WONDER WOMAN
24
WINTER 1988

Wonder Woman Character Stuff

In 1942, an Amazonian princess nursed a downed American pilot, Steve Trevor, back to health. Blessed with great strength and agility, she accompanied him back to the United States as Wonder Woman, woman warrior against the forces of war and evil. DC's earliest major female superhero reigned for more than 40-years in this, her first series. Ironically, it took her alter-ego, Diana Prince, almost as long to advance from a low-ranking army nurse to a major. When the U.S. prepared for battle in the opening days of World War II, the comics industry did its part to keep up morale, introducing a number of patriotic character. One such character was Wonder Woman: Princess Diana of a woman-ruled island paradise who decided to strike out on her own to fight for justice in the world. In addition to her great strength and speed and clad in a star-spangled costume, armed only with Feminium bracelets (which she uses to deflect bullets and shrapnel), and a magic golden lasso which compels those encircled to speak the truth, Wonder Woman dosen't so much fight criminals as try to bring the ways of peace and truth to the world. Of course, in the times of World War II, the most obvious way to accomplish this was to join the allied forces. Now, in her second series, Diana faces, not the Nazi threat, but more day-to-day troubles, such as crime and victimization.

Item Description Stuff

9.0 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT (VF/NM): Nearly perfect with outstanding eye appeal. A limited number of bindery/printing defects are allowed. Almost flat cover with almost imperceptible wear. Inks are bright with slightly diminished reflectivity. An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases. Several lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable. No obvious soiling, staining or other discoloration except for very minor foxing. Spine is tight and flat. No spine roll or split allowed. Staples may show some discoloration. Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. No rust migration. In rare cases, a comic was not stapled at the bindery and therefore has a missing staple; this is not considered a defect. Any staple can be replaced on books up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint. Mint books must have original staples. Paper is (no worse than) cream to off-white and supple. No hint of acidity in the odor of the newsprint. Centerfold is firmly secure. Very minor interior tears may be present.
            
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Inside Stuff

    Creative Team
    Script - George Perez
    Cover art - George Perez
    Inside art - Pencils: George Perez (layouts), Inks: Will Blyberg (finishes)
    Story Title
    Combat Zone, Synopsis: In possession of Hermes' caduceus, into which Hermes poured all his power, Phobos and Euryale re-animate Ixion the Assassin. Hermes summons Wonder Woman, who binds Phobos, distracting Euryale long enough for Hermes to reclaim his staff and put an end to the threat.
    Appearance
    Wonder Woman [Diana]; Vanessa Kapatelis; Omar; Phobos; Euryale; Ixion the Assasin; Hermes; Julia Kapatelis; Horace Westlake; Lt. Placide; Pat; Lt. Etta Candy; Maj. Baines

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