2021 marks the 80th anniversary of Wonder Woman’s first appearance in “All Star Comics” #8 (published October 21, 1941), and DC Comics have announced a huge line of books for the occasion, including the “Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular;” the first issue of Kelly Sue DeConnick and Phil Jimenez’s long-awaited “Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons;” and “Nubia and the Amazons,” a new miniseries starring Diana’s half-sister by writers Vita Ayala & Stephanie Williams, and artist Alitha Martinez. Here’s the official descriptions and covers for the primary new books, arranged in order of release:
WONDERFUL WOMEN OF THE WORLD – Out September 28, 2021
DC brings together a collection of talented writers and artists to celebrate international role models for teens and kids with a new young adult anthology. Standing for truth, justice and equality, Wonder Woman serves as inspiration for the profiles and portraits of 23 pioneering women from around the globe. Tales of the real-world heroes who take up Princess Diana of Themyscira’s mantle and work in the fields of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more include Beyoncé, Serena Williams, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Greta Thunberg, and Malala Yousafzai, amongst others. Featuring a cover illustrated by acclaimed Wonder Woman artist Nicola Scott and spearheaded by The New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson (Speak, Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed) who serves as editor, the young adult anthology will hit shelves pegged to the milestone 80th anniversary celebration of Wonder Woman.
WONDER WOMAN 80TH ANNIVERSARY 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR – Out October 5, 2021
An oversize super spectacular featuring new stories that capture timeless messages of hope and empowerment are presented together in this gorgeous keepsake issue. With new adventures from acclaimed DC talent including writers Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, Jordie Bellaire, Mark Waid, Tom King, Steve Orlando, G. Willow Wilson, Amy Reeder, Vita Ayala and Stephanie Phillips, and artists Jim Cheung, Paulina Ganucheau, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Joe Prado, Amy Reeder, Evan “Doc” Shaner, Isaac Goodheart, Laura Braga, Marcio Takara, and Meghan Hetrick, this one-of-a-kind special will showcase Diana’s past, present, and future to celebrate Wonder Woman’s legacy. This keepsake collection will also be available with variant covers spotlighting Wonder Woman across different incarnations including the Golden, Silver, Bronze and Modern Ages along with cover artwork inspired by her big and small-screen incarnations, from artists Will Murai, Cat Staggs, Bruce Timm, Jen Bartel, Amy Reeder, Michael Cho, Travis Moore and Cliff Chiang.
NUBIA & THE AMAZONS – Series Launch October 5, 2021
The world will know her name! Follow the ongoing adventures of Nubia with this unforgettable miniseries written by Vita Ayala and Stephanie Williams with art from all-star artist Alitha Martinez (Future State). After the thrilling events of Infinite Frontier, Nubia becomes queen of Themyscira, but the new title also brings challenges. With the unexpected arrival of new Amazons, our hero is forced to reckon with her past and forge a new path forward for her sisters. Little does she know, a great evil grows beneath the island and it’s up to this former guardian of Doom’s Doorway to unite her tribe before paradise is lost forever!
Continued belowWONDER WOMAN HISTORIA: THE AMAZONS – Series Launch October 19, 2021
Best-selling DC talent Kelly Sue DeConnick (Aquaman) and Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman By Phil Jimenez Omnibus) launches one of the most highly-anticipated releases of the year. Millennia ago, Queen Hera and the goddesses of the Olympian pantheon grew greatly dissatisfied with their male counterparts… and far from their sight, they put a plan into action. A new society was born, one never before seen on Earth, capable of wondrous and terrible things, but their existence could not stay secret for long. When a despairing woman named Hippolyta crossed the Amazons’ path, a series of events was set in motion that would lead to an outright war in heaven—and the creation of the Earth’s greatest guardian! One of the most unforgettable DC tales of all time begins here, with subsequent issues featuring art by modern masters Gene Ha and Nicola Scott releasing in the spring and autumn of 2022.
DC’s press release also includes descriptions for October’s oversized “Wonder Woman” #780 (out October 12), “Wonder Woman: Black & Gold” #5, and “Wonder Girl” #6 (both out October 26), as well as:
– “Wonder Woman: 80 Years of the Amazon Warrior” (September 14, 2021), a 400-page hardcover featuring never-before-collected stories, and new essays and interviews from Gal Gadot, Lynda Carter, Patty Jenkins, and Trina Robbins.
– “Wonder Woman: Adventures of Young Diana Special” (October 12, 2021), a collection of writer/colorist Jordie Bellaire and artist Paulina Ganucheau’s back-up stories about Diana’s upbringing on Themyscira.
– Free Special Editions of Greg Rucka and Liam Sharp’s “Wonder Woman” #1; Laurie Halse Anderson and Leila Del Duca’s young adult graphic novel “Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed;” and Shannon & Dean Hale and Victoria Ying’s kid’s graphic novel “Diana: Princess of the Amazons.” These will all be released on Tuesday, October 19, two days before Wonder Woman Day on October 21.
DC also promises more 80th anniversary reveals during the next DC FanDome, which will be held on October 16. In the meantime, check out the following artwork from “Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons.”
