<P> Wonder Woman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics . The character is a founding member of the Justice League , a goddess , and Ambassador - at - Large of the Amazon people . The character first appeared in All Star Comics # 8 in December 1941 and first cover - dated on Sensation Comics # 1 , January 1942 . In her homeland , the island nation of Themyscira , her official title is Princess Diana of Themyscira , Daughter of Hippolyta . When blending into the society outside of her homeland , she adopts her civilian identity Diana Prince . The character is also referred to by such epithets as the `` Amazing Amazon '' , the `` Spirit of Truth '' , `` Themyscira 's Champion '' , the `` God - Killer '' , and the `` Goddess of Love and War '' . </P>
when was the first wonder woman comic released
January 1942