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When the new, post-crisis Wonder Woman broke up a riot in Boston, she was interrupted by a woman she thought was her mother (Queen Hippolyta); Hippolyta was the golden-age Wonder Woman via time travel in her continuity. The intruder identified herself as Earth-Two Wonder Woman Diana Prince, who left Mount Olympus in order to guide Diana.
Wonder Woman's viewpoints and characteristics reflect those of her creator, William Moulton Marston, who was a strong supporter of feminist ideals and female empowerment: "(She) encourages women to stand up for themselves, to learn to fight, and be strong, so they don't have to be scared, or depend on men". [2]
Marston was born in the Cliftondale section of Saugus, Massachusetts, the son of Annie Dalton (née Moulton) and Frederick William Marston. [4] [5] Marston was educated at Harvard University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and receiving his B.A. in 1915, an LL.B. in 1918, and a PhD in psychology in 1921.
General Steven Rockwell Trevor is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Wonder Woman.The character was created by William Moulton Marston and first appeared in All Star Comics #8 (October 21, 1941). [3]
The Cheetah is a supervillain appearing in DC Comics publications and related media, most commonly as the archenemy of the superhero Wonder Woman. [1] Like her nemesis, she was created by William Moulton Marston and H. G. Peter, debuting in the autumn of 1943 in Wonder Woman #6.
In addition, Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins lambasted Diana's portrayal in the theatrical cut, saying that it contradicted with the character's portrayal in her film and Zack Snyder's version of Justice League. [51] Wonder Woman's arc and depiction in Zack Snyder's Justice League received better reviews. [26]
Lynda Jean Cordova Carter (born July 24, 1951) is an American actress, singer, and beauty pageant contestant, best known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the television series Wonder Woman, aired on ABC and later on CBS from 1975 to 1979.
In her first appearance, written by Wonder Woman's creator William Moulton Marston, Giganta is a gorilla who Professor Zool mutates into a human. In an ensuing struggle with Wonder Woman and her allies, Giganta foments a savage revolution, leading a group of prehistoric “cavemen” in an attempt to conquer civilized society.