The Best Wonder Woman Cosplays You'll Ever See
DC comics’ Wonder Woman is one of the most, if not the most iconic female superhero of all time. A founding member of the Justice League, Wonder Woman first made an appearance in All Star Comics #8 in October, 1941. Wonder Woman’s popularity has grown in recent years even with her role in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, and in her own movie, Wonder Woman, in 2017. Her popularity with cosplayers has also remained at an all-time high, and here are the top 50 Wonder Woman cosplayers!
50. Hipolyta25
Cosplay by hipolyta25
Wonder Woman is also known as Princess Diana of Themyscira. Themyscira is the island nation she and her people, the Amazons, hail from, but it was originally called Paradise Island in the comics.
49. Joanna Mari Cosplay
Cosplay by Joanna Marie Cosplay
Despite her origins being retconned and tweaked over the years, one the most famous origins out of the comics has Diana as the daughter of Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons, formed out of clay and granted gifts by the gods. Recently in the comics and in the movie, Diana is the daughter of both Zeus and Hippolyta, making her a demigoddess
48. Methyl Ethyl Cosplay
Cosplay by Methyl Ethyl Cosplay
One of the more unique qualities of Wonder Woman among DC superheroes is her warrior attitude, which often is contrasted against the other two members of DC’s Trinity, Batman and Superman. Diana often has no problem directly killing a villain herself if there is no other choice, while Batman and Superman will stick to their no-kill rules.
47. Becka Noel
Cosplay by Becka Noel
As Princess of the Amazons, Diana has a regal bearing and is brilliant at diplomacy. She has centuries of knowledge and training and can speak multiple languages.
46. Ambra
Cosplay by Ambra&Aura
Diana’s more famous superpowers include superhuman strength and durability. She also possesses superhuman speed, reflexes, agility, stamina, accelerated healing, flight (in certain incarnations) and in the comics, animal empathy and enhanced senses, due to the gifts the gods granted her.
45. Katie Cosplays
Cosplay by Katie Cosplays
A lot of people may be unaware, but Wonder Woman has a secret weapon that’s literally right in front of your eyes: her tiara! It has razor edges and can be thrown as a projectile. The word’s coolest, wearable ninja star.
44. Miracole
Cosplay by Miracole
Diana is a highly-trained, extremely talented warrior, which is saying a lot considering how fierce and incredible the Amazons already are at warfare. She’s an expert with a sword, as well as thebow and arrow.
43. Fioresofen
Cosplay by Fioresofen
Wonder Woman’s bracelets can deflect bullets and energy blasts. They were created from the remnants of Zeus’s Aegis shield. She has some pretty cool moments in 2017’s Wonder Woman creating shockwave blasts.
42. Nikita Cosplay
Cosplay by Nikita Cosplay
Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth can even restrain gods. It forces people to tell the truth when they are bound by the lasso, as seen in the recent movie with Steve Trevor.
41. Y-o-s-s-i
Cosplay by Y-o-s-s-i
The Lasso of Truth, also known as the Lasso of Hestia, was originally called the Magic Lasso of Aphrodite in the Golden Age of comics. Also in the Golden Age, it was powerful enough to mind control people.
40. TineMarieRiis
Cosplay by TineMarieRiis
Diana also possesses golden armor, complete with a magical sword. This powerful sword was also forged by Hephaestus.
39. Valerie Perez
Cosplay by cutemonsterchild
Diana is one of the strongest heroes in the DC comics universe, and considered to be nearly as powerful as Superman. This can make her a formidable foe against Superman if need be, since he is vulnerable to magic.
38. Chatelier
Cosplay by chatelier
In the movies, Diana received her alter-ego’s name of ‘Diana Prince’ from Steve Trevor. When she began to introduce herself as a Princess, Trevor quickly cut her off and made it seem like ‘Prince’ was her last name. It seemed to work just fine, and Diana continues using the name.
37. Joulii91
Cosplay by joulii91
Diana is incredibly fast, which makes her fighting skills all that more deadly. Hermes, the god of messengers, granted her this ability.
36. Juby Headshot
Cosplay by JubyHeadshot
Wonder Woman had an early sidekick in the form of Etta Candy, who also became Diana’s best friend. She appeared less in later incarnations, but was featured in 2017’s Wonder Woman movie.
35. Queen Azshara
Cosplay by Queen-Azshara
There was a period in the Silver Age where Diana relinquished her powers and the stories became more of a spy thriller. Diana even learned martial arts.
34. Jessie-TR
Cosplay by Jessie-TR
In the comics, Diana was able to go to Man’s World because she won a contest in disguise. Queen Hippolyta didn’t want Diana to participate, but she won regardless of her mother’s wishes.
33. Francine Caroline
Cosplay by Francine Caroline Cosplay
Even though Diana is a warrior, she’s also a diplomat and ambassador. She prefers to resolve a conflict peacefully, but will resort to violence if necessary in order to keep the greater peace.
32. Neferet-Cosplay
Cosplay by Neferet-Cosplay
In the movies, Diana initally wanted to end war, bringing peace forever to mankind. She learned that wasn’t possible, even with the defeat of Ares, but Steve Trevor showed her how much love mankind is capable of as well.
31. The-Kait
Cosplay by The-Kait
The Amazons came from actual Greek mythology, a tribe of warrior women. They were the daughters of Ares and Harmonia, and loved war.
30. Reva
Cosplay by maplebunnie
In the comics, some of Wonder Woman’s more famous and popular enemies are Cheetah, Circe, and Ares. Some of her more famous allies include not only Steve Trevor and Etta Candy, but her sidekick Wonder Girl (which includes both Donna Troy and Cassie Sandsmark to hold the title).
29. Apotheosis Cosplay
Cosplay by ApotheosisCosplay
Wonder Woman was created during World War II, which accounts for the American flag symbolism in her original costume. Despite changes to her costume, she still retains this red, white, and blue patriotic look to this day.
28. Lockheart18
Cosplay by Lockheart18
In the comics, Diana can communicate with animals. She’s also resistant to magical attacks and has accelerated healing. Her accelerated healing can also be seen in 2017’s Wonder Woman movie.
27. Panterona Cosplay
Cosplay by PanteronaCosplay
One of the gifts that Diana possesses is the “sight of Athena,” which gives her the ability to sense emotions, also known as empathy. This also gives her mind-control immunity.
26. Amber Arden
Cosplay by Amber Arden
Diana is considered to be stronger than Hercules. Her superhuman strength is given to her by Demeter.
25. Kell
Cosplay by Kell
Diana’s durability and magic attack resistance is also another gift given to her by Demeter. She can still be injured, however, particularly by swords, spears, bullets, and arrows, but she can heal quickly from these injuries.
24. Jessica LG
Cosplay by JessicaLynnCosplay
Wonder Woman, debuting in the early 40’s, has traditionally been associated with World War II. However, in 2017’s Wonder Woman, Diana experiences and battles in World War I firsthand, with the goal to stop the entire war all together.
23. Vertvixen
Cosplay by Vertvixen
Diana Price is Wonder Woman’s alter ego. In the original comics, Diana Prince was the name of a U.S. Army nurse who gave her identity to Wonder Woman in return for enough money to meet her fiancé in South America.
22. Margie Vizcarra Cox
Cosplay by margiecosplay
In the comics, the Lasso of Truth is currently called the Golden Prefect. It can also create a telepathic link for anybody holding into the lasso.
21. Carmenpilar Best
Cosplay by DarkTifaStrife
The Lynda Carter Wonder Woman TV series was successful enough to even influence the comics themselves. Some of the features of the show was incorporated into future comics.
20. Livia Chu
Cosplay by LiviaChu
When Diana brings her bracelets together, she can create an incredibly powerful shockwave blast, which can be seen in the movies. They’re also indestructible!
19. Illyne
Cosplay by illyne
In the movies, the Amazons were created by Zeus, as a defense against Ares. Amazons are super strong, and have longevity, enhanced speed, durability, and endurance. However, they can be killed by conventional means.
18. Kamui
Cosplay by KamuiCosplay
In the movies, Diana is the daughter of both Zeus and Queen Hippolyta, and was created to destroy Ares. Ares was trying to extinguish humanity, using Dr. Poison to create a terrible weapon during World War I.
17. Meagan-Marie
Cosplay by Meagan-Marie
Antiope, Diana’s aunt, was the greatest Amazonian warrior. She trained Diana for centuries. In the movies, she’s played by Robin Wright, also known as Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride.
16. Ivette Puig
Cosplay by IvettePuig
2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was the first time Wonder Woman appeared on the big screen. However, there was a very famous TV show in the late 70’s starring Lynda Carter, which many people who were not familiar with the comics know her character from.
15. Anastasya01
Cosplay by Anastasya01
2017’s Wonder Woman was directed by Patty Jenkins, starring Gal Gadot. There’s also a Wonder Woman sequel in the works, titled Wonder Woman 1984, set for release in 2019.
14. Clair85
Cosplay by Clair85
One of the more famous, though older, portrayals of Wonder Woman have her flying an invisible plane. She also had the power to fly by riding wind currents, though only for short distances.
13. Rukiii
Cosplay by Rukiii
In the early comics, Diana Prince worked for military intelligence, with Steve Trevor. In later years, she worked at the United Nations, and even once owned her own clothing shop.
12. Lust-ik
Cosplay by Lust-ik
In the comics, Diana can fly, a gift granted by Hermes. She can reach speeds up to Mach 5.
11. Evgeniya
Cosplay by Nemu013
Diana is also highly intelligent, her wisdom was one of the gifts granted by Athena. She’s also a master strategist, and an excellent leader.
10. Maka Lee
Cosplay by xmakaleex
Wonder Woman was part of both the Justice Society and the Justice League. She still remains a popular main DC Comics character to this day.
9. OniksiyaSofinikum
Cosplay by OniksiyaSofinikum
In the comics, Steve Trevor was created to be Diana’s main love interest. He first appeared in All Star Comics #8 in 1941, and appeared throughout her various incarnations up to even 2017’s Wonder Woman movie.
8. Kilory
Cosplay by kilory
Wonder Woman has appeared in the DCEU three times. She had a significant part in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, was the main character of the aptly-named Wonder Woman in 2017, and was also an important player in Justice League, also released in 2017.
7. S-Lancaster
Cosplay by S-Lancaster
After DC Comics’ famous crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths, some of Diana’s powers and backstory were changed. The event was made to reboot the entire DC Comics’ universe.
6. Yaya Han
Cosplay by Yayacosplay
With her superpowers and especially her super-strength, Diana is one of the most powerful members of the Justice League. Combined with her skills as a warrior, alongside her magical weapons, Diana is an awe-inspiring heroine.
5. Lossien
Cosplay by lossien
Diana is a hero, putting herself in harm’s way to save people in need. As she says in 2017’s Wonder Woman, “I will fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.”
4. Ivy
Cosplay by Ivy95
2017’s Wonder Woman was the tenth highest-grossing film worldwide for that year. It is currently at number 15 for top-grossing superhero movies worldwide.
3. Giorgia Cosplay
Cosplay by Giorgia Cosplay
In the movies, Diana was trained by her aunt, Antiope, in secret, as Diana’s mother, Queen Hippolyta, did not want her to be trained to be a warrior. Eventually, her mother relented and Diana became a skilled, talented warrior.
2. FireDust
Cosplay by FireDust
Wonder Woman also uses magical shields. They’re indestructible, and able to deflect bullets and energy blasts.
1. Lestatuti
Cosplay by Lestatuti
Diana wasn’t the only one to hold the title of Wonder Woman. The others include Orana, Artemis, Hippolyta, and Donna Troy. However, Diana remains the most famous incarnation of Wonder Woman to this day.
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