ALL STAR COMICS (1940-78) #8
CGC VG/F: 5.0
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PUBLISHER: DC
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ow/white pgs; Ext(P) ct, pcs added, tr seals, cleaned, reinf., re-glossed
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; Ext(P) ct, pcs added, tr seals, cleaned, reinf., re-glossed
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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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow/white pgs; Ext(P) ct, pcs added, tr seals, cleaned, reinf., re-glossed
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 one of the Golden Age's most important books as the first appearance of Wonder Woman! She just couldn't get on the cover of this classic comic. 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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Action Comics #1, Detective Comics #27, and All Star Comics #8 form the Holy Trinity of DC first appearances, as the three books introduced fan-favorite characters Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman respectively, and paved the way for decades of comics to come. All Star Comics #8 contained the first appearance of Wonder Woman, as well as stories that showed Starman & Doctor Mid-Nite joining the JSA, and Green Lantern becoming an honorary JSA member. This is one of the most influential and scarcest comics of not just the Golden Age, but of all time. There are fewer than 200 copies currently recorded on the CGC Census, making any opportunity to grab up this key extremely desirable. Wonder Woman keys are still undervalued, especially compared to Batman and Superman keys, and are often rarer. Major key issues like this only become more sought-after over time.
Overstreet Guide 2022 VG/F (5.0) value = $54,750
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.
ow/white pgs; Ext(P) ct, pcs added, tr seals, cleaned, reinf., re-glossed
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 one of the Golden Age's most important books as the first appearance of Wonder Woman! She just couldn't get on the cover of this classic comic. 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!
_______________________________________________
Action Comics #1, Detective Comics #27, and All Star Comics #8 form the Holy Trinity of DC first appearances, as the three books introduced fan-favorite characters Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman respectively, and paved the way for decades of comics to come. All Star Comics #8 contained the first appearance of Wonder Woman, as well as stories that showed Starman & Doctor Mid-Nite joining the JSA, and Green Lantern becoming an honorary JSA member. This is one of the most influential and scarcest comics of not just the Golden Age, but of all time. There are fewer than 200 copies currently recorded on the CGC Census, making any opportunity to grab up this key extremely desirable. Wonder Woman keys are still undervalued, especially compared to Batman and Superman keys, and are often rarer. Major key issues like this only become more sought-after over time.
Overstreet Guide 2022 VG/F (5.0) value = $54,750
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.