Major Key
Wonder Woman #1 (1942)
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Launch of Wonder Woman's first solo title and expanded origin.
Why this comic matters
Diana’s journey from Paradise Island to the outside world is expanded as she begins building a life around her mission as Wonder Woman. The issue develops her supporting cast, secret identity and Amazon background while establishing the mix of mythology and adventure that drives the solo series.
Key issue facts
PublisherDC
Publication year1942
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersWonder Woman
Collector significance
As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
Characters connected to this issue
How this issue connects to the movies
The movie guides below are connected through Wonder Woman. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2016Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Ultimate EditionView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2017Wonder WomanView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2017Justice LeagueView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2020Wonder Woman 1984View movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2021Zack Snyder’s Justice LeagueView movie guide →
