{"product_id":"wonder-man-1-1991-nm-copy","title":"Wonder Man # 1 1991 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWonder Man # 1\u003c\/b\u003e is the debut issue of the first ongoing solo series for the character, published in October 1991 (with a cover date of December 1991), which focuses on Simon Williams' struggle to launch his acting career while finding purpose as a hero. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story, titled \"Wonder Man,\" details Simon Williams' post-Avengers life as he navigates Hollywood and explores new career opportunities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHollywood Struggles: Simon has an unsuccessful audition for a soap opera called Secret Hospital and reflects on his past, from inheriting his father's company to his various resurrections and his time with the Avengers. He is trying to build confidence and move on from his past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Job: Ant-Man (Scott Lang) informs him about a potential job at Cordco, Inc., a science and tech company. Simon applies for a position as a \"top-flight A-#1 troubleshooter\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Incident at Cordco: Simon meets Calvin Oakly, the CEO of Cordco, and Dr. Ed Wheetley, a scientist running experiments with a device that observes other dimensions. When the experiments go wrong and gnomes from another dimension appear, Simon uses his powers to safely stop the machine and is given the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eReflection: The issue establishes Simon's ongoing struggle with his identity, balancing his life as a superhero and his aspirations as an actor, and his desire to have a normal life and a regular job. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Gerard Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Jeff Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: Jan Anton Harps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artists: Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePublisher: Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNew Characters: This issue features the \u003cb\u003efirst appearances of supporting characters Calvin Oakly, Dr. Ed Wheetley, and Dulcy Kimble\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGuest Appearances: Ant-Man (Scott Lang) appears, and other Avengers like Captain America, Wasp, and Vision are mentioned or appear in a cameo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47798376464484,"sku":"BL317","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_01_11_17_03_349.jpg?v=1769966380","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/wonder-man-1-1991-nm-copy","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}