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Diana travels to another dimension where King Arthur and heroes of legend still exist and asks for their help in repelling Mars's troops.

The Human in Superhuman: The Power of the Sidekick in Popular Culture spotlights the often overlooked but very crucial sidekick in superhero narratives. From the classic companion Alfred Pennyworth to the supportive best friend Foggy Nelson, this collection examines a variety of sidekick characters and their importance to the hero’s journey in each story. Ultimately, rather than viewing the lack of superpowers as a flaw, the essays show that it is precisely human qualities like compassion, empathy, and encourage that enable the sidekicks to help their heroes grow. Chapters include discussions of Spider-Man, Daredevil, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, and more.

"Menace of the Mirror-Wonder Woman!" Wonder Woman fights the Image-Maker, a villain who exists within a world of mirrors.

Steve trails Wonder Woman to Paradise Island and discovers he has a rival.

While on vacation in the European country of Daldonia, Diana Prince finds herself the victim of a kidnapping attempt!

Mr. Gargoyle, a villain whose face has been disfigured in an explosion, forcing him to wear a gargoyle-like mask, tries to force Wonder Woman to love him by capturing both her and Steve Trevor and placing Trevor in a death trap. Gargoyle says that he will release Trevor if she will fall in love with him.

Wonder Woman is given the gift of magnetic hearing by Desira, Queen of Venus, and learns that a third World War is being planned.

Diana discovers that a girl is hiding out from a trio of women whose leader seeks to bring her back as a collared slave.