ALL STAR COMICS (1940-78) #8
CBCS FN-: 5.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 09/29/2015 12:52 PM
$49,500
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs
1st appearance of Wonder Woman w/ origin; one of the scarcest major Golden Age keys! Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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1st appearance of Wonder Woman w/ origin; one of the scarcest major Golden Age keys! Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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ow/white pgs
1st appearance of Wonder Woman w/ origin; one of the scarcest major Golden Age keys! Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
All Star Comics #8 remains a top collectible for the first appearance of Wonder Woman! She just couldn't get on the cover of this Golden Age classic. The amazing Amazon was still an instant hit with the kids who discovered her debut back on page 19. William Marston's tale of Princess Diana (illustrated by H.G. Peter) would reveal the fantastic origin of her powers after she saves a brave pilot shot down over Paradise Island. Diana then sets up her future cover debut for Sensation Comics #1 as she competes for the chance to return Capt. Steve Trevor to the USA. "In America," her mother explains, "you'll indeed be a Wonder Woman."
In fact, Diana would settle down in the U.S. as one of the comic industry's most beloved characters — predating Rosie the Riveter as the face of the women's war effort by two years. This issue remains one of the most desirable Golden Age comics, with the success of Gal Gadot's turn as the big-screen Wonder Woman leaving a new generation anxious for the character's next incarnation in the DC Extended Universe.
As for what did make the cover: Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite join the Justice Society of America. Dr. Fate still has that half-mask he started wearing in More Fun Comics #72. Also, Hooty the Owl becomes the JSA's mascot and Hawkman's pet hawk can talk.
Click here to view the interior page of Wonder Woman's first appearance!
_______________________________________________Created by William Moulton Marston, a decidedly eccentric but indisputably brilliant psychologist whose main claim to fame was the indirect invention of the polygraph, Wonder Woman was deliberately constructed as a role model for women both young and old. Marston's progressive, sometimes eyebrow-raising theories on feminism and gender, and his shamelessly bondage/dominance-centered fetish interests were slathered all over the imagery and storytelling of the Goddess of Truth's early days. The inimitable art of H.G. Peter was unlike anything in comics at the time. Fusing storybook style, Greek iconography, and a medieval sense of composition and symbolist imagery, the comic looked otherworldly, and yet somehow perfectly appealed to both boys and girls, becoming an instant cult sensation and the first truly important comic book featuring a superheroine. In recent years, the fan base for Wonder Woman has steadily grown in size and fervor, and this incredibly rare first appearance never fails to command top dollar and huge interest.
This wonderful copy is unrestored, and in remarkable condition. Considering the dire state this issue is usually seen in on the rare occasions it comes to market, we're excited to offer this sturdy copy. As Warner Brothers drops the character into its movie universe, and puts the full force of the DC/WB promo machine into effect behind this shamefully neglected icon, key issues of the Amazon's long and storied history are in greater and greater demand. Expect this very scarce and very important treasure to be the sleeper hit of the auction.
Overstreet Guide 2015 FN- (5.5) value = $20,625
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Artists Information
Harry George Peter usually cited as H. G. Peter, was a newspaper illustrator and cartoonist known for his work on the Wonder Woman comic book and for Bud Fisher of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Moldoff is best known for his early work on DC's Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and was one of Bob Kane's primary "ghost artists" on Batman. He co-created the Batman villains Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, the second Clayface, and Bat-Mite, as well as the original heroes Bat-Girl, Batwoman, and Ace the Bat-Hound.
1st appearance of Wonder Woman w/ origin; one of the scarcest major Golden Age keys! Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
All Star Comics #8 remains a top collectible for the first appearance of Wonder Woman! She just couldn't get on the cover of this Golden Age classic. The amazing Amazon was still an instant hit with the kids who discovered her debut back on page 19. William Marston's tale of Princess Diana (illustrated by H.G. Peter) would reveal the fantastic origin of her powers after she saves a brave pilot shot down over Paradise Island. Diana then sets up her future cover debut for Sensation Comics #1 as she competes for the chance to return Capt. Steve Trevor to the USA. "In America," her mother explains, "you'll indeed be a Wonder Woman."
In fact, Diana would settle down in the U.S. as one of the comic industry's most beloved characters — predating Rosie the Riveter as the face of the women's war effort by two years. This issue remains one of the most desirable Golden Age comics, with the success of Gal Gadot's turn as the big-screen Wonder Woman leaving a new generation anxious for the character's next incarnation in the DC Extended Universe.
As for what did make the cover: Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite join the Justice Society of America. Dr. Fate still has that half-mask he started wearing in More Fun Comics #72. Also, Hooty the Owl becomes the JSA's mascot and Hawkman's pet hawk can talk.
Click here to view the interior page of Wonder Woman's first appearance!
_______________________________________________Created by William Moulton Marston, a decidedly eccentric but indisputably brilliant psychologist whose main claim to fame was the indirect invention of the polygraph, Wonder Woman was deliberately constructed as a role model for women both young and old. Marston's progressive, sometimes eyebrow-raising theories on feminism and gender, and his shamelessly bondage/dominance-centered fetish interests were slathered all over the imagery and storytelling of the Goddess of Truth's early days. The inimitable art of H.G. Peter was unlike anything in comics at the time. Fusing storybook style, Greek iconography, and a medieval sense of composition and symbolist imagery, the comic looked otherworldly, and yet somehow perfectly appealed to both boys and girls, becoming an instant cult sensation and the first truly important comic book featuring a superheroine. In recent years, the fan base for Wonder Woman has steadily grown in size and fervor, and this incredibly rare first appearance never fails to command top dollar and huge interest.
This wonderful copy is unrestored, and in remarkable condition. Considering the dire state this issue is usually seen in on the rare occasions it comes to market, we're excited to offer this sturdy copy. As Warner Brothers drops the character into its movie universe, and puts the full force of the DC/WB promo machine into effect behind this shamefully neglected icon, key issues of the Amazon's long and storied history are in greater and greater demand. Expect this very scarce and very important treasure to be the sleeper hit of the auction.
Overstreet Guide 2015 FN- (5.5) value = $20,625
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Artists Information
Harry George Peter usually cited as H. G. Peter, was a newspaper illustrator and cartoonist known for his work on the Wonder Woman comic book and for Bud Fisher of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Moldoff is best known for his early work on DC's Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and was one of Bob Kane's primary "ghost artists" on Batman. He co-created the Batman villains Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, the second Clayface, and Bat-Mite, as well as the original heroes Bat-Girl, Batwoman, and Ace the Bat-Hound.