In short:The three essential Wonder Woman runs are the post-Crisis reboot by George Pérez (1987-1992), the New 52 by Azzarello/Chiang (2011-2014) and the first run by Greg Rucka (2003-2006), combining narrative quality and high ratings.
Wonder Woman is one of the oldest and most iconic heroines of American comics. Since its creation in 1941, Diana has gone through each editorial era with runs of varying quality. For the discerning collector, certain periods clearly stand out for their artistic excellence and market value.
This ranking lists the best Wonder Woman runs in order of priority for a coherent collection. From Golden Age origins to contemporary series, here are the essential arcs to own, complete with creative teams, key numbers and value estimates.
Top 1 — George Pérez (Wonder Woman Vol.2 #1-62, 1987-1992)
Writer/Draughtsman:George Pérez (screenplay and drawing #1-24, then screenplay alone)
The definitive run. Pérez recreates Diana from the ground up after Crisis on Infinite Earths, anchoring the character in Greek mythology with encyclopedic reverence. Breathtakingly detailed art, ambitious storytelling. The absolute reference.
Key numbers:#1 (new origin), #7 (first Ares), #9 (first modern Cheetah), #50 (anniversary issue spectacular).
Market value:#1 CGC 9.8: €300-600. Complete run #1-62 NM: €400-700. #1 CGC 9.6: €100-200.
Top 2 — Brian Azzarello & Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman Vol.4 #1-35, 2011-2014)
Screenwriter:Brian Azzarello |Designer:Cliff Chiang
The New 52 run which reinvents Diana as the daughter of Zeus and plunges into a Game of Thrones Olympus. Azzarello deconstructs the Greek pantheon with a radical design by Chiang. Unanimously praised, accessible to newbies and veterans alike.
Key numbers:#1 (New 52 relaunch), #7 (daughter of Zeus revelation), #23.1 (first Donna Troy New 52), #35 (conclusion).
Market value:#1 CGC 9.8: €80-150. Full run NM: €100-180. Excellent value for money.
Top 3 — Greg Rucka Vol.2 (Wonder Woman Vol.2 #195-226, 2003-2006)
Screenwriter:Greg Rucka |Designers:Drew Johnson, Rags Morales
Rucka treats Diana as Themyscira's ambassador to the United Nations. Political intrigue, moral dilemmas and the shocking moment when Wonder Woman kills Maxwell Lord. A mature run that redefines Diana as a leader and warrior.
Key numbers:#195 (Rucka debut), #219 (death of Maxwell Lord — major DC event), #224-226 (Infinite Crisis tie-in).
Market value:#219 CGC 9.8: €80-150. Full run: €100-200. #195: €15-30.
Top 4 — Greg Rucka Rebirth (Wonder Woman Vol.5 #1-25, 2016-2017)
Screenwriter:Greg Rucka |Designers:Liam Sharp (even numbers), Nicola Scott (odd numbers)
Rucka returns with an alternating narrative structure: “The Lies” (present, Sharp) and “Year One” (origins, Scott). Two intertwined stories that restore the continuity of Diana after the New 52. Sublime art from both designers.
Key numbers:#1 (Rebirth, Liam Sharp), #2 (Year One beginning, Nicola Scott), #14 (Themyscira reveal), #25 (conclusion).
Market value:#1 CGC 9.8: €40-70. Full run NM: €60-100.
Top 5 — William Moulton Marston & H.G. Peter (All Star Comics #8 / Sensation Comics / Wonder Woman #1-28, 1941-1948)
Screenwriter:William Moulton Marston |Designer:H.G.Peter
The origins. Marston creates Diana with a revolutionary feminist vision for the times. These Golden Age issues are museum pieces, rarely available in high quality. Wonder Woman #1 is one of the most sought-after DC grails.
Key numbers:All Star Comics #8 (first appearance), Sensation Comics #1 (first cover), Wonder Woman #1 (first solo title).
Market value:Wonder Woman #1 CGC 4.0: €15,000-25,000. All Star Comics #8 CGC 3.0: €20,000-40,000. Absolute rarities.
Top 6 — G. Willow Wilson (Wonder Woman Vol.5 #58-82, 2018-2020)
Screenwriter:G.Willow Wilson |Designers:North Cary, Xermanico
Wilson brings his mythological sensibility (from his work on Ms. Marvel) to Diana. Exploration of forgotten gods, justice and compassion. A humanist and poetic run, underestimated by the market but praised by critics.
Key numbers:#58 (Wilson beginning), #66 (Cheetah redemption), #75 (anniversary issue), #82 (conclusion).
Market value:Full run NM: €40-70. Accessible and underpriced, upside potential.
Top 7 — Becky Cloonan & Michael Conrad (Wonder Woman Vol.5 #770-800 + Vol.6, 2021-2023)
Screenwriters:Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad |Designers:Travis Moore, Yanick Paquette
An inventive run that sends Diana into alternate realities (Nordic Asgard) before bringing her back to Themyscira with a new status quo. Cloonan and Conrad mix adventure, comparative mythology and the character's assumed queer identity.
Key numbers:#770 (start run, Afterworld), #780 (Trial of the Amazons), #800 (final giant issue).
Market value:#800 CGC 9.8: €30-50. Recent run, low entry price. Long-term speculation possible.
Honorable mentions
Other runs to consider: the run of Phil Jimenez (#164-188, 2001-2003) as a direct heir to Pérez, the Gail Simone period (#14-44 Vol.3, 2008-2010) for his warrior approach, and the current run of Tom King (Wonder WomanVol.6) which offers a darker and more mature Diana, already very collected.
Also explore our guides toWonder Woman key numbersand thehistory of the Amazonto enrich your collection.
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