"ALL STAR COMICS" #8 DEC 1941 - JAN 1942 CGC RESTORED 6.0 EXTENSIVE (A-5) FINE (FIRST WONDER WOMAN).
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Auction #230 Part II
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Item Description
DC. First appearance and origin of Wonder Woman (Princess Diana) in "Introducing Wonder Woman" back-up story. First appearance of Steve Trevor. Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite join the Justice Society of America in "Two New Members Earn Their Spurs" story. Green Lantern becomes honorary member. This issue, one of the most important issues in the history of DC Comics, is currently tied for the #15 spot on Overstreet's list of Top 100 Golden Age Comics. Although the main story featured the JSA, it is more well known for having the first appearance of Wonder Woman in a back-up story, which would continue in "Sensation Comics" #1 (see item #1103), which featured Wonder Woman's first cover appearance. Gardner Fox, Everett E. Hibbard and William Moulton Marston (Wonder Woman co-creator) stories. Everett E. Hibbard cover and art w/additional art by Sheldon Moldoff and Harry G. Peter (Wonder Woman co-creator). As for CGC restoration note, this includes "Color Touch, Pieces Added, Tear Seals, Reinforced, Cover Cleaned, Interior Lightened." Off-white pages. Easily one of the most important Golden Age comic books, featuring the first appearance of one of DC's most popular characters. Dan Makara Collection.
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