![]() In fact, she was construed in some cases as a villain who interfered with justice. I decided to dig a little deeper and go as far back as Wonder Woman’s creation, which was in the early 1940’s, and I came across the legendary, “Cat Woman,” who again, though beautiful and fierce, was not so wonderful. The first female Black super hero I came across was X-Men’s infamous “Storm,” and while she is fabulous, her super skills were just no match for Wonder Woman. I began my search first by looking to all of the so-called Black female superheroes, or at least those who are supposed to represent Black women’s superiority. ![]() ![]() It lead me to question where were all the Black female super heroes? The outrage I felt made me do more than question why this seventy year old stereotype had emerged. I was also angry because just when I thought that this stigma of wonderful white women had skipped my daughter’s generation, surprise, here she is back, to haunt my grandchildren’s generation. First, because like most little Black girls who grew up in the seventies, I was traumatized by these alien super-hero beings who represented only one part of the wonderful women in the world, and yet dominated every little girls idea of what a wonderful woman represented. Just when I had begun to think that Black women had found their voice, a place to fit in, and a place to stand out, here comes Wonder Woman – the alien being who comes to planet earth disguised as a perfect and powerful White woman.įrom the moment they began airing previews for this movie I became outraged, and not for the reasons that some feminists may find this movie insulting. So for another seventy or so years, young girls of color are getting the same message I did. WONDERWOMAN and all related characters and elements © & TM DC Comics.While the rest of the world is going crazy over the reintroduction of DC comic’s “Wonder Woman,” I am squirming in my Brown skin by the notion of the underlying message in this movie White women only can be praised as being “Super-hero” wonderful. Since the product is still in the development stage, the Size (up to 10%) & Weight (up to 10kg) may be changed during the production stage.Please note the final product specifications may differ because each product is Handmade.Product details could be subjected to change without further notice.One (1) switchable exclusive hands holding Axes (In the Exclusive version only).One (1) switchable left-arm holding Shield.One (1) switchable right-arm holding Sword.DC Comics fans, don't miss your chance to add Cyborg to your Justice League New 52! collection! Although she was raised entirely by women on the island of Themyscira, she was sent as an ambassador to the Man’s World, spreading their idealistic message of strength and love. ![]() She is an Amazon warrior princess and one of the most powerful superheroes in the DC Universe. She is a founding member of the Justice League. ![]() In this continuity, Wonder Woman is the princess Diana, the daughter of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, and Zeus, the mightiest of the Gods of Olympus. DC Comics relaunched their entire comic catalog. Prime 1 Studio and Sideshow Collectibles are proud to present PMN52-06: Wonder Woman from Justice League New 52!. But I'd prefer if you gave it to me willingly.” “I can take that key right out of your hand.
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