Wonder Woman, #300 Direct
Published: February 1983
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Issue Contents:
Special Anniversary Issue
Characters
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
- Justice League of America [Superman
- Batman
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
- Flash [Barry Allen]
- Hawkman [Katar Hol]
- Hawkwoman
- Atom [Ray Palmer]
- Elongated Man
- Martian Manhunter
- Green Arrow
- Red Tornado
- Firestorm
- Zatanna
- Aquaman]
- Queen Hippolyta
- Steve Trevor
- Etta Candy
- General Darnell
- The Gods [Mars
- Vulcan
- Hermes]
- Jimmy Olsen
- Lois Lane
- Perry White
- Supergirl
- Batgirl
- The New Teen Titans [Kid Flash
- Wonder Girl
- Raven
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- Cyborg
- Starfire
- Changeling]
- Sandman [Garrett Sandford]
- Wonder Woman (Earth-2)
Credits
- Pencils: Ed Hannigan
- Inks: Dick Giordano
Story Notes
Wrap-around cover.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Queen Hippolyta
Credits
- Pencils: George Pérez
- Inks: George Pérez
Story Notes
On inside front cover, black & white.
Beautiful Dreamer, Death Unto Thee! [Chapter 1]
Storyline
Wonder Woman's life begins to unravel as her nightmares become increasingly real.
Characters
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
- Sandman [Garrett Sanford]
- Etta Candy
- Steve Trevor
- General Darnell
- Shadow-Thing (villain, intro)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Diana Prince is promoted to Major, soon to be promoted to Colonel, matching Steve Trevor's rank.
Chapter Two: My Sister, My Self!
Storyline
Wonder Woman gets a glimpse of her own potential future happiness when she learns her Earth-Two counterpart is now a wife and mother.
Characters
- Wonder Woman (Earth-1)
- Wonder Woman (Earth-2)
- Steve Trevor (Earth-2)
- Lyta Trevor [later becomes Fury] (intro)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
The Earth-2 Wonder Woman discloses she has revealed her secret identity to the world, has married her Steve Trevor, and has a daughter. Steve cooks dinner; he noted cooking was his hobby in Wonder Woman (DC, 1942 series) #9.
Chapter Three: The Sands of Doom!
Storyline
Wonder Woman agrees to marry Steve Trevor, and then does away with the third wheel in their relationship-- Diana Prince.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Steve Trevor
- Etta Candy
- General Darnell
- Sandman [Garrett Sanford]
- Mrs. Vanderfeller
- Queen Hippolyta
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Pages 17-25 and 30 of the story. Wonder Woman gives a eulogy at Diana Prince's funeral.
The Sands of Doom! Sandman Interlude (1)
Storyline
The Sandman, recent voyeur, helpmate, and admirer of Wonder Woman, reveals his origin as a watcher of dreams to his Amazon beloved.
Characters
- Sandman [Garrett Sanford] (origin)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Keith Giffen
- Inks: Larry Mahlstedt
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Pages 26-29 of story, within the "Sands of Doom" chapter. The Jack Kirby Sandman from The Sandman (DC, 1974 series) is given a name and origin for the first time.
Chapter Four: The Queen Is Dead! Long Live the Queen!
Storyline
Wonder Woman dreams she wins the contest, but must remain on Paradise Island as Queen when Hippolyta ascends to Olympus.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Queen Hippolyta
- Steve Trevor
- Mala
- Athena
- Aphrodite
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Jan Duursema
- Inks: Tom Mandrake
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
The text suggests that Wonder Woman's nightmares may be a result of her repressed memories about the first Steve Trevor.
Interlude [1]
Storyline
Princess Diana seeks solace from her mother concerning her nightmares.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Queen Hippolyta
- Paula von Gunther
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Queen Hippolyta reveals she had considered acting as her dream-self had done in Diana's nightmare.
Chapter 5: The Princess and the Sky-Pirate!
Storyline
Wonder Woman dreams that Trevor Stevens lands on Paradise Island, a hardened criminal who takes advantage of the young Princess' innocence.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Trevor Stevens (villain)
- Queen Hippolyta
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Interlude 2 (1)
Storyline
Wonder Woman delivers her wedding invitations personally to the JLA satellite, where she's greeted by Superman.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Superman
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
According to the invitation, the wedding of Steve and Wonder Woman was set for November 10th.
Chapter 6: ...Let No Superman Put Asunder!
Storyline
Wonder Woman dreams she marries Superman, but the two workaholics are hardly an ideal match.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Superman
- Hippolyta
- Perry White
- Jimmy Olsen
- Lois Lane
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Rich Buckler
- Inks: Rich Buckler
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Interlude 3 (1)
Storyline
On Paula's advice, Wonder Woman calls Steve, but the bad connection gives the Princess little comfort.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Paula von Gunther
- Steve Trevor
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Chapter 7: The Power That Corrupts!
Storyline
Wonder Woman dreams she arrives in man's world as an "avenging angel," becoming a ruthless vigilante hunted by the authorities.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Hippolyta
- Steve Trevor
- Mayor of New York
- President of the United States
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Keith Pollard
- Inks: Keith Pollard
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
The President appears to be Ronald Reagan. Wonder Woman carves her own face on Mount Rushmore.
Interlude [4]
Storyline
Steve says "no" at the altar, explaining to Wonder Woman he's obsessed with another woman: the dead Diana Prince.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Justice League of America [JLA
- Superman
- Batman
- Flash [Barry Allen]
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
- Firestorm
- Hawkman [Katar Hol]
- Green Arrow
- Zatanna
- Black Canary
- Red Tornado]
- New Teen Titans [Starfire
- Wonder Girl]
- Power Girl
- Etta Candy
- General Darnell
- Sandman [Garrett Sanford]
- Queen Hippolyta
- Sheila Phillips (Anchorwoman)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Chapter 8: --Beyond the Gates of Sleep!
Storyline
In the dream dimension, Wonder Woman confronts and conquers the Shadow-Thing.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
- Sandman [Garrett Sanford]
- Steve Trevor
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Script:
- Script: Dan Mishkin
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Carl Gafford
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
The Shadow-Thing reveals itself as Wonder Woman's "fears" and "self-loathing." The Sandman explains it was a product of Wonder Woman's guilt at deceiving Steve as Diana Prince. The story ends with Steve and Wonder Woman in a clinch, as General Darnell exclaims over the phone that Diana Prince has turned up alive.
Characters
- Wonder Woman
Credits
- Pencils: Michael Wm. Kaluta
- Inks: Michael Wm. Kaluta
Story Notes
Inside back cover, black & white.