

" Marston would say she caught on because it's a strong female, and we are wired to submit to strong women," says Tim Hanley, Wonder Woman expert and author of Wonder Woman Unbound: The Curious History of the World's Most Famous Heroine.

Wonder Woman is one of the few - if not the only - female character whose costume and character continues to stand the test of time.īut what really is it about her that has caused her to become arguably the most well-known superheroine? We all look forward to seeing the new Batsuit each time it's revealed, but superheros like Batman are praised for more than just their looks. Her famous red, white, and blue star-spangled suit is one of the most well-known costumes in comics. While female comic book characters are often sexualized (especially lately), Wonder Woman's strength isn't played down by her beauty. When we think of her in terms of who she is and what she stands for, a feminist may come to mind, but probably the first thing we know Wonder Woman by is her appearance. She shows that females are powerful, too, and pushes for justice, love and equality. Wonder Woman is commonly viewed as a feminist icon.
