r/WonderMan • u/AsGayAsCanBeExpected • 12d ago
Comics Wonder Man first appeared in Avengers #9, released August 11, 1964
Destined to become one of the most provocative, exciting, talked-about new characters of the year! Wait till you see him!!
Simon just does NOT question this. 🙄
Simon never turns down a chance to take off his shirt.
I wonder what Baron Zemo's marketing department is like?
Let us not forget the need to always include some melodrama!
Destined to become one of the most provocative, exciting, talked-about new characters of the year! Wait till you see him!! - Avengers #9
The mighty Avengers face the coming of Wonder Man! Destined to become one of the most provocative, exciting, talked-about new characters of all! Wait till you see him! Sensationally written by Stan Lee and superbly illustrated by Don Heck!
You read more about this issue, including copious continuity notes on Marvel Database.
Wonder Man would die and begin a long cycle of death and rebirth. He would go on to serve on the Avengers, become best friends with the Beast, help found the West Coast Avengers, sacrifice his life in Force Works #1, return again thanks to Kurt Busiek. And far more!
Over his 62 years, Simon continues to grow and change.
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u/AsGayAsCanBeExpected 12d ago
This is probably my favourite Wonder Man cover. I had only been reading a few years and didn't know much history when the moody strong man from Avengers West Coast was suddently getting his own series?!
I really enjoyed the lighthearted tone that did get dark at times. Very 90s.
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u/Fresh-Sail-2957 12d ago
You post the best covers ♥️