The Wonder Woman Chronicles #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the earliest Wonder Woman stories from her debut in 1941, reprinting the character's first appearances in All Star Comics #8 and Sensation Comics #1, along with early tales from the Golden Age written by creator William Moulton Marston and illustrated by H.G. Peter. It showcases the original vision of the Amazon princess as a symbol of female empowerment and strength, presented in a chronological, hardcover format aimed at preserving DC's classic archive material.
In a tale that reimagines the birth of a legend, Princess Diana of the Amazons finds her world upended when Captain Steve Trevor crash-lands on Paradise Island. With her mother Queen Hippolyta determined to keep the island’s secrets safe, Diana is drawn into a fateful contest to decide who will escort the wounded pilot home—her heart torn between duty and desire. As the gods of Olympus watch in silence, one Amazon must step forward to bridge two worlds, forever changing the course of history.
Wonder Woman, now living as Army nurse Diana Prince, tries to stay close to Steve Trevor while navigating life in America, using her skills and courage in unexpected ways. When a savvy promoter sees her potential, she begins performing under the spotlight—unaware that her fame is being exploited while she fights to keep her identity hidden.
In "A Spy in the Office," Wonder Woman takes on a new role as secretary to Colonel Darnell, navigating the tense atmosphere of a wartime office where trust is scarce. When Steve Trevor is captured and Diana is falsely accused by one of the Holliday Girls, she must uncover the real spy among them—before the Nazi agents in the building complete their sabotage.
In "School for Spies," Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] delves into the mysterious death of Enid Harper and the sudden disappearance of Carla Swanson, uncovering a sinister network run by the cunning Baroness Paula von Gunther. Posing as a student at a seemingly ordinary school, Diana infiltrates a hidden operation where young girls are being groomed as spies, manipulated by von Gunther’s ruthless agents. With the help of Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls, she races to expose the truth before more lives are lost.
After being summoned back to Paradise Island, Wonder Woman proves her worth in a spirited roping contest, earning the legendary magic lasso. With her Amazonian training renewed, she returns to America to track down the dangerous Paula von Gunther, now a threat to the war effort and to her mission.
In a tale weaving myth and mystery, Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] recounts the ancient origins of her people—the Amazons—through a lost scroll, revealing their creation by the gods, the rise of Queen Hippolyte, and the dawn of their warrior legacy. As the story unfolds, Diana’s journey from Themyscira to the outside world is framed by the echoes of divine intervention, the trials of her youth, and the shadow of war that has long haunted her destiny.
Wonder Woman arrives at King's Colossal Circus with Steve Trevor and Etta Candy, drawn by a mysterious string of elephant deaths threatening to shut down the big top. As she performs in the ring and bonds with the young audience, she teams up with the Holliday Girls and the circus’s new trapeze artist, Dom Carney, to uncover a web of sabotage tied to the circus’s enigmatic owner, Ed King, and his niece, Elva—while the sinister San Yan and a shadowy group of Burmese men watch from the wings.
In "Wonder Woman versus the Prison Spy Ring," Diana Prince and Steve Trevor investigate a web of deception at a wartime prison, where a cunning Nazi spy ring operates under the guise of routine incarceration. With the magic lasso slipping into the hands of a captured Baroness Paula von Gunther, Diana must navigate treachery among guards, prisoners, and even the warden’s own family—each with secrets of their own.
In "The Greatest Feat of Daring in Human History!", Wonder Woman and Etta Candy race from Texas to Mexico City after Etta’s brother is attacked by Japanese spies, uncovering a dangerous plot that culminates in a daring bullfight where Wonder Woman must confront both a deadly performer and a secret invasion. With help from Steve Trevor, Colonel Darnell, and a cast of unexpected allies, the heroes face deception, betrayal, and the shadow of war in a story that blends courage, culture, and the high stakes of wartime espionage.
In "The Milk Swindle," Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] investigates a sudden spike in milk prices that’s gripping the nation, only to uncover a sinister conspiracy tied to a powerful corporation—and a web of villains including Paula von Gunther, Alphonso de Gyppo, and the mysterious Slug, all pulling strings from the shadows. With help from Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls, Diana races to expose the truth before the crisis spreads further.
In "Department Store Perfidy," Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] answers the call when the employees of the Bullfinch Department Store—Helen, Molly, Beth, and the rest of The Holliday Girls—face mistreatment under a corrupt management. With Colonel Darnell, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy involved, Diana confronts the store’s owner, Gloria Bullfinch, and the sinister Mr. Googins, while the enigmatic fortune hunter Guigi Del Slimo watches from the shadows.
Diana Prince White returns to her old life, now a wife and mother, seeking to reclaim her identity as Wonder Woman not for glory, but to provide for her young child. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, and the World Peace Society watching closely, the real Diana must convince the warrior she once was that she’s still worthy of the mantle.
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↩ Reprints All-Star Comics #8 (1941), Sensation Comics #1 (1942), Sensation Comics #2 (1942), Sensation Comics #3 (1942), Sensation Comics #4 (1942), Sensation Comics #5 (1942), Sensation Comics #6 (1942), Sensation Comics #7 (1942), Wonder Woman #1 (1942), Sensation Comics #8 (1942), Sensation Comics #9 (1942)
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