The Complete History of the Amazing Amazon in Comics, Television, Animation, and Collectibles!

Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: January 2009
Price: $34.95

The world's most famous super-heroine has excited and inspired readers and fans for nearly 70 years, and now, the entire story of her creation and her legacy will be revealed.

Internationally renowned Wonder Woman expert and best-selling author Andy Mangels will present an in-depth guide to the history of Wonder Woman's Golden Age, including the fantasy, the politics, and the controversies, as well as an intimate look at her creators, William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter.

Charting the romantic 1950s and the 1960s "mod era" Diana Prince, Wonder Woman's resurgence and development for television and animation will be examined in-depth, with special interviews with Lynda Carter and cast and crew of the top-rated series.

The effect of the Amazing Amazon on the women's movement will be explored, from women's lib to an exploration of the little-known philanthropic organization, the Wonder Woman Foundation.

A modern-day look at the relaunch of the series in the 1980s will spotlight creators such as George Perez, John Byrne, Brian Bolland, Phil Jimenez, Greg Rucka, Allan Heinberg, Terry Dodson, Gail Simone, and Adam Hughes, while an in-depth look at the long development of the Wonder Woman feature film will reveal a Paradise Island full of surprises!

In addition to nearly a hundred interviews, Andy Mangels will open the vaults of his Wonder Woman Museum to showcase rare collectibles, and hundreds of pieces of unpublished comic book art and commissions! Great Hera, this book will leave you spinning with excitement!