Wonder Man #1
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| Writer | Gerry Duggan |
| Artist | Mark Buckingham |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
LIGHTS, CAMERA, SUPER-HERO ACTION! SIMON WILLIAMS has had his ups and down, from being manipulated into villainy by the Enchantress, to being one of the brightest stars in the Avengers! But just like HOLLYWOOD, no matter how low the lows, Simon keeps fighting the good fight! But what happens when the past finally catches up to him? Enter Randolph Chancellor: Simon's former cellmate! A true love letter to L.A. as well as the history of WONDER MAN, Legendary artist MARK BUCKINGHAM joins Marvel Mainstay GERRY DUGGAN!
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - ShawnFoles
Apr 01, 2026This issue sets Wonder Man on a great path. The line work feels like a love letter to Kirby, while the colors feel modern and crisp. This is a love letter to the Silver Age of comics set in the gritty modern world. Simon’s powers seem effortless in the hands of this art team, making the impossible feel like another day at the office. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - Collier Jennings
Apr 01, 2026Wonder Man #1 tackles the ups and downs of superheroing and superstardom, delivering plenty of wit and mystery. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - David Harth
Apr 01, 2026Wonder Man #1 isn’t changing the comic industry, and any MCU fan picking up the book isn’t going to get exactly what the show gave them. However, they are going to get a first issue that will keep them coming back. The characters are fun, the plot is exciting, and the art makes the story work better. MCU synergy has become a huge problem over the years for a lot of comic fans (including this one; couldn’t you tell?), but this is an example of it working beautifully. Marvel — more of this please. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Book Clique - Gabe Foster
Apr 07, 2026In my personal opinion, Wonder Man has set itself up for success with Issue #1! Read Full Review
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7.9
Graphic Policy - Brett
Apr 01, 2026Wonder Man #1 delivers an interesting start that feels more like a detective whodunnit that your typical superhero comic. Read Full Review
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7.0
Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez
Apr 06, 2026Wonder Man #1 provides a sophisticated look at Simon Williams’ career health while requiring a significant amount of prior knowledge to truly appreciate. The art team delivers a visually stunning experience that captures the smog-filled decay of Hollywood’s future with excellently applied tonality. Ultimately, the book earns a spot for those invested in deep character studies rather than traditional superhero action. Read Full Review
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6.9
Comic Watch - Theron Couch
Apr 02, 2026Wonder Man #1 is a curious issue. There are serious elements at play, but they are tucked inside a lot of very offbeat moments. The issue ends with a lot of promise, but Duggan will have to blend the issue’s various facets better. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
Most interesting Marvel comic in a while.
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7.0
The story is really fun in an old school way. I’m also happy to see Hellcat and Killerwatt, who was the standout star in the last West Coast Avengers series. However, what the inker did to Buckingham’s pencils is unforgivable.
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6.5
Unfortunately, not up to the level of quality I was hoping for. I know the existence of this book in the first place is, most likely, largely thanks to the new Disney+ show. That said, I was really excited for Simon to get a new series, since he doesn't typically get a lot of love. Unfortunately, what we got here just wasn't incredibly interesting. I liked Buckingham's art a pretty good amount, but Duggan's story just felt a bit jumbled and all over the place. There was a direction for the rest of the book, but it wasn't always the most clear thing in the book. I don't know if I'm doing the best job of explaining it, but, my point is that this didn't do a whole lot to keep me invested. I'll still read the rest of this because I like the cre more
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