Wonder Woman: The Golden Age #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Adventure of the Kidnapers of Astral Spirits," Wonder Woman journeys to the fabled underwater realm of Atlantis, where two queens—Clea of Venturia and Eeras of Aurania—rule over rival nations of giantess women and frail manlings. With the ancient city preserved beneath the sea by glowing rocks and active volcanoes, she arrives amid a brewing civil war, just as Steve finds himself trapped in the conflict’s heart. Written by Charles Moulton and illustrated by Harry Peter, this golden age-inspired tale unfolds with mythic scale and timeless intrigue, its cover by Sandy Jarrell capturing the mystery of a lost world.
When a string of mysterious murders leaves Wonder Woman baffled, she uncovers a chilling truth: the victims are being manipulated by a force that steals the astral forms of the Wright family. With the help of Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls, Diana must race to protect the Wrights—Ernest, Rita, and Marie—while confronting the sinister Vina Kling, the lawyer’s wife and a medium with dangerous powers.
When Hippolyte foresees Wonder Woman in peril at the hands of a gang of international racketeers, she grants Diana Prince leave to journey to Man's World for three days—on the condition she never reveal her true identity. Disguised as both Diana Prince and her superhero self, Wonder Woman must navigate deception and danger while evading Duke Dalgan and his criminal crew, all while the Holliday Girls and Etta Candy watch from the sidelines.
When Gay Frollick, founder of the Fun Foundation, attempts suicide after the death of employee Jack Clucas, Wonder Woman intervenes and offers to save the foundation by funding it with one billion dollars—using the proceeds from selling Blue Ether, a revolutionary fuel. But when the crooked sponsor Ely Close steals the formula and turns on Wonder Woman, the Amazon Maiden must fight to protect the foundation and its ideals from a dangerous new threat.
In the hidden depths of Atlantis, where giant women rule and manlings are mere shadows, Wonder Woman arrives to find Steve Trevor imprisoned amid a brewing conflict between Queen Clea of the Venturians and the newly introduced Queen Eeras of the Auranians. With the air-filled realm pulsing with ancient life and volcanic light, Diana must navigate a deadly tournament orchestrated by Clea—where survival is no guarantee and loyalty is the first casualty.
In "The Girl with the Iron Mask [Part 2]," Wonder Woman returns to Atlantis after a mysterious tale from a young girl sparks a dangerous new threat—Queen Clea, the fallen ruler of Aurania, plots to forge a monstrous army of men from the outside world, using ancient magic and stolen technology. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy at her side, and the Holliday Girls caught in the crossfire, Diana must unravel a web of deception that stretches from the depths of the ocean to the skies above, where the Venturians and Nazi P.O.W.'s are already moving in.
In "The Captive Queen [Part 3]," Wonder Woman finds herself imprisoned once more, this time in the depths of Atlantis after Clea’s escape from Transformation Island brings her back to the undersea realm—only to be captured in turn by a new threat. As the Atlantean manlings rise to power and Princess Octavia claims her new role as leader of Venturia, Diana must navigate shifting alliances and hidden dangers, while the fate of the Auranians hangs in the balance.
When several girls vanish, including intelligence operative Elva East, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor follow the trail to a hidden diamond mine, uncovering a web of captivity and deception. There, they face Countess Mazuma and her circle of villains, including the spy Franco Mendez, as the Holliday Girls and Miss Tompkins become entangled in a dangerous scheme.
In "The Malice of the Green Imps," Wonder Woman sets up a clinic to help people find joy, but when gangster Big Ike McGlone arrives seeking help, her efforts take a surprising turn. As she tries to reform him, the city’s corrupt officials—Mayor Prude, Police Chief Smack, and McGlone’s gang—plot to use her goodwill against her, turning her kindness into a scandal. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls by her side, Wonder Woman must navigate a web of deception and corruption before her mission is undone.
In "Adventure of the Escaped Prisoner," Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor investigate the Bandit Club as a front for the Zoot Suit Gang, only to see their captured leader vanish. When Mala is sent to track her down and ends up stranded in New York City after being dumped at sea, she must navigate the unfamiliar world of men—her first time on land—leading to a tense and perilous journey. With Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls at her side, and Mimi Mendez pulling strings from the shadows, Mala’s survival becomes a race against a cunning foe who knows how to exploit the unknown.
When Anton Unreal offers a path to the Fourth Dimension in exchange for everything one owns, Wonder Woman races to stop Dick Soleful from surrendering his life’s work—only to find herself, Steve Trevor, and the Holliday Girls pulled into the surreal realm. There, they face the spirit men and the cult leader’s twisted vision, where reality bends and every choice could be their last.
When Steve Trevor’s niece is abducted by a mysterious gorilla, Wonder Woman springs into action—only to find herself entangled in a scientific catastrophe when Professor Zool’s evolution machine goes awry. As the device malfunctions, it sends not just the gorilla, but everyone nearby—including the Holliday Girls, Queen Darla, King Aros, and even the Tree Men—back to prehistoric times, leaving Diana and Steve to face the chaos with no clear way to reverse it.
When the Holliday Girls are kidnapped by a squadron of masked vultures, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor must unravel the mystery behind the aerial assault—only to discover the Vulture King’s sinister plan to control minds and seize power. With General Darnell’s help and Etta Candy’s sharp instincts, Diana races to stop the villain before his device turns her allies into pawns.
In "Grown-Down Land," Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy find themselves in a surreal dreamscape after the Modern children fall into a mysterious sleep. Trapped in the whimsical world of Grown-Down Land, Diana must guide the children and help their parents—Frank and Selfa Modern, along with servants Dellie and Ephram—rediscover the joy of childhood before the dream world collapses.
In "The Crime Combine," Wonder Woman faces a deadly alliance of criminals when the Crime Combine, led by the ruthless Gyp, plots her demise. With Paula Von Gunther's loyalty in question, the young woman infiltrates the syndicate, leaving Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls to wonder if she's working for them—or for justice.
When Etta Candy overhears a sinister phone call about a planned murder, she and Wonder Woman race to a studio costume party to stop it—only to find a mysterious woman, dressed as Wonder Woman, already there. The real Wonder Woman is on the scene, but the doppelgänger’s sudden appearance raises more questions than answers, especially as a glamorous actress and a scheming embezzler enter the mix.
When a mysterious girl is found trapped in seaweed and a strange radio signal interrupts General Darnell’s speech, Wonder Woman is drawn into a cosmic mystery. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, she uncovers a secret invasion plan from Saturn, led by the enigmatic Count Mephisto Saturno and the ruthless Emperor Eviless. As the Saturnians prepare to strike, Diana must race to protect Earth before the skies darken with alien threat.
In "The Sky Road [Part 2]," Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy awaken to a strange, creeping lethargy across the nation—just as Diana Prince realizes the true danger has only begun. With Count Mephisto Saturno imprisoned and the Saturnians poised to strike, the fate of Earth hangs in the balance as the skies themselves may become the battlefield.
In "The Amazon Bride," Wonder Woman dreams she’s lost her Amazon powers and agrees to marry Steve Trevor—only to wake abruptly, realizing the wedding was a trap. With the dream still vivid, she races to save Steve from the gangsters who drugged her, while the mysterious Casino and his accomplices tighten their grip.
In "Edgar's New World," Wonder Woman steps in when a young boy named Edgar Poore struggles in school, unable to see without glasses his family can't afford—while his mother, Esta, is imprisoned for her husband Frank’s murder. As Diana Prince and Steve Trevor uncover the truth behind the case, they find themselves tangled in a web of corruption that reaches from the local school to the highest levels of government, with Mayor Goode and Chief Darkin watching closely.
When strange disruptions cripple the transatlantic cable, Wonder Woman dives into the ocean’s depths—only to uncover a rebellion brewing beneath the waves. The Atlantean Army, led by the defiant Losa, has deposed Queen Octavia and now sees Wonder Woman as a threat to their new order, setting the stage for a tense confrontation between warrior and kingdom.
When a disgruntled former actor decides to seize the spotlight by unleashing six of Wonder Woman’s most notorious villains, Diana Prince must confront a threat unlike any she’s faced—where the real danger isn’t just the villains, but the desperate man behind them. With Etta Candy by her side and the Holliday Girls ready to help, Wonder Woman races to stop a scheme that turns her greatest enemies into tools of personal revenge.
In "The Slaves of the Evil Eye [Part 1]," Wonder Woman races to stop Hypnota the Great and her mysterious twin sister Serva from unleashing a dangerous scheme, as they seize the secret defense plan against Saturn and enslave innocent lives to serve their dark purpose. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, Diana Prince must confront not only Hypnota’s cunning but the eerie power of Serva, whose true motives remain shrouded in mystery.
In "The Unseen Menace [Part 2]," Wonder Woman and her allies at Holliday College find themselves caught in a web of deception when Hypnota the Great manipulates Serva using his mysterious Blue Ray, sending her on a mission to uncover Diana Prince’s whereabouts. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy on high alert and the Holliday Girls caught in the crossfire, the threat grows more personal as the villain’s plan begins to unfold.
In the third chapter of "The Slave Smugglers," Wonder Woman faces a dangerous new threat when Hypnota the Great attempts to assassinate Count Dendum, Saturn's ambassador, hoping to ignite a war between Earth and Saturn. With Steve Trevor and General Darnell at her side, and the Holliday Girls and Etta Candy close behind, Diana Prince must stop the villain’s scheme before diplomacy collapses and interplanetary conflict erupts.
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