Showcase Presents: Wonder Woman #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis massive black-and-white volume collects the earliest Silver Age adventures of Wonder Woman, reprinting her debut in the tryout series Showcase #105 and the first several issues of her own revived title. It showcases the Amazon Princess battling mythological threats and Cold War-era villains in a series of standalone tales, reflecting the lighter, more whimsical tone of the era before her later reinvention. As part of DC's Showcase Presents line, it offers a budget-friendly, phonebook-sized trove of classic stories for fans of Golden and Silver Age comics.
In "The Million Dollar Penny!", Wonder Woman launches a contest to honor the child who brings the most credit to America, with the winner granted three wishes. Young Bonnie, celebrated for rescuing two children during a violent storm, wins the prize—and uses one wish to travel back in time to meet Wonder Girl. Together, they face the Insekttees in a thrilling adventure that bridges past and present. Written by Robert Kanigher and illustrated by Ross Andru with inks by Mike Esposito, this 2007 Showcase Presents issue features cover art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito.
In "The Million Dollar Penny!" from Showcase Presents: Wonder Woman #1, Diana of Themyscira is chosen by her mother, Queen Hippolyta, to journey to man’s world—just as Steve Trevor’s plane crashes and she saves him. Stranded in a world of commerce and challenge, Diana must turn a single penny into a million dollars within 24 hours to build a playground for underprivileged children.
In a flashback from *Showcase Presents: Wonder Woman* #1, Steve Trevor challenges Wonder Woman to a test of perception, daring her to hide in plain sight—so she takes on the guise of Diana Prince and slips right under his radar, turning his confidence into a game of wits. The story captures the spark of their early dynamic with playful tension and quiet intrigue.
In "Fun House of Time!", Wonder Woman faces off against the enigmatic Time Master in a twisted, deadly carnival of shifting timelines and traps. When Diana calls him "Ty M. Master," he smirks and reveals the name is his own playful riddle—hinting at a deeper deception behind the madness.
In this origin tale from *Showcase Presents: Wonder Woman #1*, young Diana is born centuries ago and granted gifts from the gods—Aphrodite, Athena, Mercury, and Hercules—before tragedy strikes. When her father and all the men are wiped out in war, a teenage Diana helps her mother lead the Amazons to their new sanctuary on Paradise Island.
In "The Human Charm Bracelet!", Wonder Woman’s vulnerability on June 19th—when her powers vanish at 10 a.m.—becomes the unexpected centerpiece of a bizarre cosmic prank. When Tooroo, the victor of the Space Olympics, arrives on Earth to pick a gift for his girlfriend, he turns Diana and Steve into living charms, unaware of the chaos his souvenir will unleash.
When a curious girl from the Chameleon Planet named Rrara swaps places with Wonder Girl for a day, she quickly finds herself caught in a whirlwind of danger—just as both Paradise Island and her home planet face threats from unseen foes. The story unfolds with playful intrigue and high stakes, as Rrara navigates unfamiliar powers and a crisis far beyond her usual world.
In this 2007 tale from *Showcase Presents: Wonder Woman #1*, young Jo watches her future as Wonder Woman unfold on the Amazon Time and Space Televisor, sparking a desire for a costume of her own—earned not given. Determined to prove herself, she sets out to perform great feats, knowing the outfit will only come to those who truly earn it.
In "The Chest of Monsters!", Wonder Woman launches a contest to honor the young hero who brings the most credit to America, awarding the winner three wishes. When Bonnie wins for saving two children in a storm, she uses one wish to travel back in time and meet Wonder Girl—only to find herself facing the Insekttees in a battle that rewrites the past.
In "The Invasion of the Sphinx Creatures!" from Showcase Presents: Wonder Woman #1, Queen Mikra, a mummy awakened from ancient slumber, unleashes a terrifying assault as she commands the Sphinx in a bid to conquer the world—while Wonder Woman remains imprisoned beneath an Egyptian pyramid. The story unfolds with a blend of myth and menace, as the Amazon warrior’s fate hangs in the balance and the desert itself seems to rise against her.
In this charming 2007 tale from Showcase Presents: Wonder Woman #1, young Princess Diana finds herself longing for a friend her own age on Paradise Island—so the island’s scientists craft her a robot playmate. But when the machine doesn’t behave quite like they expected, Diana’s quiet day of solitude takes an unexpected turn.
In "Graveyard of Monster Ships!" from Showcase Presents: Wonder Woman #1, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor uncover a haunting fleet of shipwrecks frozen in time. When Angle Man unleashes his new weapon, Animox, the figureheads come to life, turning the graveyard into a sea of monstrous sentinels.
In "The Time Traveler of Terror!", Wonder Woman confronts Professor Andro, a man whose face appears in ancient records of catastrophe—now standing in the present, poised to trigger a deadly explosion. As she pieces together the clues, she realizes the truth: he’s not just a historian, but a time traveler whose past actions have shaped the disasters she’s studied.
In "Fantastic Fishermen of the Forbidden Sea!", Wonder Woman spins a tale of underwater adventurers and mythical catches for the Holliday Girls, weaving a story of mystery and deep-sea wonder—until a mysterious flying saucer descends, intent on "reeling in" the girls, forcing Wonder Woman to defend them with courage and speed.
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