Podcast: The Ironically Iconic Wonder Woman

Episode #8

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This episode, Frank offers a rebuttal to Brigit McCone's "Unpopular Opinions" week article for the site B**** Flicks, which took the character of Wonder Woman to task for the "revolutionary banalities" of her "male-authored feminism," especially within the context of the 1970s TV show.

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Celebrating #WonderWoman75 with Diabolu Frank @CommanderBlanx + sharing this original sketch from @perezartist at https://t.co/LJcvAmI395 pic.twitter.com/R99CCF5yvx

— Warlord Worlds (@WarlordWorlds) October 27, 2016

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Podcast: The Second Coming of Robert Kanigher

Episode #7

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This episode we look at the brief return of writer/editor Robert Kanigher to the Wonder Woman series following a campaign by Gloria Steinem to return the Amazing Amazon to her roots. Kanigher decided what that meant was that he could recycle his own decades old scripts, so we get to simultaneously cover 1973's Wonder Woman #207-208, but also the original presentations from Wonder Woman #37 (September-October 1949) #33 (January-February 1949) and #55 (September-October 1952) of "The Riddle Of The Chinese Mummy Case!" "The Four Dooms" and "The Chessmen of Doom" by Robert Kanigher, Harry G. Peter, Ric Estrada & Vince Colletta.

If that's not enough Wonder Woman podcasting for you, you might also try I'm Th' Gun's Happy 75th Wonder Woman: War of the Gods #1 (Sep. 1991) and Power of Fishnets 13: Wonder Woman's 75th Anniversary We don't have a Magic Sphere, so if you want to communicate with us about the podcast...

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Podcast: The 2016 Wonder Woman Trailers

Episode #6

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This episode Frank looks at the teaser and first full trailers released for the 2017 feature film starring Gal Gadot.

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Podcast: Power of Fishnets 13- Wonder Woman's 75th Anniversary

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Secret Origins #WW: Wonder Woman (minus the actual origin)

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Ryan Daly and guest Diabolu Frank discuss Wonder Woman on the eve of her 75th anniversary. Also, a review of the Wonder Woman and Black Canary team-up from Justice League: The New Frontier Special by Darwyn Cooke and J. Bone.
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Podcast: Wonder Woman: Warrior for Peace Episode 7

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On the October episode of Angela's monthly "podcast that explores the history of Wonder Woman on page and screen," Diabolu Frank guest stars as part of a two-part, three-way discussion late in the show that also features Matthew from Radio Free Themyscira! Plus, Angela covers Sensation Comics #6, Wonder Woman Vol.2 #7, Wonder Woman Vol.4 #7, & the seventh episode of the 1976 season of the Wonder Woman TV series, "Wonder Woman vs Gargantua." Also, United Nation Wonder Woman Ambassador Appointment Ceremony, Gal Gadot/Patty Jenkins Live Facebook Q&A, Lynda Carter as President Olivia Marsdin on Supergirl and 3-year-old Daughter Wonder Woman Photos! Look for us on iTunes and Stitcher!

Podcast: 75 Birthdays-- The Secret Origins of Wonder Woman

Episode #5

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October 25, 2016 marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of the release date for All-American Publications' All Star Comics #8, which featured the story "Introducing Wonder Woman" by her creators William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter in her comics debut! In acknowledgement, your regular host Diabolu Frank covers a variety of different interpretations of Princess Diana of Paradise Island's origin stories from Sensation Comics #1 (1942), Wonder Woman #1 (1942), Wonder Woman #23 (1947), Wonder Woman #45 (1951), Wonder Woman #98 (1958), Wonder Woman #105 (1959), DC Special Series #19 (1979), Wonder Woman #1 (1987), and Secret Origins #6 (2014)! To break up all that information dumping and more treat this momentous occasion as a true celebration, we've also enlisted a slew of notable co-anchors to discuss a bunch of fun, accessible topics relevant to new and old fans of the Amazon Princess! Hola!

R.S.V.P. Attendees

• Angela from Wonder Woman: Warrior for Peace Podcast
• Matthew from Radio Free Themyscira: A Wonder Woman Podcast
• Darren & Ruth Sutherland from Trekker Talk, Xenozoic Xenophiles, & Warlord Worlds
• Dr. Anj from Supergirl Comic Box Commentary
• Ryan Daly from Power of Fishnets, Give Me Those Star Wars, Midnight…The Podcasting Hour, & Secret Origins Podcast
• Pakita Trotamundos from Twitter

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2010 Wonder Woman & Martian Manhunter Commission by Sal Velluto

I don't know why Sal Velluto isn't getting much work anymore, as he's an awesome penciller in the Neal Adams vein who really hit his stride when paired with inker Bob Almond on Black Panther, who I happen to have featured on a solo Velluto sketch I picked up nearly twenty years ago. I wish the owner of this piece had offered up a larger scan, as it features two of my favorite super-heroes ever! The Amazing Amazon wishes the Alien Atlas a happy 61st birthday today!

Podcast: A Final Adventure of Wonder Woman (1985)

Episode #4

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This episode finally, irrevocably breaks from its previous incarnation as a podcast! A seasonal/bi-annual show no more! No longer only coming out only when an issue of Wonder Woman '77 corresponds with the episode number! This edition, we cover an entire story arc, encompassing the entire (very brief) run of Wonder Woman's first female writer, Mindy Newell! That's "Tropidor Heat" & "A World in Chaos!" & " To Everything a Season..." from Wonder Woman #326-328 (July-December, 1985) plus the concluding 48-page story of the original volume, "Of Gods and Men," written by Gerry Conway! Don Heck draws most of this swan song to the Pre-Crisis Amazing Amazon, with a little help from Pablo Marcos. We also read excerpts from magazine articles and letters columns contemporaneous to the end of this era, and look forward to the next, which signals the changes coming to this show in celebration of the 75th anniversary year!

In the meantime, do check out Wonder Woman: Warrior for Peace: A podcast that explores the history of Wonder Woman on page and screen. It's currently five episodes deep chronologically covering the Golden Age, Iron Age, New 52, and 1970s TV show!

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2010-2011 The Justice League of America 100 Project charity art by Walt Simonson

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The Magnificent Seven Six! Superman! Batman! Wonder Woman! Flash! Green Lantern! Aquaman! Martian Manhunter!

In late 2000, a consortium of comic publishers came up with the idea to create a financial safety net for comic creators, much in the same fashion that exists in almost any other trade from plumbing to pottery. By March of 2001, the federal government approved The Hero Initiative as a publicly supported not-for-profit corporation under section 501 (c) (3).

Since its inception, The Hero Initiative (Formerly known as A.C.T.O.R., A Commitment To Our Roots) has had the good fortune to grant over $400,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today.

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.


ALL 104 JUSTICE LEAGUE #50 ORIGINALS…NOW ON DISPLAY!

Please enjoy this gallery of ALL 104 original Justice League of America #50 Hero Initiative covers!

Hardcover and softcover versions of a book collecting all the covers will be available in December, 2011. AND all the originals will be auctioned off according to the following schedule:

• December 3, 2011, Meltdown Comics, Los Angeles, CA: Display of all 104 covers and auction of first one-third
• Jan. 20-22, 2012, Tate's Comics, Lauderhill, FL (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area): Display of remaining covers and auction of second one-third.
• Feb. 17-19, 2012: Orlando MegaCon, Orlando, FL: Display and auction of final one-third.

All covers will be sold via LIVE AUCTION on-site at the venues above. If you cannot attend but wish to bid, proxy bidding is available.
Contact Joe Davidson at: yensid4disney@gmail.com
Deadlines for each grouping are below, and each cover carries a minimum bid of $100.

Special thanks to Firestorm Fan for the notice!

Dragon*Con 2010 Wonder Girl Cassie Sandsmark Cosplay

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I like the DIY quality to this Cassie Mark 2.0 cosplay. Part of what I came to like about the girl is that she was scrappy and self-determined, making her own way as a super-heroine with whatever supplies she had on hand. Curiously, everybody but Cassie has that vibe in the DCnÜ Teen Titans relaunch, which leaves me scratching me head (not to mention washing my hands is exceptionally astringent antiseptics.)

2010-2011 The Justice League of America 100 Project charity art by Doug Mahnke

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Awesome scene of Green Lantern (Hal? Kyle?) saving the world from a giant monster while the rest of the JLA has a bad case of Monday morning. Flash needs caffeine, and Batman looks ticked that Superman used up all the cereal. Meanwhile, Wonder Woman has to fight Krypto for breakfast sausage. At least J'Onn looks happy with his Chocos.

In late 2000, a consortium of comic publishers came up with the idea to create a financial safety net for comic creators, much in the same fashion that exists in almost any other trade from plumbing to pottery. By March of 2001, the federal government approved The Hero Initiative as a publicly supported not-for-profit corporation under section 501 (c) (3).

Since its inception, The Hero Initiative (Formerly known as A.C.T.O.R., A Commitment To Our Roots) has had the good fortune to grant over $400,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today.

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.


ALL 104 JUSTICE LEAGUE #50 ORIGINALS…NOW ON DISPLAY!

Please enjoy this gallery of ALL 104 original Justice League of America #50 Hero Initiative covers!

Hardcover and softcover versions of a book collecting all the covers will be available in December, 2011. AND all the originals will be auctioned off according to the following schedule:

• December 3, 2011, Meltdown Comics, Los Angeles, CA: Display of all 104 covers and auction of first one-third
• Jan. 20-22, 2012, Tate's Comics, Lauderhill, FL (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area): Display of remaining covers and auction of second one-third.
• Feb. 17-19, 2012: Orlando MegaCon, Orlando, FL: Display and auction of final one-third.

All covers will be sold via LIVE AUCTION on-site at the venues above. If you cannot attend but wish to bid, proxy bidding is available.
Contact Joe Davidson at: yensid4disney@gmail.com
Deadlines for each grouping are below, and each cover carries a minimum bid of $100.

Special thanks to Firestorm Fan for the notice!

2013 San Diego Comic-Con International Teen Titans Founding Five commission by Stjepan Šejić

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Podcast: Wonder Woman '77 Special #3

Episode #3

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The currently but not indefinitely bi-annual Diana Prince Wonder Woman podcast returns to look at the third edition of the Wonder Woman '77 Special, as well as the February, 1978 cover-dated Wonder Woman Vol. 37 #240 by Conway & Delbo as a springboard for discussing the Amazing Amazon's long but unrecognized military career in observance of Independence Day 2016!

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