Diana of Amazon Island (Earth 2)

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Wonder Woman (real name Diana) was the queen of the Amazons and the first superhero on Earth 2.

History

The daughter of Hippolyta, she had taken over command of the Amazons after her mother's death. Like her mother, she had an affair with a man, though she was unaware of his true intentions.^[2] The result of that affair was Fury.^[3]

Diana came to Man's World to stop Apokoliptian invaders from abducting young Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent. With Mercury's help, she succeeded.^[2]

The Amazons suffered heavily during Darkseid's invasion. The Amazon Island was destroyed and all Amazons killed. The Gods joined the war effort, but were decimated. Wonder Woman was in Metropolis, fighting off Steppenwolf's forces. In her final moments she provided a distraction for Batman so that he could end the Apokoliptian's reign of terror. She was stabbed in the back by Steppenwolf himself.^[4]

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Amazonian Physiology: The Amazons are a race of warrior women that have received gifts and blessings from five Olympian goddesses: Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Hestia and Aphrodite. The average Amazon possesses the potential for the following power set:
  • Enhanced Intellect: A gift from Athena, the Amazons have the wisdom to be guided by peace and justice.
  • Superhuman Strength
  • Superhuman Durability
  • Superhuman Stamina
  • Superhuman Agility
  • Immortality: The Amazons were gifted immortality. The people of Themyscira lived forever, though could be killed in war or in an accident. Those who followed Antiope and Phthia and became the Bana-Mighdall lost their immortality.^[5]
  • Self-Sustenance: So long as the Amazons stay on Themyscira, she does not require food, water or any other form of nourishment to maintain her health and vitality.^[6] Although they are not susceptible to the throes of hunger, this does not mean that Amazons don't consume food for enjoyment. The Amazons frequently hold great festivals wherupon food is served.

Abilities

• Amazonian Training: The Amazons honed their skills in many fields, aided by the gifts from Athena and Artemis.
  • Archery
  • Equestrianism
  • Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)
  • Swordsmanship
    

Paraphernalia

Equipment

• Bracelets of Submission^[2]
• Lasso of Truth^[7]

Related

• 19 Appearances of Diana of Amazon Island (Earth 2)
• 9 Images featuring Diana of Amazon Island (Earth 2)
• 2 Quotations by or about Diana of Amazon Island (Earth 2)
• Character Gallery: Diana of Amazon Island (Earth 2)

Footnotes

1. ↑ Earth 2 #8
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Worlds' Finest #28
3. ↑ Worlds' Finest Annual #1
4. ↑ Worlds' Finest #1
5. ↑ Wonder Woman (Volume 2) #33
6. ↑ Wonder Woman (Volume 2) #1
7. ↑ Batman/Superman #3

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