Diana Prince Wonder Woman 1 Paperback – February 6, 2008

Volume #1 reprints seven regular issues 178-184; these were originally issued from Oct. 1968 through October 1969 (Wonder Woman was a bi-monthly title back in those days). The reprint is in color, nicely bound and printed on a slightly better stock of paper than the original release comic book. It is the same size and most importantly is in proper register so the colors fill the spaces allocated for them; which was a problem with DC issues in the 1960's. So overall it is clearly a better product than the original.The seven stories are sequenced although stories 6 and 7 go off on a somewhat lame retrograde tangent, with Diana temporarily returning to Paradise Island, but generally keeping her Mary Quant mod fashion look. The change in clothing was the most significant change at the time of the original publication. She has become the "New Wonder Woman", shedding her Amazon powers and spending a lot of time crying (I'm not exaggerating) over the men who done her wrong or just her general female discontent.Denny O'Neil wrote the first 4 stories which introduce "I Ching" and private detective Tim Trench; phasing out Steve Trever. Dr. Cylvia Cyber and her army of hot girls is Diana's recurring and elusive foe, running from story 2 through story 5; this four part sequence is clearly the best part of Volume 1. The Mike Sekowsky / Dick Giordano art is typical of the era; good but rushed, with the covers showing how good they can be if given the time to do detailed work.Then again, what do I know? I'm only a child.

The cover image says it all. This may not be the Wonder Woman you know, but Diana Prince is still something very special. Even without superpowers, this Amazon is hardly helpless. The great late '60s reprints contained in this book are a wonderful time capsule of the psychodelic era. Denny O'Neil and Mike Sekowsky's spy-fueled stories perfectly match the full color glory that is Sekowsky and Dick Giordano immaculate art. If you are a fan of Steranko's brief but wild Marvel work, please do yourself a favor and pick up this fantastic reprint collection. Diana Prince could easily give Steranko's Nick Fury a run for his money and maybe even make him forget that bodacious vixen, Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine! O'Neil and Sekowsky's rebooting of Wonder Woman as a kung fu dynamo in skin tight Emma Peel jumpsuits is as visually exciting as her new espionage adventures are fun. Wonder Woman has rarily looked as sexy and stylish as she does in these groovy reprints. Highly recommended! Volume 2 can't come out fast enough for me!

In the 70s- in an attempt to give Wonder Woman some female liberation- the writers took away all her powers and everything that made her unique. What influence were they under to think this idea was good? A fascinating aberration- like a wreck you can't look away from.

In regard to the stories contained in this collection, I don't expect many potential buyers are looking at this if they aren't already aware of the "Diana Prince" era of Wonder Woman. Vol. 1 collects the initial issues of this story arc (which are continued in vols. 2-4). In short, Wonder Woman forfeits her costume and WW mantra to take on the role of a quasi-spy/secret agent type. The stories take place during the 70s, and Diana's outfits and attitude match with that time period. If you are into this sort of thing, great! If not, and you prefer a more traditional Wonder Woman type character, then my advice is to steer clear of the Diana Prince Era.In regard to the physical characteristics of this book, I just want to point out that this particular collection (at least this is the case for Vol. 1) is printed on what I would consider to be low grade paper. It is not the slick, glossy paper that seems to be commonplace now for comic book collections. While cheap, pulpish paper was probably common for comic collections back in the day, the publication date for this edition is 2008, so it seems weird that DC used such cheap paper here. The book I recently purchased as "used -- like new" is, in fact, in excellent condition. However, the paper is clearly acid based, and as a result it has already started to yellow, despite being less than a decade old.I'm not shocked by the quality of the paper. Just want to note this specification for anyone who is considering making purchase, so that you can make an informed purchase. Having been a child of the 70s, I personally like the Diana Prince stories. If DC published a hardback, omnibus edition, I would buy it. However, I'm not going to hold my breath on that happening anytime soon...

A must for any Wonder Woman fan! This collection of stories are a whole lot of fun!! I cant wait to order the rest of the series!

Reprints issues #178-184 in full color. This is 1970's style Wonder Woman, so if you like the 70's style of art, fashions, etc., you will enjoy this a lot. Can't wait for volume 2.

I hated the portrayal of Wonder Woman in this book. I didn't mind that she lost her powers -- such a situation forces Wonder Woman to draw on new resources. Eventually I'd tire of the situation, but in the short term it's interesting.What I did mind was the portrayal of Wonder Woman as an emotional basket case. She's desperately in love with Steve Trevor, enough to give up her powers to try to save him; but no sooner is he out of the picture than she falls in love with a man she's known a few days -- so deeply in love that she is shattered when he betrays her. This is not a Wonder Woman who is "wise as Athena". This is Wonder Woman as a sixteen-year-old girl.Adding insult to injury, in the climactic battle she is saved by men. Thank God the men came through to save her.I do not recommend this book.

Former Justice League Of America artist, vastly under rated in the Silver Age of Comics rescued the Wonder Woman title from the Kanigher inspired doldrums. Jack Kirby he definitely wasn't , but he told a good tale.I didn't appreciate his work in 1969, but now, forty years plus later, I suspect he was a Silver Age great alongside Swan, Kane & Infantino.

Extremely good value reprints. A true reflection of thier time. Lovely reproduction and colour quality well worth the money paid .