Who created Wonder Woman and when did she first appear?
Psychologist William Moulton Marston created Wonder Woman under the pen name Charles Moulton. The character debuted in All Star Comics #8 on October 1941.
Questions about Wonder Woman
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the original origin story of Wonder Woman before modern reboots?
The original origin established that Queen Hippolyta formed Diana out of clay and Greek deities brought her to life with unique powers. This version existed until Brian Azzarello changed her origin in The New 52 relaunch of 2011 to make her the biological daughter of Zeus and Hippolyta.
How does the 1985 Crisis on Infinite Earths series affect Wonder Woman history?
George Pérez rewrote the background making her an emissary from Themyscira to Patriarch's World after the 1985 Crisis on Infinite Earths series fundamentally altered her history. The reboot erased her previous marriage to Steve Trevor and reset her operating methods distinct from Superman or Batman.
When is Wonder Woman Day celebrated each year?
Wonder Woman Day celebrates October 21 each year marking the anniversary of her first appearance in All Star Comics #8. The exception occurred in 2017 when the holiday moved to June 3 to coincide with the film release.
Who inspired the character design of Wonder Woman through daily accessories?
Olive Byrne inspired the character's appearance through the bracelets she wore daily while living in a polyamorous relationship with Marston and his wife Elizabeth Holloway Marston. Their shared home and creative vision directly influenced the creation of the ideal love leader allegory.