As one third of DC Comics’ Trinity, Wonder Woman has become an iconic figure for not only female empowerment, but as a general ambassador for peace and love. Though she’s a cunning warrior, her true strength lies in her belief of truth and justice; even her primary weapon is the legendary Lasso of Truth, a rope that demands the truth of whomever it captures. Considering that Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston – the inventor of the polygraph test – it’s no surprise that “truth” is a significant facet of Wonder Woman’s character.

She began life as a symbol against cruelty; an alternative for the heavy fisted actions of DC heavyweights like Batman and Superman. Depicted as a domineering Amazon, Wonder Woman was a metaphor for the evolution of the modern woman as females began to gain stature within a society that was so long dominated by white males. While Wonder Woman’s original appearance and the ideals of feminism aren’t exactly attuned to one another, she served as a starting point for female readers to have an icon to call their own.

Born of the clay surrounding her homeland of Themyscira, Diana is an Amazon princess raised as a warrior but chooses to serve as an ambassador between Earth and her the Amazons. While she insists on the use of peace and diplomacy, she’s never shied away from a fight and has often acted as a warrior and made the tough decisions. Wonder Woman is a regal addition to the stable of superheroes, and one that is every bit as important in the shaping of the superhero as we know and love them today.