The power of Wonder Woman within popular culture cannot be overstated. As a comic book character, she has been the third member of the DC Trinity – alongside Batman and Superman – for over 75 years. She is also a founding member of Justice League, which is the flagship superhero team for the DC comic book label. With the exception of a brief hiatus in 1987, Wonder Woman has been consistently published, and is beloved by generations of fans.

Her appeal lies in the fact that she provides a real alternative to the hyper-masculinity of her male counterparts. That is her purpose, and it is why she was created by psychologist William Moulton Marston in 1940. He recognised the need for an iconic female character that was able to deliver a different perspective, and this informed his creation of Wonder Woman...

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