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DC Universe has had continuity issues for many readers to keep track, and Wonder Woman has not escaped this complication. She has come up in parallel stories and sometimes retconned in other superhero storylines. However, some of her milestones have made an unforgettable impression on the fans.
Throughout her journey across timelines and continuity glitches, a few events stand out. They have helped form her personality and made her the superhero she is today. While some of these occasions have given her abilities, some have shaped her character. This leads to the assumption that Wonder Woman would have been a different persona than what she is now without these experiences.
While most heroes experience a life-changing moment, Diana Prince has had quite a few in her share. These landmark moments have enthralled fans and given rise to more admiration for the Amazonian warrior.
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1) Blessed at birth
Young Diana Prince was born surrounded by gods and their blessings. From speed granted by Hermes or intelligence by Athena to strength from Hercules and beauty from Aphrodite, Diana received many gifts. This connection to Greek mythology turns the Amazonian princess into the Wonder Woman fans love.
2) Trained by Amazonian warriors
As often is the case, the best teacher transfers all his knowledge to their star pupil. Diana had the best Amazonian fighters as her trainers, and they passed all their combat skills on to her making her one of the mightiest. Besides learning to fight on horseback using her sword and shield or her lasso, she also learned leadership skills along with teamwork, which she used later in Justice League Dark.
3) Saved Steve Trevor
Steve Trevor’s arrival in Themyscira had been a turning factor in Diana’s life. While it showed her that the world beyond her home did not house only evil beings, it displayed Diana’s kindness to the fans. Moreover, while Diana found her main love interest, she also developed a healthy curiosity about things outside her island.
4) Went away from Themyscira
The superhero Wonder Woman was born once again when she left Themyscira for the bigger world. While on one side, she learned a lot from human lives, the superhero displayed her teamwork after joining the Justice Society of America. Employed as a secretary in JSA, she could plan and expand her responsibilities as she preferred.
5) Chose to forfeit her powers
During Silver Age, Diana came to a crossroads where she had to choose between living with humans or returning to her homeland. The magnanimous Amazonian princess gave up her powers to become an ordinary human. She trained in martial arts under master I-Ching to continue her fight against evil without her superpowers.
6) Became a founder member of the Justice League
When modern times demanded modern teams, Wonder Woman was on the list of change-makers. She became one of the three core members of the Justice League. Although the Amazonian warrior continued to be a significant part of the A-listers squad, she went on to lead the team in some of their significant battles.
7) Got killed by Circe
In one of the narratives, Circe took Wonder Woman’s life by turning her into clay, the material she comes from. While many superheroes have faced death in parallel narratives, Diana meeting hers too early had left a void in the DC universe. This storyline established two significant points – first, Diana’s connection to Greek mythology; and second, Circe as the villain.
8) Fought the Cheetah
Barbara Minerva, known as Cheetah, is a powerful character as capable a being as Diana. However, they became arch-enemies. Though Wonder Woman has battled characters like Circe and Ares, fighting this researcher-turned-corrupt power-seeker was a more personal war. The storylines present grand battles between the two elevating the readers’ experience.
9) Slayed Maxwell Lord
Obsessed with power and wealth, Maxwell Lord took control of superheroes in an attempt to destroy them. When he dominated and manipulated Superman, Wonder Woman had to go against her method of fighting. In a desperate attempt to react fast, she snapped Maxwell’s neck, an act that affected her psychologically. However, it also showed her fans how far the superhero is ready to go to fight for truth.
10) Lived through The Lies
Another narrative that disturbed the continuity of Wonder Woman’s stories was the seven issue comic book story arc The Lies, which was a milestone in Diana’s story. According to the lore, many of the events, such as becoming the God of War or bringing new age in Themyscira are false. While controversial, this narrative honored the impact of previous realities launching Diana as the prophesied superhero.
A hero goes through many encounters and incidents that build their image, and Diana Prince is no exception to this rule. Though only a few of Wonder Woman’s numerous experiences have been listed above, they surely define the superhero that fans have come to love.
