Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman is published by DC Comics. Current price per issue is $2.50.

Last Issue

 * Wonder Woman #219: 27 Jul 2005

Current Issue

 * Wonder Woman #220: 31 Aug 2005

Next Issue

 * Wonder Woman #221: 28 Sep 2005

Status
Published monthly.

Began publication in 1987. A previous series, also called Wonder Woman, was published from 1942-1986.

Main Characters

 * Wonder Woman/Princess Diana - Super-hero, warrior and ambassador from the island Amazon nation of Themyscira. - Wonder Woman

Minor Characters

 * Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent - The last survivor of the planet Krypton, Superman has many powers on Earth, including flight, super-strength, super-speed, x-ray vision, heat vision, and invulnerability. (aka "The Man of Steel,' 'The Man of Tomorrow') - Superman


 * Batman/Bruce Wayne - After seeing his parents gunned down in a robbery, Bruce Wayne trained his mind and body to become the world's gratest detective and a dark avenging vigilante. (aka 'The Dark Knight') - Batman

Other Characters/Places/Things

 * Themyscira - An island nation that resides in a different dimensional place. Home to the Amazons, a group of immortal warrior women with a culture based on ancient Greece. (aka Paradise Island) - Themyscira


 * Lasso of Truth/Golden Lasso of Hestia/Girdle of Gaia - Formed from the mythical Girdle of Gaia, this is Wonder Woman's siganture weapon. It is effectively indestructable, and anyone bound by it must speak the truth.

Wonder Woman #220
This is the current issue, and therefore no story information will be posted about this issue. Please check your local comic shop for copies of this issue.

Wonder Woman #219
"Sacrifice" part 4 of 4. Superman, under the mental control of Max Lord, battles Wonder Woman. They are too evenly matched, but during a moment when she has the upper hand, Diana uses the Lasso of Truth on Lord--he tells her that the only way to free Superman from his control is to kill him. So she does. (Continued in The OMAC Project #4)

Collections

 * Wonder Woman, vol. 1: Gods and Mortals - Collects #1-7. "Featuring the young Amazon's origin and her introduction to 'Man's World.' Before she has a chance to fully assimilate into her new home, Wonder Woman must battle the chaos of the Greek god Ares, as he plans to bring upon World War III!" - WorldCat


 * Wonder Woman, vol. 2: Challenge of the Gods - Collects #7-14. "Featuring the debut of the deadly Cheetah!" - WorldCat


 * Wonder Woman, vol. 3: Beauty and the Beasts - Collects #15-19 plus portions of Action Comics #600. "Wonder Woman faces her toughest opponents yet in tales featuring Silver Swan, Superman, Circe, Darkseid and more!" - WorldCat


 * Wonder Woman: The Contest - Collects #90-93, 0. "After winning a contest of physical and mental challenges, Princess Diana was elected to go to Patriarch's World to teach them the Amazon ways as the super-heroine Wonder Woman. But years later, Diana's mother is unsatisfied with her limited progress to bring an end to all acts of hate on Earth, so she institutes another contest to name a new champion. Attempting to defend her position, Diana enters the games but in the end is bested by the arrogant and powerful Artemis. Now, a defeated and dejected Diana can only watch as Artemis, a skilled warrior with a penchant for violence, journeys to Man's World as the new Wonder Woman." - WorldCat


 * Wonder Woman: The Challenge of Artemis - Collects #94-100. - WorldCat


 * Wonder Woman: Second Genesis - Collects #101-105. "Totally devoid of conscience or morality, Darkseid is a godlike being who desires nothing more than complete control of the entire universe. The brutal ruler of the planet Apokolips looks to achieve his malicious goal by usurping the power of the Olympian gods. Descending upon Wonder Woman's fabled Paradise Island, the ruthless tyrant begins a campaign of destruction which ends with the defeat of the mythological deities. Now with Darkseid's plan coming to fruition it is up to Princess Diana and her Amazon sisters to save their gods as well as the universe from annihilation." - WorldCat


 * Wonder Woman: Lifelines - Collects #106-112. "When a grief stricken scientist attempts to recreate his dead son as a computer program, Wonder Woman inexplicably finds herself battling Doomsday, Sinestro, and the original Flash, three powerful beings who are no longer alive. Facing off against her former fallen ally, Green Lantern's deceased archnemesis, and the creature that killed Superman, Princess Diana tries to piece together what is behind these miraculous resurrections. But even the answer to their mysterious return might not be enough to save Wonder Woman from the combined onslaught of these deadly adversaries." - WorldCat


 * Wonder Woman: Paradise Lost - Collects #164-170 & Wonder Woman Secret Files #2. "Batman's home, Gotham City, is being transformed into a land resembling ancient Greece, lorded over by evil gods. And once the gods of war, discord, fear and terror combine their essences with those of the Joker, Scarecrow, and Poison Ivy, Batman finds himself in the need of help from Wonder Woman. But when the gods decide to merge with Batman as well, the Amazon princess finds that even the aid of Gotham's other protectors, Nightwing and Robin, as well as her own protégé, Wonder Girl, may not be enough to end this evil reign." - WorldCat


 * Wonder Woman: Paradise Found - Collects #171-177 & Wonder Woman Secret Files #3. "Wonder Woman's world is falling to pieces. Her home of Paradise Island has faced a devastating civil war, and her mother, Queen Hippolyta, has abolished the monarchy, ending Diana's status as a princess. But the Amazing Amazon must contend with far worse in the adventures that confront her." - WorldCat


 * Wonder Woman: Down to Earth - Collects #195-200. "When Diana writes a book that shares her beliefs, it ignites a firestorm of controversy -- and even gets the attention of the Olympian Gods! Now Wonder Woman faces her most personal battle yet as she confronts attacks on all levels, from Veronica Cale to Dr. Psycho to Silver Swan and even the War God Ares himself!" - WorldCat


 * Wonder Woman: Bitter Rivals - Collects #201-205. "Wonder Woman needs help solving the murder of Darrel Keyes, and who better to call than Batman? As they inch closer, they find it ties to another murder, but what does it have to do with respected businesswoman Veronica Cale?" - WorldCat

Order Codes
These are the order codes and prices as provided by Diamond Distribution. Your local comic shop should be able to order these for you.


 * JAN05 0325	WONDER WOMAN #214	$2.25
 * FEB05 0308	WONDER WOMAN #215	$2.25
 * MAR05 0427	WONDER WOMAN #216	$2.50
 * MAR05 0428	WONDER WOMAN #217	$2.50
 * APR05 0359	WONDER WOMAN #218	$2.25
 * MAY05 0216	WONDER WOMAN #219	$2.25
 * JUN05 0390	WONDER WOMAN #220	$2.50
 * JUL05 0258	WONDER WOMAN #221	$2.50
 * AUG05 0238	WONDER WOMAN #222	$2.50
 * SEP05 0266	WONDER WOMAN #223	$2.50

Collections

 * SEP05 0705	WONDER WOMAN VOL 1 GODS AND MORTALS TP (DEC030290)	$19.95
 * SEP05 0702	WONDER WOMAN VOL 2 CHALLENGE OF GODS TP (JUL040653)	$19.95
 * JUL05 0256	WONDER WOMAN VOL 3 BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS TP	$19.99

Future Publication Dates
Dates subject to change at the whims of the publisher or distributor. Please see the Diamond Shipping Lists for current information.


 * Wonder Woman #221: 28 Sep 2005
 * Wonder Woman #222: 26 Oct 2005
 * Wonder Woman #223: 30 Nov 2005

Links

 * DC Comics - Publisher's Website
 * Wonder Woman - GCD entry
 * Wonder Woman
 * Wonder Woman - Profile page from the S.T.A.R.N.E.T. Metahuman Information Database.