Wonder Woman Archives #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis third volume of the Wonder Woman Archives series collects Wonder Woman #9-12 (1944-1945), showcasing the Golden Age adventures of the Amazon Princess by creator William Moulton Marston and artist H.G. Peter. These stories continue the character's early exploits against Axis forces and mythological threats, presented in restored black-and-white with the original comic pages reproduced in their raw, uncolored form as part of DC's Archive Editions line.
In "The Secret City of the Incas," Wonder Woman confronts a shadowy conspiracy after a dying man reveals a crime army's plan to seize control of America. When Diana is drugged and plunged into a coma, it's up to Paula and the Holliday Girls to administer the antidote and stop the threat before it's too late. Written by William Marston and illustrated by Frank Godwin, with colors by Lee Loughridge, this 2002 archive entry features a cover by Harry Peter.
When Steve Trevor is ambushed in California and kidnapped by a shadowy force, Wonder Woman must follow the trail to the remote Andes, where an ancient Incan city holds secrets buried for centuries. There, she confronts a fanatical High Priest and his followers, all tied to a forgotten legacy that could shift the balance of power in the war.
When a worried student's letter reaches Wonder Woman, she’s drawn into a web of espionage involving her old enemy Mavis, who has escaped from Reform Island. With the help of Steve Trevor and Etta Candy, Diana must confront the chaos Mavis unleashes—especially after the villain strips her of her bracelets, unleashing a rage she struggles to control.
In "Battle for Womanhood," Wonder Woman faces a psychological war waged by the sinister Dr. Psycho, who uses deception and manipulation to undermine women’s roles in the war effort—challenging not just their capabilities, but the very idea of their place in a world at war. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls standing firm, Diana Prince must confront a web of false narratives spun by Dr. Psycho and his allies, including the menacing Marva Psycho and a parade of historical figures twisted into propaganda tools.
In a tense wartime twist, Wonder Woman takes on the identity of Marva Psycho when the young WAAC is accused of attempting to assassinate General Standpat. As Diana Prince infiltrates the military hierarchy, she must navigate a web of deception with General Scott—posing as a trusted commander—while uncovering a dangerous Nazi plot hidden in plain sight.
In "War Against Society," Wonder Woman faces a shadowy conspiracy when a dying informant reveals the existence of Adolf's Crime Army, a ruthless group plotting to seize control of America. With Diana incapacitated in a coma, it's up to Paula Von Gunther and the resourceful Holliday Girls to unravel the threat and stop the Crime Army before it strikes—while General Darnell, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy stand ready to support the fight.
When a jealous socialite is overshadowed by Wonder Woman at a high-profile charity gala, her envy spirals into madness—her dark alter ego takes control, donning the Cheetah’s feral guise to sabotage the Amazon and exact revenge. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and a host of new allies at her side, Diana Prince must unravel a deadly conspiracy before the Cheetah’s rage turns lethal.
In "The Adventure of the Beauty Club," Wonder Woman teams up with Steve Trevor and Etta Candy to uncover a secret network hidden within a glamorous beauty club, where a mysterious mind reader and a cadre of foreign agents are exploiting civilian connections to steal military intelligence. With the help of a new intelligence secretary and a beauty club manager, Diana Prince must navigate deception and danger in the Pacific theater—before a planned attack on an American base becomes a reality.
In "The Conquest of Paradise," Wonder Woman faces her fiercest challenge yet as the Cheetah, disguised as Kay Carlton, sabotages a high-stakes athletic competition between the Amazons and female champions from man’s world, hunting for the secret behind their power. With Steve Trevor, Queen Hippolyte, and the Amazon warriors on edge, the clash of ideals and the hunt for strength take a dangerous turn—especially when the Cheetah’s true identity begins to unravel.
When a reformed Priscilla Rich warns Wonder Woman that her former slave, Sandra, has taken up the Cheetah mantle, Diana must navigate a web of deception and shifting loyalties—especially as Priscilla herself remains haunted by the identity she thought she’d left behind. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and a new naval intelligence officer, Commander Harry Jenkins, by her side, Wonder Woman dives into a mystery that blurs the line between redemption and revenge.
In "The War Laugh Mania," Wonder Woman steps in to help a young boy stand up to his bully, Mugsy McGrew, as tensions rise at school. Meanwhile, Etta Candy and the Holliday Girls take factory jobs to investigate a strange laughing sickness, unaware they’re being watched by a spy posing as a schoolgirl—Eileen McGrew, who’s also secretly Magda, a villain in the shadows. With Steve Trevor, General Darnell, and the enigmatic Cyrus K. Knowles pulling strings, the line between truth and deception begins to blur.
When Wonder Woman discovers Steve Trevor has been captured by Dr. Poison during a mission on Paradise Island, she springs into action—only to be taken herself. With her wits and the power of her mental telepathy, she summons her invisible plane to turn the tide, setting off a high-stakes rescue in the midst of a growing conflict involving Allied and Japanese forces.
In a rare visit to Paradise Island, Wonder Woman and Etta Candy uncover a mysterious vitamin through the Magic Sphere, a discovery that promises to revolutionize human life—offering extended longevity and restored youth. As the future unfolds, Diana finds herself entangled in a web of political intrigue and hidden agendas, with the power of the life vitamin drawing the attention of shadowy figures from the outside world.
In this installment from *Wonder Woman Archives #3*, Wonder Woman uses the Magic Sphere to glimpse the distant future, where Steve Trevor’s presidential nomination in 3004 reveals a troubling imbalance of power. As she watches, the election unfolds with unexpected consequences, leading Diana Prince to confront a political landscape shaped by legacy—and a new role she never anticipated.
In "Demon of the Depths," Wonder Woman must guide Gerta von Gunther, a spirited young Amazon child with a defiant streak, toward greater discipline—before her stubborn nature leads her down a dangerous path. With the help of Queen Hippolyte and the Amazons, including Kathara and the unnamed sisters, Diana faces a challenge that tests her mentorship as much as her strength.
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