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Professor Zoom causes a massive time distortion that completely alters the timeline. In this alternate timeline, Wonder Woman is a brutal conqueror at war with Aquaman over the ravaged remains of Europe. Eventually the timeline is repaired, although the mysterious Pandora shapes it into a newer form. She is able to astrally project herself into various lands of myth. Her physical body reacts to whatever happens to her on the mythical astral plane, leaving her body cut, bruised, or sometimes strengthened once her mind and body are reunited. She can apparently leave the planet through meditation and did this once to rescue Artemis while she was in Hell. [194] The New 52 [ edit ] Jimenez, Phil et al. The Essential Wonder Woman Encyclopedia. Published by Random House Digital, Inc. 2010, pp. 271, 116, 244 & 165. Sandals of Hermes: used to cross the dimensional impasse between Themyscira and the outside world, but they were passed on first to Artemis, and later to Wonder Girl. In the Post- Crisis universe, Wonder Woman receives her super powers as a blessing from Olympian deities just like the Silver Age version before, but with changes to some of her powers: [185] She is considered one of the mightiest beings in the DC multiverse. [186]

Hestia, goddess of hearth and home, granted Diana sisterhood with fire. This power has been shown to control the "Fires of Truth", which Diana wields through her lasso, making anyone bound by it unable to lie. [190] This ability also grants her resistance to both normal and supernatural fire. Bunn, Geoffrey C. (1997). "The lie detector, Wonder Woman, and liberty: The life and work of William Moulton Marston". History of the Human Sciences. London: Routledge. 10 (1): 91–119. doi: 10.1177/095269519701000105. S2CID 143152325. Allan Heinberg( w),Terry Dodson( p),Rachel Dodson( i)."Who is Wonder Woman?: Part Four" Wonder Woman,vol.3,no.4(February 2007).DC Comics. Princess Diana of Paradise Island—the Wonder Woman of Earth-Two—was a member of the All-Star Squadron and secretary (and later a member) for the Justice Society of America. As Diana Prince, she worked in the U.S. War Department as an assistant to intelligence officer Steve Trevor. Decades later she and Trevor married and had a daughter, Lyta (also known as Fury). Although Diana was retconned out of existence in Crisis on Infinite Earths and All-Star Squadron #60, [158] she was later restored to the present. [159] Early history [ edit ] Oneness With Fire: Granted by Hestia (Goddess of the Hearth). Apparently making her a focus of truth.Azzarello, Brian( w),Chiang, Cliff( p),Chiang, Cliff( i)."Birth Right" Wonder Woman,vol.4,no.12(October 2012). The Dawn of DC Continues with Oversized Special Issues and New Talent Teams". DC . Retrieved May 15, 2023. As lovely as Aphrodite- as wise as Athena- with the speed of Mercury and the strength of Hercules - She is known only as Wonder Woman!

Garcia, Joe. "The Best & Worst of DC Comics' New 52, One Year Later". Front Towards Gamer. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012 . Retrieved September 5, 2012. Despite being one part of the Justice League's "Holy Trinity", Wonder Woman never seems to get the recognition that she deserves. While she might not be invincible, her strength is second only to Superman and she is arguably a better fighter. Her solo outings, however, were rarely very interesting. The New 52 put an end to that injustice, with Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang spearheading one of the best books DC is putting out. Azzarello currently has Wonder Woman tearing through the ranks of Greek mythology, and Chiang's art manages to be intense despite his use of softer lines. If you're not reading Wonder Woman, go rectify that. At last, in a world torn by the hatred and wars of men, appears a woman to whom the problems and feats of men are mere child's play. A woman whose identity is known to none, but whose sensational feats are outstanding in a fast-moving world.Tartakovsky, Margarita (May 17, 2011). "A Psychologist and A Superhero". Psych Central. Archived from the original on May 19, 2012 . Retrieved November 16, 2017.

Lyons, Charles (August 23, 2006). "Suffering Sappho! A Look at the Creator & Creation of Wonder Woman". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 20, 2008 . Retrieved August 23, 2006. In October 1940, the popular women's magazine "Family Circle" published an interview with Marston entitled "Don't Laugh at the Comics," in which the psychologist discussed the unfulfilled potential of the medium. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link) Gustines, George Gene (December 29, 2020). "Wonder Woman and Her Evolving Look - She remained steadfast in her decades-long fight for justice, but her costumes ranged from a golden-eagle emblem and skirt to a W logo breastplate and leggings". The New York Times . Retrieved December 29, 2020. Powers [ edit ] Powers and training [ edit ] Wonder Woman without special powers fighting crime as Diana Prince. Cover of Wonder Woman #189 (July 1970). Mike Sekowsky Eddie138. "Wonder Woman: A History". webtv.net. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) In 1972, just months after the groundbreaking US Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, science fiction author Samuel R. Delany had planned a story for Ms. that culminated in a plainclothes Wonder Woman protecting an abortion clinic. However, Steinem disapproved of Wonder Woman being out of costume, and the controversial story line never happened. [236]

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During 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. Following the 1985 Crisis on Infinite Earths series, George Pérez, Len Wein, and Greg Potter rewrote the character's origin story, depicting Wonder Woman as an emissary and ambassador from Themyscira to Patriarch's World, charged with the mission of bringing peace to the outside world. Pérez incorporated a variety of deities and concepts from Greek mythology in Wonder Woman's stories and origin. His rendition of the character acted as the foundation for the modern Wonder Woman stories, as he expanded upon the widely accepted origin of Diana being birthed out of clay. The relaunch was a critical and commercial success. [41] 21st century [ edit ] 2010s [ edit ] Diana began to appear publicly as Wonder Woman. As Earth-Two Diana Prince, she joined the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant and became Col. Darnell's secretary. [161] In actual Golden Age comics, the character joins the U.S. Army and in one occasion returned to nursing. [162] The real Diana Prince later returned and tried to assume Diana's role, since her inventor husband was having financial trouble selling his weapon to the army. Wonder Woman saved Diana when she is kidnapped by a Japanese agent trying to steal the weapon; when it is successful Diana Prince began using her married name, leaving Wonder Woman in her identity. Gauntlet of Atlas: Diana once used this. It magnifies the physical strength and stamina of the wearer by a factor of ten. Johns, Geoff (February 2006). Wonder Woman: Land of the Dead. Tandem Library. ISBN 978-1-4177-5102-0.

Rogers, Vaneta (June 29, 2010). "JMS Talks Wonder Woman's New Look and New Direction". Newsarama. Archived from the original on February 1, 2012 . Retrieved May 23, 2012. Cronin, Brian (June 18, 2012). "When We First Met – When Did Wonder Woman First Fly Her Invisible Jet?". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014 . Retrieved November 26, 2014. In Wonder Woman #6, she says "Great Hera," which soon became one of her top phrases... Diana rejoined the (reformed) Justice Society of America during the 1960s; she was one of the JSA members placed in suspended animation by JSA villain Vandal Savage, and was freed by Barry Allen. [167] However, she preferred to spend her time at home raising her daughter. During this time, Earth-Two Diana met her younger Earth-One counterpart. [168] [169] She was later summoned by the god Mercury (with other heroes of Earth-2, Earth-1 and Earth-S) when beast-man Kull of Atlantis wanted to destroy humanity on all three earths after capturing the elders (who empowered the Marvel Family). She helped stop Queen Clea, one of his henchmen, from taking over the Earth-Two Atlantis in a story involving the Squadron of Justice. The Wonder Women became good friends. [166] Since her comic book debut in October 1941, Wonder Woman has appeared in a number of adaptations. These formats include films, television shows, and video games. Superhero Makeovers: Wonder Woman, part two". The Screamsheet. Archived from the original on January 7, 2012 . Retrieved February 10, 2011. Desperate to save her daughter, she claimed that Diana had failed in her role as an ambassador to Man's World and called for a do-over on the contest that had determined Diana fit to carry the Wonder Woman mantle in the first place.

Phil Hester( w), Don Kramer, Lee Garbett( p)."The Odyssey Part Fourteen: The Return" Wonder Woman,no.614(October 2011).DC Comics. And the New Wonder Woman Is..." Time. December 4, 2013. Archived from the original on February 7, 2014 . Retrieved February 5, 2014. Utilizes Lasso of Truth, indestructible bracelets to deflect opposing weapons, projectile tiara, sword, shield, and invisible plane