Wonder Woman: key annuals, specials, and one-shots for collectors

Wonder Woman has run without major interruption for over eight decades — from the Golden Age of the 1940s through the DC Rebirth era and beyond. That longevity has produced a steady stream of annuals, specials, and one-shots that mark every significant creative period of the title. This guide covers the most important of them with verifiable, sourced data.

One rule applies throughout: any eBay figure cited here rests on at least 15 active listings (eBay.fr + eBay.com estimator, June 2026). Below that threshold, the median is not given. Auction records come from Heritage Auctions, CGC News, and GoCollect. Nothing is invented.

The three Golden Age grails (1941-1942)

Three debut issues from the early 1940s define the high-end Wonder Woman market. They do not go through our eBay estimator — active listing volumes are too thin — but their auction records are thoroughly documented.

All Star Comics #8 (December 1941) is the origin: William Moulton Marston (writer) and H.G. Peter (artist) introduce Diana of Themyscira in an eight-page origin story, before she even had her own title. All-time record: $1,620,000 for a CGC 9.4, Heritage Auctions, June 2022 — up from the previous record of $936,223 set in 2017. Sensation Comics #1 (January 1942) is Diana's first solo cover feature and the launch of the series largely dedicated to her adventures: a CGC 9.6 copy sold for $399,100 in August 2017. Finally, Wonder Woman vol. 1 #1 (summer 1942) is the first issue of the eponymous solo title — not to be confused with Wonder Woman vol. 2 #1 from 1987, the George Perez relaunch, which is abundant and inexpensive. The 1942 vol. 1 #1 ranks among Overstreet's Top 100 Golden Age Comics; a CGC 8.0 copy sold for $291,100 at Heritage Auctions.

Vol. 1 milestone issues (1958-1983)

The original series ran from 1942 through 1986 (issue #329). Several issues mark major editorial turning points, with workable eBay listing volumes for the accessible Silver and Bronze Age entries.

Wonder Woman #300 (February 1983, on sale November 1982) is a 72-page anniversary spectacular that assembles multiple creative voices around a dream-logic narrative featuring parallel-reality vignettes — including a playful imaginary marriage between Diana and Superman. It is the kind of milestone issue that appeals to editorial history enthusiasts and condition-conscious collectors alike.

The George Perez vol. 2 annuals (1988-1989)

The 1987 relaunch by George Perez (writer and artist) remains one of the most acclaimed periods in Wonder Woman history. The vol. 2 series produced its first annuals in 1988 and 1989, both notable for distinct reasons.

Wonder Woman Annual vol. 2 #1 (November 1988) is an anthology devoted to the Amazons, assembling an exceptional slate of talent: Perez on the main script, with art by Ross Andru, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Arthur Adams, and José Luis García-López. Perez later said that his five-page story "Testament" — in which Diana attends the reading of Myndi Mayer's will, written and drawn entirely by Perez — was among his favourite Wonder Woman works, citing Alan Moore as its chief influence. Annual vol. 2 issues are not tracked separately by our estimator; raw copies circulate on eBay at accessible prices.

Wonder Woman Annual vol. 2 #2 (September 1989) is even more singular: it is drawn entirely by women, a deliberate editorial decision coordinated by editor Karen Berger. Perez wrote the main story "The Game of the Name," while the art credits read like a landmark gathering — Colleen Doran, Cynthia Martin, Carol Lay, Ramona Fradon, Trina Robbins, Jan Duursema, and others — an all-female artistic lineup that was genuinely rare in the industry at the time.

Modern one-shots and specials

Wonder Woman: Our Worlds at War #1 (August 2001) is a 48-page one-shot written by Phil Jimenez with a cover by Jae Lee. The death of Queen Hippolyta during a massive cosmic conflict is revealed to the Amazons via their oracles — a pivotal moment in early 2000s DC continuity.

Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia (2002) is a 96-page original graphic novel written by Greg Rucka with art by J.G. Jones. Diana is bound by the ancient hiketeia ritual to protect a fugitive whom Batman is hunting, forcing a direct clash between the two heroes. This one-shot earned Rucka the Eisner Award for Best Writer in 2003 — and opened the door to his acclaimed ongoing run on the character beginning with vol. 2 #195 in 2003. It remains one of the most recommended standalone Wonder Woman readings by specialist retailers.

Wonder Woman #750 (January 2020) is the definitive modern anniversary issue: 96 pages, nine stories, with a creator lineup that reads as a best-of — Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott, Gail Simone and Colleen Doran, Mariko Tamaki, Vita Ayala, Marguerite Bennett, Scott Snyder and Bryan Hitch. Our eBay estimator returns a median of €12 across 57 active listings, making it one of the most liquid Wonder Woman issues on the current market. The 2017 film directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot grossed over $824 million worldwide, reinforcing collector interest in the character across the board.

Vol. 2 #1 (1987): accessibility versus prestige

Collectors frequently encounter the listing "Wonder Woman #1" without a volume designation. The ambiguity matters: the 1942 vol. 1 #1 is a scarce Golden Age grail (see above), while the 1987 vol. 2 #1 — George Perez's post-Crisis on Infinite Earths relaunch — is abundant. Our estimator returns only 5 active listings for this issue, too thin for a reliable median, but raw copies regularly trade below €10 at entry level. It is an excellent editorial starting point for the character's best modern run — not a high-end investment.