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Wonder Woman 1942-1986: A Retrospective on the Golden Age of Wonder Woman at 229 JL Merrow

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Wonder Woman, the iconic superheroine created by William Moulton Marston, first appeared in All-Star Comics #8 in December 1941. In 1942, she received her own comic book series, which ran for 229 issues until 1986. This article takes a look back at the Golden Age of Wonder Woman, exploring her origins, her adventures, and her impact on popular culture.

Origins

Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston, a psychologist and inventor who was also known for creating the lie detector test. Marston was inspired to create Wonder Woman after reading a study that showed that women were more likely to be influenced by female role models than by male role models. He wanted to create a superheroine who would be a positive role model for girls and women, and who would also be strong and independent.

Wonder Woman (1942-1986) #229

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Wonder Woman's first appearance in All-Star Comics #8 was a success, and she quickly became one of the most popular superheroes in the world. In 1942, she received her own comic book series, which ran for 229 issues until 1986.

Adventures

Wonder Woman's adventures often took her around the world, as she fought against evil and injustice. She battled against Nazis, spies, and monsters, and she always fought for what was right.

One of Wonder Woman's most famous adventures was her battle against the Cheetah, a supervillain who was her equal in strength and agility. The Cheetah was created by William Moulton Marston's wife, Elizabeth Holloway Marston, and she quickly became one of Wonder Woman's most enduring enemies.

Another of Wonder Woman's most famous adventures was her appearance in the Justice Society of America, a team of superheroes that included Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern. Wonder Woman was one of the founding members of the Justice Society, and she played a major role in many of their adventures.

Impact

Wonder Woman has had a major impact on popular culture. She was one of the first female superheroes, and she has inspired generations of girls and women. Wonder Woman has also been featured in numerous television shows, movies, and video games.

In 1972, Wonder Woman was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. She was also named one of the "100 Greatest Comic Book Characters" by Wizard magazine in 2006.

Wonder Woman is an iconic superheroine who has inspired generations of girls and women. Her adventures have taken her around the world, and she has always fought for what is right. Wonder Woman is a true symbol of hope and justice, and she continues to be one of the most popular superheroes in the world.