Wonder Woman Vol 2 169

Wonder Woman #169 (DC, 2001): Cover art by Adam Hughes. "Paradise Lost, Part Two: Winds of War” scripted by George Pérez with pencils and inks by Phil Jimenez. In this pivotal chapter of the multi-part storyline exploring Amazonian civil war and ancient rivalries, Wonder Woman (Diana of Themyscira) stands at the heart of escalating conflict on Paradise Island, as tensions between the Amazons of Themyscira—led by figures like Queen Hippolyta, Philippus, and Pythia—and the Amazons of Bana-Mighdall, including Artemis, Antiope, and Shim’Tar (Akila), erupt into full-scale battle. Manipulated by the sorceress Magala (revealed as Ariadne of Knossos), who meets her demise alongside the Amazon Aella, the warring factions clash amid flashbacks to Circe’s machinations, with supporting allies like Donna Troy and Fury (Helena Kosmatos) aiding Diana in her quest to restore peace. The issue culminates in a major turning point for Themyscira, marked by heavy casualties and the climax of the civil war, underscoring themes of unity, betrayal, and Amazon heritage. Colored by Pamela Rambo, lettered by Comicraft, and edited by Eddie Berganza and Tom Palmer Jr. with executive editor Mike Carlin, this 36-page full-color Modern Age tale captures the mythic drama of DC’s Amazonian lore, originally priced at $2.25—no reprints noted beyond potential collections.

This is not considered a key issue, as it continues an ongoing arc without major first appearances, origins, or lasting continuity shifts, though it features the death of Magala and advances the "Paradise Lost” storyline.

Price comparison (as of February 2026, based on recent sales and listings across platforms; values can fluctuate with market demand and condition specifics):
- **Ungraded/Lower Grades (e.g., VG 4.0 or below)**: Typically $2–$4, with eBay sales around $2–$3 for VG copies and general marketplace listings near $3 for worn examples.
- **Mid-Grades (e.g., Fine 6.0 to VF 8.0)**: $4–$8, such as eBay FN/VF near $5–$7 and mid-range estimates around $6 for solid copies.
- **High Grades (e.g., NM- 9.2 or above)**: $10–$20 raw or graded, with eBay NM raw at $10–$15 (e.g., NM- for $15 in recent sales); certified CGC/CBCS slabs fetch more, like $20–$30 for 9.4 and up to $50 for 9.8 based on auction data, reflecting modest interest in Hughes covers.
Overall, prices stay affordable for fans of Pérez-era stories or Hughes art, with values stable due to the issue’s non-key status and common availability. Grok 2/26

Jun 2001

DC Comics

76194120054516911

169

2

2001

1

1

United States

Modern Age

English

Magazine

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George Perez

~$10.00

2026-02-06

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