'onzz (Detective Comics #225)
The Flash (Showcase #4)
Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman #105)
Superman/Batman team-up (World's Finest #94)
Wonder Woman #151
DC
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
First solo story of Wonder Woman as Wonder Girl
1st appearance of the Glop
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First solo story of Wonder Woman as Wonder Girl
1st appearance of the Glop
Brave and the Bold, The #63
DC
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
First team-up of Supergirl and Wonder Woman
First DC comic to headline two female superheroes
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First team-up of Supergirl and Wonder Woman
First DC comic to headline two female superheroes
Wonder Woman #159
DC
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Origin of Wonder Woman retold
Wonder Woman #177
DC
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
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Battle of Wonder Woman vs Supergirl
Wonder Woman #178
DC
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1968
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Vol. 1
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Begins a shift toward modernizing Diana Prince, the alter ego of Wonder Woman
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Begins a shift toward modernizing Diana Prince, the alter ego of Wonder Woman
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #93
DC
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1969
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Vol. 1
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First kiss between Superman and Wonder Woman, in a nightmare that Lois is having
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First kiss between Superman and Wonder Woman, in a nightmare that Lois is having
Wonder Woman #199
DC
•
1972
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Jeffery Catherine Jones depicting bondage
Wonder Woman #204
DC
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1973
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Nubia, Wonder Woman's sister and the first black super-powered female in DC Comics
Death of I-Ching, killed by a sniper
Return of Wonder Woman's classic costume which had been absent since issue #179
Key Facts
1st appearance of Nubia, Wonder Woman's sister and the first black super-powered female in DC Comics
Death of I-Ching, killed by a sniper
Return of Wonder Woman's classic costume which had been absent since issue #179
Super Friends #1
DC
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog
Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series
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1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog
Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series
All-New Collectors' Edition #54
DC
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Classic battle of Superman vs Wonder Woman
DC Comics Presents #32
DC
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1981
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
First kiss between Wonder Woman and Superman, not in a dream as seen in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #93
In this issue, they kissed after both being struck by an arrow from Eros (Cupid)
Key Facts
First kiss between Wonder Woman and Superman, not in a dream as seen in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #93
In this issue, they kissed after both being struck by an arrow from Eros (Cupid)
Wonder Woman #288
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Debut of the Wonder Woman costume with two Ws on her corset
A preview of this issue and Wonder Woman's new logo appeared in DC Comics Presents #41
1st appearance of Silver Swan
Key Facts
Debut of the Wonder Woman costume with two Ws on her corset
A preview of this issue and Wonder Woman's new logo appeared in DC Comics Presents #41
1st appearance of Silver Swan
Wonder Woman #329
DC
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Marriage of Wonder Woman & Steve Trevor
Final issue of the first series
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Marriage of Wonder Woman & Steve Trevor
Final issue of the first series
Wonder Woman #1
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
Origin of Wonder Woman
1st appearance of Philippus, an Amazonian captain
1st appearance of Aella, an Amazon warrior, Reintroduction of Ares and Hippolyta
Origin of Hippolyta and Antiope
Wraparound cover art by George Perez
Key Facts
Origin of Wonder Woman
1st appearance of Philippus, an Amazonian captain
1st appearance of Aella, an Amazon warrior, Reintroduction of Ares and Hippolyta
Origin of Hippolyta and Antiope
Wraparound cover art by George Perez
Wonder Woman #67
DC
•
1992
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
'Bondage' cover
Wonder Woman #83
DC
•
1994
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Vol. 2
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Classic cover art by Brian Bolland
Kingdom Come #3
DC
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1996
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Debut of Wonder Woman's Golden Eagle armor: 1st appearance of Kid Flash, Iris West, daughter of Wally West in the Kingdom Come timeline
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Debut of Wonder Woman's Golden Eagle armor: 1st appearance of Kid Flash, Iris West, daughter of Wally West in the Kingdom Come timeline
JLA #23
DC
•
1998
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of Justice Legion A from the 853rd Century
1st appearance of Batman One Million
Wonder Woman rejoins the Justice League as Hippolyta departs as the acting Wonder Woman
Key Facts
1st team appearance of Justice Legion A from the 853rd Century
1st appearance of Batman One Million
Wonder Woman rejoins the Justice League as Hippolyta departs as the acting Wonder Woman
Monograficos Dolmen #1
Dolmen Editorial
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Spanish magazine with illustrations, interview excerpts and cover art from Adam Hughes
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Spanish magazine with illustrations, interview excerpts and cover art from Adam Hughes
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Variant cover art by George Perez
All-Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder #5
DC
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
1:10
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Variant cover art by Frank Miller
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Variant cover art by Ryan Sook
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Variant cover art by Ryan Sook
Brave and the Bold, The #33
DC
•
2010
•
Vol. 3
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Tie-in to 'The Killing Joke'
Zatanna has a vision that Barbara will be paralyzed by the Joker but knowing she can't do anything to change it, she takes the girls out for a night of fun and dancing
Key Facts
Tie-in to 'The Killing Joke'
Zatanna has a vision that Barbara will be paralyzed by the Joker but knowing she can't do anything to change it, she takes the girls out for a night of fun and dancing
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Variant black and white cover art by Adam Hughes
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Variant second printing cover art by Don Kramer
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
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Variant cover art by Alex Garner
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