Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis massive hardcover omnibus collects the earliest adventures of Wonder Woman, reprinting her debut in All Star Comics #8 and her first solo stories from Sensation Comics #1 through #24, as well as her initial appearances in Comic Cavalcade and her own Wonder Woman series. Written by creator William Moulton Marston with art by H.G. Peter, these Golden Age tales establish the Amazon Princess’s origin on Paradise Island, her mission to bring peace to Man’s World, and her iconic supporting cast including Steve Trevor and the Holliday Girls. The volume also includes the original text features and supplementary material that shaped the character’s early mythology under DC Comics’ 1940s imprint.
In this foundational tale from *Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1*, Captain Steve Trevor crash-lands on Paradise Island, where he’s tended to by Queen Hippolyta and her daughter, Diana. When the Queen refuses to let Diana return the Captain to the U.S., she holds a contest to choose the Amazon best suited for the journey—setting in motion a story of courage, destiny, and the first steps of a hero’s path.
Wonder Woman, now living as Army nurse Diana Prince, tries to stay close to Steve Trevor while adjusting to life in America—until a chance performance for a promoter sparks an unexpected spotlight. As she begins to earn money through her acts, she soon realizes the man behind the stage is keeping her earnings for himself, unaware of the larger web of deception unfolding around her.
In "A Spy in the Office," Diana Prince takes a new role as secretary to Colonel Darnell, but her quiet days in the office are upended when she’s falsely accused of espionage by one of the Holliday Girls. With Steve Trevor in danger and Nazi agents lurking in plain sight, Wonder Woman must uncover the real traitor before the secret mission collapses.
Wonder Woman dives into a dangerous mystery after the mysterious death of Enid Harper and the disappearance of Carla Swanson, leading her to infiltrate a sinister network run by the cunning Baroness Paula von Gunther. Disguising herself as a student at a seemingly ordinary school, she uncovers a secret operation using mind control to turn young women into spies—while facing off against the Baroness’s loyal butler, Sigfried, and her enforcers, including Henkle.
After being summoned back to Paradise Island, Wonder Woman proves her worth in a thrilling roping contest, earning the legendary magic lasso. With her powers renewed and her purpose clear, she returns to America to track down the elusive Paula von Gunther, whose actions threaten the world once more.
In "The Milk Swindle," Wonder Woman investigates a sudden spike in milk prices that’s leaving families desperate, only to uncover a conspiracy tied to a powerful corporation—and a pair of new villains, Paula von Gunther and Alphonso de Gyppo, pulling strings from the shadows. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, Diana must unravel the truth behind the milk shortage before the nation’s pantry collapses.
In "Department Store Perfidy," Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] answers a call for justice when the young women working at the Bullfinch Department Store—Helen, Molly, Beth, and the rest of The Holliday Girls—face mistreatment under the indifferent leadership of store owner Gloria Bullfinch. With Colonel Darnell, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy by her side, Diana uncovers a web of deceit tied to the store’s new manager, Mr. Googins, and the sinister fortune hunter Guigi Del Slimo, who’s using the department store as a front for his schemes.
When the real Diana Prince—now Diana Prince White, a wife and mother—returns after years away, she makes a quiet but powerful request of Wonder Woman: to reclaim her identity and resume her heroic role, not for glory, but to provide for her young child. As the World Peace Society and their mysterious agents, including the enigmatic Dr. I. M. Cue, tighten their grip on the city, Wonder Woman must decide whether to honor Diana’s past or protect the life she’s built.
In this origin re-told from the Golden Age Omnibus, Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] recounts the legendary birth of her people—the Amazons—on Themyscira, where Queen Hippolyte leads a society shaped by the wisdom of Athena and the love of Aphrodite. As the story unfolds, Diana’s journey from Amazonian warrior to ambassador of peace begins with a fateful arrival in man’s world, where she encounters Steve Trevor, Dr. Hellas, and the echoes of ancient gods—Athena, Aphrodite, and the war god Mars—whose influence shapes her destiny.
Wonder Woman takes a break from her duties to bring children to King's Colossal Circus, where she dazzles the crowd in the big ring. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, she uncovers a sinister plot behind a string of elephant deaths—poisonings that could shut down the circus for good. As she digs deeper, she encounters the circus’s enigmatic owner, Ed King, his niece Elva, and a cast of suspicious figures, including the head elephant keeper San Yan and a shadowy group of Burmese men, all with secrets of their own.
In a tense showdown behind bars, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor investigate a prison where secrets are being smuggled out—only to find that the very lasso meant to expose lies has fallen into the hands of a cunning enemy. With a warden’s family entangled in the scheme and Nazi spies lurking in the shadows, Diana must untangle deception from betrayal before the truth is lost forever.
When Etta Candy’s brother is ambushed by Japanese spies, Wonder Woman and Etta follow the trail from Texas to Mexico City, where a daring bullfight becomes the stage for a high-stakes showdown. Amid the chaos of the corrida, Wonder Woman must outwit a cunning informant, confront a reformed bullfighter with a hidden agenda, and thwart a secret invasion before it’s too late.
Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy are pulled into a cosmic summons to the planet Eros, where Queen Desira pleads for their help against a rogue warrior threatening her realm. As the trio arrives, they’re met with intrigue and danger, encountering new allies like Marya and Lieutenant Spotter, while facing the mysterious Rebla and the enigmatic Dominus.
Wonder Woman arrives in Hollywood to help Steve Trevor uncover spies, but her mission takes a dangerous turn when she’s captured—alongside Steve—by the cunning Paula von Gunther. As the Nazis and Japanese agents close in, the Holliday Girls, Etta Candy, and Colonel Darnell must race to save her before the movie star’s fate becomes a weapon in a larger war.
In "Mars, The God of War," Wonder Woman races to rescue Steve Trevor after he's abducted by Ares, the god of war, who has spirited him to Mars. There, Diana infiltrates the planet’s brutal war tournaments, navigating a world ruled by villainous generals and enslaved warriors, all while searching for Steve in a conflict that tests her strength and resolve.
In "The Earl of Greed," Wonder Woman takes the field for Holliday College, using her athletic prowess to thwart the villainous Earl of Greed’s scheme to exploit the school as a backdoor to the U.S. Treasury. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, and the mysterious Agent X-49 watching from the shadows, Diana Prince faces off against a rogues’ gallery of wartime villains—including the Duke of Deception, General Destruction, and even real-life figures like Hitler and Göring—while defending the college and its students.
Wonder Woman finds herself ensnared by Lord Conquest, who traps her on Mars under the guise of a twisted game of conquest, where her ideals of fairness and heroism are pitted against a legion of fascist villains — including Ares, Mussolini, Hirohito, and the newly introduced Count Crafti and Mammotha. With her wits and compassion tested like never before, she must outthink a coalition of tyrants who see her strength as both prize and punishment.
In a world where the news claims Wonder Woman is dead, Diana Prince knows better—especially when the body in the wreckage isn’t hers. As she uncovers a web of deception within Army intelligence, she must confront a dangerous spy ring led by Olga and her allies, all while evading those who want her silenced for good.
In "The Story of Fir Balsam," Wonder Woman arrives in the quiet town of Greenville to track down Nazis, only to uncover a hidden danger: the Carter family, including young Teddy and Babs, are held hostage by the ruthless Carl Natz and his gang. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls at her side, Diana must navigate a web of deception and fear—especially when a mysterious talking tree named Fir Balsam begins to speak, hinting at secrets buried deep in the forest.
In "Mystery of the House of the Seven Gables," Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy race against time along the New England coast after the sudden disappearance of young Tommy Royden. When Diana uncovers a network of Nazi fifth columnists hiding in an old seaside house, she must unravel the mystery before a full-scale invasion begins—before the boy is lost and the coast falls.
Wonder Woman returns to Paradise Island for Diana's Day, her heart full of joy—until she discovers a stowaway among her companions. Unbeknownst to her, the young slave girl, Keela, has been sent by Baroness Paul von Gunther with a deadly mission: to assassinate Wonder Woman and lead a Japanese destroyer to the Amazon homeland. As the celebration unfolds, tensions simmer beneath the surface, and Diana must trust her allies—Etta Candy, Eve Brown, Dorothy Lord, and Queen Hippolyte—while facing a threat that could shatter the island’s peace.
In "Ordeal of Fire," Wonder Woman races to stop a deadly Nazi sabotage mission targeting a munitions factory, with Steve Trevor and Colonel Darnell aiding from the ground. As the threat unfolds, Paula von Gunther’s past actions come into sharp focus, leading to a moment of profound reckoning—her choices tested not by war, but by the chance to redeem herself. With Mala and Ann Maxwell caught in the chaos, and Queen Hippolyte’s wisdom guiding the way, Wonder Woman must confront not just the enemy, but the deeper meaning of forgiveness and service.
When a bomb planted in her desk by a local bootblack nearly kills her, Wonder Woman—disguised as Diana Prince—unravels a deeper conspiracy that sends her to sea, where she must confront a Nazi invasion before it reaches American shores. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls by her side, and facing off against a cunning lawyer and a bootblack with a grudge, Diana must defend the coast from a threat that’s far bigger than one explosive prank.
Wonder Woman arrives at the Candy Ranch for Etta Candy’s wedding, only to uncover that the groom is a Nazi impostor. With Steve Trevor captured and the Holliday Girls on the case, Diana must unravel a web of deception involving a Gestapo agent, Italian Fascists, and Japanese soldiers—all while protecting Etta and her new family.
In "Man-Hating Madness," Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor face a dangerous conspiracy as Paula von Gunther undertakes a series of trials to prove her worth to Aphrodite—beginning with helping stop a Japanese plot to drive American women into madness. With General Sansu Hideo, Major Fu, and other enemies on the move, Diana must navigate deception, loyalty, and the growing tension among the Amazons, all while Etta Candy, Mae Wu, and the other prisoners become key players in a mission that tests the very ideals of truth and justice.
In a daring mission beneath the earth, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor descend into the hidden realm of the Mole Men, where a young woman named Mala and her enslaved companions endure a life of darkness. With the help of Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls, Wonder Woman confronts the tyrannical Blakfu and the oppressive rule of the Mole Men, all while facing a trial that challenges both her compassion and her resolve.
In "The Rubber Barons," Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor confront a network of ruthless rubber manufacturers—led by Ivar Torgson, Skelly, and Cornelius R. Quod—whose greed fuels global conflict. With help from Etta Candy and Colonel Darnell, Diana must uncover the hidden motives behind their war profiteering, guided by Aphrodite’s challenge to transform the hearts of men.
When a former slave of Paula von Gunther named Mavis turns against her, Wonder Woman finds herself caught in a web of betrayal that tests her ideals and the trust she’s built with the Amazons. With Queen Hippolyte, Steve Trevor, and the Amazonian priestesses watching, Diana must confront the consequences of a past failure that has now come to life in the most unexpected way.
Wonder Woman takes Bobby Lee to the zoo, where a talking lion sparks a mystery—only to uncover a Nazi radio hidden in the animal’s stomach. With Steve Trevor and his niece Ginger by her side, Diana follows the trail to Cairo, where she confronts Princess Yasmini and a network of spies using secret transmissions.
In a tense wartime encounter, Wonder Woman finds herself shadowed by a mysterious woman claiming to be a reporter—Fausta Grables, a cunning Nazi agent posing as Rora Blank. As Steve Trevor is drawn in by her charm, Diana grows suspicious, unaware that the woman has already stolen her costume and plans to impersonate her at an Army benefit. With the Council of Axis Chiefs watching from the shadows, Diana must unravel the deception before the enemy’s scheme unfolds.
In the heart of the Andes, Wonder Woman answers a call from Steve Trevor, who’s tracking a shadowy threat tied to a forgotten Incan city. With the help of a young Inca chieftan’s daughter and a brave archaeologist, Diana must unravel a conspiracy that reaches from the jungle to the highest peaks—before the secret of the Incas falls into the wrong hands.
In a world at war, Dr. Psycho unleashes a sinister campaign to undermine women’s roles in the war effort, using deception and psychological manipulation to turn public opinion against them. With Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and the Holliday Girls at the forefront, the battle for women’s place in society becomes a fight for truth, courage, and the very idea of equality—facing off against a roster of villains who embody the era’s darkest fears.
When Bobby Lee writes to Wonder Woman about his teacher Anne Pinky’s mysterious troubles, Diana Prince investigates a plot tied to the escaped villain Mavis. As Wonder Woman confronts the danger, she’s captured and stripped of her bracelets, unleashing a fury she struggles to control.
In "The Girl with the Gun," Wonder Woman takes on the identity of Marva Psycho after the WAAC is accused of attempting to assassinate General Standpat. As Wonder Woman investigates under her alias, she confronts General Scott—posing as a training camp commander—only to uncover his true role as a Nazi saboteur.
In "The Invisible Invader," Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor investigate a baffling sabotage at a war heroes' monument, where the structure explodes—only to reassemble and vanish in smoke. As Diana delves deeper, she uncovers a shocking threat: Captain Eric Lander, a man torn between loyalty and heritage, has built a stealth bomber for the Nazis, and the Holliday Girls, General Darnell, and Etta Candy are drawn into the escalating danger.
In "War Against Society," Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls face a sudden threat when a dying man reveals a secret crime army's plan to seize control of America. With Diana incapacitated and the city on edge, Paula Von Gunther and the Holliday Girls must race to uncover the truth and stop the Crime Army before it’s too late.
When a jealous socialite is overshadowed by Wonder Woman at a high-profile charity event, her envy spirals into madness—unleashing her sinister alter ego, the Cheetah, in a deadly bid to ruin her rival. Armed with a feline disguise and a thirst for vengeance, the Cheetah sets a trap that puts Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and the city itself in peril.
In "The Adventure of the Beauty Club," Wonder Woman teams up with Steve Trevor and Etta Candy to unravel a dangerous espionage ring hidden within an elite beauty club, where a mind reader and a mysterious villainess exploit social glamour to steal military secrets. As tensions rise in the Pacific, Wonder Woman must navigate deception and intrigue, confronting the Cheetah and her allies, including General Snidu and Colonel Chinda, all while protecting American interests from a shadowy enemy.
In "The Conquest of Paradise," Wonder Woman faces her fiercest challenger yet when the Cheetah, posing as Kay Carlton, infiltrates a high-stakes athletic contest between the Amazons and female champions from man's world. As tensions rise on Paradise Island, the Cheetah hunts for the secret behind the Amazons' power, forcing Wonder Woman to defend her home and her ideals against a foe who knows her too well.
In "The Secret Submarine," Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor race to uncover a mysterious undersea threat, only to find themselves entangled in a web of deception when a reformed Priscilla Rich warns of a new Cheetah—Sandra, her former slave, now wielding the feline villain's power. With General Darnell and Commander Harry Jenkins on the case, and Etta Candy lending her sharp mind, the team must navigate shifting loyalties before the ocean's secrets surface.
In "War Laugh Mania," Wonder Woman steps in to help a young boy stand up to his bully, Mugsy McGrew, while Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls infiltrate a factory to uncover the source of a mysterious laughing sickness. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, new faces like Eileen McGrew and the enigmatic Cyrus K. Knowles emerge, hinting at a larger conspiracy tied to wartime espionage.
In "The Purloined Pressure Coordinator," Wonder Woman and the Holliday Girls are aboard a ship shielded by one of Diana Prince’s most ingenious inventions—a device meant to thwart submarine attacks. When the shield is sabotaged and its vital component stolen by a cunning spy, Diana must track down the thief before the enemy exploits the technology, all while navigating a web of deception among the ship’s crew.
When Wonder Woman discovers Steve Trevor has been captured by Dr. Poison while repairing her invisible plane on Paradise Island, she springs into action—only to be taken herself. Using her telepathic link, she summons her invisible plane to break the trap, setting off a high-stakes rescue in the midst of wartime intrigue.
In a rare visit to Paradise Island, Wonder Woman and Etta Candy uncover a mysterious vitamin through the Magic Sphere, a discovery that could reshape humanity’s future—offering the power to extend life and restore youth. As the revelation spreads, political figures and shadowy forces alike begin to circle, drawn by the promise of immortality.
In a future where Steve Trevor is nominated for President in the year 3004, Wonder Woman—still guided by her duty and wisdom—witnesses the election unfold through the Magic Sphere. As the political landscape shifts, she sees herself, as Diana Prince, rise to lead the nation, confronting the shadows of manipulation and the growing influence of the Man's Party.
In "Demon of the Depths," Wonder Woman faces a rare challenge not on the battlefield, but within the heart of a young Amazon girl, Gerta von Gunther, whose fierce spirit threatens to lead her down a dangerous path. With Queen Hippolyte and the Amazons watching closely, Diana Prince must guide Gerta through trials that test her will, loyalty, and courage—before her strength becomes her undoing.
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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), Sensation Comics #10 (1942), Wonder Woman #2 (1942), Sensation Comics #11 (1942), Comic Cavalcade #1 (1942), Sensation Comics #12 (1942), Sensation Comics #13 (1943), Sensation Comics #14 (1943), Wonder Woman #3 (1943), Sensation Comics #15 (1943), Comic Cavalcade #2 (1943), Sensation Comics #16 (1943), Wonder Woman #4 (1943), Sensation Comics #17 (1943), Sensation Comics #18 (1943), Wonder Woman #5 (1943), Comic Cavalcade #3 (1943), Sensation Comics #19 (1943), Sensation Comics #20 (1943), Sensation Comics #21 (1943), Comic Cavalcade #4 (1943), Sensation Comics #22 (1943), Wonder Woman #6 (1943), Sensation Comics #23 (1943), Wonder Woman #7 (1943), Comic Cavalcade #5 (1943), Sensation Comics #24 (1943)
Reprinted in DC Comics the Art of Darwyn Cooke #[nn] (2018)
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