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Wonder Woman is a legendary superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

Wonder Woman Concept Art (Golden Age)
Wonder Woman Concept Art (Golden Age)

She is an Amazon-Olympian princess and a skilled warrior. In her isolated island homeland of Themyscira, she is known as Princess Diana of Themyscira. When she travels to the outside world, she often uses the civilian identity of Diana Prince. She is recognized globally as one of the strongest superheroes in history. Her character has become an archetypical figure in popular culture through film, television, and video games.

To fight her battles, Wonder Woman uses an arsenal of magical items.

Wonder Woman (circa 2022)
Wonder Woman (circa 2022)

She carries the Lasso of Truth to uncover reality. She wears a pair of indestructible bracelets on her wrists. In older stories, she also used various devices based on Amazon technology. She possesses a tiara that can be used as a projectile. These tools help her face many foes, including her archenemy Cheetah and villains like Ares, Circe, and Giganta.

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Wonder Woman Vol 5 16

William Moulton Marston created the character in 1941 alongside artist Harry G. Peter.

Wonder Woman Concept Art (Golden Age)
Wonder Woman Concept Art (Golden Age)

Marston was an American psychologist and writer. He was inspired by his wife, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byrne. Marston used his professional experience with polygraphs, or lie detectors, to shape the character. He believed women could be more honest and efficient in certain situations. He designed Wonder Woman as an allegory for a new type of liberated woman. He even called her "psychological propaganda" for women who should lead society.

Wonder Woman's origin story has undergone several major changes over the decades. In the Golden Age, Queen Hippolyta sculpted Diana from clay. The Greek gods then gave the clay figure life and superpowers. During the Silver Age of the 1960s, her origin was revamped to emphasize her mythological roots. In this version, she received blessings from various deities in her crib. Later, in the late 1960s, Diana actually lost her superpowers. She became a martial artist and used fighting skills instead of magic.

In 2011, DC Comics introduced a new continuity called The New 52.

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This version provided a significant retcon, or a change to established history. In this new canon, Diana is the biological daughter of Zeus and Hippolyta. She is a demi-goddess rather than a being made from clay. This specific origin is also used in her modern film adaptations. This change helped attract a new generation of readers to the comic book line.

Throughout her history, Wonder Woman has been a central figure in many superhero teams. She was a member of the Justice Society of America starting in 1941. She is also a regular member of the Justice League, which formed in 1960.

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Wonder Woman Annual Vol 5 1

She is part of the "DC Trinity," alongside Batman and Superman. This group represents some of the most important superheroes in the DC Universe. Her presence in these teams helps connect different storylines and eras of comic history.

Wonder Woman's influence extends far beyond the pages of comic books.

Many actresses have brought her to life on screen, such as Lynda Carter and Gal Gadot. Numerous voice actresses, including Susan Eisenberg and Maggie Q, have voiced her in animation. Fans celebrate her legacy every year on October 21. This date marks the anniversary of her first appearance in All Star Comics #8. In 2017, fans even held a special Wonder Woman Day on June 3 to celebrate her film release.

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