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SOLD ON: Friday, 09/15/2017 12:18 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs; spn cvr completely split & cvr detached
Marston story, H.G. Peter cvr/art; origin Wonder Woman retold
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crm/ow pgs; spn cvr completely split & cvr detached
Marston story, H.G. Peter cvr/art; origin Wonder Woman retoldWonder Woman was a vital addition to the superhero pantheon as William Moulton Marston's complex comic concept was one of the few Golden Age creations whose style and format were dead-on from the start, resulting in a nearly unbroken run of quality throughout the WWII-era. After her auspicious debut in All Star Comics #8, Wonder Woman earned her own book with Sensation Comics, the title that proved to be such a break-out success that DC introduced Wonder Woman #1 in the summer of 1942. This issue contains four tales of groundbreaking heroism, the first of which re-tells the character's origin story. There's been plenty of debate over the quality of some of the recent additions to the DCEU, but even the most cynical of hearts agree that Gal Gadot's portrayal of Wonder Woman was a knockout, and upcoming sequels will further serve to drive the value of this book. Early Wonder Woman comics are still heavily undervalued in our humble estimation which means that there is loads of headroom for these books to shoot up in value. When it comes to key books, there's a certain magic in possessing one. Owning a first appearance of an iconic comic book character is the ultimate goal of many collectors. Whether it be Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, the Hulk, or in this case, Wonder Woman, owning these debut issues is the reason people get into comic collecting in the first place. Many folks out there are not going to be able to justify spending hundreds of thousands, if not millions, on high-grade copies of these treasures, so we are happy to have a slew of affordable copies of these historical masterworks in this auction. This copy of Wonder Woman #1, while it has seen better days, can belong to a determined fan out there, who wants to take home their own little piece of comic lore. There is virtually no down side to investing in this book.
Overstreet Guide 2017 GD (2.0) value = $7,500.
Artist 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.