Who Is Wonder Woman? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Wonder Woman is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Diana of Themyscira, with over 9,446 comic issue appearances. The Amazon princess, blessed with god-like super abilities, Wonder Woman is one of Earth's most powerful defenders of peace, justice, and equality and a member of the Justice League. She is considered an archetype for many heroines outside of comic book. Her initial origin depicted her as a clay baby brought to life by patron goddess Aphrodite, but in recent years she has been depicted as the daughter of Zeus and Amazon queen Hippolyta.

Who is Wonder Woman?

Origin As one of the longest continually published comic book characters, Wonder Woman’s history has undergone some changes over the years, though a few elements remain consistent in all of her depictions. She is the princess of the Amazons, a race of women who live free of men on Paradise Island (later dubbed Themyscira). After growing up on this island, Wonder Woman (whom her mother named Diana) journeys to Man’s World on a mission of diplomacy, peace, and love. Diana Until DC's New 52 relaunch, there were a few other aspects of the origin story that remained consistent. Her mother, Hippolyta , created her out of clay, and the Greek gods bestowed her with life. She grew up among the Amazons who taught her the skills of a warrior as well as the lessons of peace and love. When Steve Trevor , an American pilot, crash landed on Paradise Island, the Amazons had a contest to determine who should receive the honor and responsibility to take him back to Man’s World and serve as the champion emissary of all the Amazons represent. In the golden age, this was accompanied by a romantic relationship between Diana and Steve Trevor that persisted throughout the golden and silver age versions of.

Key facts

Wonder Woman is of other origin and first appeared in "Justice Society: "Two New Members Win Their Spurs"". The character is published by DC Comics. With 9,446 recorded issue appearances, Wonder Woman ranks among the most featured characters in comics.