In the insert preview in "DC Comics Presents" #41 (Jan. 1982), writer Roy Thomas and Colan provided Wonder Woman with a stylized "WW" emblem on her bodice, replacing the traditional eagle. The "WW" emblem, unlike the eagle, could be protected as a trademark and therefore had greater merchandising potential. "Wonder Woman" #288 (February 1982) premiered the new costume and an altered cover banner incorporating the "WW" emblem. Colan was one of several artists on "Wonder Woman" #300 (Feb. 1983) and stayed on the series until issue #305 wherein he and writer Dan Mishkin reintroduced the character Circe to the rogues gallery of Wonder Woman's adversaries. Steve Gerber and Colan reunited at DC to produce "The Phantom Zone" limited series. Helping to create new characters as well, Colan collaborated in the 1980s with "The Tomb of Dracula" writer Marv Wolfman on the 14-issue run of "Night Force" featuring characters introduced in an insert preview in "The New Teen Titans" #21 (July 1982). He was one of the contributors to the "DC Challenge" limited series in 1985. Additionally, Colan worked with Cary Bates on the 12-issue run of "Silverblade"; with Greg Potter on the 12-issue run of "Jemm, Son of Saturn"; and drew the first six issues of Doug Moench's 1987 revival of "The Spectre".