ALL STAR COMICS (1940-78) #8
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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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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)
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!
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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!
_______________________________________________
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.