Classic Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman #1,000,000
Return with us once more to the tranquil island of Themyscira, where we continue our exploration of the ancient Amazon archives in search of yet more “Classic Wonder Woman,” Precinct1313’s comic-cover countdown to the 75th anniversary of the Amazon Princess. This weeks terrific tome is brought to you by – Christopher Priest, Mike Collins, and John Stokes, with the captivating cover by legendary artist Mike Deodato Jr. Released November 1, 1998.
Wonder Woman #1,000,000 was a core part of a 1988 crossover storyline that ran through an initial 4 issue mini-series and encompassed most of the DC Universe’s monthly comics. It presented the reader with a vision of the 853rd century, wherein the current super-team Justice League Alpha co-operate with their original 20th century counterparts in an attempt to stop the nefarious plans of immortal Super-Villain Vandal Savage.
Wonder Woman of the 853rd century shares many traits with her 20th century equivalent, strength, skill and the ability to fly. She also has similar accoutrements of war including the quintessential golden lasso of truth. Her bullet deflecting vambraces though are unique to this future version – the bracers Harmony and Charity are A.I. aware and capable of creating indestructible force shields, weaponry and confer tactical and strategic advice upon command. This future Amazing Amazon does differ in one rather unusual way though – she was cast of marble, and granted existence by the Goddess of truth who appointed her the protector of Venus, which has since become the new domain for the Amazons.
Join us again next week for another classic WW cover, my accomplished Amazonian associates.
Posted on February 25, 2016, in Comics and tagged Classic Wonder Woman, DC Comics, Vandal Savage, Wonder Woman. Bookmark the permalink. 12 Comments.
One month til Batman v Superman!
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Yes indeed… so exciting! 🙂
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Wow!
Vandal Savage: what a cool name!
I like th way WW shoots th DC logo out of her knee! 😉
Cheers!
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He is an awesome villain too, he’s been around since the dawn of mankind and made his live action debut fairly recently on the Arrow TV series.
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He’s the big bad in DC’s Legends, a show I’m really liking.
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Haven’t seen Legends yet (still waiting for it to hit the small screen here) looking forward to it though, especially if Mr Savage is the baddie!
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Are u enjoying the Arrow series? Caught a few episodes on th flight over to Blighty and it looked impressive stuff.
Are u a fan of th new Legends of Tomorrow series?
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Yes indeed I have been enjoying Arrow. Haven’t seen Legends as of yet, still catching up on The Flash (which is amazing by the way) and just started the Supergirl series (which has quickly become my fave of the three, Melissa Benoist was born to play Kara Zor-L!)
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Excellente!
Was lucky to catch th 1st few episodes of Th Flash – yes, it is amazing!
Am interested in th Supergirl series, but any superhero TV series is an instant hit in my book!
Cheers!
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Hey, Bruce…. long time!
Hope everything’s fine at your end 🙂 I’ve nominated you for the 3 Day Quotes Challenge. Please feel free to turn this down if you don’t have enough time… Here’s my post: http://heenarathorep.com/2016/02/28/quotes-challenge-3/
I’m looking forward to reading some seriously kick-ass comic’s quotes from you… Hope you’ll participate 🙂
Have a great day!
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Hi Heena, hope you’re well 🙂 Thanks so much for the nomination, will get to it asap my friend. Have a great day. 🙂
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I’m fine, thank you… Hope you’re well too 🙂
Let me know when you do, I’d love to read your quotes.
You too have a great day, dear…
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