Originally posted by Sin I AMWhat did "classic" Diana ever have going for her thematically to make her anything more than Superman with boobs and an ancient Greek motif? Serious question for anyone to answer who is more well-read on the character than I am.
How so? I think classic emissary of peace Diana is better than the warrior princess who is one step removed from Black Adam that they generally portray her as now. What specifically do you find appealing about her characterization?
And before anyone comes at me with "But current Diana is also not great!" I'm not saying she is.
Originally posted by NemeBro
What did "classic" Diana ever have going for her thematically to make her anything more than Superman with boobs and an ancient Greek motif? Serious question for anyone to answer who is more well-read on the character than I am.And before anyone comes at me with "But current Diana is also not great!" I'm not saying she is.
Superman/Batman has always been a popular comic.
Diana plays a third wheel. She's their cum dumpster.
So Carver thinks Wonder Woman’s importance is better than ever because some of her recent feats... like defeating supergirl...
Is this a good time to let him know whenever the two fought, WW always won
Yes, WW has always been important. She’s has a 30year history of being cemented and as part of the trinity. She’s arguably always been very important. No, her importance didn’t get any better; in fact, compared to her trinity counterpart (superman and Batman), her performance has dropped
All the major events recently; of the 3, she has the least impact.
Metal knight ? FC? Snyder’s doom war? DDC? Flash War?
Most major event haven’t used her or indicated she’s as important as the major two.
Is she more important than other side line heroes like Kara? Green arrow..etc? Yes! But that’s always been that way
Carver just trying to use this as feat for WW to pretend like Superman’s isn’t that big. Completely forgetting that Superman handed Supergirl and Shazam a beating 2v1..
Originally posted by Adam Grimes
She has good feats.
Seriously? That's what's wrong with comics. Events and stories that don't have substance make up for it with "feats". It's a crutch that hinders proper storytelling. Take away the fighting, the planetary destruction from any event and tell me if it's still a compelling read. If not it's the equivalent of a Bay film. All flash no substance. This is Hulk for example was a terrible read for years.
Originally posted by carver9
So you think back then she had purpose? There was no meaning to the character imo.
Originally posted by NemeBro
What did "classic" Diana ever have going for her thematically to make her anything more than Superman with boobs and an ancient Greek motif? Serious question for anyone to answer who is more well-read on the character than I am.And before anyone comes at me with "But current Diana is also not great!" I'm not saying she is.
Your first question started off intelligent enough then you took the low road. She represents femininity. A superhero feminist. But Not the modern disdainful use of the word. She is a more altruistic power of women motif. Her looks are just a reflection of society where men value physical or intelligence (that's why women don't make the top ten lists in intelligence sans Luna). She represented truth, peace and the warrior spirit. A champion of humans and Amazon's who would defend the innocent and fight back violently if need be. A stark contrast with Supes/Bats...she can kill. But has more love than either of them... like a mother protecting her children. Shes also a pioneer of heroic female leads.
Originally posted by carver9
I agree, John did good with her. I'm arguing her relevance. Shes an important character now more than ever. For the past couple of years tbh.
Please stop. You're only digging a deeper hole for yourself.
Also, you would think the existence of Linda CARTER would be enough to make you stop. Carter.