Title:
Wonder Woman 193
Synopsis:
Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) #193
Published Apr 1971 by DC. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. "Angela,” script by Mike Sekowsky, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano, letters by John Costanza. Diana Prince is asked for help by Mrs. Petrucci, mother of her friend Tony; Mrs. Petrucci reveals that her daughter Angela was rendered comatose three years ago when she had some punch at a party held by Tony’s Vietnam War buddy Eddie Dean, a prankster who spiked the punch with some ingredients which, unknown to him, contained a powerful detergent. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.
In this Bronze Age tale from Wonder Woman’s depowered Diana Prince phase, executive editor Carmine Infantino oversees editor, writer, and penciler Mike Sekowsky’s narrative, brought to life with Dick Giordano’s inks and John Costanza’s lettering. The story kicks off when Diana Prince receives an urgent plea from Mrs. Petrucci, the mother of her acquaintance Tony Petrucci, at her boutique Mod-Ly Modern on Manhattan’s 387 Park Avenue. Mrs. Petrucci discloses a tragic family secret: three years prior, her daughter Angela fell into a coma after consuming spiked punch at a party thrown by Tony’s old Vietnam comrade, Eddie Dean. Unbeknownst to the prank-loving Eddie, the concoction included a lethal detergent that killed three others outright, leaving Angela mute and unresponsive in a nursing home, unable to recognize her loved ones.
Tony, fueled by vengeance, has been hunting Eddie ever since he vanished, and now armed with a gun and a fresh lead, he’s closing in. Desperate to prevent bloodshed, Mrs. Petrucci begs Diana to locate Eddie first. A chain of tense encounters unfolds across New York City, involving fleeting appearances by the New York City Police Department (including an officer named Tom), a doomed thug called Runty Sneed, and therapist Dr. Henry Hurtz. Both Diana and Tony converge on Eddie, subduing him and handing him over to authorities. Through Dr. Hurtz’s innovative therapy, Angela miraculously recovers her faculties, leading to a heartfelt reunion with her mother and brother. Later, Diana and Tony discover Eddie’s fate: a prison sentence of 10 to 20 years. Amid the action, Tony snarls, "The law? This is the only law he’s getting!"
Featured prominently is Diana Prince, supported by Tony Petrucci, with Eddie Dean as the primary antagonist alongside the ill-fated Runty Sneed. Other characters include Angela Petrucci, Mrs. Petrucci, Dr. Henry Hurtz, and brief flashbacks to police involvement. Set entirely in the United States, specifically New York City’s Manhattan borough, the issue captures the gritty, street-level vibe of Wonder Woman’s mod era, emphasizing personal drama over superhuman feats.
This comic has been reprinted in the collection Diana Prince: Wonder Woman Vol. 3. While not considered a major key issue in the series—lacking landmark first appearances or pivotal events—it represents a solid entry in the experimental, non-costumed phase of Wonder Woman’s adventures during the early 1970s.
For price comparisons as of early 2026, mid-grade copies (VG to FN) generally range from $12–$30 on platforms like eBay and MyComicShop, with recent sales including a GD at $12, a VG/FN 5.0 at $14, a VG- 3.5 at $23, and an FN at $25. Higher grades fetch more, such as an 8.5 at $100 or a CGC 9.2 at around $177, though sales volume is low at about one per year for top conditions. Overstreet values for NM- 9.2 hover around $150–$200, adjusted for market trends. On MyComicShop, current or recent stock has included VG 4.0 listings around $15–$20, but availability fluctuates. Digital versions are sporadically available as eBooks on Amazon for $1.99–$2.99, often bundled in collections, with no new physical reprints in stock but third-party sellers offering used copies at market rates similar to eBay.
Published Apr 1971 by DC. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. "Angela,” script by Mike Sekowsky, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano, letters by John Costanza. Diana Prince is asked for help by Mrs. Petrucci, mother of her friend Tony; Mrs. Petrucci reveals that her daughter Angela was rendered comatose three years ago when she had some punch at a party held by Tony’s Vietnam War buddy Eddie Dean, a prankster who spiked the punch with some ingredients which, unknown to him, contained a powerful detergent. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.
In this Bronze Age tale from Wonder Woman’s depowered Diana Prince phase, executive editor Carmine Infantino oversees editor, writer, and penciler Mike Sekowsky’s narrative, brought to life with Dick Giordano’s inks and John Costanza’s lettering. The story kicks off when Diana Prince receives an urgent plea from Mrs. Petrucci, the mother of her acquaintance Tony Petrucci, at her boutique Mod-Ly Modern on Manhattan’s 387 Park Avenue. Mrs. Petrucci discloses a tragic family secret: three years prior, her daughter Angela fell into a coma after consuming spiked punch at a party thrown by Tony’s old Vietnam comrade, Eddie Dean. Unbeknownst to the prank-loving Eddie, the concoction included a lethal detergent that killed three others outright, leaving Angela mute and unresponsive in a nursing home, unable to recognize her loved ones.
Tony, fueled by vengeance, has been hunting Eddie ever since he vanished, and now armed with a gun and a fresh lead, he’s closing in. Desperate to prevent bloodshed, Mrs. Petrucci begs Diana to locate Eddie first. A chain of tense encounters unfolds across New York City, involving fleeting appearances by the New York City Police Department (including an officer named Tom), a doomed thug called Runty Sneed, and therapist Dr. Henry Hurtz. Both Diana and Tony converge on Eddie, subduing him and handing him over to authorities. Through Dr. Hurtz’s innovative therapy, Angela miraculously recovers her faculties, leading to a heartfelt reunion with her mother and brother. Later, Diana and Tony discover Eddie’s fate: a prison sentence of 10 to 20 years. Amid the action, Tony snarls, "The law? This is the only law he’s getting!"
Featured prominently is Diana Prince, supported by Tony Petrucci, with Eddie Dean as the primary antagonist alongside the ill-fated Runty Sneed. Other characters include Angela Petrucci, Mrs. Petrucci, Dr. Henry Hurtz, and brief flashbacks to police involvement. Set entirely in the United States, specifically New York City’s Manhattan borough, the issue captures the gritty, street-level vibe of Wonder Woman’s mod era, emphasizing personal drama over superhuman feats.
This comic has been reprinted in the collection Diana Prince: Wonder Woman Vol. 3. While not considered a major key issue in the series—lacking landmark first appearances or pivotal events—it represents a solid entry in the experimental, non-costumed phase of Wonder Woman’s adventures during the early 1970s.
For price comparisons as of early 2026, mid-grade copies (VG to FN) generally range from $12–$30 on platforms like eBay and MyComicShop, with recent sales including a GD at $12, a VG/FN 5.0 at $14, a VG- 3.5 at $23, and an FN at $25. Higher grades fetch more, such as an 8.5 at $100 or a CGC 9.2 at around $177, though sales volume is low at about one per year for top conditions. Overstreet values for NM- 9.2 hover around $150–$200, adjusted for market trends. On MyComicShop, current or recent stock has included VG 4.0 listings around $15–$20, but availability fluctuates. Digital versions are sporadically available as eBooks on Amazon for $1.99–$2.99, often bundled in collections, with no new physical reprints in stock but third-party sellers offering used copies at market rates similar to eBay.
Cover Date:
04/1971
Publisher:
DC Comics
Issue Number:
193
Legacy Number:
B3799125D
Month:
April
Year:
1971
Purchase Type:
Newsstand
Attributes:
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Country:
United States
Cover Price:
$0.15
Era:
Bronze Age
Genre:
Superhero
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Language:
English
Type of Comic:
Magazine
Characters:
Wonder Woman (Diana
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Date Added:
2018-07-02 21:57:41
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$1.99
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-03
Date Added:
2018-07-02 21:57:41
Created By:
Wonder Woman (Diana of Paradise Is. Earth-One) Creators William Moulton Marston · Harry G. Peter 1st App. Wonder Woman #98 (1958) Death Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 (1986) https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Diana_of_Paradise_Island_(Earth-One)
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Writer:
Mike Sekowsky
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Penciller:
Mike Sekowsky
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Inker:
Dick Giordano
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Cover Artist:
Mike Sekowsky
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