Wonder Woman is stronger than ever as she turns 75 and is only getting better.
The most famous female super hero is going back to her origins in a brand new comic book and is getting ready to hit the big screen in a solo action movie.
The beloved hero is getting classic and trendy tributes from her own Barbie doll to a Spotify playlist.
To mark Wonder Woman’s 75th anniversary, Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Entertainment unveiled plans for a year-long celebration of the Amazon Princess. The character transcends the pages of comics and stands as a a global symbol of justice, equality and peace.
DC will debut a new commemorative logo honoring the Princess Diana’s legacy. The relaunch of the Wonder Woman comic book series is coming soon along with new graphic novel and a new line of Wondrous fashions, toys and other exclusive merchandise. The anniversary events will culminate in the release of the very first “Wonder Woman” movie on June 2, 2017.
Diana’s journey began in October 1941 in All-Star Comics #8 in a back-up story meant to test her appeal at a time when female superheroes were rare. Wonder Woman was a breakout star and headlined her own book the following year.
Generations of fans discovered the star-spangled heroine with bullet deflecting bracelets and a magic lasso by her waist on the hit 1975-79 television series starring Lynda Carter and classic cartoons like Super Friends and Justice League.
Diana became a feminist icon. Wonder Woman made a historic appearance on the cover Ms. Magazine #1 in 1972.
This year Wonder Woman was seen for the first time in a live action movie with her introduction in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Gal Gadot will reprise her role as the Amazon warrior in the solo film next year.
“Wonder Woman is a legend around the world and one of the most valuable franchises at our studio, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this anniversary,” said Kevin Tsujihara, Chief Executive Officer, Warner Bros. “Millions of fans already know her from comic books, television, and her big screen debut in ‘Batman v Superman,’ but the upcoming year building to her first solo film will be the most dynamic and exciting in the character’s history.”
In comics Wonder Woman ran for president, organized a union, flown an invisible plane, lost and regained her powers, became a martial arts master, fought the God of War, worked at a fast food restaurant, and had a romance with Superman. Diana’s diverse history will be integrated and celebrated in a new comic book series launching this month as part of DC Universe: Rebirth that honors what fans love most about the character.
Fan favorite Greg Rucka returns to relaunch Diana’s new series. Wonder Woman #1 arrives June 22nd will be the first print debut of the new Wonder Woman 75th commemorative logo. Other variations of the new logo created for various products merge the character’s name and traditional “W” symbols with the number 75, set alongside a striking blue silhouette of the iconic character in a warrior stance.
“Wonder Woman has long stood with Batman and Superman in the trinity of DC’s most iconic Super Heroes, but she also stands alone as a symbol of equality, justice and female empowerment and is more relevant today than ever,” said Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment, President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, and President and Chief Content Officer of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “With her roots in Greek mythology and American feminism, Wonder Woman is one of the most unique and compelling characters in comic book history; her longevity is a testament to her global appeal and the special place she holds in the hearts of generations of girls who have imagined wielding their own lassos of truth.”
Diana was created by William Moulton Marston, the psychologist who invented the lie-detecting polygraph machine. She was conceived as a new type of superhero who used wisdom and compassion, not just fists, to defeat evil. Diana is the daughter of the queen of the all-female Amazon tribe from Greek mythology. Wonder Woman is imbued by the gods with powers, including super-strength and a lasso that compels anyone to tell the truth. Wearing a costume inspired by the flag of a downed American pilot, she travelled to the outside world to fight for peace and equality. She is the only female comic book character to have her own stories continuously published for the past three quarters of a century.
Here’s a calendar of events and products fans watch for in this milestone year:
Wonder Woman, the movie arrives June 2, 2017. With Gal Gadot as Diana, Chris Pine as Captain Steve Trevor, Robin Wright as the Amazonian General Antiope and Connie Nielsen as Queen Hippolyta and directed by Patty Jenkins, this film reveals the hero’s origins.
A “Wonder Woman 75” panel at San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2016 will celebrate the history and future of the Super Hero, along with displays at DC’s booth of Lynda Carter’s original costume from the 1970s television series and numerous additional costumes, including the one worn by star Gal Gadot in the upcoming film.
A commemorative box set of Wonder Woman’s greatest stories to be released by DC in July, as well as a hardcover special edition celebrating her 75th anniversary to be released in October and available through the holidays.
A life-size Wonder Woman invisible jet will be on display at San Diego Comic-Con and the rare plane will illuminate at night for fan photos, along with one-of-a-kind Wonder Woman-inspired graffiti-art pieces. WBCP and Mattel will offer an exclusive anniversary DC Multiverse™ Wonder Woman Action Figure and Invisible Jet combo set (available exclusively on Mattycollector.com beginning June 17) designed especially for the 75th celebration.
A wide range of new Warner Bros. Consumer Products licensed merchandise, including The Barbie™ Collection Amazon Princess Wonder Woman™ Barbie® Doll (available exclusively on Mattycollector.com beginning June 17), fashion and accessories from partners such as Valentino, Under Armour and Converse, luggage and backpacks from Pottery Barn, and a line of Wonder Woman-inspired beauty products available exclusively at Walgreens.
New toys and webisodes from the recently launched DC Super Hero Girls line prominently featuring Wonder Woman, as well as an original animated movie, “DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year,” coming to Digital HD on August 9 and DVD on August 23.
Included on the home entertainment release of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” coming to Digital HD on June 28th and Blu-ray Combo Pack on July 19th, is a 22-minute featurette called “The Warrior, The Myth, The Wonder” which explores Wonder Woman’s history, origin, evolution and powerful impact on popular culture.
Curated Spotify playlists from top female talent in music, film, TV, sports, and more. WaterTower Music and DC’s weekly playlists showcase the music that inspires these ladies to be Wonder Women in their daily lives. Listen to the first curated list from musician Brandy Clark here and follow the WW75 playlist to receive weekly updates.
Wonder Woman returns as a major player in the upcoming video game “Injustice 2,” the highly anticipated sequel in development by NetherRealm Studios to be published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment in 2017.
By Editor