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Wonder Woman: The War Years 1941-1945 #[nn]

Nov 2015 · Chartwell Books · [24.99 USD]
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This third volume in the Wonder Woman: The War Years series collects classic World War II-era stories featuring the Amazon Princess, originally published between 1941 and 1945. It showcases the character's early adventures as a patriotic superhero fighting Axis forces and promoting justice, drawn from the Golden Age of comics. The collection highlights the original vision of creator William Moulton Marston and the artistic contributions of H.G. Peter.

Contains 23 stories
Introducing Wonder Woman
9 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Princess Diana] (introduction, origin)Mala (introduction)Queen Hippolyta [as Hippolyte] (introduction, Diana's mother, Queen of the Amazons)unnamed doctorCaptain Steve Trevor (introduction)Athena (goddess of wisdom)Aphrodite (goddess)Diana (goddess of the Moon, mention only)Hercules (flashback)Fritz (villain)von Storm (villain)

In a story that reimagines Wonder Woman’s origins with mythic depth, Princess Diana of the Amazons learns the truth of her people’s past when Captain Steve Trevor crash-lands on Paradise Island. With her mother Queen Hippolyta determined to keep her daughter safe from the outside world, Diana must secretly enter a contest to be chosen as the Amazon to return the wounded pilot to the U.S.—a journey that will test her courage, her heart, and her place between two worlds.

Untitled Superhero story
2 pp · Superhero
Wonder WomanSteve Trevor
Wonder Woman Comes to America
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorColonel DarnellDiana Prince (Army nurse)un-named Army doctorAl Kale (a promoter)Nazi spy ring (villains, some die)

Wonder Woman, now posing as Army nurse Diana Prince, settles into life in America while keeping a close eye on Steve Trevor. As she takes on odd performances to make ends meet, her fame grows—but so does the shadow of a cunning promoter exploiting her fame, all while a hidden Nazi spy ring watches from the wings.

Dr. Poison
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Colonel DarnellSteve TrevorEtta CandyThe Holliday GirlsDr. Poison [Princess Maru] (villain, Nazi scientist, introduction)Colonel Adolph Schultz (villain, Gestapo agent)
School for Spies
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Enid Harper (death)Etta CandyThe Holliday GirlsHippolyteSteve TrevorColonel DarnellEve BrownCarla SwansonBrenda LeeBaroness Paula von Gunther (villain, introduction)Sigfried (villain, Gunther's butler)Henkle (villain)

In "School for Spies," Wonder Woman dives into a dangerous mystery after the death of Enid Harper and the disappearance of Carla Swanson, leading her to infiltrate a sinister operation run by the cunning Baroness Paula von Gunther. As she uncovers a web of deception among the Holliday Girls and her allies, Diana must confront a chilling scheme to turn young women into spies—before it's too late.

Wonder Woman versus the Saboteurs
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Ensign Martin (introduction)Admiral FunstonDr. Sands (submarine inventor)Colonel DarnellSteve TrevorEtta Candythe Holliday Girlsthe Nazis (villains, saboteurs)
The Justice Society Joins the War on Japan! Interlude
1 pp · Superhero
Hawkman [Carter Hall]Hawkgirl [Shiera Sanders]Diana Prince

Hawkman arrives on the ship where Hawkgirl is stationed, catching her off guard—only to find Wonder Woman already aboard, a familiar face from a shared past. As the trio shares a tense moment in the shadow of war, Shiera reveals a secret that ties Carter Hall to the man she calls Hawkman, deepening the mystery between them.

The Justice Society Joins the War on Japan! Chapter 2
6 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]unnamed USMC Majorthe Japanese (villains)

In this wartime chapter from *Wonder Woman: The War Years 1941–1945*, Diana Prince—now serving with the ambulance corps—races to the front lines only to face a sudden Japanese assault. With the call to action clear, she sheds her civilian role and steps into her true identity, confronting the enemy with unwavering resolve.

The Justice Society Joins the War on Japan! Conclusion
2 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [Johnny ThunderThe Spectre [Jim Corrigan]The Atom [Al Pratt]Dr. Mid-Nite [Dr. Charles McNider]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]The Sandman [Wesley Dodds]Starman [Ted Knight]]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]The Thunderbolt [Archibald]group of unnamed high-ranking military brass

In a pivotal moment of World War II, the Justice Society of America—joined by Wonder Woman and the Thunderbolt—faces a high-stakes evaluation from military brass who are both impressed and concerned by their unmatched effectiveness. As the Army and Navy debate their contributions, the decision is made to formalize the JSA as the Justice Battalion of America, elevating their role in the war effort. Though Dr. Fate suggests including Wonder Woman, her membership remains pending, leaving her future in the group uncertain.

Wonder Woman Goes to the Circus!
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorEtta Candythe Holliday GirlsDom Carney (trapeze artist, introduction)Ed King (circus owner, introduction)Elva King (Ed's niece, introduction)San Yan (villain, head elephant keeper of the circus, introduction)Mike Mulgoon (villain, head of Strongarm Protective Association, introduction)Mike Mulgoon (villain, introduction)Torrence "Slugger" McGee (villain, introduction)group of Burmese men (villains, circus employees, introduction for all)

Wonder Woman takes a break from war duties to bring children to King’s Colossal Circus, where her presence electrifies the big top—until a string of mysterious elephant deaths threatens to shut down the show. With Steve Trevor and Etta Candy by her side, she digs into the circus’s secrets, uncovering a web of deceit among the performers and staff, from the enigmatic Elva King to the sinister San Yan and the ruthless Mike Mulgoon.

The Railroad Plot
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorEtta Candythe Holliday GirlsDolly Dancer (villain, a spy, introduction), Ishti (villain, spy, introduction)
Part 1: Mars, the God of War
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorColonel DarnellEtta Candythe Holliday GirlsAphroditeTiva (Martian slave, introduction)Satan (Saturnian slave, introduction)Ares [aka Mars] (villain)Duke of Deception (villain, aide of Ares, introduction)General Destruction (villain, Are's Aide-de-Camp, introduction)Earl of Greed (villain, introduction)Lord Conquest (villain, introduction)

In "Part 1: 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. There, Diana infiltrates the planet’s brutal war tournaments, navigating a world ruled by tyrants and ancient deities, as she searches for Steve while confronting the very god who once tried to destroy her.

Part 2: The Earl of Greed
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorColonel DarnellEtta CandyAgent X-49 [Jim Blake] (spy, introduction)Jake Dough (baseball team owner, introduction)The Pups (a baseball team, introduction for all)Ares [aka Mars] (villain)General Destruction (villain)Earl of Greed (villain)Duke of Deception (villain)Lord Conquest (villain)Adolf Hitler (villain)Hermann Göring (villain)Joseph Goebbels (villain)Dr. Prexy Deacon (villain, President of Holliday College)

In "Part 2: 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, Etta Candy, and Colonel Darnell watching from the stands, Diana faces off against a web of wartime villains—including the Duke of Deception and General Destruction—while the real threat looms in the shadows.

Part 3: The Duke of Deception
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorEtta CandyScriba (the Duke's slave, introduction)Taki (dance manager, introduction)Senator Deal (introduction)Mr. Bost (a lawyer, introduction)Ares [aka Mars] (villain)Earl of Greed (villain)Duke of Deception (villain)Naha (villain, dancer, introduction)Emperor Hirohito (villain)General Hammi [Duke of Deception] (villain)
Part 4: The Count of Conquest
11 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Ares [aka Mars] (villain)Lord Conquest (villain)Duke of Deception (villain)Benito Mussolini (villain)Emperor Hirohito (villain)Count Crafti [Don Unaldi] (villain, introduction)Mammotha [Lord Conquest] (villain, introduction)

In "Part 4: The Count of Conquest," Wonder Woman finds herself trapped in the clutches of Lord Conquest, who has lured her to Mars under the guise of a grand challenge. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, Diana must outwit a coalition of wartime villains—including Ares, Mussolini, Hirohito, and the newly introduced Count Crafti—while battling the cruel spectacle of her captivity.

The Mystery of the House of Seven Gables
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorEtta CandyTommy Royden (introduction)Mrs. Royden (Tommy's mother, introduction)Nazi soldiers and spies [KippAntonFritzrest unnamed] (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Mystery of the House of Seven Gables," Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and Etta Candy investigate a series of suspicious events on the New England coast, where the sudden disappearance of a young boy named Tommy Royden leads Diana Prince into a web of espionage. As she uncovers a network of Nazi-linked fifth columnists hiding in plain sight, Wonder Woman must outwit spies and sabotage before a full-scale invasion can begin.

America's Guardian Angel
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Colonel DarnellSteve TrevorEtta Candythe Holliday GirlsLeRoy Fontaine (movie producer)Yvette (villain, von Gunther slave, introduction, death)Ben Black (villain, movie director, introduction)Paula von Gunther (villain)the Nazis (villains)the Japanese (villains)

Wonder Woman lands in Hollywood to help Steve Trevor uncover a spy ring, but her mission takes a dangerous turn when she’s captured—alongside Steve—by the cunning Paula von Gunther. As the Nazis and Japanese agents close in, the Holliday Girls, Etta Candy, and Colonel Darnell must race to save her before the enemy’s plan unfolds.

Wanted by Hitler, Dead or Alive
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorEtta CandyFausta Grables [aka Rora Blank] (villain, a Nazi agent, introduction)The Council of Axis Chiefs [Spaderrest unnamed] (villains, a spy ring, introduction for all)

In a tense wartime twist, Wonder Woman finds herself outmaneuvered when a seemingly innocent reporter, Fausta Grables, infiltrates her inner circle with sharp questions and hidden motives. As Steve Trevor remains unaware of her true allegiance, the impostor steals Diana’s costume and stages a deception at an Army benefit—posing as the Amazonian hero while the real Wonder Woman must unravel the scheme before the Nazis strike.

Victory at Sea
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Colonel DarnellSteve TrevorEtta Candythe Holliday GirlsSimon Slickery (villain, a lawyer, introduction)Tony (villain, a bootblack, introduction)the Nazis (villains, introduction for all)

When a bomb planted in her desk nearly kills Diana Prince, Wonder Woman follows the trail to the sea, where a Nazi invasion looms. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls by her side, she must confront a new threat—this time not just from a bootblack with a grudge, but from a foreign enemy and a cunning lawyer who’s just begun to play his part.

Battle for Womanhood
16 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorColonel DarnellEtta Candythe Holliday Girlsthree office girls [Adelaiderest unnamed] (introduction for all)a slave girl (introduction)Marva Psycho (Dr. Psycho's wife, introduction)Ben Bradley (Marva's former husband, introduction)Phantasms [Benito MussoliniGeorge WashingtonJohn L. SullivanCarlo Montez]Dr. Psycho (villain, an evil psychologist, introduction, origin)Adolf Hitler (villain, cameo)Emperor Hirohito (villain, cameo)Mars (villain, god of war)Count Conquest (villain)Earl of Greed (villain)Duke of Deception (villain)

In "Battle for Womanhood," Wonder Woman stands at the forefront of a dangerous psychological war when Dr. Psycho, a villain wielding twisted mind games, launches a campaign to undermine women’s roles in the war effort—using sabotage, deception, and a parade of phantasmal figures to spread doubt. With Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and the Holliday Girls by her side, Diana Prince must confront not just a madman’s schemes, but the very real fears threatening to divide the nation.

War Against Society
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]General DarnellSteve TrevorEtta Candythe Holliday GirlsPaula Von Guntherunnamed prison warden (introduction)Sergeant Raffles (introduction)Adolf [as Badman Black] (villain, introduction, death)Adolf's Crime Army [WolfLuceBenderGrim (death)] (villains, introduction for all)

In "War Against Society," Wonder Woman faces a shadowy threat when a dying informant reveals a secret crime army 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 conspiracy and stop the Crime Army before it strikes—before the full extent of their plan can be realized.

Adventure of the Pilotless Plane
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorHippolyteMalaPaula von GuntherGeneral Renault (Allied commander, introduction)Dr. Poison (villain)General Shootyu (villain, introduction)Japanese soldiers (villains, introduction for all)

In "Adventure of the Pilotless Plane," Wonder Woman must rely on her wits and her bond with her invisible plane when Steve Trevor is captured by Dr. Poison. With her telepathic link to the aircraft, Diana faces a high-stakes rescue mission on the front lines, where Allied forces and Japanese soldiers alike are drawn into a dangerous game of war and deception.

The Invasion of Paradise Island
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Steve TrevorHippolytethe AmazonsMalaPaula von Gunther (mention only)Kitty Killdare (introduction)Terry Killdare (Kitty's brother, introduction)group of Amazon children [Zoerest unnamed] (introduction for all)Reegan (villain, orphanage superintendent, introduction)Nazi submarine crew (villains, introduction for all)

When a group of Amazon children—Zoe and her unnamed peers—stow away on Wonder Woman’s plane after uncovering corruption at their orphanage, they arrive on Paradise Island just as a Nazi submarine crew launches a surprise attack. With Steve Trevor and Hippolyte rallying the Amazons, Diana Prince must protect her homeland while navigating the unexpected arrival of new allies, including the newly introduced Kitty Killdare and her brother Terry, and the enigmatic Reegan, the orphanage’s former superintendent.

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artist, inker Harry Peter
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Reprints

↩ Reprints All-Star Comics #8 (1941), Sensation Comics #1 (1942), Sensation Comics #2 (1942), Sensation Comics #4 (1942), Sensation Comics #5 (1942), All-Star Comics #11 (1942), Wonder Woman #1 (1942), Sensation Comics #9 (1942), Sensation Comics #10 (1942), Wonder Woman #2 (1942), Comic Cavalcade #1 (1942), Sensation Comics #12 (1942), Sensation Comics #13 (1943), Sensation Comics #15 (1943), Comic Cavalcade #2 (1943), Sensation Comics #16 (1943), Wonder Woman #5 (1943), Sensation Comics #20 (1943), Sensation Comics #21 (1943), Wonder Woman #7 (1943), Sensation Comics #24 (1943), All-Star Comics #20 (1944), Wonder Woman #11 (1944), Sensation Comics #37 (1945), All-Star Comics #24 (1945), Wonder Woman #12 (1945), All-Star Comics #27 (1945)

Reprinted in Wonder Woman: The War Years #[nn] (2016)

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