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She was introduced in All Star Comics #8 (December 1941), then appeared in Sensation Comics #1 (January 1942), Six months later, she appeared in her own comic book series (summer 1942). [2] [3] Since her debut, five regular series of Wonder Woman have been published, the fifth launched in June 2016 as part of DC Rebirth .
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Origins
In October 25, 1940, an interview conducted by former student Olive Byrne (under the pseudonym 'Olive Richard') and published in Family Circle, titled "Don't Laugh at the Comics", Marston described what he saw as the great educational potential of comic books (a follow up article was published two years later in 1942.) This article caught the attention of comics publisher M.C. Gaines, who hired Marston as an educational consultant for National Periodicals and All-American Publications, two of...
Golden Age
The Earth Two Wonder Woman survived the Crisis on Infinite Earths, and went to live among the Pre-Crisis Gods of Mount Olympusalong with husband, General Steve Trevor. When the Gods of Olpmpus and their separate native dimension are seen after the Crisis, the Earth Two Wonder Woman and Trevor are no longer there, nor recalled by the Gods indicating that the Crisis affected all levels of reality, not just the physical world. Since the Crisis, she has been seen mostly as a non-corporeal being e...
Silver Age
As Diana Prince, Wonder Woman is a legal citizen of the United States with no criminal record. On Paradise Island, Diana is a recognized member of the royal family. DC Comics has never established an official first appearance of the Earth-One Wonder Woman. However, Wonder Woman (Volume 1) #98 provides Diana with a revised origin as well as new powers such as her ability to glide on air currents. The same issue re-introduces Diana's mother, Hippolyta, this time with a mane of golden hair, as o...
In 1974 a live-action television film titled Wonder Woman (1974 Movie), starring Cathy Lee Crosbywas broadcast. It was a pilot for an intended television series.In 2009, Wonder Woman starred in the animated feature Wonder Woman (2009 Movie)In 2017, WB released Wonder Woman (2017 Movie), directed by Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadotin the leading role. The film was successful enough to greenlight one sequel.Wonder Woman was an American television series starring Lynda Carter as Princess Diana/Diana Prince. Wonder Woman aired on two American networks between 1975 and 1979. During its original run the series was extremely popular. It is also the title of a TV movie starring Cathy Lee Crosby, loosely based upon the character, that aired in 1974. Though n...
Wonder Woman has been a playable character in several games. 1. Justice League Heroes. 2. DC Universe Online. 3. Wonder Woman is playable in the next Lego Batman games: Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham and Lego Dimensions. 4. Justice League: Earth's Final Defense (video game). 5. Infinite Crisis (Video Game). 6. Both Won...
Wonder Woman has also made the leap to books. 1. In 2016, Scholastic Inc. published Wonder Woman: Amazon Warrior. 2. Wonder Woman is also the lead character in DC Super Hero Girls book Wonder Woman at Super Hero High (novel). 3. In 2017, Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman: Warbringerwas published.
Wonder Woman Recommended ReadingWonder Woman appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character is a founding member of the Justice League. The character first appeared in All Star Comics #8 published October 21, 1941 with her first feature in Sensation Comics #1 in January 1942.
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Wonder Woman made her debut in All-Star Comics at the end of 1941 and on the cover of a new comic book, Sensation Comics, at the beginning of 1942, drawn by an artist named Harry G....
Jun 30, 2019 · Early Comics & Wonder Woman’s Origin Story. Part of the complete history of Wonder Woman is her initial debuts in comic books. Wonder Woman made guest appearances in already successful comic books, beginning with All Star Comics #8 in 1941 and then Sensation Comics #1 in 1942. Later on in 1942, she received her own comic book series.
Wonder Woman first appeared in All Star Comics #8 (December 1941), during the era known to comics historians as the "Golden Age of Comic Books". Following this debut, she was featured in Sensation Comics #1 (January 1942), until starting in her own series in Summer 1942.
Jan 21, 2024 · CHRONOLOGY. Created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. CHRONOLOGY. Wonder Woman first appeared in All-Star Comics #8/3 (December 1941-January 1942): "Introducing Wonder Woman". Below is the definitive list of appearances of Wonder Woman in chronological order. Flashback sequences or story entries will be followed by a [Flashback] note.
