Wonder Woman's Dark Take on Secret Identities Shows Why She Avoids Them
Superheroes may be known for their use of secret identities to protect their private lives, but Wonder Woman personally doesn't care for them. It turns out Diana has a very specific reason for not bothering with alternate personas.
For years, Princess Diana lived on Themyscira with her fellow Amazons. Things changed forever when United States officer Steve Trevor landed on Paradise Island and Diana volunteered to return the soldier to Man's World. After coming stateside, Diana used her amazing abilities and powerful weapons to fight for justice and righteousness. Unlike other crime fighting heroes like Batman or Superman, Wonder Woman didn't actually take on a superhero mantle for herself. The media took note of Diana's spectacular feats and christened her «Wonder Woman,» a name fit for hero as capable as her. But names and identities were never as important as making sure that the innocent are protected from harm.
Related: Wonder Woman Was Named After Steve Trevor's Mother
In fact, Diana might actually be a little bit more opinionated on the issue than she may lead on. In Supergirl #34 by Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle, Supergirl has come under fire for her seemingly reckless behavior in an expose at the Daily Planet. Supergirl's cousin Superman suggests that part of the reason her heroism is backfiring is because she never takes time for herself. He convinces Kara to try making a secret identity so she can be a part of the world and understand how she can help it better. After consulting the Teen Titans and Robin to put the idea into motion, Supergirl decides to get some wise input from Wonder Woman. The two take down a griffin and Diana reveals that she actually sees secret identities as troublesome, saying they make
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