Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman #1 is the premier print issue of a celebrated, continuity-free digital-first anthology series published by DC Comics on August 20, 2014. The title resurrects the name of the historic 1940s series Sensation Comics (where Diana originally made her first cover appearance) and uses a rotating door of superstar creators to explore standalone, alternative interpretations of the Amazon Warrior.
Issue Breakdown & Plots
The oversized debut issue acts as a flip-book containing two distinct, self-contained short stories:
- Story 1: "Gothamazon"
- Creative Team: Written by Gail Simone with artwork by Ethan Van Sciver.
- The Plot: Oracle issues an emergency distress signal after a coordinated tactical strike by Gotham's underworld leaves the entire Bat-Family completely sidelined. Stepping directly into the breach, Wonder Woman travels to Gotham City. Villains like Joker, Riddler, and Two-Face are left utterly shocked when Diana drops in, dynamically shifting the city's power balance by taking down its criminal elements with pure Amazonian strength.
- Story 2: "Defender of Truth"
- Creative Team: Written by Amanda Deibert with artwork by Cat Staggs.
- The Plot: A lighter, heartwarming tale where Wonder Woman visits a local school. During her visit, she interacts with a group of young students, reinforcing her real-world role as an inspirational role model, global ambassador, and champion for women in need.