Real Name: Diana
Nicknames: The Amazing Amazon
Former Aliases: Diana Prince
Other Current Aliases: None
Status
Occupation: Emissary to the world of Man, Protector of Paradise Island
Legal Status: Citizen of Themyscira, formerly Princess of Themyscira
Identity: Public
Marital Status: Single
Group Affiliation: former member of the Justice League of America
Base of Operations: Themyscira; formerly JLA Watchtower
Origin
Born on Paradise Island, Princess Diana was given great powers by the Gods. She left her homeland and became an emissary to the world of Man.
Place of Birth: Themyscira
Known Relatives: Wonder Woman (Queen Hippolyta) (mother, deceased), Donna Troy (magically created clone)
First Appearance: ALL-STAR COMICS Vol. 1 #8 (December, 1941-January, 1942); (Current Version) WONDER WOMAN Vol. 2 #1 (February, 1987)
Pre-Crisis History
(Golden Age/Earth-Two)
Diana found Steve Trevor, an American sailor who washed ashore when his ship was destroyed by Nazis. She assisted the Allies as Wonder Woman during World War II posing as a nurse named Diana Prince. She later joined the JSA and the All-Star Squadron. Eventually, Diana married Steve Trevor and gave birth to a daughter named Hippolyta "Lyta" Trevor. Lyta grew up to become the superheroine Fury of Infinity, Inc.
Post-Crisis History
The soul of Hippolyta's lost child was given life in clay and blessed by the gods on Paradise Island. Hippolyta herself joined the JSA during a time traveling adventure acting as Wonder Woman. Diana took the name of Wonder Woman while acting as ambassador to the outside world. She adopted her costume from an American woman who had given her life to protect Themiscyra years earlier.
Characteristics
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 135 lbs (107 kg)
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Unusual Features: No unusual features
Powers
Known Powers: Diana recieved gifts of power from the Gods:
- Beauty from Aphrodite
- Wisdom from Athena
- Super-Strength from Demeter
- Resistance to flame from Hestia
- Rapport with animals and hunter's prowess from Artemis
- Super-Speed and Flight from Hermes
Weaknesses: Although Wonder Woman is very durable, piercing weapons can still harm her.
Known Abilities: Wonder Woman is highly skilled in combat.
Strength Level: Strength level unknown
Miscellaneous
Equipment: Wonder Woman wears indestructible 'vembraces' modeled after the shackles the Amazons were once enslaved with. She was given a Lansarian Morphing Disk, which can transform into a variety of shapes such as the 'Wonderdome' or an 'invisible jet'. Eagle Armor.
Transportation: No known transportation.
Weapons: Lasso of Truth, Boomerang Tiara.
Notes
- Created by William M. Marston
Trivia
Recommended Readings
- Wonder Woman: Gods of Gotham
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