Wonder Woman is a superheroine created by psychologist William Moulton Marston and artist Harry G. Peter, first appearing in All Star Comics #8 in December 1941, published by DC Comics. She is an Amazon princess from the island of Themyscira, gifted with superhuman abilities by the Greek gods, who leaves her home to bring peace and justice to 'Man's World.' Her iconic costume, bullet-deflecting bracelets, and Lasso of Truth have made her one of the most recognizable superheroes in popular culture.
Marston intended Wonder Woman as a feminist icon, embodying strength, compassion, and equality. Her early adventures blended mythological themes with wartime propaganda, fighting Nazis and other villains. Over the decades, her origin and powers have been revised multiple times, including a significant reboot in 1987 by George Pérez that deepened her mythological roots and connection to the Greek pantheon.
Wonder Woman has been a founding member of the Justice League and has headlined multiple ongoing comic series. She is part of DC's 'Trinity' alongside Superman and Batman, representing the publisher's most enduring and influential characters. Her rogues gallery includes Cheetah, Ares, Circe, and the sorceress Doctor Cyber.
Beyond comics, Wonder Woman has become a global symbol of female empowerment, appearing in television series, animated shows, video games, and major motion pictures. Her cultural impact extends to academic study, merchandise, and activism, making her one of the most significant fictional characters of the 20th and 21st centuries.