Visit Comi-Con in San Diego; New York or any city of your
choice. You will bump into; stroll by and see ladies, little girls, women of a
certain age and teens all sharing a common vision. These women of every stripe,
body type and national origin dressed in the stars (bad pun warning!) and bras
of Wonder Woman.
William Moulton Marston’s idea was to create a powerful super
heroine that represented all the best characteristics of woman hood; a
character that could hold her on with any male; hero or villain. Under the pen
name Charles Moulton he based his Wonder Woman on and steeped her in Greek
mythology, especially the legend of the amazons. She would be graced with
strength, beauty and wisdom. Her dedication to honor, right over wrong and
truth would be unparalleled. Marston achieved his goal many times over. Wonder Woman
is the symbol for Women’s liberation, rights and an entertaining action queen
across media and medium.
Among a select number of super people Wonder has the distinction
of being in print of some form and interpretation since her nineteen forties inception.
The distinct star pattern short skirt or pants, red strapless top and tiara,
accessorized with bracelets and golden lasso have rarely changed over time. The lasso by the way is used to extract the
truth from anyone caught in it’s noose and often in a fetish like way has found
Wonder Woman herself restrained in bondage.
Currently in print the first female of comics is written and illustrated by wife and husband team Meredith and David Finch; another first. To date six regular issues and an annual created by the Finches show their run promising to be among the amazon’s most memorable.
The enduring allure of Wonder Woman is a source of pleasure
and inspiration for all who admire great tales of hope and adventure. Wonder Woman
will remain as long we cherish the ideals of perfection and grace she is.
