Wonder Woman #178 is an issue of the series Wonder Woman (Volume 1) with a cover date of October, 1968.
Synopsis for "Wonder Woman's Rival"
After Steve Trevor is wrongfully accused and convicted of the murder of a man who insulted Wonder Woman, Diana Prince undergoes a glamorous makeover so that she can go underground and find the only person who can clear Steve's name.
Diana eventually finds a woman with the alibi for Trevor, but they are both attacked by Roger Seely, the real killer and the one responsible for framing Trevor. Wonder Woman goes into action and saves the woman before capturing Seely. Once the criminal is taken to the authorities, Trevor is released from prison and he admits to Wonder Woman that he is impressed with Diana's work to find the woman. Fearing that Trevor might lose interest in her, Wonder Woman starts considering going through a complete change for him.
Appearing in "Wonder Woman's Rival"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Roger Seely (Single appearance)
- The Stompers Motorcycle Gang (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Alex Block (Single appearance; dies)
- Tina Colfax (Single appearance)
- Buck (A Biker Hippie) (Single appearance; dies)
Locations:
- Washington, D.C.
- Steve Trevor's Apartment
- Federal Courthouse
- The Tangerine Trolley
- Diana Prince's Apartment
Items:
Vehicles:
- Diana Prince's Sportscar
Notes
- This issue is reprinted in:
- This issue starts the infamous transformation of Wonder Woman into a powerless girl by changing the looks and outfit of her secret identity as Diana Prince.
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