History Main / WonderWomanWannabe

** Thundra who debuted in ''ComicBook/FantasticFour'' is very clearly a Wonder Woman {{Expy}} being an AmazonianBeauty with a tiara and rope-like weapon (a chain in her case). Thundra comes from a world where [[LadyLand women are the dominant species]] but unlike Diana (at least most versions of Diana) she has StrawFeminist values that she eventually loses after fighting ComicBook/TheThing and considering him a worthy opponent and reassess her opinion of men. In later comic Thundra even has a relationship with [[ComicBook/SquadronSupreme Hyperion]] who’s fitting a SupermanSubstitute.

** ComicBook/LadySif thanks to her {{Xenafication}} from Myth/NorseMythology in ''ComicBook/JourneyIntoMystery'' and a InUniverse AdaptationalDyeJob to make Sif’a blonde hair black, she’s extremely reminiscent of Wonder Woman and even wears similar armour with a CoolCrown.

** ComicBook/{{Angela|AsgardsAsassin}}, ComicBook/{{Thor}}’s sister, while less visually obvious than Sif still bares multiple similarities to Wonder Woman being a crown wearing, blade wielding warrioress who’s had relationships with women similar to Diana in the past. She’s also similar to DC’s ComicBook/{{Artemis}}.

** ComicBook/{{Angela|MarvelComics}}, ComicBook/{{Thor}}’s sister, while less visually obvious than Sif still bares multiple similarities to Wonder Woman being a crown wearing, blade wielding warrioress who’s had relationships with women similar to Diana in the past. She’s also similar to DC’s ComicBook/{{Artemis}}.

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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}}.

* As in the original comic, ''WesternAnimation/Invincible2021'' has a Wonder Woman expy in the form of War Woman. Besides her inspiration, she incorporates elements of [[ComicBook/{{Hawkman}} Hawkgirl]], [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]], [[Characters/MarvelComicsValkyrie Valkyrie]], and [[ComicBook/NewGods Big Barda]] into her appearance and personality.

** [[Characters/MarvelComicsAngela Angela]] (ComicBook/{{Thor}}’s sister) while less visually obvious than Sif still bares multiple similarities to Wonder Woman being a crown wearing, blade wielding warrioress who’s had relationships with women similar to Diana in the past. She’s also similar to DC’s ComicBook/{{Artemis}}.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheVentureBrothers'' has Warriana, a Wonder Woman expy that is more based on the classical ideal of an Amazon (ex. her right breast has been noticeably cut off, a mythological tradition for all Amazons) than the character herself.

** [[Characters/MarvelComicsLadySif Lady Sif]] thanks to her {{Xenafication}} from Myth/NorseMythology in ''ComicBook/JourneyIntoMystery'' and a InUniverse AdaptationalDyeJob to make Sif’a blonde hair black, she’s extremely reminiscent of Wonder Woman and even wears similar armour with a CoolCrown.

* Zealot (Zannah of Khera) from ''ComicBook/WildCATS'' is a DarkerAndEdgier version of Wonder Woman, a superpowered swordswoman from an all-female warrior sect of the Kherubim alien culture, who is a tough soldier with no hesitation about dicing her enemies.

* ''WesternAnimation/DotaDragonsBlood'' has Mirana who’s a deadringer for Wonder Woman with her tiara, armour and later LeotardOfPower, in addition being a princess who serves the gods (or just god singular in Mirana’s case). She’s a also strong physical fighter who leaves/is exiled from her isolated home and like Diana with Steve manages to fall in love with a good man Davion (who himself is reminiscent of [[Manga/{{Berserk}} another character]]). On the other hand Mirana is an archer whereas Diana rarely uses a bow and arrow.

->"...if I were going to save you in a dramatic fashion, I would totally dress as Wonder Woman."

->"...if I were going to save you in a dramatic fashion, I would totally dress as ''Wonder Woman''."

-->-- '''Kate Kane'', ''Series/Batwoman2019''

-->-- Kate Kane''', ''Series/Batwoman2019''

* ''Franchise/SailorMoon'': Much like [[Manga/DragonBall Goku]] is noted to be similar to Franchise/{{Superman}}, people have suspected Usagi draws influence from Wonder Woman. Since they both use their [[CoolCrown tiaras]] as [[BattleBoomerang weapons]], are strong physical fighters, have magic powers, have a TransformationSequence, get BoundAndGagged a lot, have big [[NiceShoes red boots]] and use ThePowerOfLove. Though the similarities end there. Wonder Woman and Sailor Moon are also connected in a roundabout way as Creator/NaokoTakeuchi revealed she was partly inspired by ''[[WesternAnimation/SheRaPrincessOfPower She-Ra]]'' while making ''Sailor Moon'' and She-Ra is [[FountainOfExpies inspired]] by Wonder Woman herself.

* ''Manga/OnePiece''’s Boa Hancock checks most of the Wonder Woman boxes she’s the WorldsMostBeautifulWoman, she’s a unmatched hand to hand combatant and she’s the leader of a tribe of Amazons the Kuja who live on a secluded island [[LadyLand populated by women]] and her powers are directly inspired by Greek Mythology. Though Hancock’s personality is much crueler and more [[StrawFeminist man-hating]] than most depictions of Diana. Though like Wonder Woman, Hancock does falls for one good hearted man whom she leaves her island for.

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L - R, top to bottom: [[WesternAnimation/SheRaPrincessOfPower She-Ra]], Series/{{Xena|WarriorPrincess}}, [[VideoGame/HeavenlySword Nariko]], [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Sif]]]]

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** The different versions of Zarda Shelton, 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 analog. The ''ComicBook/HeroesReborn2021'' version of Zarda is even more similar to Wonder Woman than previous incarnations even going so far as to wear a [[PaletteSwap palette-swapped]] version of the Amazonian princess' traditional garb.

** ComicBook/{{Psylocke}} in ''ComicBook/Excalibur2019'', after taking the mantle of ComicBook/CaptainBritain she changes costume from her ninja leotard to an armoured getup which like Wonder Woman has a segmented skirt with a crotch flap and instead of Psionic-Shield Betsy wields the [[KnightlySwordAndShield starlight sword and Psionic-Shield]] as well making her very similar to Wonder Woman.

* Isis from the ''ComicBook/CaptainMarvel'' comics, a CanonImmigrant from the TV series is a pretty blatant Wonder Woman-analogue with Greco-Roman origins being swapped for Egyptian mythology. Granted Isis’s powers at least fairly different to Diana with control over nature and telekinesis besides the usual enhanced strength, toughness and flight.

** ComicBook/{{Psylocke}} in ''ComicBook/Excalibur2019'', after taking the mantle of ComicBook/CaptainBritain she changes costume from her ninja leotard to an armoured getup which like Wonder Woman has a segmented skirt with a crotch flap and instead of Psionic-Shield she Betsy wields the [[KnightlySwordAndShield starlight sword and Psionic-Shield]] as well making her very similar to Wonder Woman.

* ''Series/XenaWarriorPrincess'' obviously draws a lot inspiration from Wonder Woman, being about a dark haired Warrior Princess who gets into adventures fighting Greek gods and monsters in a FeministFantasy and has lesbian subtext. Funnily enough though thanks to Xena’s popularity, following Wonder Woman media would actually start taking a few ques from her making Diana [[DarkerAndEdgier a more violent battle-hungry character]] who more frequently uses a sword and kills people. Ironically fans would actually accuse DC and Warner Brothers of ripping off Xena, especially when the first images of Creator/GalGadot’s [[Film/WonderWoman2017 Wonder Woman]] was revealed, even though Diana predates Xena by multiple decades.

* ''Franchise/SailorMoon'' (much like [[Manga/DragonBall Goku]] is noted to be similar to Franchise/{{Superman}}) people have suspected Usagi draws influence from Wonder Woman, since they both use their [[CoolCrown tiaras]] as [[BattleBoomerang weapons]], are strong physical fighters, have magic powers, has a TransformationSequence (much like [[Series/WonderWoman the TV show]]), gets BoundAndGagged a lot, have big [[NiceShoes red boots]] and use ThePowerOfLove. Though the similarities end there. Wonder Woman and Sailor Moon are connected in a roundabout way as Creator/NaokoTakeuchi revealed she was partly inspired by ''[[WesternAnimation/SheRaPrincessOfPower She-Ra]]'' while making ''Sailor Moon'' and She-Ra is [[FountainOfExpies inspired]] by Wonder Woman herself.

* ''Manga/OnePiece''’s Boa Hancock checks most of the Wonder Woman boxes she’s the WorldsMostBeautifulWoman, she’s a unmatched hand to hand combatant and she’s the leader of a tribe of Amazons the Kuja Tribe who live on a secluded island [[LadyLand populated by women]] and her powers directly inspired by Greek Mythology. Though Hancock’s personality is much crueler and more [[StrawFeminist man-hating]] than most depictions of Diana. Though like Wonder Woman, Hancock does falls for one good hearted man whom she leaves her island for.

** The different versions of Zarda Shelton, 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 analog.
** Britannia of ''ComicBook/TheUnion'' [[WearingAFlagOnYourHead wears a costume inspired by the British flag]], has long, dark hair and fights with a KnightlySwordAndShield. The ''ComicBook/HeroesReborn2021'' version of Zarda is even more similar to Wonder Woman than previous incarnations even going so far as to wear a [[PaletteSwap palette-swapped]] version of the Amazonian princess' traditional garb.

** 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 analog.
** Britannia of ''ComicBook/TheUnion'' [[WearingAFlagOnYourHead wears a costume inspired by the British flag]], has long, dark hair and fights with a KnightlySwordAndShield.