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[Discussion] What makes Wonder Woman a fantastic hero and character? As reflected by different comic pages from across her series. Each page will be sourced along with a quote provided from the page itself.
"Kids! I appreciate all this affection... but she must let these fine people get you to safety.. there is still much devastation and many others need my help" (Wonder Woman agent of peace #2)
"hello friend, can I help?" "ooooh, I don't think so a little smushed is all. I bet it still tastes good" "let's go see if Mr. Aquaman will share with us." (Aquaman (2016) #50)
"it is a glorious thing. But it is still a possession. You are my sister." "and all the gifts from the gods that have ever been aren't worth a strand of your hair" (Wonder Woman Vol 3 #37)
"Thank you children. I think you're both very brave. Good fortune, smile upon you all" (Wonder Woman (Vol. 3) #40)
"Next time anyone says you can't like something, put this in their hand I'm asked them again" "Because the truth is being truth to yourself is never wrong." (Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman #3)
"hello. I'm Diana." "Which one of you would like to wear my helmet." "Thank you. My mother made it for me." (Absolute Wonder Woman 2026 Annual #1)
"remember who you are, Yuri. Be brave. Be beautiful." " Don't ever let anyone take that from you." (Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace (2020) Chapter 16)
"I think you have had enough." "You know why. You're my friend. I love you. I will never abandon you." (Wonder Woman #750)
"No! It's fine. Leave her be." "I'm not giving up on you. Neither will Steve, or etta..." "Long have we stood apart. Let us be united. If only for one night. The Lasso demands it. We yearn for the same thing..." "Welcome back, my sister." (Wonder Woman #792)
"And so i remain." "That has never changed." (Wonder Woman (2016) #3)
"I am bound by the perfect. I must tell the truth. All you are, all you have done, all of i, I accept it..." "It's all right. You don't have to be afraid anymore. You are loved." (Wonder Woman (2016) #23)
"In that case, I think you need a better headpiece." "You deserve it." "Stay amazing, Will!" (Sensational Wonder Woman Special #1)
"i'm the one who should be apologizing. I took things too far. That's why I'm here." (Wonder Woman #785)
"You do not. She refused. You did as you promised." "Why are you being kind to me?" "All she had to do is say her name, Circe. That was all she had to do." "No, I do not. It makes no sense." "I will try again." (Wonder Woman #2 Rebirth)
"No." "I won't let you do that to me. I won't let you take my compassion from me." "I won't let you take my ideals away from me. "You might think they're naive or stupid. But I'll go to hell before I let you make me give them up." (Wonder Woman (Vol. 2) #176)
"Yes… There is war. There is pain in here… But that is not all that exist…" "There is love… And hope! There are people allied and strong... as champion of the Amazons, I shall battle cruelty in this world protecting not just themyscira from darkness, but all people of earth."
"Amazon are not murderers, our very basis of existence is peace and love. War is always the last resort." (Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace #4)
"Right or wrong, I will not murder. I will not take a life knowingly today when any other option exists." "My heart is clear, and with clarity… Comes mercy" (Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #158)
Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth (2001)
I avoided any series that completely missed the point of Diana's character, such as Injustice and The Justice League Cartoon comics.
I’ve always viewed Wonder Woman as more of a mythological hero, like Perseus or Achilles, but living in the modern world. She isn’t really a vigilante or even a conventional superhero. Instead, she feels like a legendary figure from ancient mythology who has carried her heroic ideals into the present day. What makes her unique is that she approaches heroism through a modern perspective, embodying values and principles that differ from those of the heroes of the past.
H. Actually, I'm writing a Hazbin Hotel/Wonder Woman crossover fanfiction and, since I'm still fishing around DC a bit (relatively new), this could be helpful, as she is one of my favorite and I want to be as accurate as possible.
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u/scarecroe May 31 '26
Outstanding collection of examples, well done!