Wonder Woman's Best Covers
Way back in 1941's ALL-STAR COMICS #8, Wonder Woman made her debut. Little did the world know this powerful heroine from Themyscira would eventually become one of the planet's most iconic superheroes and appear in an overwhelming amount of comics. Those comics have featured an impressive amount of terrific covers and we had the incredibly difficult task of selecting just ten awesome ones. Seriously, it was't easy narrowing down the options. Obviously, there's dozens upon dozens of great covers focusing on our latest Character of the Month, so if your top ones aren't below, go ahead and post them in the comments.
WONDER WOMAN #184 (1987)
How could we possibly resist this hilarious cover? Adam Hughes' cover for WONDER WOMAN #184 aims to show just how much the heroine's iconic costume has been altered over the decades. The look of shock on their faces is a nice bit of levity, but it's also pretty hysterical seeing a more modern version of the character being thrown into a piece that reminds you how much history she has in the medium and just how much times have changed.
WONDER WOMAN #1 (1987 series)
Yes, this draws parallels to the cliche "throw everything on it!" movie posters we often see, but there's two very big reasons why this is making the list. First and foremost, this is by the hugely talented George Pérez. There's a ton of variety going on here and Pérez makes it all flow together very well. Secondly, this does a fantastic job pulling us into Wonder Woman's world. These aren't just heads floating near Diana as she stands in the center; they help tell the story and show us both the beauty and danger that Diana's world has to offer.
WONDER WOMAN #219 (1987 series)
WONDER WOMAN #219 is an unforgettable issue that has a thrilling clash between Diana and Superman (long story short, he's tricked into thinking she's Doomsday and has killed Lois Lane). Thankfully, J.G. Jones does a brilliant job capturing all of the intensity this issue has to offer. Not only does it make you want to see how everything plays out and has incredibly character work, but it also reminds us that Wonder Woman is indeed one of Earth's most powerful characters. It takes quite a lot to stand up to a bloodlusted Man of Steel, doesn't it?
WONDER WOMAN #23 (New 52 series)
Holy creative cover, Cliff Chiang! WONDER WOMAN #23 is full of riveting action and this cover has a really, really clever way of teasing that. Having Wonder Woman confidently walk towards the reader, while holding those weapons, lets it really sink in just how prepared she is for *ahem* war. As for the flowing beard, let's just say it's a cover you'll probably appreciate even more after reading the comic.
WONDER WOMAN #1 (1942)
There's a bunch of fun covers from the Golden Age. From Wonder Woman clashing with Cheetah (for the first time!) to the character driving in a race, there's plenty of covers that'll more than likely make you smile. However, one of them is truly unforgettable: Harry G. Peter's WONDER WOMAN #1! It's an important issue because the whole thing is dedicated to Diana's story and the cover certainly makes an impression. The villains mostly lurk in the shadows; the yellow sky feels so warm and welcoming; Diana fearlessly rides into action. Good stuff, right?
WONDER WOMAN #10 (2006 series)
Terry and Rachel Dodson's cover for WONDER WOMAN #10 makes such a strong impact. The decision to focus on white, black, and grey really allows the vivid blood spatter to catch your attention. There's a lot of covers that are more uplifting or show Wonder Woman in a rough spot, but this one does a tremendous job reminding us she's an incredibly gifted warrior and not someone you'd ever want to pick a fight with.
WONDER WOMAN #1 (New 52)
When a new series comes out, you need to make sure the story's good enough to encourage readers to pick up the second chapter. Even if the ride is mostly okay, a stellar cliffhanger can make all the difference. But in order to make more people pick up the comic in the first place, you need to have a cover that stands out and will make someone immediately gaze at it. Chiang created more than a few excellent covers for Wonder Woman's New 52 series, but this first one really is something special. The coloring is great and it captures such an energetic moment. We all know Diana has praiseworthy reflexes, speed, and courage in combat. This cover makes those qualities crystal clear. It's captivating.
WONDER WOMAN #31 (1987 series)
Pérez's cover for WONDER WOMAN #31 says just about everything you need to know about the issue. Wonder Woman and Cheetah have clashed time and time again, but this one piece of artwork displays all of the ferocity and relentless you can expect to find within the issue. Drenching the characters in darkness and placing them in front of the bright and bloody moon -- which does turn red in the comic -- is downright awesome and lets you know they sure mean it when they're using the word "savage." This cover really does a perfect job letting you know the battle between Wonder Woman and Cheetah is totally gripping.
WONDER WOMAN #1 (2006 series)
Okay, we swear this is the last number one issue! They're just too tough to resist because the artists tend to go all-out on them and it really shows. In this case, we have a beautiful cover by Alex Sinclair and Terry and Rachael Dodson. The sun's light is so relaxing as it illuminates the clouds and brings this peaceful setting to life. The lightning also does a nice job highlighting Wonder Woman's attire and the Lasso of Truth. Yes, it's technically Donna Troy as Wonder Woman in this comic, but it's still a delightful cover and deserves the praise.
WONDER WOMAN #200 (1987 series)
Last and most definitely not least, we have J.G. Jones' phenomenal cover for WONDER WOMAN #200. Just like the other cover we highlighted by Jones, the handling of the character is remarkable. Wonder Woman's focused and confident in her actions as she zips past all of hectic traffic and commotion that tends to take place in any major city. The attention to detail in everything from Wonder Woman's expression to the city itself really does keep you staring the cover and you can't help but appreciate all of the work that went into creating this one.
What's YOUR favorite Wonder Woman cover?
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