Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second volume of DC's Golden Age Omnibus series collects Wonder Woman stories from the early 1940s, including issues #7–15 of her original solo series and stories from Sensation Comics #29–48 and Comic Cavalcade #6–10. Featuring the work of creator William Moulton Marston and artist H.G. Peter, these tales continue the Amazon Princess's adventures against Axis spies, mythological threats, and classic villains like the Cheetah and Dr. Psycho. The collection showcases the formative era of the character, blending superhero action with Marston's progressive themes of female empowerment and psychological insight.
In "Adventure of the Kidnapers of Astral Spirits," Wonder Woman journeys to the hidden realm of Atlantis, where two powerful queens rule over rival nations of giantess women and frail manlings. With the island’s ancient volcanoes lighting its depths and prehistoric creatures roaming its caverns, she arrives just as Steve, searching for a mysterious chemical compound, finds himself caught in a brewing civil war. Written by Charles Moulton and illustrated by Harry Peter, this golden age tale unfolds beneath Darwyn Cooke’s striking cover.
In "Adventure of the Kidnapers of Astral Spirits," Wonder Woman investigates a series of bizarre murders linked to sleeping victims, uncovering a sinister plot that reaches into the astral plane. With the help of Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls, she confronts a web of secrets involving the Wright family, their lawyer Rob R. Kling, and the mysterious medium Vina Kling, all while a new astral authority, Professor Karma, sheds light on the strange phenomenon.
In "The Masquerader," Wonder Woman must navigate a dangerous game of deception when Hippolyte warns her of an impending capture by Duke Dalgan and his gang of international racketeers. Disguised as both Diana Prince and her heroic alter ego, she infiltrates their ranks—balancing her secret identity with the mission to protect her people, all while Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls stand ready on 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 crooked sponsor Ely Close steals the formula, the scheme turns deadly, putting Wonder Woman and her allies in peril.
In the sunken realm of Atlantis, where giantesses rule and manlings are mere shadows, Wonder Woman arrives to find Steve Trevor imprisoned amid a brewing civil war. With Queen Clea of the Venturians and Queen Eeras of the Aurania vying for dominance, Diana must navigate a deadly tournament of survival—where ancient rivalries and forgotten powers collide.
In "The Girl with the Iron Mask [Part 2]," Wonder Woman returns to Atlantis after a mysterious tale from a young girl hints at a looming threat. With Queen Clea manipulating events from the shadows and the Auranians watching closely, Diana must navigate treacherous alliances as a new generation of villains emerges—each with their own agenda, from the cunning Princess Ptra to the ruthless Venturians.
In "The Captive Queen [Part 3]," Wonder Woman finds herself trapped once more as Queen Clea’s scheme unravels, leading to a tense confrontation in Atlantis where the tide turns unexpectedly. With Clea now a prisoner and the Atlantean manlings rising in power, Diana must navigate a shifting battlefield while the fate of Venturia hangs in the balance—especially as Princess Octavia steps into her new role with quiet determination.
When a string of mysterious disappearances—including that of intelligence operative Elva East—leads Wonder Woman to a hidden diamond mine, she uncovers a sinister operation run by the enigmatic Countess Mazuma and her network of villains. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, Diana Prince must unravel the truth behind the girls’ captivity and the web of espionage woven by Countess Mazuma and her allies.
In "The Malice of the Green Imps," Wonder Woman opens a clinic to help people find joy, but when gangster Big Ike McGlone seeks her aid, his plea takes a dangerous turn—leading to his arrest and turning the Amazon warrior into an unlikely target of public scorn. With General Darnell, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy by her side, Wonder Woman must untangle a web of deception spun by Mayor Prude, Police Chief Smack, and McGlone’s gang, all while the Holliday Girls lend their support in unexpected ways.
When the Zoot Suit Gang’s leader escapes custody, Mala takes flight to track her down—only to crash-land in New York City, far from her home and utterly unprepared for the world of men. Stranded and bewildered, she must navigate the city’s chaos while evading the gang’s reach, with Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor racing to help her before the villain’s plans come to fruition.
When cult leader Anton Unreal offers a path to the Fourth Dimension in exchange for everything one owns, Wonder Woman steps in to stop Dick Soleful from surrendering his life’s work. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls pulled into the surreal realm, the team faces a mind-bending journey among the spirit men—where reality bends and danger lurks beyond the edge of perception.
When Steve Trevor’s niece Dotsie is abducted by a mysterious gorilla, Wonder Woman springs into action—only to find herself caught in a scientific experiment gone wrong. After capturing the beast and handing her over to Professor Zool, the evolution machine’s reversal sends not just the gorilla, but everyone else—including Steve, Etta, the Holliday Girls, and even the Amazon queen—back to prehistoric times.
When the Holliday Girls are abducted by a flock of giant vultures, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor must unravel the mystery behind the Vulture King’s bizarre scheme—before his mind-controlling device turns even the mightiest heroes into his puppets. With General Darnell and Etta Candy caught in the crossfire, the battle for freedom takes flight in this thrilling chapter from the Golden Age.
In "Grown-Down Land," Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy arrive at the Modern family estate, where they find the children of Grown-Down Land trapped in a mysterious sleep. When the kids won’t wake, Diana Prince follows them into their dream world, a whimsical realm where adults are children and children are the grown-ups. There, she encounters the reformed Frank and Selfa Modern, their servants Dellie and Ephram, and the children themselves—each a key to unlocking a new understanding between parents and kids.
When a powerful new criminal syndicate, the Crime Combine, sets its sights on eliminating Wonder Woman, Paula Von Gunther disappears into their ranks—her loyalty now in question. As the Holliday Girls and Steve Trevor work to uncover the conspiracy, Wonder Woman must confront a threat that’s as dangerous as it is personal, while Etta Candy stands ready to help—no matter the cost.
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, the movie star Tama Blair, has vanished, and now a doppelgänger appears, her presence as baffling as it is dangerous.
When a mysterious radio signal interrupts General Darnell’s address and a girl is found trapped in seaweed, Wonder Woman investigates a threat far beyond Earth—uncovering an imminent invasion by the Saturnians, led by the enigmatic Count Mephisto Saturno and the powerful Eviless, Emperor of Saturn. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls at her side, Diana Prince must unravel the secrets of a cosmic conspiracy before the skies above Earth are claimed by alien forces.
In "The Sky Road [Part 2]," Wonder Woman must rally her allies—Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the spirit of resistance—as the nation stumbles under a creeping dread. With Count Mephisto Saturno imprisoned but his dark influence still spreading, Diana realizes the true threat has only just begun: the Saturnians are coming, and their invasion has already begun in silence.
In "The Amazon Bride," Wonder Woman dreams she’s lost her Amazon powers and agrees to marry Steve Trevor—only to wake just before the vows, realizing the moment was a trap. Racing to save Steve from the gangsters who drugged her, she must confront the sinister Casino and his unseen allies, all while the Holiday Girls and Etta Candy appear in fleeting visions from her subconscious.
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 investigates, she uncovers a web of corruption that reaches from the school principal to the mayor, with the boy’s aunt and a mysterious governor drawn into the mystery.
When mysterious disruptions cripple the transatlantic cable, Wonder Woman dives into the ocean’s depths, only to uncover a rebellion led by the Atlantean Army under Queen Octavia’s former rule. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy at her side, and a dangerous new villain named Sontag Henya emerging from the shadows, Diana must navigate a submerged world on the brink of war—where loyalty is tested and the fate of two civilizations hangs in the balance.
In "Battle Against Revenge," a disgruntled former actor turns to villainy, orchestrating a scheme that unleashes six of Wonder Woman’s most notorious foes—among them the Cheetah, Giganta, and Dr. Psycho—each summoned not for chaos, but as tools in a personal vendetta. With Diana Prince, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy caught in the crossfire, the line between performance and peril blurs as the Holliday Girls and a mysterious figure known as Red Fitz become entangled in a game of theatrical revenge.
In "The Slaves of the Evil Eye [Part 1]," Wonder Woman races to stop Hypnota the Great and her mysterious twin sister Serva, who have stolen the secret defense plan against Saturn and enslaved innocent lives to serve their dark schemes. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, Diana Prince must outwit a villain whose powers twist minds and manipulate fate—before the city falls into the grip of an unseen tyranny.
In "The Unseen Menace [Part 2]," Wonder Woman must race against time as Hypnota the Great manipulates Serva with his mysterious Blue Ray, sending her to Holliday College to uncover Diana’s whereabouts. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy caught in the crossfire and the Holliday Girls on edge, the stakes rise as Wonder Woman faces a foe who strikes from shadows only she might see.
In a high-stakes escalation, Wonder Woman races to prevent Hypnota the Great from igniting a galactic conflict, as the villain targets Count Dendum, Saturn’s newly arrived ambassador, in a desperate bid to drag Earth into war. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy at her side, and the Holliday Girls caught in the crossfire, Diana must navigate deception and diplomacy before the fragile peace collapses.
When Steve Trevor investigates a mysterious shipwreck blamed on a school of mermaids, he’s captured by the aquatic creatures—only to be rescued by Wonder Woman and the Holiday Girls, who soon find themselves entangled in a deeper conspiracy. As they track down a former champion posing as King Neptune, they uncover a web of deception beneath the waves, where the line between hero and villain is as murky as the ocean floor.
When a group of Amazon children—Zoe and her unnamed peers—stow away on Wonder Woman’s plane after uncovering corruption at their orphanage, they arrive on Paradise Island just as a Nazi submarine crew, led by the sinister Reegan, launches a surprise attack. With Steve Trevor and Hippolyte rallying the Amazons, and new allies like Kitty Killdare and her brother Terry stepping forward, Diana Prince must protect her home while the children’s pasts unexpectedly become key to the defense.
When Wonder Woman, posing as Miss Santa Claus to bring joy to children who’ve lost hope, stumbles upon a gang of gold thieves, her holiday cheer quickly turns to action. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls by her side, she must outwit Joe "The Gyp" Bamko and his mob—especially as the criminal’s connection to the Allen family adds a personal twist.
Wonder Woman, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls are drawn into a perilous journey when a mysterious island—hidden between Africa and South America—reveals ancient secrets tied to Nero Maximus, the flamboyant tyrant of a forgotten empire. With the enigmatic Fausta as his empress and a sinister anthropologist’s findings leading the way, Diana Prince must confront a past that refuses to stay buried.
In "Draska the Deadly," Wonder Woman faces off against the cunning Countess Draska Nishki and her shadowy network, the International Spies, Inc., as she races to recover stolen blueprints for a powerful new weapon—before the price of silence climbs too high. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, and the Holliday Girls caught in the crossfire, Diana must outwit a foe whose secrets are as dangerous as her intentions.
In "The Winged Maidens of Venus, Part 1," Wonder Woman, aided by Steve Trevor and Etta Candy, journeys to the mysterious planet Venus, where she is granted magnetic hearing by Queen Desira. When she learns of a secret plot by the Third World War Promoters—including President Pierre Finati and Bird Boswell—to ignite global conflict, Diana must go undercover, allowing herself to be captured by the conspirators in a daring move to stop them.
In "The Ordeal of Fire [Part 2]," Wonder Woman races to rescue a sorority pledge whisked away to Venus, where she must face the enigmatic Velma or lose her life. With Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls caught in the chaos back on Earth, and the Third World War Promoters watching from the shadows, Diana’s courage is tested like never before—especially when the fate of the girl hinges on a desperate gamble from home.
In "The Conquest of Venus [Part 3]," Wonder Woman attempts to guide Velma toward peace, but the young woman’s defiance leads her to summon a notorious gangster and his crew, setting the stage for a dangerous invasion of Venus. With Steve Trevor and Queen Desira caught in the crossfire, the fate of the planet hangs in the balance as old alliances fracture and new threats emerge.
When Professor Proto Plasm unleashes his "moron hormone" on the world, even Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor find themselves caught in a wave of unintended silliness. With Colonel Darnell and a new secretary named Grace scrambling to keep order, and the mysterious Plasm and his assistants pulling strings from the shadows, chaos begins to unravel the very fabric of reason.
When Wonder Woman encounters a peculiar gardener whose blooms defy nature, she’s drawn into a mystery that spirals into kidnapping and murder—unraveling secrets tied to a reclusive businessman, a mysterious daughter, and a trio of enigmatic young women. The golden age of superheroics shines in this 13-page tale where the line between plant and peril blurs.
In "Peril on Paradise Island," Wonder Woman finds herself entangled in a dangerous web when her golden lasso is stolen during a high-stakes trial, leaving her vulnerable to a cunning enemy. With Steve Trevor at her side and the Amazons watching from afar, Diana must navigate deception and betrayal on a remote island where the line between ally and foe blurs.
In "The Icebound Maidens [Part 1]," Wonder Woman answers Aphrodite’s call to inspire the women of Venus, a secluded society long isolated by ice and fear. With the Seal Men holding Eve—daughter of Queen Desira—prisoner, Diana must rally the women of Eveland and the Amazons, including Mala and the mysterious Lectress, before the icy threat overtakes them all.
In "The Mystery Maid [Part 2]," Wonder Woman teams up with Queen Eve to infiltrate the icy realm of Bitterland, where Princess Lectress has vanished. As they battle the Seal Men and rescue captive girls from Eveland, a surprising twist unfolds—Princess Lectress has secretly stowed away on the Amazon Maiden's Invisible Plane, bound for Holliday College under a new identity.
In the frozen heart of the South Pole, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor find themselves enslaved in the eerie Electric Garden, a twisted realm ruled by the Seal Men and their master, King Rigor. With the help of the defiant Eveland girls and the quiet courage of her allies, Diana must rally resistance before the garden’s electrifying prison consumes them all.
When Wonder Woman returns to Paradise Island after hearing of the Cheetah’s supposed drowning, she’s blindsided by a shocking return: the feline villain has stowed away in the Invisible Plane and now impersonates Claudia Rich, her cousin, to lure Steve Trevor and trap Wonder Woman in a deadly deception.
When Etta Candy enacts a daring "punishment" for misbehaving freshmen at Holliday College—sending them to the haunted Ghost House during Baby Week—she doesn’t expect the eerie old mansion to be the real home of three mysterious girls: Lillie, Tillie, and Millie Heyday, along with their enigmatic grandmother. As Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and the Holliday Girls investigate the strange occurrences, they uncover a hidden connection between the girls and a secret gang led by Joel Heyday, whose plans may be far more dangerous than a prank.
When Steve Trevor is tasked with delivering secret papers to General Bleak, the mission takes a dangerous turn after the documents vanish from his jacket—leaving only a trail of clues that even the military can't decipher. With Steve's reputation on the line and a shadowy enemy agent slipping through the ranks, Wonder Woman steps in to unravel a web of deception, where loyalty is tested and even the closest allies may not be who they seem.
Wonder Woman is entrusted with a vital treaty between Mexico and the U.S., but her mission takes a dangerous turn when General Jose Pierez and his Bandidos intercept her. With help from Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls, Diana must navigate a web of deception—especially after encountering Marya, the giantess, and her mother, as well as President Truaz and the mysterious Chiquita.
In the whimsical heart of Shamrock Land, Wonder Woman and her allies track the elusive Gentleman Killer through hidden caves—only to find him welcomed with open arms by the unsuspecting Princess Elaine. As the Leprechauns and the Queen of the Little People go about their daily lives, the tension mounts between the heroes and the villain’s unexpected sanctuary.
In the enchanted realm of Shamrock Land, Wonder Woman must break free from a magical stupor to confront the Gentleman Killer, now the tyrannical Prime Minister, as he tightens his grip on the land. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the whimsical yet resilient Little People by her side, Diana faces a challenge that tests her strength, wit, and resolve against a villain who thrives on greed and deception.
When a renegade Amazon named Dalma escapes Paradise Island during a screening of Wonder Woman’s heroic exploits, her sudden arrival in Man’s World sets off a chain of events that pulls Diana Prince and Steve Trevor into a dangerous game of capture and pursuit. Forced to confront her past and the secrets of her own people, Diana must journey back to Reform Island—where the Amazons are divided and trust is as fragile as the island’s crumbling walls—before Dalma’s rebellion tears the sisterhood apart.
When Ferva Shayne gifts Steve Trevor a mysterious electronic globe that boosts his strength beyond Wonder Woman’s, the balance of power shifts in unexpected ways—setting off a chain of events that draws Steve, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls into a dangerous game with the newly formed Lawbreaker's Protective League. As Wonder Woman confronts the escalating threat, she must navigate loyalty, deception, and the strange new dynamics at play, all while the League’s true intentions remain shrouded in mystery.
When Steve Trevor gets a frantic call from J. P. Prosperus, the president of Tin Plate Incorporated, fearing for his life, Wonder Woman is called in to unravel a web of danger tied to the secretive Tycoon Club. With the Holliday Girls, Etta Candy, and Prosperus’s daughter Arda caught in the crossfire, the mystery deepens as a shadowy stockbroker and a masked villain known only as Mr. Pipsqueak emerge from the shadows.
When a pair of midget criminals disguised as children target a jewelry store, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor find themselves tangled in a web of deception—especially after the delivery of the famed Coronet Diamond sets off a chain of events involving a mysterious gang, a murdered courier, and a pair of dangerous new villains. With Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls on the scene and General Darnell overseeing the investigation, the hunt for the real culprits begins.
When a massive fragment of Neptune crashes into the Pacific, triggering global earthquakes, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor race to uncover the truth behind the mysterious arrival—only to face the enigmatic Masters of Neptunia, led by the sinister Stalthon, and a new threat from the Great Solo. As tensions rise and the Holliday Girls, General Darnell, and even the President of the United States take sides, Diana must navigate a crisis that tests her resolve and the bonds of her allies.
In "The Tigeapes of Neptunia, Part 2: The Masters of the Water," Wonder Woman finds herself trapped in a watery fortress as the villainous Masters of Neptunia, led by the enigmatic Great Solo, turn her allies into mechanos. With the help of the resourceful Holliday Girls and her unyielding resolve, Diana must navigate a world of aquatic tigeapes and steel-willed servants to free her friends and end the Neptunian threat—before peace is lost beneath the waves.
In the Killer's Cage, Wonder Woman and Etta Candy infiltrate Neptunia disguised as tigeapes, uncovering a conspiracy far more dangerous than they anticipated—The Masters of Neptunia have engineered a plan to rip Earth from its orbit and drag it into Neptune’s grasp as a captive moon. With Captain Brown, Steve Trevor, and the President watching from afar, Diana must navigate a web of deception, facing off against the newly introduced Soldar and the enigmatic Great Solo, all while the mechanos and the tigeapes themselves remain unpredictable allies or enemies.
When a notorious racketeer targets the Winsome Water Queens, Wonder Woman steps in to protect the team—only to be captured and buried in quicklime inside Etta Candy’s own water polo bus. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy racing to uncover the truth, the line between ally and enemy blurs in a high-stakes aquatic showdown.
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↩ Reprints Sensation Comics #25 (1944), Sensation Comics #26 (1944), Sensation Comics #27 (1944), Comic Cavalcade #6 (1944), Sensation Comics #28 (1944), Wonder Woman #8 (1944), Sensation Comics #29 (1944), Sensation Comics #30 (1944), Comic Cavalcade #7 (1944), Sensation Comics #31 (1944), Wonder Woman #9 (1944), Sensation Comics #32 (1944), Sensation Comics #33 (1944), Comic Cavalcade #8 (1944), Sensation Comics #34 (1944), Wonder Woman #10 (1944), Comic Cavalcade #9 (1944), Sensation Comics #35 (1944), The Big All-American Comic Book #[nn] (1944), Wonder Woman #11 (1944), Sensation Comics #36 (1944), Sensation Comics #37 (1945), Sensation Comics #38 (1945), Sensation Comics #39 (1945), Comic Cavalcade #10 (1945), Sensation Comics #40 (1945), Wonder Woman #12 (1945), Sensation Comics #41 (1945), Sensation Comics #42 (1945), Comic Cavalcade #11 (1945), Sensation Comics #43 (1945), Wonder Woman #13 (1945), Sensation Comics #44 (1945), Sensation Comics #45 (1945), Comic Cavalcade #12 (1945), Sensation Comics #46 (1945), Wonder Woman #14 (1945), Comic Cavalcade #13 (1945), Sensation Comics #47 (1945), Wonder Woman #15 (1945), Sensation Comics #48 (1945), Wonder Woman Archives #4 (2004)
Reprinted in DC Comics the Art of Darwyn Cooke #[nn] (2018)
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