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Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine and one of the best-known female superheroes in popular culture.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine and one of the best-known female superheroes. She first appeared in 1941 as Princess Diana of Themyscira, an Amazon warrior princess.

What it is

Wonder Woman is a superheroine published by DC Comics since 1941. She is commonly known as Princess Diana of Themyscira and uses Diana Prince as a civilian identity. She is associated with the Amazons and Greek mythology.

Why it matters

She is a founding or core member of the Justice League in many continuities. The character is widely regarded as one of the most influential superheroes of all time. Her signature equipment includes the Lasso of Truth and indestructible bracelets.

Key details

Wonder Woman debuted in All Star Comics #8 in 1941, created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. She has superhuman strength, speed, flight, and combat skill. In film, she is most famously portrayed by Gal Gadot, and earlier by Lynda Carter on television.

In short

  • Wonder Woman has been published by DC Comics since 1941.
  • She is Princess Diana of Themyscira, an Amazon warrior.
  • Her powers include super strength, speed, and flight.
  • She wields the Lasso of Truth and indestructible bracelets.
Canadian angle

Wonder Woman is widely known to Canadian readers through DC Comics publishing, television broadcasts, and major superhero films shown in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Wonder Woman?
Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine, usually portrayed as Princess Diana of Themyscira, an Amazon warrior princess.
Who plays Wonder Woman in the movies?
In the main modern film series, Wonder Woman is played by Gal Gadot.
What is Wonder Woman's real name?
Her real name is usually given as Princess Diana of Themyscira, with Diana Prince used as her civilian identity.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Woman
    Supports: First appearance, creators, real name, and general character description.
  2. DC — https://dc.com/characters/wonder-woman
    Supports: Official character description, powers, alias, and first appearance.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Wonder-Woman
    Supports: Overview of the character, powers, and cultural significance.
  4. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Woman
    Supports: Real name, best-known powers, and basic character description.