Wonder Woman History: A Look Back at Diana Prince

Let’s look back at Wonder Woman history in anticipation of her solo film

The upcoming Warner Bros. film Wonder Woman will mark the first time the superhero has been in a starring role on the big screen. Gal Gadot played the role in her first live-action film appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and on June 2, she’ll return in a starring role. Wonder Woman, a.k.a. Diana Prince, is an Amazon, born (from clay and her mother Hippolyta’s wishes, or from Hippollyta and the god Zeus, depending on which story you read) on the hidden island of Themyscira. She goes to Man’s World and becomes a superhero, fighting alone, as well as alongside the Justice League.

We’re taking a look at some Wonder Woman history in the gallery below. Scroll through to see her creator, psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston, and the women who inspired Diana, as well as how she’s changed over the years, from comics to TV to animated films to toys to the upcoming movie.

Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice), Chris Pine (Star Trek), Robin Wright (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Netflix’s House of Cards), Danny Huston (Clash of the Titans, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Ewen Bremner (Exodus: Gods and Kings, Snowpiercer), Saïd Taghmaoui (American Hustle), Elena Anaya (The Skin I Live In), Connie Nielsen (Gladiator, Nymphomaniac: Vol. I) and Lucy Davis (Shaun of the Dead).

Wonder Woman opens in theaters on June 2, 2017. It will be the fourth film in the newly-launched DC Comics Cinematic Universe, following 2013’s Man of Steel and last year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad. It will be followed in 2017 on November 17 with the highly-anticipated Justice League movie.

Check out the Wonder Woman history gallery below and let us know if you’re excited for the upcoming film in the comments. You can also tweet us @ComingSoonnet.

Wonder Woman History

Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston

Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston, his wife Elizabeth Holloway Marston and his girlfriend Olive Byrne and family. Elizabeth suggested that Moulton's new superhero be a woman and Olive was the visual inspiration for Wonder Woman

Standing: Byrne Marston, Moulton (Pete) Marston, Olive Byrne Richard. Seated: Marjorie Wilkes, Olive Ann Marston. William Moulton Marston, Donn Marston, Elizabeth Holloway Marston
Wonder Woman's First Appearance

Wonder Woman's first appearance in All Star Comics #8, December 1941
Wonder Woman's First Comic Book Cover

Wonder Woman's first cover in Sensation Comics #1 in January 1942
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Early Wonder Woman catching criminals.
Wonder Woman 1942

Wonder Woman is added to the Justice Society of America... as a secretary, in All-Star Comics #13 (October-November 1942)
Wonder Woman 1940s

Wonder Woman's views on marrying Steve Trevor in the 1940s.
Wonder Woman 1950s

Wonder Woman was very focused on her romance in the 1950s comics, after the soldiers returned from the war.
1960s Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman lost her powers in the 1960s and took up martial arts.
Wonder Woman on Ms. Magazine

In 1972, Wonder Woman was featured on the cover of Ms. Magazine, leading to the return of her powers in the comics.
Wonder Woman TV Show

Lynda Carter played Diana Prince/Wonder Woman in the TV series that lasted from 1975-1979.
Diana Prince

Lynda Carter as Diana Prince, Wonder Woman's alter-ego in the TV series.
Wonder Woman Underoos

Due to the popularity of the TV show, Wonder Woman was included in the 1980s superhero Underoos line for children.
Wonder Woman 1980s

Wonder Woman was a lot more physically powerful in the 1980s.
Wonder Woman 1990s

There were a number of attempts to change Wonder Woman's appearance over the years. This is one attempt at a costume change.
Wonder Woman 2010s

Wonder Woman wore pants in a controversial costume change.
Wonder Woman TV Pilot

In 2011, there was an attempt to do another TV series based on Wonder Woman, starring Adrianne Palicki, which never aired.
Wonder Woman New 52

Wonder Woman's appearance in the DC Comics universe redesign, the New 52.
The Legend of Wonder Woman

A new version of Wonder Woman's history by Ray Dillon and Rene de Liz.
DC Super Hero Girls

Wonder Woman is part of a group of young superheroes in training in the animated web series DC Super Hero Girls, directly aimed at young female fans.
Wonder Woman Bombshells

After a series of superhero Bombshells figures do well on the market, the characters are spun off into their own comic book series set in WWII.
Lasso of Truth

Wonder Woman's weapon, which compels the character inside of it to speak the truth.
Invisible Jet

Wonder Woman has an invisible jet that allows her to travel with stealth. This shot is from the 1970s TV series with Lynda Carter.
Wonder Woman and a Kanga

Kangas are alien beings that resemble kangaroos who live on Themiscyra where Wonder Woman grew up. Hers is named Jumpa.
Hippolyta

Hippolyta is Queen of the Amazons and the mother of Wonder Woman.
Steve Trevor

Wonder Woman's love interest through most of her history. Trevor crash landing on Themiscyra is why Wonder Woman leaves to fight crime in his world in most of her origin stories.
Zeus

In the New 52 and the upcoming Wonder Woman film, the god Zeus is Diana's father.
Ares

The god of War and often a major villain in the world of Wonder Woman.
Holliday Girls

The ladies of Holliday College who often assist Wonder Woman with crimefighting.
Etta Candy

One of Wonder Woman's allies who will be seen in the upcoming film.
Wonder Woman Animated Movie

This animated film from 2009 had Kerri Russell voicing the role of Wonder Woman.
The LEGO Movie

The Wonder Woman LEGO minifig was featured in the 2014 animated film and voiced by Cobie Smulders.
Justice League Unlimited

Justice League Unlimited was one of a number of animated series that ran from 2004-2006. Wonder Woman was voiced by Susan Eisenberg.
Wonder Woman Hot Toys

This life-like Hot Toys figure is one of the many Wonder Woman toys popping up around the upcoming feature film.
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The redesigned costume worn by Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Gad Gadot played Wonder Woman, seen for the first time live on the big screen in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
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Gal Gadot in a shot from the first live-action Wonder Woman film. The film will premiere on June 2, 2017.
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The women who influence Diana growing up on Themyscira in the upcoming Wonder Woman live-action film.
Steve Trevor

In the upcoming live-action Wonder Woman film, Chris Pine plays love interest Steve Trevor.
Hippolyta

In the live-action Wonder Woman film, Diana's mother Hippolyta is played by Connie Neilsen.
Justice League

A shot of Wonder Woman with The Flash and Batman from the upcoming film Justice League.