The undisputed Silver Age key for Wonder Woman is Wonder Woman #98 (May 1958), the first issue from the creative team of Robert Kanigher (writer) and Ross Andru (artist) introducing a new origin for the series. Our eBay estimator returns a median of €9 across 63 active listings at all grades — but CGC-graded copies operate in a very different range: a CGC 7.5 copy is valued at $3,154 per the 2019 Overstreet guide, and high-grade records exceed $10,000.
The Silver Age of Wonder Woman has an unusual shape: unlike Flash or Green Lantern, whose Silver Age debuts represent a complete reinvention, Diana had never stopped publishing. It is with issue #98 in May 1958 that the series makes its true Silver Age turn — new creative team, new origin, and a recalibration toward the conventions of the era: fantastical adventures, recurring romances with Steve Trevor, and the introduction of younger versions of the character. Robert Kanigher wrote the series from 1948 to 1968; Ross Andru and Mike Esposito provided the art from #98 through #176.
This guide sticks to the verifiable: eBay medians from our estimator (eBay.fr + eBay.com, June 2026) and sale records documented by Heritage Auctions, Overstreet, and specialist price guides. When a precise figure cannot be confirmed, it is stated qualitatively rather than invented.
Wonder Woman Silver Age key issues (real values, June 2026)
eBay medians = all-grades data from our estimator (low grades, mid grades, and CGC slabs blended). The "Documented record" column is the most meaningful indicator for scarce Silver Age issues.
| Issue | Significance | eBay data (all grades) | Documented record |
|---|---|---|---|
| WW #98 (May 1958) | 1st Silver Age WW; new Kanigher/Andru origin | Median €9 · high €10 · 63 listings | ~$10,000 in high grade (specialist guides); CGC 7.5 = $3,154 (Overstreet 2019) |
| WW #99 (July 1958) | Continuation of new origin | Median €9 · 100 listings | Not publicly documented |
| WW #100 (Sept. 1958) | 100th issue milestone | Median €9 · high €22 · 81 listings | Not publicly documented |
| WW #105 (Apr. 1959) | 1st Wonder Girl; revised origin; scarce | Median €10 · high €14 · 52 listings | ~$7,500 (specialist guides); Overstreet VG 4.0 = $536 (2020) |
| WW #107 (Aug. 1959) | 1st Mer-Boy | Median €9 · high €10 · 42 listings | ~$960 (specialist guides) |
| WW #178 (Sept. 1968) | Start of the mod/Diana Prince era (Sekowsky/O'Neil) | Median €12 · high €36 · 31 listings | Not publicly documented |
Sources: sellmycomicbooks.com, Overstreet Price Guide, comicsandcollectiblesnearme.com, mycomicscollection.com eBay estimator (June 2026).
Wonder Woman #98: the Silver Age pivot
Published in May 1958, Wonder Woman #98 marks the beginning of the Silver Age era for the series under Robert Kanigher (writer) and the art team of Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Kanigher rewrites Diana's origin: her powers become gifts from the Olympian gods (Aphrodite's beauty, Athena's wisdom, Hercules' strength, Mercury's speed), erasing all World War II references. The CGC census lists only 29 graded copies, and none has ever achieved a grade above 8.0 — making this a challenging book even in any presentable condition. Our eBay estimator returns a median of €9 across 63 active listings, but those prices largely reflect low-grade copies. The 2019 Overstreet guide values a CGC 7.5 copy at $3,154; specialist guides document high-grade records around $10,000.
Wonder Woman #105: the first Wonder Girl
Published in April 1959, Wonder Woman #105 is the second major Silver Age key in the series. Kanigher deepens the revised origin: for the first time, the gods bestow their gifts on Diana while she is still an infant. The issue also introduces the very first version of Wonder Girl — not the Teen Titans character, but Diana herself as a child, a narrative device that allowed Kanigher to tell stories featuring the Amazon princess at different ages. Overstreet lists this issue as scarce, with the 2020 guide valuing a VG 4.0 copy at $536. Our eBay estimator returns a median of €10 across 52 active listings — a liquid market for low-grade copies, but well-preserved examples operate in a different tier: specialist guides document records around $7,500.
Other keys from the Kanigher decade
The Kanigher/Andru era produces several first appearances of recurring characters:
- WW #99 (July 1958): direct continuation of the new origin; our estimator returns a median of €9 across 100 active listings — the most liquid issue of the Silver Age run.
- WW #100 (September 1958): the 100th issue milestone. Median €9, high €22, 81 listings.
- WW #107 (August 1959): first appearance of Mer-Boy, a recurring romantic character in the Wonder Girl storylines. Median €9, 42 listings; specialist guides document records around $960.
Wonder Woman #178: the end of the Silver Age
The transition to the Bronze Age happens in autumn 1968 under writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Mike Sekowsky. Wonder Woman #178 (September 1968) opens the so-called "mod" or "Diana Prince" era: Diana renounces her powers and costume to remain in the world of men. Our eBay estimator returns a median of €12 across 31 listings (high €36) — slightly above the Kanigher-era median plateau, reflecting collector interest in this transitional issue. Issue #179 — in which Diana officially loses her powers and which features the first appearances of Dr. Cyber and I-Ching — returns only 14 active eBay listings, too thin a signal for a reliable median; qualitatively, it is a sought-after issue for fans of the O'Neil/Sekowsky period.
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