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Cover: H. G. Peter

Wonder Woman #17

May 1946 · DC · 0.10 USD
📊 ~41,922 copies sold its debut month
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In "The Winds of Time [Part 1]," Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor race against time—literally—when Dr. Kurree’s groundbreaking cancer cure goes tragically wrong, sending her spiraling through history. Now stranded in ancient Rome, the brilliant scientist must face her past, including a deceitful lover from a forgotten lifetime, while Wonder Woman and Steve work to guide her back before history unravels. Written by Charles Moulton and illustrated by H. G. Peter—with inks by Arlene and a cover by H. G. Peter—this 1946 adventure blends science, myth, and mystery in a timeless tale.

Contains 5 stories
The Winds of Time [Part 1]
14 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorEtta Candy [as Fulvia]the Holliday GirlsPaula von GuntherDr. Lana Kurree [aka Serviliaaka Prue] (chemist, introduction)Mr. Kurree [aka Senator Lantulusaka Daniel Beene] (Lana's father, introduction)Tribune Lamercus (villain, a Roman racketeer, introduction)Carl Ambishun [aka Calvusaka Siles Sneek] (villain, Lana's fiancee, introduction) introduction)Dictator Sulla (villain, introduction)

In "The Winds of Time [Part 1]," Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor race through history to ancient Rome, where Dr. Lana Kurree—now known as Servilia—has been swept by the Winds of Time. Trapped in a past she barely remembers, the brilliant chemist must confront her deceptive fiancé, Carl Ambishun, and the ruthless Tribune Lamercus, while the shadow of Dictator Sulla looms over the crumbling empire.

Emma Willard
4 pp · Biography
Emma Willard
[The Winds of Time, Part 2] The Redskins' Revenge
11 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Etta Candy [as Matilda Gumdrop]the Holliday Girls [as the Gumdrop Dance Hall Terpsichoreans]Dr. Lana Kurree [aka Prudence]Paula von GuntherSteve TrevorDean Picklepuss [Sourpuss]Queen HippolyteMr. Kurree [aka Daniel Beene]a tribe of Indians [Chief Greatheartothers unnamed] (introduction for all)Carl Ambishun [aka Silas Sneek] (villain)

In "The Winds of Time, Part 2: The Redskins' Revenge," Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor race through the Old West to stop the deceitful Carl Ambishun—posing as Silas Sneek—from swindling a tribe of Native Americans, led by Chief Greatheart, while the Holliday Girls, disguised as the Gumdrop Dance Hall Terpsichoreans, play a surprising role in the unfolding drama. With Dr. Lana Kurree and Etta Candy aiding the cause, the team must confront the villain’s schemes before the balance of justice is lost to greed and trickery.

That's Right!
2 pp · Humor
Tippie
[The Winds of Time, Part 3] Subterranean Death
11 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]General DarnellDean Picklepuss [Sourpuss]Steve TrevorPaula von GuntherEtta Candythe Holliday GirlsDr. Lana KurreeCarl Ambishun (villain)

In "The Winds of Time, Part 3: Subterranean Death," Wonder Woman races to clear Dr. Lana Kurree’s name after Carl Ambishun traps her and the Holliday Girls in a deadly underground maze, while Steve Trevor and Etta Candy work to expose the villain’s scheme. With General Darnell and Dean Picklepuss caught in the chaos, Diana must outwit Ambishun’s twisted plan before the trap claims them all.

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Raw (Good) $69
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $13,050*
CGC 9.6 $8,642
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $2,277*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $1,310
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CGC 8.0 · 6 in census $1,241
CGC 7.5 · 5 in census $1,092
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $840
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $680
CGC 6.0 · 7 in census $604
CGC 5.5 · 7 in census $526
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $482*
CGC 4.5 · 9 in census $376
CGC 4.0 · 7 in census $349
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $307
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $248
CGC 2.5 · 5 in census $236
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 · 3 in census $167
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $167
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $98*
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Cast · 3 characters

Full credits

artist, inker H. G. Peter
inker Arlene
cover pencils, inks H. G. Peter

Reprints

Reprinted in Wonder Woman #[nn] (1972), Wonder Woman #[nn] (1972), Wonder Woman Archives #7 (2013), Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus #3 (2019)

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