Wonder Woman

Guide Note

Wonder Woman is a fictional heroine from the DC Comics Universe. She was one of the first female comic book super heroes ever created.

The Wonder Woman character has also been featured in a 1975 to 1979 television series starring Lynda Carter, and in the animated shows, Super Friends, Justice League,Justice League Unlimited and Justice League: The New Frontier.

Fast Facts

1. Created by: William Moulton Marston and his wife, Elizabeth Holloway Marston
2. Wonder Woman first appeared in December 1941's All-Star Comics #8 published by All-American Publications
3. Alter ego: Princess Diana of Themyscira
4. She is a founding member of the Justice League of America
5. Gail Simone is the first female writer to be a regular contributor to the Wonder Woman comic books

Wonder Woman's Origins

Princess Diana is the daughter of Queen Hippolyta, ruler over the tribe of Amazons on Paradise Island. When a WWII intelligence officer in the United States Army, named Steve Trevor, crashes on the island, Diana falls in love with him while nursing him back to health. It is decided that one Amazon must leave the island with Steve Trevor to help him fight the Nazis. A tournament is held to determine who is the greatest Amazon warrior. Queen Hippolyta forbids her daughter to partake in the tournament, but Diana hides her identity and wins. Princess Diana becomes Wonder Woman, returns with Steve Trevor to the outside world, and assumes the alter ego, Lieutenant Diana Prince.

Special Powers

1. Super strength and agility
2. Super breath
3. Microscopic vision
4. Lasso of Truth
5. Indestructible bracelets
6. Golden tiara