Wonder Woman Vs. Doctor Doom

I wonder if the executives at Warner Brothers are kicking themselves right now.  They had Joss Whedon working on a Wonder Woman film project for quite a while before they ultimately scrapped it. Whedon of course went on to The Avengers and the second highest grossing movie of all time, so maybe they should have given that Wonder Woman treatment of his a closer look.  Warner Brothers has again made a Wonder Woman film a priority, and it will be interesting to see which creative direction they go with it.

Wonder Woman and Captain America in: "Second Chance Heroes!"

This marks the 20th appearance of the Wonder Woman/Captain America romance on this blog...

I remember when Cap first used the Nomad identity.  It was a quick story arc and an interesting departure.  I wasn't as big of a fan of when Wonder Woman dropped her heroic identity for a spell.  I didn't understand the appeal of getting rid of her powers and costume in favor of a boring white outfit and standard fisticuffs. I did really like the story arc that followed, where Diana became Wonder Woman again through a set of trials, while the Justice Leaguers observed.

The Thing and Wonder Woman

I just watched a bit of the Wonder Woman pilot that was recently not picked up to go to series.  Woof, was that a bullet dodged!  Wonder Woman is one of those properties that has had a lot of difficulty in being adapted to TV and film, and it kind of puzzles me as to what the problem is.  One part Xena, one part Superman, with a dash of Captain America thrown in and there you go!  Another thing about Wonder Woman that nobody seems to agree on is the outfit - long pants, short pants, skirt... eagle or double W symbol, many stars or a couple of big stars, everyone has a different opinion.  I am of the mind that she is a character that should not be tied down to one look.  I like the traditional garb, but feel that she should have a variety of outfits for different climates and conditions.  Some should be more ceremonial in nature and some more suited for battle. Hopefully hollywood will finally work out the bugs one day and we can finally see a big screen interpretation worthy  of comics most recognizable super-heroine.

Wonder Woman and Captain America in "Standoff at the Statue!"

Cap and Wonder Woman have finally recovered from the latest trial in their continuing romance on the blog, only to be attacked when they least expected it...

I can't wait to see Cap's latest cinematic outing next week, and with the early word of mouth that I have heard, it's gonna be a good one.  Principal photography on Wonder Woman must be wrapping up soon, so hopefully a teaser will follow soon after.  Despite mixed reaction to Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman received mostly unanimous praise, so I am looking forward to her solo outing.

Wonder Woman and Sub-Mariner

Wonder Woman has wrapped principal photography, so I am hoping that we will be seeing a teaser trailer in a few months.  It will be interesting to see the changes in tone this film will have after the reception to Batman v Superman.  There have already been stories about Geoff Johns taking a leadership role in the DC films going forward, but Wonder Woman was well underway before the shake up at the top.  Let's hope the film has an uplifting message of heroism and hope.

Wonder Woman and Iron Man in :"Search for the Crown!"

Speculation is beginning to circulate about the villain(s) for Wonder Woman 2.  Circe is the top choice, and I already know the perfect casting.  Charlize Theron won an Oscar working with director Patty Jenkins before, and mentioned that she had wanted to be in the first film, but could not due to scheduling conflicts.  I think she would be great in the role.  Best of all, Circe is known to transform humans into animals, opening the door for Cheetah to join in on the action as well.

Wonder Woman and Iron Man first appeared together in STF #1886...

Wonder Woman and Spider-Man

The latest rumor for the role of Wonder Woman on the big screen is Jaimie Alexander, currently starring as Sif in Thor: The Dark World.  Apparently she is in talks with the folks making Batman Vs. Superman. While I think that she would be a great choice for the role, I don't think that they are going to have WW in that movie.  It's more likely that she is being considered as a love interest for Bruce Wayne.  I have been watching and enjoying the new James Spader drama, The Black List this season, and the female lead Megan Boone is someone that I think could make for a great Wonder Woman.  She definitely has the looks, can do fight choreography and has the acting chops as well.

Wonder Woman and Valkyrie in: "Corruption of the Amazon!"

 

Valkyrie always seemed to me to be the closest equivalent to Wonder Woman in the Marvel Universe (aside from the obvious homage, Power Princess of course), so I thought that she should have a bigger presence.  Now that she's a popular character in the MCU (well a Valkyrie at least, I'm not sure if she's officially Brunnhilde or not), perhaps that will change.

Wonder Woman previously met Valkyrie in STF #1357...  

I was glad to use a WW image by the truly talented Jai Lee here.  I was lucky enough to pick up a Wolverine sketch by him several years back:

Captain America and Wonder Woman in: "Capitol Offense!"

Presenting the latest entry into the ongoing Wonder Woman/Captain America saga.

I am surprised that DC comics has taken the Superman/Wonder Woman romance so far.  It has gone on for a while and they even share a title together.  I always thought that the idea of them romantically involved was "too obvious" as WW herself put it in the classic "For the Man Who Has Everything" by Alan Moore.

Don't worry, I won't leave this one on a cliffhanger for too long - tune in tomorrow for Part Two of this story!

Wonder Woman and Red Sonja

DC/Warner Brothers seem to be setting the stage for a Justice League movie by introducing Batman to the Man of Steel franchise and bringing The Flash back to television.  Still the glaring omission has to be Wonder Woman.  She is just too important a part of the team not to be introduced beforehand.  I can see The Martian Manhunter being woven into the JLA movie, but WW's backstory would just overwhelm the rest of the film.  Come on, DC a Wonder Woman film can't be that hard of a nut to crack could it?  She has a huge built in fan base, far exceeding those who have read her in comic form.  Let's hear some news on a solo movie before we dive head first into the Justice League.

Wonder Woman and The Human Torch

 

DC is taking their time announcing any details for a third Wonder Woman film.  Despite the critical and commercial underperformance of the sequel, I figured that Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot would be able to finish out a trilogy with the character.  Still Warner Bros. seems to be in a state of flux right now with the Discovery merger and no previously announced projects are considered to be 100% safe.  Hopefully we will get some clarity on Wonder Woman's cinematic future in the coming weeks.

Wonder Woman and Captain Britain

DC has released images of yet another new costume for Wonder Woman, and while most seem to like it, some have complained about the addition of strange hand spikes and the lack of skin showing.  Personally, I think it is a fine look.  Wonder Woman is one of those characters that I think would benefit from having multiple costumes anyway, depending on the event.  I don't mind when she switches to a skirt or wears a cape or extra armor on occasion.  As long as she has the trademark elements - tiara, bracelets, stars, eagle/WW and color scheme - I think it is cool for her to have a bunch of different looks.

Wonder Woman and Spider-Man (The Movie!)

As much as I loved the rare comic book live action program in the 70's, they were missing one major element - the super villains!  Yes, limited budgets were a factor, but I still they could have included some of them.  One of the main appeals of the Batman TV series was all of the colorful villains and who would be playing them, so the precedent had been set.  Alas, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man and The Hulk spent most of their time battling street thugs and gangsters.

Wonder Woman and Spidey shared a more traditional comic book adventure in STF #572...

Wonder Woman and The Black Cat

I've been wanting to do a retro style Wonder Woman cover for a while now and I finally settled on a suitable co-star.  DC's New 52 initiative has met with mixed reactions among fans, but one character that really seems to have benefited is Wonder Woman.  Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang have created one of the most unique superhero titles in their line-up and it is nice to see comic's premier super-heroine looking so good.

Wonder Woman and The Scarlet Witch

After the critical misfires of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad, a lot is riding on the success of Wonder Woman.  Lets hope that director Patty Jenkins finds the right mix of action, humor, heart and spectacle that the character deserves and can set the DCEU back on the proper track.  I liked Jenkins's work on Breaking Bad, but that is such a different property than Wonder Woman, I remain cautiously optimistic.

Wonder Woman and Xena in: "Kang's For The Memories!"

 

I still think it's crazy that we have never seen a Wonder Woman animated series yet.  She certainly has an interesting enough supporting cast and rogues gallery to pull it off.  I'd love to see a show that explores her history from her origins through the various decades to the present day.

Wonder Woman and Xena previously shared a live action adventure in STF #2527...

Wonder Woman Vs. Red Sonja in "Boss Battle!"

With Wonder Woman getting a solo movie only a few months after Justice League hits the theaters, the search for a director is on.  The latest rumor is that DC/Warner Brothers is seeking to have a female director helm the picture.  I think that would be cool, and give the film a unique perspective among other superhero movies.  I just hope that in addition to being female, the director they go with is a big Wonder Woman fan as well.

Wonder Woman and Captain Kirk

Oh, for this to have been a TV special back in the day starring Lynda Carter and William Shatner.  I would have loved to seen Debra Winger's Drusilla swooning over the Captain, or Kirk taking Steve Trevor down a notch or two. Of course, Wonder Woman would be sure to keep him in check.  I wonder what she would ask him with the aid of her magic lasso?

Wonder Woman and The Black Widow

I am very glad that Wonder Woman will be a period piece film.  It serves to add to the mythic aspect of the character and I have enjoyed the superhero movies set in different decades that I have seen like Captain America and the recent X-Men films.  It will be interesting to see how much contemporary action, if any, she sees in the film.  I have heard rumors of a Batman appearance so there may be at least a little.

Wonder Woman and Captain America

This is a pairing I really like and there will be future covers featuring them together.  I just think they would make a great couple.  Cap likes strong assertive women and Wonder Woman likes blonde guys named Steve in the Military - it's a match made in heaven! Even their costumes look like they go together!  Forget Clark & Lois or Peter & MJ, this is a relationship that would rock the world of comics...