The new origin story, increased the characters Hellenistic roots, receiving the blessing of each deity in her crib, Diana is destined to become "beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, stronger than Hercules, and swifter than Mercury".Īt the end of the 1960s, under the guidance of Mike Sekowsky, Wonder Woman surrenders her powers to remain in "Man's World" rather than accompany her fellow Amazons to another dimension.
Marston's sexual fantasies or whether it was meant to appeal or influence, the developing sexuality of young readers.ĭuring this period Wonder Woman joined the Justice Society of America as the first female member albeit as the group's secretary, despite being one of the most powerful members.ĭuring the Silver Age, Wonder Woman's origin was revamped, along with other characters during the era.
While Wonder Woman fights both Nazis and crime, her appearances had a noted sexual subtext, leading to debates over whether it provided an outlet for Dr. Initially, Wonder Woman is an Amazon champion, armed with bulletproof bracelets, magic lasso, and Amazonian training, who wins the right to return Steve Trevor to "Man's World" and fight the evil of the Nazis. The details of her abilities, relationships and origin have changed and evolved over time. Introduced in All Star Comics #8 in December 1941, Wonder Woman has endured multiple interpretations and adaptations since her inception. She has been described as "beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, swifter than Hermes, and stronger than Hercules."
Upon her birth, she was granted abilities beyond those of mortals, and later bequeathed the Lasso of Truth by the Gods of Olympus. In addition to comic books, the character has featured in various forms of media such as the famous 1975 to 1979 television adaptation starring Lynda Carter, animated productions, and several feature films starring Gal Gadot.Īs Princess of the Amazons, Princess Diana was born to Hippolyta, queen of Themyscira. She was created by William Moulton Marston with input from his wife Elizabeth Holloway Marston, and their live-in partner Olive Byrne, as a tender, peaceloving individual with "all the strength of a Superman, plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman." Over the years, she has assisted in the war effort, served as a founding member of the Justice League, and lived a double life under the guise of Diana Prince. Her comics have circulated consistently since her introduction, establishing her as one of the world's most formidable and enduring characters. She is a warrior of peace hailing from an island of women isolated from the outside world (called "man's world" by the Amazons for obvious reasons) for centuries. Wonder Woman is a superhero whose exploits have been published by DC Comics since 1941.
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