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SOLD ON: Friday, 06/14/2019 1:42 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs; Mod(A) ct, pcs added, tr sls, reinf
Marston story, H.G. Peter cvr/art; origin Wonder Woman retold
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crm/ow pgs; Mod(A) ct, pcs added, tr sls, reinf
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.
Ever since the release of "Wonder Woman," all things having to do with the Amazon princess have enjoyed an uptick in value. This copy has undergone some restoration but manages to retain its appeal, most of the repairs done on this book are towards the right side of the cover, which has a simple yellow background wash. The central image of Diana is vivid, clean, and powerful. The grade and restoration on this comic will make it available to a slew of collectors who have yet to score a copy of this important Golden Age key.
Overstreet Guide 2018 G/VG (3.0) value = $13,500.
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.