As hundreds of thousands of young black girls head to the theater this summer, imagine how they might feel if they see themselves reflected in a superhero fighting side-by-side with Diana Prince-not just as a friend or ally, but as her sister and equal. Over 40 percent of children under the age of 17 are people of color. Nubia and Diana later defeat Mars and decide to band together in a sisterhood to lead men “into ways of peace.”īack on Paradise Island, Queen Hippolyta reveals to Diana that Nubia is not a stranger, but indeed her sister. The two women have the same powers, except Nubia possesses a magic sword which is the only weapon that can counteract Diana’s magic lasso. Molded from black clay, at the same time Princess Diana was created from white clay, both were given gifts of life and beauty by Aphrodite, yet Wonder Woman was raised by the Amazons. Queen Mother Hippolyta suspects Nubia may be her long-lost daughter who was snatched from her cradle by Mars, the God of war. Wonder Woman of the Floating Island.”ĭiana wants to celebrate their meeting, but Nubia must return to her own island where she is the leader of male warriors. A beautiful dark-skinned warrior then removes her helmet and declares “I am Nubia. While Diana and this mysterious woman are in a sword duel, the armored woman wins, but hesitates to kill her. In 1973, in DC Comics issues #204-206, a masked, armored Amazon encounters Diana Prince, proclaims she is “Wonder Woman,” and challenges her to a battle to death for the title. But I wonder what might have happened if I had also gotten a chance to get to know Wonder Woman’s black twin sister, Nubia. It provides hope for me, and for other women, that we may someday be valued and no longer underestimated.
I watch it every time knowing that the daughter of Zeus will always prevail. Women love Diana Prince because in her explosive, twirling transformation, she makes us feel a little stronger. I never missed an episode.Īs an episode usually goes, when confronted by a villain with an evil plan to destroy America, Wonder Woman uses her superhuman powers, and, of course, bullet-proof bracelets, to bring her adversary to justice. As a young African American woman, Wonder Woman was-and still is-my girl.
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As the countdown nears, DC All Access will also host a week long series highlighting the character’s history, in all of its strange and unexpected turns, starting on May 29.īut as we take a closer look at the character’s mythical origin story and past as a cultural icon, are we really celebrating all of its richest elements? As a big fan of the ABC network ‘70’s hit television adaption of the comic book, I was captivated by Latina actress Lynda Carter’s feminine-yet-powerful portrayal of the character.
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In addition to the big movie premiere on June 2, “Wonder Woman Day” on June 3 will have more than 2,000 comic book shops, bookstores, libraries and retail giants hosting promotional events to celebrate her 75-year legacy. In less than a week, the Wonder Woman mega-launch will introduce-and bombard- a new generation with images of the Amazon princess.
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