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Creation & Design

The Amazons were created by William Moulton Marston as a symbol of female empowerment and strength, inspired by the feminist movement of the early 20th century.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a group of warrior women living on the island of Themyscira, the Amazons were depicted as both protectors and champions of peace, often clashing with male heroes and villains.

Character Development

Over the decades, the Amazons have evolved from mere warriors to complex characters with rich histories, exploring themes of feminism, empowerment, and the struggle between war and peace.

Cultural Reception

The Amazons have been received positively as symbols of female empowerment, often praised for their strength and independence.

Character Details

Real Name:
Amazons
Aliases:
Warriors of Themyscira, Daughters of Hippolyta
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Justice League, Wonder Woman, Amazons of Themyscira
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Combat skills, Immortality
Equipment:
Lasso of Truth, Amazonian weapons, Armor
Weight:
varies
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Wonder Woman #204

DC ⋅ 1973

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Wonder Woman #204
 
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1st appearance of Nubia, Wonder Woman's sister and the first black super-powered female in DC Comics

Death of I-Ching, killed by a sniper

Return of Wonder Woman's classic costume which had been absent since issue #179

Wonder Woman #1

DC ⋅ 1987

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Wonder Woman #1
 
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Origin of Wonder Woman

1st appearance of Philippus, an Amazonian captain

1st appearance of Aella, an Amazon warrior, Reintroduction of Ares and Hippolyta

Origin of Hippolyta and Antiope

Wraparound cover art by George Perez

Wonder Woman #14

DC ⋅ 2008

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Wonder Woman #14
 
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1st team appearance of the Amazons of Themyscira: Alkyone, Charis, Myrto, Philomela

Future State: Wonder Woman #1

DC ⋅ 2021

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Future State: Wonder Woman #1
 
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1st full appearance of Yara Flor, the Brazilian Wonder Woman

Yara Flor cameos in Dark Nights: Death Metal #7 first, then Generations: Shattered #1 - all three comics including Future State Wonder Woman #1 were released on the same day

Future State: Immortal Wonder Woman #1
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DC ⋅ 2021

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Future State: Immortal Wonder Woman #1
 
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Back-up story featuring Nubia as Wonder Woman

1st appearance of Aunt Nancy

Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1

DC Black Label ⋅ 2021

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Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1
 
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Origin of the Amazons

Origin of Wonder Woman

1st appearance of Thero and Lyke, members of the Tribe of Artemis

1st team appearance of the Tribe of Artemis, Hestia and others

[August 2023 - In a tweet, James Gunn heaped high praise on this series leading to speculation that it may be inspiration for the Amazon-focused DC Studios project ‘Paradise Lost’]

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