Wonder Woman, #261
Published: November 1979
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Quest to the Palace at the Edge of Time! (1)
"The Hell-Hounds are closing in... their bite means instant death -- and my lasso is powerless against them!!"
Storyline
Wonder Woman faces the Hell-Hounds of Mars, the God of War, while in outer space.
Characters
- Princess Diana
- Wonder Woman
- Hell-Hounds
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Todd Klein
Quest to the Palace at the Edge of Time!
"And it is written: "Beware the gods, when the gods be mad!""
Storyline
As Mars makes war against Earth, Aphrodite declares Wonder Woman triumphant in her first test, and sets her on another-- a quest across the galaxy for the absent Zeus.
Characters
- Princess Diana
- Wonder Woman
- Mayor of New York City [Mayor Edward I. Koch]
- The Gods [Mars (villain)
- Hercules (villain)
- Hermes
- Aphrodite]
- Hell-Hounds
- Martin Markham
- Secretary of State
Credits
- Script: Gerry Conway
- Pencils: José Delbo
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
In part 1 of this story, Martin Markham's hair was black; in part 2, it was blond; and here, in part 3, it is brown. At the end of the story, the entire world had forgotten the events of the past few days -- except for Wonder Woman, who is still upset that the public could so quickly turn against her. Edward I. Koch was the mayor of New York City from 1978 thru 1989. He is not actually named in the story, but the creators' intent was clearly to depict him. As rendered here, he looks like Mayor Koch, but with a little Lex Luthor thrown in. The unique contours to his face are more "rounded" inviting the comparison to Luthor.
Credits
- Script: Belinda Greene
Story Notes
Letters from Patty Gadicke, N. Levine, and Jeff Turner.