Diana

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Diana Prince
Alias(es)	Wonder Woman; Diana of Themyscira
Species/Race	Amazon; daughter of Zeus
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Themyscira and the Amazons
Occupation/Role	Historian; Amazon warrior; protector of Themyscira
Status	Active 521
First Appearance	Chapter 91

Background / History

Diana lived publicly as a historian at London History Museum and was regarded as an authority on Aegean civilization and Greek mythology. Wayne Group invited her to Gotham for a mythology and history symposium concerning the publicly active immortal Duncan/Wraith; she was the first respondent to arrive. Initially, she regarded Duncan as a dangerous but potentially redeemable young man who needed guidance rather than immediate execution. 91 96

Her view changed after she confronted him in Gotham. Diana discovered that neither decapitation, severe bodily harm, nor the Lasso of Truth could contain him; every injury and death appeared to make him stronger. Convinced that he was an ancient mythic being despite his claims of humanity, she began seeking evidence of his origin and weakness. 110 111 113

Diana consulted Doctor Fate and sought help from Zatanna, but refused to bring the inexperienced magician into a fight she considered beyond both magic and divine power. After Doctor Fate's death, she returned to Themyscira to search the Grand Memorial Hall's records and appeal to the gods for answers. 113 116 142 236

Her early recklessness against Wraith gave way to a more cautious strategy. When Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and Madam Inza proposed confronting him, Diana warned that provoking an enemy who grew stronger through injury, failure, and death would be suicidal until his weakness was known. 237

Appearance

Diana is repeatedly noted for her exceptional beauty and elegance, traits that stand out even in ordinary civilian settings. In battle, she appears as a golden-armored Amazon warrior carrying divine weapons. 91 115

• Wears a divine battle suit and armor when responding to major threats. 236 457
• Uses a golden Lasso of Truth as both a restraint and an investigative tool. 110 461
• Carries a sword, shield, and Bracelets of Submission in combat. 91 110
• Can rapidly regenerate severe injuries, including a lost arm. 138 140

Personality

Diana is a direct, forceful warrior with flexible moral limits. Having lived through major wars and confronted extreme evil, she does not share the no-kill rule observed by many heroes; when she judges someone irredeemably dangerous, she is willing to kill them. 91

She is also protective and principled. Her first concern during Duncan's attacks is often civilian rescue, and she refuses to let Zatanna face a threat she considers too dangerous for an inexperienced fighter. 116 122

Repeated defeats by Wraith make Diana more measured. Rather than pursue revenge blindly, she insists on understanding his abilities and finding a genuine weakness before committing more allies to battle. 237

Diana remains fiercely protective of humanity and reacts strongly to those who treat human lives as disposable, as shown by her campaign against the Enchantress siblings in Israel. 368 370

Abilities & Skills

Divine Amazon Physiology

Diana possesses physical power beyond ordinary Amazons and is recognized as Zeus's daughter. She can contend with high-level superhumans and mystical threats directly. 109 457

• Overpowered the early Duncan so completely that he could not move her finger while she restrained him. 110
• Fought Clark for an extended period and was capable of harming him with the Bracelets of Submission. 263
• Defeated the Enchantress siblings in a two-on-one battle. 368
• Was eventually overpowered by Steppenwolf, an opponent capable of blocking her two-handed sword strike with one arm. 461

Flight and Mobility

Diana can fly at extreme speed and rapidly cross cities or countries when responding to emergencies. 116 457

• Reached the skies immediately after escaping Zatanna's theater. 116
• Transported Themyscira's Mother Box toward Gotham by air. 470
• Her speed is less effective underwater, where Trench Dwellers can surround her faster than she can escape. 521

Regeneration

Diana can restore severe physical damage through divine power. 138 140

• Regenerated an arm after Kara severed it. 138 140
• Rapidly stopped bleeding and regrew flesh after losing the limb. 138

Amazon Combat Mastery

Diana is an experienced warrior who uses swordsmanship, grappling, aerial combat, and divine artifacts in combination. 110 120

• Decapitated Duncan with the Sword of Hephaestus. 110
• Used a cross-arm lock to incapacitate him temporarily. 120
• Fought Steppenwolf with both sword and Lasso of Truth while defending the Themysciran Mother Box. 461
• Has fought powerful opponents across wars, futures, and multiversal circumstances. 91

Lasso of Truth

The Lasso of Truth compels those bound by it to answer truthfully and can physically restrain powerful opponents. 110 116

• Forced Duncan to answer her question, though he escaped its restraint through teleportation. 110
• Compelled Zatanna to reveal information regarding her missing father. 116
• Bound Steppenwolf's wrist and later his leg during the battle for Themyscira's Mother Box. 461
• Cannot prevent Wraith's absolute teleportation. 110 237

Bracelets of Submission

Diana's bracelets release powerful shockwaves when struck together. 110

• Their shockwave was described as strong enough to trouble Superman. 110
• They can injure Clark despite his solar-powered recovery. 263
• Diana can summon them back to herself from a distance. 140

Historical and Mystical Knowledge

As a historian and long-lived Amazon, Diana has extensive knowledge of Greek mythology, ancient wars, divine artifacts, and the Mother Boxes. 96 457

• Investigated Wraith through mythological parallels and historical records. 113 236
• Recognized the significance of Sun Wukong's armor and the Ruyi Jingu Bang. 320
• Understood the danger posed by the Mother Boxes due to the ancient alliance's near-defeat against their former wielders. 457

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Lasso of Truth — Golden divine lasso that compels truth and restrains targets. 91 110
• Bracelets of Submission — Defensive bracelets capable of producing destructive shockwaves. 91 110
• Sword of Hephaestus — Divine sword used to decapitate and impale Duncan. 91 111
• Aegis Shield — Shield carried as part of her divine gear. 91
• Diadem of Starlight — One of Diana's stored divine artifacts. 91
• Helmet of Champions — One of Diana's stored divine artifacts. 91
• Battle Suit — Her Amazon combat attire, worn while investigating Wraith and defending Themyscira. 236 457

Relationships

• Hippolyta — Her mother and Queen of Themyscira. They jointly guard the Mother Box and support one another through the Wraith crisis. 236 457
• Duncan Tang / Wraith — Initially a target Diana hoped to guide, then her most difficult enemy. Their conflict becomes deeply personal as Diana is repeatedly defeated and later seeks his help to protect the Mother Box. 91 111 237 470 471
• Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson) — A respected mystical ally who assisted Diana's investigation into Wraith's identity. His death became a major source of guilt and caution for her. 113 142 236
• Zatanna Zatara — An acquaintance from Zatanna's childhood. Diana initially rejects her help against Wraith out of concern for her inexperience, but promises to help locate Zatanna's missing father if she survives. 115 116
• Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and Madam Inza — Allies who approached Diana to form a response against Wraith. She persuaded them to prioritize research over an immediate attack. 236 237
• Clark — Diana fought him in anger after learning of the deaths of Doctor Fate, Hawkman, and Hawkgirl, believing his group was responsible. 263
• Mera — An Atlantean ally whom Diana reassures after Atlantis's conflict with the surface. They later meet in Gotham during the Mother Box crisis. 472 482
• Danzamo — An adversary whose occupation of Israel and disregard for human life provoke Diana into battle. 368 370

Story Role / Major Arcs

Gotham Symposium and Wraith Investigation

• Responds to Wayne Group's invitation and travels from London to Gotham to investigate Duncan. 91 96
• Begins by viewing him as a troubled young man with immense potential, but abandons that hope after learning the extent of his abilities. 91 111
• Battles him across Gotham, testing the Lasso of Truth, Sword of Hephaestus, and Bracelets of Submission against his immortality and teleportation. 110 111

Mystical Alliance Against Wraith

• Meets Doctor Fate to investigate whether Duncan is a god or mythic figure. 113
• Travels to New York seeking Zatara and instead encounters Zatanna. 115 116
• Warns mystical allies that Wraith becomes stronger from death, injury, defeat, and even resistance. 237
• Returns to Themyscira to search records for his weakness after Doctor Fate's death. 142 236

Israel and the Enchantress Siblings

• Confronts the Enchantress siblings in Israel over their mass killing and magical domination of civilians. 368 369
• Defeats the siblings in battle before Danzamo retreats to seek Duncan's protection. 368
• Continues opposing Danzamo even after Duncan formally protects the witches within his territory. 370 371

Mother Box Crisis

• Responds when Themyscira's Mother Box activates, recognizing it as a warning of an ancient threat. 457
• Defends the Mother Box alongside Hippolyta and the Amazons, but Steppenwolf overpowers her and takes it. 461
• Chooses to bring the remaining Mother Box to Duncan's city, reasoning that his territory is too dangerous for an invader to breach. 470
• Seeks Duncan's help in Gotham despite their history, delivering the Mother Box before he takes it for himself. 471 472

Notable Quotes

“Until we find his real weakness, don't provoke him again!” 237

“If I can't get rid of Duncan myself, why can't I just use him?” 470

“The Mother Box and the Earth will be safe under Tang's tyranny!” 470

Trivia

• Diana was the first of twenty-two confirmed respondents to Wayne Group's 147 symposium invitations. 96
• She has watched over Gotham for Bruce Wayne in certain futures or multiverses. 91
• After only three days of Diana's lethal campaign against Gotham's gangs in one such scenario, the gangs pooled their resources to bring Bruce back. 91
• Diana is described as the uncrowned queen of Themyscira. 457