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* ''WesternAnimation/TheTick'': American Maid is a pastiche of both Wonder Woman and Captain America, being an Amazonian warrior who dresses in a maid outfit patterned after the American flag. Instead of a lasso, she [[ShoeSlap uses her high-heeled shoes as throwing weapons]]. Unlike most examples here, she has no superpowers.

* Carries around [[KnowsTheRopes a magic lasso]] (that may or may not [[LivingLieDetector compel others to tell the truth when bound]]), [[MadeOfIndestructium bullet-deflecting bracelets]] and/or (sometimes) [[HeroesPreferSwords a magic]] [[AbsurdlySharpSword sword]].

--> celestial heritage [...] flying unicorn mount, the bridle of invisibility, the lasso of truth

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* ComicBook/{{Glory}} from ''Creator/ImageComics'' was always based around Wonder Woman (a Greek demi-goddess (who was also half-demon) who went to Earth and became a superhero), but it became even more blatant once Creator/AlanMoore began writing her. Moore did so through introducing characters based off of Wonder Woman (specifically the [[ComicBook/WonderWoman1942 the Golden Age version]])'s own supporting cast, like "The Danger Damsels" being counterparts of the Holliday College girls, Madame Melissa Von Manacle (an Expy of Paula Von Gunther) and Glory's boyfriend Trevor is also a blatant ComicBook/SteveTrevor copy.

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* When Creator/LyndaCarter guest-starred on ''Series/TheMuppetShow'', Miss Piggy appears as Wonder Pig.
* ''Series/TheBoys2019'' has Queen Maeve who dresses in an "Amazon" outfit that's colored red and silver, and includes matching headband, wristbands, and knee-high boots. She's MadeOfIron and has SuperStrength, but can't fly, so she's either carried into a mission by [[SupermanSubstitute Homelander]], or has to catch up by her own means. She also [[TheAlcoholic has a drinking problem]] which stems from [[spoiler:her public life being controlled by [[Fiction500 the Vought Corporation]] to [[SlaveToPR the last detail]]]], as well as the time [[spoiler:that Homelander convinced her to [[LeaveNoWitnesses ditch an airliner full of passengers that he accidentally disabled]] when they took out the high-jackers]].

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* ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents''

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* is either a FlyingBrick or a LightningBruiser (may not have powers at all)

Franchise/WonderWoman is more than well known for being [[TropeCodifier the first comic book superheroine]] and for setting the stage for more female heroes to come after her, whether as original characters or a DistaffCounterpart to a male hero. However, some comic writers in other companies take some inspiration from the character herself when creating their own superhero universe. Indeed, most creators often copy from Diana's origins, powers, costume and even her whole supporting cast to make essentially an {{Expy}}.

Across various comic companies, there are many a CaptainErsatz of Wonder Woman in some form. No matter if this character in question is played straight, parodied or deconstructed, [[FountainOfExpies there will be a female superhero that takes cues from the Amazing Amazon]].

* Can either be a TechnicalPacifist, a MartialPacifist or a BloodKnight.

See also: SupermanSubstitute, BatmanParody, SpiderManSendUp, HulkMashUp and WolverineWannabe for more superhero expies.

** The different versions of Zarda Sheldon, a.k.a. Power Princess, from ComicBook/SquadronSupreme. The whole Squadron is based on the Justice League (Hyperion for Superman, Nighthawk for Batman and so on), Zarda being Wondy's analogue.

* ComicBook/{{Glory}} from ''Creator/ImageComics'' was always based around Wonder Woman (a Greek demi-goddess (who was also half-demon) who went to Earth and became a superhero), but it became even more blatant once Creator/AlanMoore began writing her. Moore did so through introducing characters based off of Wonder Woman (specifically the [[ComicBook/WonderWoman1942 the Golden Age version]])'s own supporting cast, like "The Danger Damsels" being counterparts of the Holliday College girls, Madame Melissa Von Manacle (an expy of Paula Von Gunther) and Glory's boyfriend Trevor is also a blatant ComicBook/SteveTrevor copy.

* When Creator/LyndaCarter guest starred on ''Series/TheMuppetShow'', Miss Piggy appears as Wonder Pig.
* ''Series/TheBoys2019'' has Queen Maeve who dresses in an "Amazon" outfit that's colored red and silver, and includes matching headband, wristbands, and knee-high boots. She's MadeOfIron and has SuperStrength, but can't fly, so she's either carried into a mission by [[SupermanSubstitute Homelander]], or has to catch up by her own means. She also [[TheAlcoholic has a drinking problem]] which stems from [[spoiler:her public life being controlled by [[Fiction500 the Vought Corporation]] to [[SlaveToPR the last detail]]]], as well as the time [[spoiler:that Homelander convinced her to [[LeaveNoWitnesses ditch an airliner full of passengers that he accidentally disabled]] when they took out the high-jakers]].

** The fan setting "World Half Empty" (it was on the now-defunct ''M&M'' discussion boards) had an interesting attempt at a RareMaleExample (presumably to counterbalance the setting's female SupermanSubstitute) with the Green Knight, who left an extradimensional version of [[Myth/ArthurianLegend Camelot]] to quest in the modern world. The parallel was most obvious with his rogues gallery, which included the sorceress Morgana la Fey (ComicBook/{{Circe}}) and an eco-terrorist who transformed himself into a beastman (ComicBook/{{Cheetah}}).

** In the episode "The Big Superhero Wish", Trixie Tang's superhero identity is Wonder Gal, with a near-identical outfit, lasso and bullet-deflecting bracelets.

* ''WesternAnimation/LeagueOfSuperEvil'' has the hero "Wow Woman", whose abilities and appearance is similar to Wonder Woman, except her outfit being coloured green, white and aqua instead of the usual red, blue, and gold.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheTick'': American Maid is a pastiche of both Wonder Woman and Captain America, being an amazonian warrior who dresses in a maid outfit patterned after the American flag. Instead of a lasso, she [[ShoeSlap uses her high-heeled shoes as throwing weapons]]. Unlike most examples here, she has no super powers.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheTick'': American Maid is a pastiche of both Wonder Woman and Captain America, being an amazonian warrior who dresses in a maid outfit patterned after the American flag. Instead of a lasso, she [[ShoeSlap uses her high-heeled shoes as throwing weapons]].

* Can be a CaptainPatriotic of some kind.

Franchise/WonderWoman [[TropeCodifier is well known for being the first comic book superheroine]] and setting the stage for more super-heroic women to come after her, either original or as a DistaffCounterpart to a male hero. Of course, some comic writers often take inspiration from the character herself when creating their own superhero universe. Most creators often copy from Diana's origins, powers, costume and even her whole supporting cast to make essentially an {{Expy}}.

''Franchise/DCComics'' ' Franchise/WonderWoman [[TropeCodifier is well known for being the first comic book superheroine]] and setting the stage for more super-heroic women to come after her, either original or as a DistaffCounterpart to a male hero. Of course, some comic writers often take inspiration from the character herself when creating their own superhero universe. Most creators often copy from Diana's origins, powers, costume and even her whole supporting cast to make essentially an {{Expy}}.

''Franchise/DCComics'' Franchise/WonderWoman [[TropeCodifier is well known for being the first comic book superheroine]] and setting the stage for more super-heroic women to come after her, either original or as a DistaffCounterpart to a male hero. Of course, some comic writers often take inspiration from the character herself when creating their own superhero universe. Most creators often copy from Diana's origins, powers, costume and even her whole supporting cast to make essentially an {{Expy}}.

Franchise/DCComics' ''Franchise/WonderWoman'' [[TropeCodifier is well known for being the first comic book superheroine]] and setting the stage for more super-heroic women to come after her, either original or as a DistaffCounterpart to a male hero. Of course, some comic writers often take inspiration from the character herself when creating their own superhero universe. Most creators often copy from Diana's origins, powers, costume and even her whole supporting cast to make essentially an {{Expy}}.

* Can either be AmbiguouslyBi, explicitly UsefulNotes/{{Bisexual}} or a [[AdaptationalSexuality lesbian]]. Generally is involved in a MayflyDecemberRomance.

Franchise/DCComics' ''Franchise/WonderWoman'' [[TropeCodifier is well known for being the first comic book superheroine]] and setting the stage for more super-heroic women to come after her, either original or as a DistaffCounterpart to a male hero. Of course, some comic writers often take inspiration from the character herself when creating their own superhero universe. Most creators often copy from Diana's origins, powers, costume and even whole supporting casts to make essentially an {{Expy}}.

Across various comic companies, there are many a CaptainErsatz of Wonder Woman in some form. No matter if the {{Expy}} in question is played straight, parodied or deconstructed, [[FountainOfExpies there will be a female superhero that takes cues from the Amazing Amazon]].

Franchise/DCComics' ''Franchise/WonderWoman'' [[TropeCodifier is well known for being the first comic book superheroine]] and setting the stage for more super-heroic women to come after her, either original or as a DistaffCounterpart to a male hero. Of course, some comic writers often take inspiration from the character herself when creating their own superhero universe. Basically, they create an {{Expy}} of her in some ways (either through origin, costume, power set, etc.) No matter if the expy in question is played straight, parodied or deconstructed, [[FountainOfExpies there will be a female superhero that takes cues from the Amazing Amazon]].

* ''Literature/PrincessesOfThePizzaParlor'': From ''Princesses Don't Play Nice'', Princess Isabel CÅ“ur de Lion Solaire, who, before a few edits, is effectively ComicBook/WonderWoman: