Wonder Comics
Pines // May 1944 - October 1948
Issue count: 20
Wonder Comics being a Golden Age War comic book series is very hard to find on the comic book markets regardless of the history and legacy this series has. Wonder Comics rarely appears on the market and is sought out by many collectors out there.
Wonder Comics was first published in 1944 by Better Publications. This Golden Age series had 20 issues featuring the thrilling and exciting adventures of Grim Reaper fighting the Nazis on the Battlefield. The artwork for the Wonder Comics was designed by the the legend Alex Schomburg who is very well known for his World War II artwork. Even today, Alex Schomburg is loved by many Golden Age Collectors out there and is also featured as one of the most important comic book cover artists of the Golden Age.
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Issue #1
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What's Wonder Comics #1 worth in 2024?
Only about 10 issues of Wonder Comics #1 have ever been auctioned, with the highest price being $11,353, paid for a 9.4 copy sold in February 2015. That was the only time that issue was sold.
A 4.0 book sold in January 2022 had a price of $3,600, hugely increasing its 2015 value of $898. And an incomplete 0.5 book had a price of $1,160 as of December 2017, selling only once.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #1 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in May 1944. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy and Bob Oksner.
Key Facts About the Comic
Wonder Comics was an anthology series from the 40s featuring some of the first masked heroes of the comics.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Grim Reaper story "Underground Mission To Greece"
Mekano story "The Origin of Mekano"
Spectro story "The Peril of the Professor"
Tim Dawson story "The Adventure of Capt. Cragget: Part 1"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #2
What's Wonder Comics #2 worth in 2024?
The highest quality book of Wonder Comics #2 is a 9.4 copy that had a price of $4,500 as of April 2012. However, the top price paid for that issue is $8,400 for a 9.0 copy sold in January 2022.
The lowest rating and price belong to a 3.0 graded book, valued at $125 as of May 2004. All three books have only been sold once.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #2 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in August 1944. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy and William Martin.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features the Grim Reaper beating a bunch of Nazi soldiers.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Grim Reaper story "Origin of the Grim Reaper"
Supersleuths story "Black Magic"
Spectro unnamed story
Tim Dawson story "The Adventure of Captain Cragget: Part 2"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #3
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What's Wonder Comics #3 worth in 2024?
The highest quality book of Wonder Comics #3 is a 9.0 copy that had a price of $1,352 as of April 2019. However, the top price paid for this issue is $4,080 for an 8.0 copy, sold in January 2022.
The lowest rating and price belong to a 5.0 copy, valued at $1,101 as of March 2022. All three books have only been sold once
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #3 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in November 1944. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy and Gil Turner.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features the Grim Reaper stopping a Nazi convoy.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Grim Reaper story "Dead Man's Mission"
Supersleuths story "Death In Brooklyn"
Spectro story "The Hoodoo Diamond"
Tim Dawson story "The Adventure of Captain Cragget: Part 3"
Pa Tucket story "A retired sea captain who, due to the war..."
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #5
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What's Wonder Comics #5 worth in 2024?
The mint-condition copy of Wonder Comics #5 is a 9.6 rated copy, sold for $21,600 in January 2022.
In October 2002, a 4.5 copy sold for $152; and a 2.5 book had a December 2021 price of $690, increasing its $405 value from 2019. This last book is the only one that has been sold more than once.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #5 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in July 1945. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy and Gil Turner.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features the Grim Reaper fighting an army of Japanese soldiers.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Grim Reaper story "The Czech Crisis"
Little Joey story "What's the difference who carries who?"
Spectro story "The Case of the Missing god"
Tim Dawson story "At the colonial office in Colombo, Ceylon..."
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #7
What's Wonder Comics #7 worth in 2024?
The highest quality copy ever auctioned of Wonder Comics #7 is an 8.0 book, valued at $485 as of March 2011. But the highest price belongs to a 7.0 book, valued at $850 as of March 2014. Both issues have only been sold once.
The lowest priced copy is a 3.5 book, sold for $360 in July 2021, after decreasing its $504 value from a few months before.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #7 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in January 1946. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features the Grim Reaper saving a woman from a burning building.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Grim Reaper unnamed story
Supersleuths story "The Case of the Scared Skeleton"
Spectro story "The Case of the Innocent Killer"
Fair Twins and Mr. Frost unnamed story
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #8
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What's Wonder Comics #8 worth in 2024?
The highest rating and price for a copy of Wonder Comics #8 is a 9.6 book, sold for $3,700 in April 2012.
A 6.5 copy was sold in July 2005 for $83; and a 4.0 changed hands in February 2017, valued at $131. All three issues have only been sold once.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #8 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in October 1946. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
The issues were usually released every three months but, between issues #7 and #8, there was a nine month gap.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Bart Bradley unnamed story
Jill Trent unnamed story
Grim Reaper unnamed story
Spectro unnamed story
Supersleuths unnamed story
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #9
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What's Wonder Comics #9 worth in 2024?
A 9.4 copy of Wonder Comics #9 is the highest quality book ever sold at auction, valued at $1,750 in February 2003. However, the top price is for an 8.0 copy, valued at $3,600 in January 2022. A 3.5 graded book had a price of $425 as of April 2019. All three prices are the only recorded auction sale for each book.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #9 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in December 1946. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Kerry McRoberts, Alex Schomburg and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
Since this issue, the release rate was fixed as bi-monthly, and some new faces were added to the team in charge of writing/drawing the stories.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Wonderman story "Showdown On Lilith"
Jill Trent story "The Magic Glasses"
Grim Reaper story "Mr. Meek and the Metal Solvent"
Bart Bradley story "Crack athlete for Jefferson University..."
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #10
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What's Wonder Comics #10 worth in 2024?
The mint-condition copy of Wonder Comics #10 is a 9.4 copy valued at $2,877 in December 2012. A 6.0 rated book had a price of $406 as of October 2017, an increase from its 2004 value of $127; and a 4.0 copy was valued at $384 as of August 2021, slightly increasing its 2020 price of $375.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #10 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in February 1947. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Jill Devers and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
With this issue, Wonderman became the main character in the comics, replacing Grim Reaper on the front covers.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Wonderman story "Slave Spirits"
Jill Trent story "The Porphyrin Compound"
Grim Reaper story "Case of the Crying Bandit"
Bart Bradley story "To the campus of Jefferson University comes Bart Bradley..."
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #11
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What's Wonder Comics #11 worth in 2024?
The top price and rating for a copy of Wonder Comics #11 belongs to a 9.2 book, sold for $4,560 in January 2022.
In September 2018, a 6.5 copy of Cosmic Aeroplane Pedigree was sold for $600. And a 2.0 book had a price of $103 as of December 2019. All three books have only been sold once.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #11 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in April 1947. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Wonderman fighting a demon-like creature.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Wonderman story "Peril On Pluto"
Jill Trent story "Uranium Claim Jumpers"
Grim Reaper story "A Hero's Homecoming"
Dick Devens of Futuria story "The Conqueror From Pluto"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #12
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What's Wonder Comics #12 worth in 2024?
The highest quality book of Wonder Comics #12 is a 9.8 rated copy, valued at a healthy $10,650 as of July 2016.
A 5.5 copy was sold in December 2019 for $307; and a 2.0 book was valued at $253 at its last sale in August 2020. There’s only one recorded price for each issue.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #12 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in June 1947. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Al Hartley and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Wonderman saving a chained woman.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Wonderman unnamed story
Jill Trent unnamed story
Grim Reaper unnamed story
Dick Devens of Futuria unnamed story
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #13
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What's Wonder Comics #13 worth in 2024?
The highest quality book registered for Wonder Comics #13 is a 9.8, which has been sold only once for a price of $26,400 in January 2022.
A mid quality book, rated 5.0 had a price of $818 as of April 2021, after increasing its $684 value from 2019; and a 2.5 copy was valued at $386 at its only sale in February 2022.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #13 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in August 1947. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Charles Stoddard and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Wonderman saving a woman tied to an electric pole.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Wonderman story "Space-Gold For Conquest"
Jill Trent story "Bubble Trouble"
Grim Reaper story "King Cactus's Hidden Gold"
Dick Devens of Futuria story "The Underground Empire of Dr. Sturm"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,400 |
Issue #14
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What's Wonder Comics #14 worth in 2024?
The top price for a copy of Wonder Comics #14 belongs to a 9.8 graded book, which sold for $17,350 in July 2016.
In May 2019, a 5.0 book was auctioned for $515; and a 1.5 book had a price of $199 as of August 2020. All three copies have only been sold once.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #14 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in October 1947. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Al Hartley, Charles Strong and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a Japanese soldier carrying Wonderman’s sidekick, with the hero flying behind them.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Wonderman story "The War of the Thermodons"
Jill Trent story "When the science sleuths, Jill Trent and Daisy Smythe…”
Grim Reaper story "The Case of the Evil Eyes"
Dick Devens of Futuria story "The Return of Karlak"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #15
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What's Wonder Comics #15 worth in 2024?
There are a few 9.4 copies of Wonder Comics #15 that have been sold at auction. The highest price of all is a book from The Promise Collection, sold for $16,800 in September 2020.
A book rated 5.5 was sold in July 2007 for $395, while a 3.0 had a price of $300 as of January 2021. All copies have only changed hands once.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #15 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in December 1947. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, William McClellan, Gene Fawcette and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a shrunken Wonderman and sidekick about to be experimented on by some large hands.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Tara story "The Fabulous Jewel of Morn"
Wonderman story "The Hordes of the Immortal Emperor"
Jill Trent story "Portrait of a Crime"
Grim Reaper story "The Master of Treachery"
Dick Devens of Futuria story "The Return of Karlak"
Spectro story "Murder In Mind"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,800 |
Issue #16
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What's Wonder Comics #16 worth in 2024?
The mint-condition copy of Wonder Comics #16 is a 9.6 book, sold for $7,200 in January 2022.
Another copy, rated 6.0, had a July 2021 price of $2,040, an increase from its $1,175 value from earlier that year; while a 1.0 copy was only valued at $25 as of April 2010. The higher and lower quality copies have only been sold once.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #16 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in February 1948. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Gene Fawcette and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
Issue #16 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in February 1948. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Gene Fawcette and Bob Oskner.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Tara: unnamed story
Wonderman: unnamed story
Jill Trent: unnamed story
Grim Reaper: unnamed story
Spectro: unnamed story
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,100 |
Issue #17
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What's Wonder Comics #17 worth in 2024?
The highest quality book of Wonder Comics #17 ever sold at auction is a 9.2, sold for $1,000 in June 2012, decreasing its 2010 price of $1,173. However, the top price belongs to a 9.0 copy, valued at $2,400 in November 2020, after it increased its $1,705 value from 2018.
The lowest price and rating belong to a 4.0 copy, sold only once for $600 in September 2021.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #17 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in April 1948. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Gene Fawcette, Ken Battefield, Frank Frazetta and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
Somewhere around this time, Tara replaced Wonderman as the main character and on the front covers.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Tara story "The Eight Hands of Tonalith"
Wonderman story "The Mark of the Dinosaurs"
Jill Trent story "The Freezer Gas"
Grim Reaper story "Disappearing Room"
Supersleuths story "The Case of the Moaning Statue"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #18
What's Wonder Comics #18 worth in 2024?
The highest quality book of Wonder Comics #18 is a 9.6 copy, sold for $7,800 in January 2022. This issue was only sold once.
A 6.0 copy had a price of $190 as of October 2013, decreasing its $238 value from 2012; and a 2.0 was valued at $300 when it was sold in December 2021, increasing its $208 value from 2020.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #18 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in June 1948. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Gene Fawcette, Ken Battefield, Leo Isaacs and Bob Oskner.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Tara fighting a green dragon.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Tara story "The Key of the Cuchin Van"
Silver Knight story "The Saxon Hostage"
Wonderman story "The Song of Lorelana"
Crime Casebook story "Scourges of the South"
Jill Trent story "The Gentle Mr. Habersham"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #19
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What's Wonder Comics #19 worth in 2024?
Only mid to high rating copies of Wonder Comics #19 have been sold at auction, with the highest price being $15,600 for a 9.8 graded book from The Promise Collection, sold in January 2022.
The lowest quality book ever sold at auction is a 6.0, sold for $185 in July 2013, decreasing its 2002 price of $226.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #19 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in August 1948. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Gene Fawcette, Ken Battefield, Leo Isaacs and George Roussos.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features Tara making her way along the edge of a cliff.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Tara story "The Secret Bride of Bharbon"
Silver Knight story "Siege of Camelot"
Wonderman story "Sleepers of the Glass Cocoons"
Jill Trent story "Gems of Jeopardy"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Issue #20
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What's Wonder Comics #20 worth in 2024?
The top price for a copy of Wonder Comics #20 is $10,200 for a 9.6 copy, sold in January 2022. It has changed hands just once.
A 6.5 copy sold in December 2021 was valued at $1,020, greatly increasing its 2011 price of $281; while a 4.0 copy was valued at $115 as of March 2005, selling only once.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #20 of Wonder Comics Vol. 1 was published in October 1948. It was written, penciled and inked by Al Camy, Gene Fawcette, Ken Battefield, Leo Isaacs, Frank Frazetta, Rafael Astarita and George Roussos.
Key Facts About the Comic
This is the last issue of the series, as it was canceled after issue #20.
Story Synopsis
The issue features some stories with different main characters:
Tara story "The Death That Grew"
Silver Knight story "Curse on the Camelots!"
Wonderman story "The Robots of the Demon Star"
Jill Trent story "The Bulletproof Bandit"
Crime Casebook story "The Last Three Dimes"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,320 |