Wonder Woman Special Calls Out Sexism Surrounding Hero
Warning: contains a preview for Sensational Wonder Woman Special #1!
DC Comics is home to a wide array of powerful female superheroes — most notable among them, Wonder Woman. But in a special celebrating International Women's Day, DC challenges the idea that Wonder Woman is only a role model for girls. The first of several heroes named Wonder Woman, Diana has often been marketed as a hero exclusively for girls, so it's refreshing that DC is showing that everyone can look up to the Amazon warrior.
Wonder Woman is one of DC's strongest heroes and, arguably, the fiercest member of the Justice League. Without Batman and Superman's 'no kill' rule holding her back, Wonder Woman does what it takes to enforce justice. Raised on Themyscira as a warrior and a princess, Diana is powerful in both mind and body. Her adversaries range from obsessed scientists and metahumans to a pantheon of mythical gods. In this special issue of Sensational Wonder Woman, the Amazonian hero will face three formidable foes in three stories, showcasing the work of some of DC's rising female writers and artists. The first story, 'Hell Hath No Flurry,' features the writing of Paula Sevenbergen and the art of Paul Pelletier.
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In an exclusive preview for Sensational Wonder Woman Special #1, children at the East Side Girls and Boys Center get the opportunity to dress up and 'Be A Super Hero' for a day. One attendee, Will, is seen dressing up as Wonder Woman, using the lid of a trash can as a shield. One of East Side's teachers compliments him on his costume. Unfortunately, some other boys, dressed as Green Lantern and Robin, are unimpressed. They shove Will to the ground and taunt
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