WONDER WOMAN
Wonder Woman, also known as Princess Diana of Themyscira, is a founding member of the Justice League and a global icon of justice, peace, and equality. Created by William Moulton Marston, she represents the pinnacle of Amazonian strength and wisdom, bridging the ancient world of Greek mythology with the modern complexities of humanity.
Cronologia
Biografia
Princess Diana of Themyscira, commonly known as Wonder Woman, is an Amazonian warrior-princess and a central pillar of the DC Universe 'Trinity' alongside Superman and Batman.
Raised on the hidden Paradise Island (Themyscira), she was originally sculpted from clay by her mother, Queen Hippolyta, and brought to life by the gods, though later interpretations identify her as the daughter of Zeus.
Diana serves as an ambassador of peace to 'Man’s World,' utilizing her incredible divine powers and ancient combat training to protect the innocent from both mythological and modern threats. In recent narrative developments (circa 2024-2026), Diana has taken on a more complex role as a mother to Elizabeth Marston Prince, also known as Trinity. She currently navigates a tense geopolitical landscape where she faces off against 'The Sovereign' and handles a 'cold war' against the U.S. government. Despite these political pressures, she remains a tireless champion for truth, leading the Amazons and the Justice League through shifting eras of heroism.
Storia
Wonder Woman's origins are rooted in the isolation of Themyscira, an island of immortal Amazons.
In her Golden Age debut, she traveled to the outside world during World War II to fight the Axis Powers, often accompanied by her ally and love interest, Steve Trevor.
Post-Crisis reboots by George Pérez deepened her connection to Greek mythology, establishing her as an envoy of the Olympian gods. The 'New 52' era introduced a significant shift, revealing her as a demigod and the biological daughter of Zeus, which added a layer of divine conflict to her journey. Most recently, the 'DC Rebirth' and 'Dawn of DC' eras have worked to reconcile these conflicting origins, presenting Diana as a hero whose true power lies in her empathy as much as her lineage.
I PEZZI DI WONDER WOMAN
Evoluzione
Wonder Woman has undergone several radical transformations since 1941. During the Golden Age, she was a patriotic icon fighting Nazis. In the late 1960s, she famously entered the 'Mod Era,' surrendering her powers to become a secret agent and martial artist known only as Diana Prince.
The 1987 George Pérez reboot returned her to her mythological roots, emphasizing her role as a diplomat. The 'New 52' (2011) took a darker turn, portraying her as a more militaristic God of War. In the current 2023-2026 run by Tom King, she has evolved once more, balancing her duties as a global warrior with the personal challenges of motherhood, as she raises her daughter Trinity while standing against the U.S. government's anti-Amazon sentiment.
Da Collezione
For collectors, Wonder Woman is a cornerstone character with a wide range of 'grail' items. High-grade copies of 'All Star Comics #8' and 'Sensation Comics #1' remain the ultimate prizes.
In the figure market, the Mego dolls from the 1970s are highly nostalgic, while modern high-end collectors seek out 1/6 scale figures from Hot Toys and premium statues from Iron Studios and Sideshow Collectibles. DC Direct (and more recently McFarlane Toys' DC Multiverse line) has produced dozens of variants, including the 'Death Metal' and 'New 52' designs. Prop replicas of the Lasso of Truth and the Bracelets of Submission are also highly sought-after, particularly those licensed from the Gal Gadot films.
A standalone video game by Monolith Productions was announced in 2021 but was reportedly cancelled in early 2025.
