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Wonder Woman
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Secret Origin of Wonder Woman
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| Sisters bond in WONDER WOMAN #188 [2003] |
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Formed out of clay by her mother, Queen Hippolyta, Diana was given life and great powers by the Olympian Gods. Raised among Amazons, Diana was taught to be a warrior, but she always yearned to solve problems through peaceful means.
As an adult, Diana became an ambassador to man's world, teaching the message of peace and equality. Her efforts as peacemaker and warrior made the world stand up and take notice - and she became the super-heroine Wonder Woman.
Wonder Woman & Donna Troy
Diana was lonely among older Amazons, and had no young companions to play with as a child. The Amazon sorceress Magala weaved a spell that created a magical duplicate of young Princess Diana, fashioning a young playmate for her. This magical playmate was kidnapped by the evil sorceress, Dark Angel, and sent through various tragic lifetimes. This magical doppelganger became much stronger as a result - establishing her own soul and identity - as Donna Troy (see Donna Troy's entry for more details).
Years later, Wonder Woman met and became friends with Donna Troy - now known as Wonder Girl. They had much in common, as Diana's origins were rooted in the Greek Gods, while Donna's were tied to the Greek Titans of Myth. Diana and Donna later learned of their unique connection and quickly renewed their sisterly bond.
Brave & The Bold #60 [1965]: The Teen Titans have been formally organized and named since the events of The Brave and the Bold #54. Now organized as the Teen Titans, Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, and Wonder Girl respond to a call for help from the teenagers of Midville. With the aid of the professor and the Midville teenagers, the Teen Titans are able to subdue the Separated Man. First 'Donna Troy' Wonder Girl. First official appearance of the Teen Titans.
Teen Titans #22 [1969]: Second story: Wonder Girl tells the other Titans her origin for the first time. As a child, she had been saved from an apartment building fire by Wonder Woman, and taken by her to Paradise Island. Becoming Queen Hippolyta's foster daughter and Wonder Woman's foster sister, she was unable to compete with the Amazons on a physical level, lacking their special powers, and so was given powers almost identical to those of Wonder Woman by scientist Paula von Gunther's Purple Ray. Wonder Girl celebrates her new life by designing a new costume and changing her hairstyle. The events of this issue have been negated by the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Tales of the Teen Titans #50 [1985]: Donna Troy and Terry Long are married on the Dayton Estate. Diana serves as her maid or honor and Hippolyta appears to give her blessing.
Girlfrenzy: Donna Troy [June 1998]: Written and drawn by Phil Jimenez, this Donna Troy one-shot deals with racism. Donna Troy reflects back on a past adventure as Troia; She teams up with Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman to confront the fanatical Red Panzer.
Wonder Woman 131-136 [1998]: Donna Troy is erased from existence by the evil Dark Angel. As Flash and Wonder Woman race to restore the Donna Troy they knew, Donna's true origin is revealed: Magala created a mystical twin as a playmate for Princess Diana; Dark Angel abducted the twin and cursed her to live multiple tragic lives, one of which as Donna Troy [Wonder Girl]. Donna defeats Dark Angel and is restored through Flash's memories and Wonder Woman's lasso of truth. First appearance of Dark Angel in issue #131. Origins of Donna Troy and Dark Angel revealed in this story.
Wonder Woman Secret Files #2 [1999]: Featuring "Who is Troia", a 6-page story by Devin Grayson and Phil Jimenez. This is the definitive Donna origin story. Donna is made a full-fledged amazon.
Wonder Woman #164-167 [2001]: "Gods of Gotham" features Wonder Woman, Troia, Wonder Girl, and Artemis facing possessed versions of the Joker, Poison Ivy and the Scarecrow -- guest-starring Batman, Nightwing, Robin and the Huntress!
Wonder Woman #168-169 [2001]: The two tribes of Amazons that live on Themyscira have their allegiance tested as their differences come to a head, and a civil war is inevitable. Magala is revealed to have orchestrated the events, inciting the war on both sides. Magala revealed to have died long ago, replaced with Ariadne. Paradise Island monarchy is abolished.
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Hippolyta
Alias: Golden Age Wonder Woman |
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IDENTITY CRISIS: Hippolyta stumbles upon Donna Troy's
mysterious past in WONDER WOMAN #134 [1998] |
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Secret Origin of Hippolyta
Hippolyta spent three thousand years serving as Queen of the Amazons, forming a great city state, Themyscira. Queen Hippolyta sculpted a child out of clay, and this sculpture was given life and great powers by the Olympian Gods. The child was named Diana. Raised among Amazons, Diana was taught to be a warrior, but she always yearned to solve problems through peaceful means. Diana eventually became the Ambassador to man's world as Wonder Woman.
For a time, Hippolyta was assigned to assume to role of Wonder Woman herself - as penance for abusing her powers as monarch of the Amazons. During this time, she traveled through time and became the Golden Age Wonder Woman. She served on the Justice Society of America for 8 years and made a bitter enemy of the evil sorceress, Dark Angel. Eventually trveling back to the present, Hippolyta resumed her duties as Queen of the Amazons.
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| Donna is made a full-fledged amazon in a coronation ceremony detailed in WONDER WOMAN SECRET FILES #2 [1999] |
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| Hippolyta supports her newfound daughter in WONDER WOMAN SECRET FILES #2 [1999] |
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Hippolyta & Donna Troy
When Princess Diana was a child, the Amazon sorceress Magala weaved a spell that created a magical duplicate of young Princess Diana, fashioning a young playmate for her. This magical playmate was kidnapped by the evil sorceress, Dark Angel, and sent through various tragic lifetimes. Dark Angel kidnapped what she thought was Diana, as an attempt at revenge against Hippolyta. This magical doppelganger became much stronger as a result - establishing her own soul and identity - as Donna Troy (see Donna Troy's entry for more details).
Years passed, and Diana and Hippolya later met Donna Troy as they discovered the truths behind her origins. Now regarding Donna as a daughter, Hippolyta quickly welcomed the heroine as one of the Amazons.
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| Hippolyta and Donna in WONDER WOMAN #168 [2001] |
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Brave & The Bold #60 [1965]: The Teen Titans have been formally organized and named since the events of The Brave and the Bold #54. Now organized as the Teen Titans, Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, and Wonder Girl respond to a call for help from the teenagers of Midville. With the aid of the professor and the Midville teenagers, the Teen Titans are able to subdue the Separated Man. First 'Donna Troy' Wonder Girl. First official appearance of the Teen Titans.
Teen Titans #22 [1969]: Second story: Wonder Girl tells the other Titans her origin for the first time. As a child, she had been saved from an apartment building fire by Wonder Woman, and taken by her to Paradise Island. Becoming Queen Hippolyta's foster daughter and Wonder Woman's foster sister, she was unable to compete with the Amazons on a physical level, lacking their special powers, and so was given powers almost identical to those of Wonder Woman by scientist Paula von Gunther's Purple Ray. Wonder Girl celebrates her new life by designing a new costume and changing her hairstyle. The events of this issue have been negated by the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
New Teen Titans #11-12 [1981]: Changeling recovers on Paradise Island; In the underworld Tartarus, Hyperion, one of the legendary Titans of Greek mythology, progenitors of the Olympian Gods, frees himself from an ages-old imprisonment. In an epic battle, Wonder Girl and the ancient Titans attack and defeat the gods of Olympus. Athena, goddess of wisdom, rallies Raven, Starfire and the Amazons to rescue the gods of Olympus and defeat the ancient Titans. They are successful and Wonder Girl is freed from the love enchantment. The ancient Titans agree to leave Olympus to the Greek Gods. They resolve to create a new home in Tartarus. The events of this issue have been negated by the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Tales of the Teen Titans #50 [1985]: Donna Troy and Terry Long are married on the Dayton Estate. Diana serves as her maid or honor and Hippolyta appears to give her blessing.
Wonder Woman 131-136 [1998]: Donna Troy is erased from existence by the evil Dark Angel. As Flash and Wonder Woman race to restore the Donna Troy they knew, Donna's true origin is revealed: Magala created a mystical twin as a playmate for Princess Diana; Dark Angel abducted the twin and cursed her to live multiple tragic lives, one of which as Donna Troy [Wonder Girl]. Donna defeats Dark Angel and is restored through Flash's memories and Wonder Woman's lasso of truth. First appearance of Dark Angel in issue #131. Origins of Donna Troy and Dark Angel revealed in this story.
Wonder Woman Secret Files #2 [1999]: Featuring "Who is Troia", a 6-page story by Devin Grayson and Phil Jimenez. This is the definitive Donna origin story. Donna is made a full-fledged amazon.
Wonder Woman #164-167 [2001]: "Gods of Gotham" features Wonder Woman, Troia, Wonder Girl, and Artemis facing possessed versions of the Joker, Poison Ivy and the Scarecrow -- guest-starring Batman, Nightwing, Robin and the Huntress!
Wonder Woman #168-169 [2001]: The two tribes of Amazons that live on Themyscira have their allegiance tested as their differences come to a head, and a civil war is inevitable. Magala is revealed to have orchestrated the events, inciting the war on both sides. Magala revealed to have died long ago, replaced with Ariadne. Paradise Island monarchy is abolished.
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Magala's ancient secret - and the truth behind Donna Troy - is
revealed at last in WONDER WOMAN #136 [1998] |
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The Amazon sorceress Magala is quite a mysterious figure. Not much is known about her history, or what mystical roles she has played over the years among the Amazons. Magala weaved a spell that created a magical duplicate of young Princess Diana, fashioning a young playmate for the lonely princess. This magical playmate was kidnapped by the evil sorceress, Dark Angel, and sent through various tragic lifetimes. This magical doppelganger became much stronger as a result - establishing her own soul and identity - as Donna Troy (see Donna Troy's entry for more details).
Sometime after this, Magala died while weaving a spell.
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Magala is revealed as Ariadne in
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Circe seized this opportunity to have the Amazon Ariadne (who had killed Hippolyta's sister only to later perish herself) reborn in Magala's frail form. The Amazons were completely unaware that Magala was truly Ariadne, manipulating events to incite a civil war between the two tribes of Amazons that live on Themyscira.
Magala was finally revealed to have orchestrated the events. As her treachery was revealed, she was killed by Fury. The Amazons ceased fighting - and Hippolyta abdicated her throne and abolished the monarchy of Paradise Island, allowing its people to lead to the first time.
Wonder Woman 131-136 [1998]: Donna Troy is erased from existence by the evil Dark Angel. As Flash and Wonder Woman race to restore the Donna Troy they knew, Donna's true origin is revealed: Magala created a mystical twin as a playmate for Princess Diana; Dark Angel abducted the twin and cursed her to live multiple tragic lives, one of which as Donna Troy [Wonder Girl]. Donna defeats Dark Angel and is restored through Flash's memories and Wonder Woman's lasso of truth. First appearance of Dark Angel in issue #131. Origins of Donna Troy and Dark Angel revealed in this story.
Wonder Woman Secret Files #2 [1999]: Featuring "Who is Troia", a 6-page story by Devin Grayson and Phil Jimenez. This is the definitive Donna origin story. Donna is made a full-fledged amazon.
Wonder Woman #168-169 [2001]: The two tribes of Amazons that live on Themyscira have their allegiance tested as their differences come to a head, and a civil war is inevitable. Magala is revealed to have orchestrated the events, inciting the war on both sides. Magala revealed to have died long ago, replaced with Ariadne. Paradise Island monarchy is abolished.
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Paradise Island
The home of the immortal Amazons, led by Queen Hippolyta, Paradise Island is a wonder created in honor of the Gods. From the Senate Chamber and the Halls of Justice to the Royal Palace and the Throne Room, the cities of the island-and most notably its capital, Themyscira-are a combination of all aspects of Greek architecture. The island hides a terrible secret, though: Doom's Doorway, which the Amazons are sworn to guard forever, keeps unspeakable horrors locked away from the island and the Patriarch's World as a whole.
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Young Helena Sandsmark had a brief affair with a "very charming young man she met during a trip to California "; She later discovered this charming young man was the Greek God, Zeus, in mortal form. Helena and Zeus had a child through their union, whom Helena named Cassandra. Helena was a devoted single mother and dedicated career woman; Her strong work ethic soon made her an expert in the field of Cultural Antiquities. Helena never revealed the true identity of Cassie's father, believing it was in the child's best interests.
Helena was well-regarded in her field, having achieved a prominent position at the Museum of Cultural Antiquities at a young age. She was enthusiastic when Julia Kapatelis recommended Diana for a position at the Museum. However, Helena was not wholly prepared for the changes that occur when one has a super-hero in one’s life. In addition to numerous incidents that damaged the Museum, Helena’s daughter, Cassie, was granted super-powers by Zeus and frequently placed herself in danger. Zeus did allow one weakness, after being troubled by his own impudent offspring: Cassie's mother, Helena, had the ability to cancel out Cassie's powers with a spoken word.
To her credit, Sandsmark has managed to take the changes in stride. She even allowed Cassie to become a full-fledged super-hero as Wonder Girl. After Cassie's super-hero identity was made public, Helena had even more pressure to contend with. In her scarce free time, Helena developed a growing romantic involvement with Jason Blood, though she eventually of his alternate identity as the Demon, Etrigan - which put a strain on their relationship.
Cassie later learned that Zeus was her father when she and Wonder Woman traveled to the underworld. Initially upset that her mother concealed this information, the Sandsmarks have already started to mend these wounds.
Wonder Woman #105 [1996]: Diana applies for a job as a visiting lecturer at the Gateway City Museum of Cultural Antiquities... and proves her knowledge of the subject matter when an ancient Grecian artifact is brought to life. Diana meets museum curator Helena Sandsmark and her feisty daughter, Cassie. First appearance of Cassie Sandsmark and Helena Sandsmark.
Wonder Woman #111 [1996]: During a battle with a clone of Doomsday, Cassie "borrows" the Sandals of Hermes and the Gauntlet of Atlas from Wonder Woman (who was not using them at the time), which imbues her with super-powers. Donning a wig and goggles, Cassie becomes "Wonder Girl." First appearance of Cassie as Wonder Girl.
Wonder Woman #111-112 [1996]: During a battle with a clone of Doomsday, Cassie "borrows" the Sandals of Hermes and the Gauntlet of Atlas from Wonder Woman (who was not using them at the time), which imbues her with super-powers. Donning a wig and goggles, Cassie becomes "Wonder Girl." First appearance of Cassie as Wonder Girl in issue #111.
Wonder Woman #113 [1996]: Cassie begs Diana to train her as the second Wonder Girl; She later "borrows" the Sandals of Hermes and the Gauntlet of Atlas to battle Decay.
Wonder Woman #122-123 [1997]: Having been summoned to Mount Olympus by the gods themselves, Cassie boldly steals a moment of Zeus's time and asks him to give her super-powers of her own. Zeus is so impressed by the girl's courage and brashness that he does just that - granting Cassie her "fondest wish."
Teen Titans #29 [2005]: Cassie talks to her mother about her true parentage.
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Brave & The Bold #60 [1965]: The Teen Titans have been formally organized and named since the events of The Brave and the Bold #54. Now organized as the Teen Titans, Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, and Wonder Girl respond to a call for help from the teenagers of Midville. With the aid of the professor and the Midville teenagers, the Teen Titans are able to subdue the Separated Man. First 'Donna Troy' Wonder Girl. First official appearance of the Teen Titans.
Teen Titans #22 [1969]: Second story: Wonder Girl's origin revealed in part; full origin revealed in New Teen Titans #38; real name, Donna, revealed; adopts secret identity as Donna Troy, and gets new costume and hairstyle in this story. Sharon Tracy's first appearance; becomes Donna Troy's roommate. Upon the Titans' return to Earth, Wonder Girl unexpectedly collapses, the result of a recently recurring series of fainting spells. In explanation, she tells the other Titans her origin for the first time. As a child, she had been saved from an apartment building fire by Wonder Woman, and taken by her to Paradise Island to live after all attempts to ascertain her identity or those of her parents (presumed to be a couple killed in the blaze) had failed. Becoming Queen Hippolyta's foster daughter and Wonder Woman's foster sister, she was unable to compete with the Amazons on a physical level, lacking their special powers, and so was given powers almost identical to those of Wonder Woman by scientist Paula von Gunther's Purple Ray. Returning to the outside world to join the Teen Titans, she was forced to stay behind when the other Amazons sojourned to another dimension to recharge their magical powers (as shown in Wonder Woman), and had been secretly living in Titan Lair since that time. Now, she takes the name Donna Troy as a civilian identity and moves into an apartment in Greenwich Village with new girlfriend Sharon Tracy. Later, she is contacted by Queen Hippolyta, who informs her that the Amazons' use of the Purple Ray had been accidentally responsible for her recurring weak spells, a problem which has now been corrected. Wonder Girl celebrates her new life by designing a new costume and changing her hairstyle. The events of this issue have been negated by the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
New Teen Titans #11-12 [1981]: Changeling recovers on Paradise Island; In the underworld Tartarus, Hyperion, one of the legendary Titans of Greek mythology, progenitors of the Olympian Gods, frees himself from an ages-old imprisonment. In an epic battle, Wonder Girl and the ancient Titans attack and defeat the gods of Olympus. Athena, goddess of wisdom, rallies Raven, Starfire and the Amazons to rescue the gods of Olympus and defeat the ancient Titans. They are successful and Wonder Girl is freed from the love enchantment. The ancient Titans agree to leave Olympus to the Greek Gods. They resolve to create a new home in Tartarus. The events of this issue have been negated by the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Tales of the Teen Titans #50 [1985]: Donna Troy and Terry Long are married on the Dayton Estate. The ceremony begins as Dick Grayson leads the bride-to-be to the altar. Terry and Donna recite their vows and are officially joined in wedlock. Later, Sharon Tracy and Joe Wilson catch the thrown bridal bouquet and garter, respectively, and as the reception breaks up, the Titans present Gar Logan with a special medal in honor of his catering services. Finally, Terry and Donna leave on Steve Dayton's private jet for their honeymoon in Greece. Donna Troy and Terry Long wed this issue. Appearances by just about every Titan, past and present.
Wonder Woman (second series) #47-48 [1990]: Donna Troy's dreams lead her to Greece - where she meets Wonder Woman at last. But a more immediate concern is Circe's magics, which are transforming people into were-beasts.
Girlfrenzy: Donna Troy [June 1998]: Written and drawn by Phil Jimenez, this Donna Troy one-shot deals with racism. Donna Troy reflects back on a past adventure as Troia; She teams up with Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman to confront the fanatical Red Panzer.
Wonder Woman 131-136 [1998]: Donna Troy is erased from existence by the evil Dark Angel. As Flash and Wonder Woman race to restore the Donna Troy they knew, Donna's true origin is revealed: Magala created a mystical twin as a playmate for Princess Diana; Dark Angel abducted the twin and cursed her to live multiple tragic lives, one of which as Donna Troy [Wonder Girl]. Donna defeats Dark Angel and is restored through Flash's memories and Wonder Woman's lasso of truth. First appearance of Dark Angel in issue #131. Origins of Donna Troy and Dark Angel revealed in this story.
Wonder Woman Secret Files #2 [1999]: Featuring "Who is Troia", a 6-page story by Devin Grayson and Phil Jimenez. This is the definitive Donna origin story.
JLA/Titans: the Technis Imperative #1-3 [December 1998 to February 1999]: The original Titans were reunited in a mini series that also featured the Justice League of America. With a story by Devin Grayson and Phil Jimenez, and art by Phil Jimenez, everyone who had ever been a Titans was reunited. Former Titan Vic Stone threatened to carry out his Technis Imperative and turn the earth's moon into a new Technis world. The JLA and Titans first clashed, then united to save the earth and Vic Stone. The mini series was designed as a primer to restart the Titans series with the five original members (Nightwing, Troia, Flash, Arsenal and Tempest) as the core. Donna has a coronation ceremony, making her a full-fledged Amazon, in issue #1.
Wonder Woman #164-167 [2001]: "Gods of Gotham" features Wonder Woman, Troia, Wonder Girl, and Artemis facing possessed versions of the Joker, Poison Ivy and the Scarecrow -- guest-starring Batman, Nightwing, Robin and the Huntress! Wonder Woman's mission to rescue Gotham City from the God of War's evil offspring has turned into the greatest challenge of her life! Even with Batman, Nightwing and Troia by her side, there seems to be no way for the Amazon Princess to match her foes' Olympian omnipotence. But as the hideous partnership that the Godchildren have formed with the Joker, Scarecrow and Poison Ivy begins to unravel, Diana and the Dark Knight see their one slim chance at victory!
Wonder Woman #168-169 [2001]: "Paradise Island Lost" co-written by George Pérez! The two tribes of Amazons that live on Themyscira have their allegiance tested as their differences come to a head, and a civil war is inevitable. Magala is revealed to have orchestrated the events, inciting the war on both sides. It's a major turning point for the people of Paradise Island as the civil war reaches its climax. Plus the Golden Age Fury unleashes her wrath on Wonder Woman, who refuses to take arms against her sisters. The mystery of Magala's manipulations is solved when she reveals herself as the Amazon Ariadne; Ariadne killed Hippolyta's sister and perished only to be reborn in Magala's frail form by the sorceress Circe upon the real Magala's death. As her treachery is revealed, she is killed by Fury. The Amazons cease fighting - and Hippolyta abdicates her throne and the monarchy of Paradise Island, allowing its people to lead. Magala revealed to have died long ago, replaced with Ariadne. Paradise Island monarchy is abolished.
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