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Cover: Harry Peter

Sensation Comics #17

May 1943 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Talking Lion," Wonder Woman takes Bobby to the zoo, where a mysterious lion’s voice leads to a surprising discovery—though the talking isn’t what it seems. With Steve Trevor and his niece by her side, Wonder Woman follows the trail of the strange radio signal, uncovering a secret network of spies in Cairo. Written by Charles Moulton and illustrated by Frank Godwin, this 1943 adventure blends wartime intrigue with a touch of whimsy, all brought to life by Harry Peter’s dynamic cover art.

Contains 7 stories
The Talking Lion
13 pp · Superhero
Ginger (Trevor's niece, introduction)Bobby Lee (Sally's brother, introduction)Sally Lee (intelligence clerk, introduction)Princess Yasmini (villain, introduction)Smaltz (Nazi agent, villain, introduction)unnamed Nazi agents (villains, introduction)

In "The Talking Lion," Wonder Woman takes Bobby to the zoo, where the kids stumble upon a lion that speaks—though not by magic, but through a hidden radio the Nazis have used to turn the beast into a spy. With Steve Trevor and his niece by their side, the mystery leads Wonder Woman and Steve on a trail to Cairo, where they uncover a secret network of spies, including Princess Yasmini.

The Kid From England
6 pp · Children, Superhero
NazisRonnie Graham (introduction)Mr. Dexter
That's Gratitude!
2 pp · Humor, Children
Tippie
The Ghosts Who Saved Skyros
9 pp · Superhero
HawkinsGeneral Von (villain, introduction)Nazis
The Emperor's Millions!
7 pp · Superhero
Duke De L'Argent (flashback, introduction), De L'Argent XAl Klipp (villain, introduction)Fluke (introduction)
The Return of the Black Pirate
8 pp · Historical
Don Muerte (flashback, introduction)Don Muerte's birdmen (flashback, introduction)a jester (flashback)Nazis

In "The Return of the Black Pirate," Justin and Jon Valor journey to the legendary island lair of the Black Pirate, where they uncover an ancient book detailing the original hero’s daring exploits—unearthing a legacy that echoes through time. The story blends adventure and family history, linking past and present in a tale of courage and mystery.

The Case of the Half-Finished Tie!
10 pp · Superhero
Tim Daly (introduction)Mingo (villain, introduction)Mingo's gang (villains, introduction)Trig (introduction, death)

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Raw (Good) $328
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $3,164
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $2,053
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $1,927*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $1,927
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $1,040*
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CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $989*
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $618
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $618
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $579*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $399*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $272
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $201*
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FN $4.98 CGC 4.5 $894.95 CGC 5 $1872.55
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Cast · 28 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Frank Godwin
cover pencils, inks Harry Peter

Reprints

Reprinted in Four Star Spectacular #1 (1976), Wonder Woman Archives #2 (2000), The Wonder Woman Chronicles #3 (2013), Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2016), Wonder Woman: The Golden Age #2 (2019)

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