Wonder Woman first appeared in 1941, in a backup story in All Star Comics no. 8. The character received fuller treatment in Sensation Comics no. 1 (January 1942) and Wonder Woman no. 1 (June 1942). Lynda Carter starred as Wonder Woman in a live-action TV show that aired from 1975 to 1979. Gal Gadot later played the character in movies, beginning in 2017.
When did Wonder Woman first appear?
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What does Wonder Woman do?
Wonder Woman is a powerful leader and warrior. Her strength, speed, near invulnerability to physical harm, and equipment (particularly her golden lasso) make her a strong character. She is part of the DC “trinity,” along with Batman and Superman, and is a founder of the Justice League, humanity’s defense against powerful threats.