Wonder Woman Archives #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second volume of the Wonder Woman Archives series collects the earliest adventures of the Amazon Princess, reprinting stories from the Golden Age of comics. Featuring the debut of the Cheetah as a recurring villain, these tales showcase Wonder Woman's early battles against Axis spies and mythological threats, as crafted by creator William Moulton Marston and artist H.G. Peter. The hardcover edition preserves the original color and artwork from the 1940s issues, offering a definitive look at the character's foundational lore.
In "Mars, The God of War," Wonder Woman takes Jo and Steve Trevor’s niece to the zoo, where a talking lion—unbeknownst to the children, broadcasting Nazi signals through a swallowed radio—sets off a chain of events leading to Cairo. With the help of Steve Trevor and a mysterious spy network led by Princess Yasmini, Wonder Woman races to uncover a hidden enemy operation. Written by William Marston and illustrated with bold clarity by Frank Godwin, this classic tale features dynamic art and a thrilling mystery, all capped by a striking cover by Harry Peter.
In "Mars, The God of War," Wonder Woman races to rescue Steve Trevor after he's abducted by Ares, the god of war, who has taken him to Mars. Stranded on the red planet, Diana must navigate deadly war tournaments disguised as a warrior while searching for Steve, all while facing Ares’s cruel allies—Duke of Deception, General Destruction, Earl of Greed, and Lord Conquest—each more twisted than the last.
In "The Earl of Greed," Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] takes the field for Holliday College, using her athletic prowess to rally support and protect the school from the Earl of Greed’s schemes. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, and a cast of eccentric villains including the Duke of Deception and General Destruction, the game becomes a high-stakes battle where victory isn’t just about runs—but about saving the future of the college.
Wonder Woman finds herself trapped on Mars, ensnared by Lord Conquest’s twisted games, where the planet’s war god Ares and a roster of historical villains—including Mussolini, Hirohito, and the newly introduced Count Crafti—plot to exploit her strength and spirit. With her wits and compassion tested like never before, Diana must outmaneuver a cadre of conquerors who see her not as a hero, but as a prize to be claimed.
In a story that redefines the cost of heroism, Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] confronts a deadly deception when news of her own death spreads—only to uncover a sinister plot involving a look-alike corpse and a spy ring within Army intelligence. With Steve Trevor, Colonel Darnell, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls by her side, Diana races to expose the truth, facing off against Olga and her allies in a battle where loyalty is the first casualty.
In "The Story of Fir Balsam," Wonder Woman arrives in the quiet town of Greenville to track down a rogue Nazi operation, only to uncover a deeper mystery tied to a sentient tree named Fir Balsam. As she investigates the disappearance of the Carter family’s children, Diana finds herself drawn into a web of wartime secrets, where the line between ally and enemy blurs—and even the forest seems to whisper warnings.
Wonder Woman returns to Paradise Island for Diana's Day, her presence a celebration of peace—until a hidden stowaway, a slave girl loyal to Baroness Paul von Gunther, slips through the festivities with a deadly mission. As the island’s defenses remain unaware, Diana must navigate both old friendships and new betrayals, while a shadowy plot unfolds beneath the sun-drenched shores.
In a tense wartime showdown, Wonder Woman races to stop a Nazi sabotage mission targeting a critical munitions factory, with Steve Trevor and Colonel Darnell at her side. As the danger escalates, Paula von Gunther—once a foe—makes a fateful choice that leads to her redemption, earning a new path in the service of Aphrodite.
When a bomb planted in her desk by a local bootblack nearly kills Diana Prince, Wonder Woman is drawn into a daring mission at sea—where she must confront a looming Nazi invasion, aided by Steve Trevor, Colonel Darnell, and Etta Candy, as the Holliday Girls and two new foes, Simon Slickery and Tony, enter the fray.
Wonder Woman arrives at the Candy Ranch for Etta Candy’s wedding, only to uncover that the groom is a fake — a Nazi agent in disguise. With Steve Trevor captured and the ranch under threat, Diana must rely on the resourceful Holliday Girls and Etta’s unexpected allies to foil a dangerous plot involving a Gestapo infiltrator, Italian Fascists, and Japanese soldiers.
In "Man-Hating Madness," Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor face a dangerous conspiracy as Paula von Gunther begins her trials to prove herself worthy to serve Aphrodite—her first challenge: stopping a Japanese plot aimed at driving American women to madness. With Colonel Darnell, General Brown, and the Amazons at her side, Diana must navigate a web of deception, while new allies and foes like General Sansu Hideo, Major Fu, and General Von Bop emerge in a story that tests loyalty, courage, and the true meaning of strength.
In a daring mission beneath the surface, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor descend into the hidden realm of the Mole Men, where a young woman named Mala and her enslaved companions live in darkness. With the help of Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls, Wonder Woman faces off against the ruthless Blakfu and the oppressive Mole Men, all while confronting a challenge that tests not just strength, but the power of perception and compassion.
In "The Rubber Barons," Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy uncover a conspiracy among ruthless rubber manufacturers—led by Ivar Torgson, Skelly, Cornelius R. Quod, Larry Hefton, and Sigmund Spoil—whose profits fuel global conflict. With the help of Colonel Darnell and the newly introduced Amazons, including Joan, Wonder Woman must confront the psychological roots of greed, guided by Aphrodite’s test and the enigmatic Elva Dove, as the line between war and commerce begins to blur.
When a former slave of Paula von Gunther named Mavis resurfaces with a dangerous vendetta, Wonder Woman finds herself tested not just by combat, but by the consequences of mercy and failure. With Queen Hippolyte, Steve Trevor, and the Amazons at her side, Diana must confront a betrayal rooted in the past—where loyalty, power, and the weight of history collide.
When a talking lion at the zoo baffles young Bobby Lee and his cousin Ginger, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor follow the strange clue to Cairo—where they uncover a web of Nazi espionage led by the enigmatic Princess Yasmini and her network of spies. With Etta Candy and Sally Lee helping from behind the scenes, the team races to stop a dangerous scheme before it’s too late.
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