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Cover: Irwin Hasen & Bernard Sachs

Wonder Woman #45

Jan 1951 · DC · 0.10 USD
📊 ~33,885 copies sold its debut month
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In "The Wonder Woman Story! [Part One]," Wonder Woman steps in as acting dean at Holliday College, where a mischievous leprechaun’s unexpected scholarship brings both chaos and danger—his antics test her patience, while gangsters close in on his hidden pot of gold. Written by Charles Moulton and illustrated by Harry Peter, with lettering by the Wroten duo, this classic tale blends whimsy and suspense, all brought to life on a cover by Irwin Hasen and Bernard Sachs.

Contains 6 stories
The Wonder Woman Story! [Part One]
8 pp · Superhero
Mary EllenJohn LaneHercules

In "The Wonder Woman Story! [Part One]," reporter Mary Ellen races to uncover the truth behind Wonder Woman’s origins, determined to beat her rival John Lane to the exclusive. As she delves into the mystery, she stumbles upon a hidden world where myth and reality collide—led by the legendary Hercules and the enigmatic Amazons.

The Wonder Woman Story, Part Two: Act of Treachery!
8 pp · Superhero
HerculesGiganta (Amazon)Mary EllenJohn Lane

In this thrilling sequel, Mary Ellen finds herself caught between duty and danger as her rival John Lane recklessly pursues her to Paradise Island, disrupting the ancient peace of the Amazons. With Hercules watching the skies and the powerful Giganta standing guard, Mary Ellen must navigate the growing tension before the island’s secrets are exposed.

Helene Kottauer
2 pp · Biography

In a tale drawn from forgotten archives, the story of Helene Kottauer unfolds across two pages of Wonder Woman #45, chronicling her daring journey in the 15th century to crown the son of a fallen Emperor of Austria. Her courage and meticulous records of court life would endure for centuries, preserving a legacy long after her time.

The Amazon and the Leprechaun!
10 pp · Superhero
Moon O'Day (introduction)Dean MerrilyHolliday GirlsNox Nolan (villain)

In a whimsical twist at Holliday College, a mischievous leprechaun named Moon O'Day stumbles into the spotlight—literally—when he wins a scholarship, leaving Wonder Woman, now acting dean, to manage his antics while shielding him from a gang of gold-hungry thugs. With the Holliday Girls caught in the chaos and a mysterious villain named Nox Nolan lurking in the shadows, the campus becomes a battlefield of magic, mayhem, and unexpected heroism.

Untitled Humor story
0.75 pp · Humor, Teen
Carol
Wonder Woman -- Western Whirlwind!
10 pp · Superhero
Holliday GirlsBill CloudCal CloudLuke TylerSusan Smith

In "Wonder Woman -- Western Whirlwind!", Wonder Woman joins the Holliday Girls on a trip to the "New West" for a wedding that hangs in the balance when the groom’s father is suspected of resuming his old life as a stagecoach robber. With tensions rising and old ghosts stirring, Wonder Woman must navigate frontier justice, family loyalty, and the unexpected dangers of a past that refuses to stay buried.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $254
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $10,467*
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $6,696*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $5,338*
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $5,338
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $1,606
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CGC 7.5 · 8 in census $1,222*
CGC 7.0 · 9 in census $1,222
CGC 6.5 · 9 in census $1,136
CGC 6.0 · 6 in census $791*
CGC 5.5 · 5 in census $681
CGC 5.0 · 7 in census $611
CGC 4.5 · 10 in census $465
CGC 4.0 · 5 in census $465
CGC 3.5 · 7 in census $417
CGC 3.0 · 9 in census $370*
CGC 2.5 · 3 in census $299*
CGC 2.0 · 6 in census $255*
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $164*
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Cast · 5 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Harry Peter
letterer Jim Wroten
cover pencils Irwin Hasen
cover inks Bernard Sachs

Reprints

Reprinted in Wonder Woman Through the Years #[nn] (2020), Wonder Woman in the Fifties #[nn] (2021)

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