Wonder Woman #21

Wonder Woman issue 21 was published in 1947 during the Golden Age of comic books. At this stage in the character's history, the series was written by Joye Murchison, who had taken over scripting duties from creator William Moulton Marston following his failing health. This period maintained the established mythological and feminist themes of the title while leaning into the adventure-oriented tropes common to mid-century superhero storytelling.

The interior artwork for this era was primarily produced by H.G. Peter, whose distinctive, jagged aesthetic was instrumental in defining the visual identity of the Amazon princess. Peter’s work was noted for its departure from the hyper-realistic superhero style of the time, favoring a more illustrative, almost Greco-Roman inspired approach that emphasized the character's strength and the bizarre, imaginative nature of her adversaries. The issue reflects the ongoing effort to balance the character's role as a symbol of empowerment with the whimsical, often surreal narrative style expected by younger readers of the late 1940s.