Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) comic books

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 27 FR/GD 1.5

Cover and centerfold detached. Top staple removed. Tape on interior cover with residue on interior pages.

Cover by Harry G. Peter. "The Secret of the Kidnapped Dummy," script by Joye Hummel (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Paula builds a Diana Prince robot dummy to present an award to Wonder Woman, unaware that the ceremony will make both women targets for a gangster's revenge. Wonder Women of History: two-page Sacajawea bio, art by Robert Sale. "The Legend of Rainbow and Stardust," script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter; On a visit to Etta's Ranch in Texas, Wonder Woman and the Holliday Girls fend off rustlers with the help of Rainbow and Stardust, two legendary horses. Two-page text story, "The Great Problem" by Ted Udall. "The Mystical Power of Idea-Forms," script by William Moulton Marston (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Panicking when Wonder Woman is sucked from the robot plane on the way to Paradise Island, Etta is reassured by Hippolyte, who shows in the Magic Sphere Wonder Woman has been taken to the past as an "idea-form" to help a young girl save her kingdom from an evil usurper. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 31 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Harry G. Peter. "The Shrinking Formula," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Shrunken to miniscule size and hunted by thugs, Wonder Woman races to complete an enlarging formula to save herself and her friends. "The Planet of Plunder," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman faces a gauntlet of trials to rescue the Holliday Girls, caught in a coup in the republic of Neptunia. Wonder Women of History: four-page Jenny Lind bio, art by Paul Reinman. Two-page text story, "You Name It" by Lee Goldsmith. "The Racketeer of Magic," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; A charlatan posing as a magician from the future uses an Amazon invention to determine how best to outwit Wonder Woman. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 33 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 3 wraps detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "The Four Dooms Part 1: Paradise Island Condemned," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; An evil inventor and her cohorts escape Transformation Island, then pose as accident victims to ambush the Amazons. "The Four Dooms Part 2: The Titanic Trials," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; The Amazons are brought to Inventa's island, Cadmea, where Wonder Woman must overcome the trial of the four dooms to prevent the execution of the her mother and sister Amazons. Wonder Women of History: three-page Annie Jump Cannon bio by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Paul Reinman, inks by Bernard Sachs. Two-page text article, "The Magestic Giant" by Charles King. "The Menace of Murkton," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman investigates the disappearance of busloads of strongmen, uncovering a plot to destroy the Earth so a nearby planetoid will get more sunlight. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 37 GD- 1.8

Cover and interior oxidation.

Cover by Harry G. Peter. "The Riddle of the Chinese Mummy Case," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; To solve the mystery of an Amazon artifact, Wonder Woman travels to ancient China, where she meets Chinese Amazons and helps them defeat Barbarian invaders. "The Fatal Beauty," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; When Steve breaks off with Wonder Woman and takes up with actress Lorelei Lorn, Wonder Woman's heart is tested when she's assigned to protect Lorelei from the Gasher Jewel Gang. Wonder Women of History: two-page Bethenia Owens bio by Julius Schwartz, art by Paul Reinman. "The Secrets of Circe," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman travels to the enchanted island planet of Sorca, where Circe has captured Steve and his crew and turned them into animals. Two-page article. "The Friendly Fruit." One-page Wheaties ad features baseball legend Stan Musial. Smokey the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 49 CGC 6.0 Qualified

Paper: White

PAGE 16 MISSING.

Label #4380359001

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Return of the Phantom Empire," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Paradise Island finds itself at war with the land of Mu from 90 centuries ago! Jerry The Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Little Miss Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman adopts a little girl who has lost her parents. Wonder Women of History: two-page Emilja Plater bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. "Happy Landing" text story. "The Mystery of the Magic Typewriter," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter Wonder Woman vs. leprechaun Moon O'Day; story used in Fredric Wertham's "Seduction of the Innocent." 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 49 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Return of the Phantom Empire," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Paradise Island finds itself at war with the land of Mu from 90 centuries ago! Jerry The Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Little Miss Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman adopts a little girl who has lost her parents. Wonder Women of History: two-page Emilja Plater bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. "Happy Landing" text story. "The Mystery of the Magic Typewriter," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter Wonder Woman vs. leprechaun Moon O'Day; story used in Fredric Wertham's "Seduction of the Innocent." 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 53 FR 1.0

Interior tearing with minor impact to art and story. Cover detached. Tape on interior cover and pages.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "The Crime Master of Time," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Tibro comes from the future to steal a hydrogen bomb and sends Steve and Wonder Woman to the past so they can't stop him. "The Wonder Woman Nobody Knows," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; A magazine reporter follows Wonder Woman around all day for a story that might save her job. Wonder Women of History: two-page Martha G. Kimball bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. "Fashions of the Far East" text article. "The Secret Treasure At Rainbow's End," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman helps revive a ghost town. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Happy Hobby Time!" 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 54 GD/VG 3.0

1" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "The Wizard of Castle Sinister," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; When Merlin traps King Arthur and Lancelot and sends them into the future, Wonder Woman has to return them to their own time and defeat the evil sorcerer to boot. "The Invisible Invasion," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman battles aliens who can only be seen in ultraviolet light. "Swing Your Partner!" text article. "Wonder Woman's Triple Threat," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Beth Duncan is worried she's going to be kicked out of the Wonder Woman Fan Club because she's accidentally discovered Wonder Woman's secret identity. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 55 GD- 1.8

Cover and interior oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Ghost Train," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Enemy agents use an elaborate scheme to sabotage America. "The Chessmen of Doom," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; The Chequerians play chess with entire planets as pieces. Wonder Women of History: three-page Mary Kingsbury Simkhovitch bio by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. "Those Rings on Your Fingers" text article. "Invasion of the Raindrops," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Steve and Diana are attacked by a drop of water. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 56 GD- 1.8

3" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at both staples, centerfold detached at one. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "Homicide Highway!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman battles hot-rodders. Strange Beliefs About Wedding Gowns! article. "Wonder Woman's Invincible Rival!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Steve tries to prove he's Wonder Woman's equal. Wonder Women of History: three-page Sarah Josepha Hale bio by Julius Schwartz. Women In War text article. "The Case of the 8 Million Witnesses!", script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 64 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. "The 3-D Terror," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; A monster leaps out of the screen at a 3-D movie theatre. "The Doom Dolls," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman agrees to participate in a parade in her honor, not realizing it's actually being organized by gangland. Hopalong Cassidy ad. The Bridal Bouquet filler page. Facts on Furs text article. Brides to Be filler page. "Wonder Woman's Last Hour," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; The Though Master projects Wonder Woman into a world of illusion where her powers don't work. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 66 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Tape on interior cover.

Cover pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. "The Olympics of Terror," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Deception tries to get the other planets to help him invade Earth, but Wonder Woman challenges all their champions to Olympic style games. "The Talking Tiara," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Origin of Wonder Woman's magic tiara which allows her to understand all languages. The Dazzling Dolls text article. "The Missing Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman gets amnesia and has to discover her own secret identity. Wonder Women of History Gail Laughlin bio by Julius Schwartz. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 85 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Irv Novick. "The Sword In the Sky," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman flies to the rescue of the Moon People in her robot plane. "The Wooden Hero," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman saves a trolley car from the scrap heap. Eight Hands Around article on square dancing. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 125 VG- 3.5

Interior residue.

First 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "Wonder Woman - Battle Prize," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Steve Trevor challenges Mer-Man to a contest to prove which is better suited to Wonder Woman's love. "Part Two: Wonder Woman - Battle Prize!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "Part Three: Wonder Woman - Battle Prize," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Wonder Woman immediately falls in love with Sir Galahad, Knight with a flying horse and a flying saucer. "Part Four: Wonder Woman - Battle Prize!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Wonder Woman discovers Sir Galahad is actually an amoeba from outer space with a hate for all Amazons. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 132 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "Wonder Tot and the Flying Saucer!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Wonder Woman discovers a baby on a deserted beach next to a smoking crater; Only the baby can explain what happened so Wonder Woman becomes Wonder Tot so she can communicate with the infant and rescue her missing baby sitter. "Wonder Queen Fights Hercules!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; After Wonder Woman confesses the problem she has with her rival suitors, Steve Trevor and Manno the Merman, Queen Hippolyta tells her about the time in the distant past in which Hercules tried to win her hand. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 134 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "Menace of the Mirror-Wonder Woman!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Wonder Woman fights the Image-Maker, a villain who exists within a world of mirrors. "The Capture of Mer-Boy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Wonder Girl is heart broken when a blonde teenager captures Mer-Boy and his affections. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 139 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Day Wonder Woman Revealed Her Secret Identity," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; When Steve Trevor is frustrated by Wonder Womans refusal to marry him until all crime and injustice is erased from the Earth, he wishes aloud that she would forget who she is; Shortly thereafter, she destroys two enemy missiles by hurling them against each other, and is caught in the explosion, knocked unconscious, and given amnesia when she awakens; Upon reviving, she flatly tells Steve that she is Diana Prince, and that Wonder Woman has lent her her costume for a masquerade ball she and Steve will be attending, but that she is not Wonder Woman. The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin ad. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 141 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Academy of Arch-Villains!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The underworld offers a golden statuette, the Golden WW, in the shape of Wonder Woman to the one villain who can defeat and trap Wonder Woman, and leaks the offer to the press; The first to try is Angle Man, who fakes his reformation in order to lure Wonder Woman into a deathtrap. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 144 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "Revolt of Wonder Woman," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Wonder Woman, exhausted by the many demands upon her and disheartened by peoples perception of her as a "fighting machine," succumbs to despair, wishing she could find someone who appreciates her for herself. Special Christmas Quiz - "Christmas in Many Lands!" by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "Mer-Boy vs Bird-Boy," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mer-Boy and Bird-Boy compete for the hand of Wonder Girl by defeating threats to Paradise Island. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 145 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Golden Rule public service announcement starring Bob Hope, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. The Wonder Woman family (Wonder Woman, Wonder Girl, Wonder Queen, and Wonder Tot) in an "impossible tale," "The Phantom Sea Beast!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Wonder Tot, Wonder Girl, and Queen Hippolyte all have dreams in which they encounter a monstrous, pink-shelled "Phantom Sea-Beast"; However, Wonder Woman has no such dream, and, when the Phantom Sea Beast appears for real and menaces her family, she is able to destroy it; But the Wonder Woman Family is drawn through time and caged by future zookeepers who were trying to get the Sea-Beast for their zoo, and now insist that the Wonder Woman Family take its place in their cage. Metal Men ad. Hawkman ad. Lois Lane and Justice League of America ad. Cave Carson ad. Bob Hope ad. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 148 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "Olympics of the Doomed," script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Duke of Deception makes Wonder Woman unable to distinguish reality from illusion by creating realistic illusions that deceive her; Finally, he tricks her into a trap that brings her back to Mars, where she is imprisoned in a cage which, he says, will not free her unless he takes her place, and made to participate in the Olympics of the Doomed before the Martian people; Despite being in a cage, Wonder Woman triumphs, and finds that she can transmit her own illusions; Thus she makes the Duke believe she has escaped the cage, whereupon he opens it to check, frees her, and imprisons himself; Wonder Woman returns to Earth in a borrowed space ship. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 174 VG/FN 5.0

Angle Man transfers Diana's powers to Steve in "Steve Trevor--Alias the Patriot." Written by Robert Kanigher, with art by Irv Novick and Mike Esposito. Characters: Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Steve Trevor [becomes the Patriot]; Angle Man; Hippolyta. Plus: The King of Crime tries to steal statues of the JLA in "Wonder Woman Vs. the Air Devils!" Written by Robert Kanigher, with art by Irv Novick and Mike Esposito. Characters: Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Hippolyta; King of Crime (introduction). Cover by Carmine Infantino (layouts) and Irv Novick. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 203 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4373601012

Cover by Dick Giordano. Womens lib story "The Grandee Caper," script by Samuel R. Delany, art by Dick Giordano; After Cathy Perkins starts a fight with some wolfish "admirers" of Diana (and Diana ends it), the now-homeless Diana moves in with her former assistant, whom she learns is now enrolled in a womens liberation group and is taking karate lessons; Diana is offered a job at Grandees Department Store by Mr. Grandee, its owner, who wishes to pay her big bucks for appearing in ads for his store as the symbol of the new liberated woman. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 224 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4380597014

"Wonder Woman vs. the United States!" Script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Superman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Superman Saves the Earth." Superman also stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children 4." Statement of ownership--average print run 309,000; average paid circulation 148,000. Ernie Chan cover (as "Ernie Chua"). 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 227 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4380597013

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Vince Colletta. "My World... in Ashes!", script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta; Wonder Woman continues her battle with Hephaestus, while Julie Gabriel sings a song that may cause her death in flames. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 229 VG/FN 5.0

Wonder Woman battles the Nazis in World War II in "Tomorrow Belongs to Me!" Script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "That Dirty Beach." The news page contians a sketch of publisher Jenette Kahn by Neal Adams. Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez cover pencils, Colletta cover inks. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 235 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4377861005

Wonder Woman battles the Nazis in World War II in "The Biology Bomb!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Dr. Mid-Nite guest stars. Full-page Mr. Miracle ad with art by Marshall Rogers. One-page text feature covers the original Swamp Thing by Len Wein and Berni Wrightson. Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez cover pencils, Colletta cover inks. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 235 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4377861003

Wonder Woman battles the Nazis in World War II in "The Biology Bomb!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Dr. Mid-Nite guest stars. Full-page Mr. Miracle ad with art by Marshall Rogers. One-page text feature covers the original Swamp Thing by Len Wein and Berni Wrightson. Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez cover pencils, Colletta cover inks. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 238 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4377861006

Wonder Woman battles the Nazis in World War II in "Assassin of a Thousand Claws." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Justice Society member Sandman guest stars. DC Profiles # 24: Larry Hama. The Penguin stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cuckoo Cuckoos." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Colletta cover inks. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 241 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4377861020

Wonder Woman battles the Nazis in World War II in "Three Roads To Destiny." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano. The Spectre guest stars. Batman and Robin star in a one-page Hostess ad, "Sable Lady." Staton/Giordano cover. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 242 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377861014

Wonder Woman's close encounter with..."Tomorrow's Gods and Demons." Written by Jack C. Harris, with art by Jose Delbo and Joe Giella. (Note: World War II ends.) Characters: Wonder Woman [Earth-2]; Etta Candy; Steve Trevor; Hippolyte; Dr. Fate (cameo); Spectre (cameo); Angle Man [Earth-1] (cameo). Cover by Rich Buckler and Vince Colletta. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.