Wonder Woman facts for kids
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Wonder Woman is a famous superhero from DC Comics comic books. She was one of the very first female superheroes in American comic books and is known all over the world. A psychologist named William Moulton Marston created Wonder Woman. He believed that women could be just as strong and powerful as men. His wife, Elizabeth Holloway-Marston, also helped inspire him. Wonder Woman first appeared in a comic called All-Star Comics #8 in December 1941. Her very own comic book, Wonder Woman #1, came out in the summer of 1942.
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Who is Wonder Woman?
In the comic books, Wonder Woman's real name is Diana. She is the daughter of Queen Hippolyta, who rules the Amazons. The Amazons are a group of peaceful women who live on a secret island called Themyscira, also known as Paradise Island.
How Diana Became Wonder Woman
During World War II, a pilot from the US Air Force named Steve Trevor crash-landed on Paradise Island. Diana and the Amazons helped him get better. Diana then decided to take him back to the United States. Once she arrived there, she became the superhero known as Wonder Woman!
What are Wonder Woman's Powers?
Wonder Woman has many amazing powers. She has superhuman strength, which means she is much stronger than regular people. She is also incredibly fast and has quick reflexes. She can even fly!
Her special tools include a magic lasso called the Lasso of Truth. Anyone tied by it has to tell the truth. She also wears unbreakable gauntlets on her wrists that can block bullets and other attacks.
What Special Tools Does Wonder Woman Use?
Wonder Woman uses several cool gadgets to help her fight crime:
- An invisible plane that she can fly anywhere.
- Earrings that let her breathe in space.
- Her unbreakable gauntlets, which can form a shield when she crosses them.
- Sandals that give her super speed.
- The Lasso of Truth, which makes people tell the truth.
What are Wonder Woman's Abilities?
Besides her strength and speed, Wonder Woman has other special abilities:
- She can talk to animals.
- She has enhanced vision, meaning she can see things very clearly.
- She can heal quickly.
- She can use hypnosis.
- She is immortal, meaning she doesn't age.
- She is invulnerable, which means she is very hard to hurt.
- She has super hearing.
- She can read minds (telepathy).
- She is good at tracking things.
Who are Wonder Woman's Enemies?
Wonder Woman fights many different villains. Here are some of her most well-known enemies:
- Ares: He is the Greek god of war. His powers grow stronger from war and hatred among people.
- Circe: An ancient sorceress who can turn men into animals.
- The Cheetah: A British archaeologist who uses a magic item to turn into a cheetah-like creature. She becomes super fast, strong, and has a thirst for blood.
- Silver Swan: A villain who can fly and has a very loud, destructive sonic cry.
- Dr. Psycho: A man with powerful mind-moving abilities (Psychokinesis). He has a strong dislike for women.
- Devastation: A powerful villainess who has powers similar to Wonder Woman's. She was created to destroy Wonder Woman and help take over Olympus.
Wonder Woman in Movies and TV Shows
Wonder Woman has appeared in many different types of media, not just comic books!
Early Appearances
She was in animated cartoons and a live-action TV show in the 1970s. The actress Lynda Carter played Wonder Woman in that show, and it made the character very famous.
Modern Movies
In the early 2000s, there were many plans to make a Wonder Woman movie. Many famous actresses were considered for the role, like Sandra Bullock and Lucy Lawless. The movie project went through many different writers and directors.
Finally, Gal Gadot played Wonder Woman in the 2016 action movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. She then starred as the main character in her own movie, Wonder Woman, in 2017. She played the role again in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) and Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021).
What Awards and Honors Has Wonder Woman Received?
Wonder Woman has been recognized for her importance in pop culture:
- In 2016, the United Nations briefly named Wonder Woman an Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls.
- Empire film magazine named Wonder Woman the 20th greatest comic book character.
- In 2011, IGN ranked Wonder Woman fifth on their list of the Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All Time.
Images for kids
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Cover of Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #1 (February 1987), showing her look after a big comic book event.
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Wonder Woman without special powers fighting crime as Diana Prince. Cover of Wonder Woman #189 (July 1970).
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Wonder Woman by Jim Lee.
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A change in Wonder Woman's costume in 1982, where the eagle design became a 'double-W'.
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Wonder Woman's updated look on the cover of Wonder Woman (vol. 5) #16 (April 2017).
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Diana rescuing Steve Trevor and using the Purple Ray to heal him.
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Gal Gadot at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2018.
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See also
In Spanish: Mujer Maravilla para niños
