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Who Is This New Hero? by Lois Lane Metropolis NOW! October 2014 Who is this New Hero? by Lois Lane The New Comer Emblazoned with a golden eagle across her was accompanied by two other individuals a tall blond chest a new superhero has been taking the scene in man of military built who did not look to pleased recent months. But step back people, this one is a girl. that I was there, and a beautiful plump black women Or more precisely a woman. Princess Diana of Themy- in an immaculate pink pants suit. Wonder Woman scira, otherwise known as Wonder Woman, has joined informed me that they were Steve Trevors and Etta the pantheon of superheroes known as the Justice Cahndi, representatives of the U.S. Government that league as they watch over this fragile planet. But who were assisting her to acclimate to what she termed, is this woman of wonder? Where is she from? What is “Man’s World.” Before I could even ask about her ties her purpose here? These questions and more is what to the U.S. government I was informed rather stern- lead this reporter to track down this power house, ly that that topic would not be discussed that day by armed only with a pen, paper, and tape recorder. Ms.Cahndi. I grumbled to myself at first for fear that It wasn’t hard to find Wonder Woman, I simply I would have no story from this meeting, but my fears followed the path of destruction during last months were pushed aside by the openness Wonder Woman altercation with Gorilla Grodd that destroyed a large had about other subjects. chunk of downtown Metropolis. As the rubble cleared Wonder Woman played the perfect interview- and the black and whites took away the deranged pri- ee, full of tact and poise as she explained her fasci- mate, Wonder Woman stood shoulder to shoulder with nating and often fantastic tale.She was born, if you familiar faces like Superman could even call it that, on the and the Martian Manhunter. “My Mission is to bring secret Island of the Amazon My first impression of this peace to Man’s World and I warriors of Greek Mythology Woman was of surprise at fame called Themyscira. She how an apparent super model will not fail my Mission.” was molded from clay by her could be so strong and not - Diana of Thymscira. mother, Queen Hippolyta and mind the pieces of building brought to life by none other lodged into her flowing raven hair, and the crimson than the greek pantheons of gods! She was gifted great streak of blood smeared across her perfect cheekbone. gifts such as wisdom, beauty, strength, compassion, I waved and garnished her attention and with encour- and swiftness by these gods, and promised one day that agement from her fellow heroes gained her trust. We she would bring a message of peace to “man’s world” (a established a time and place to meet for an interview, term which I have come to learn means the rest of the an honor she had not yet bestowed on a journalist, known world). She was named after the greek goddess before she politely excused herself and with the grace of the hunt Diana, and raised as a Princess, while being of a prima donna ballerina pushed off from the ground taught as a philosopher warrior. and into the air, flying off for some other fight. She described in great detail what it was like growing up in a society of all female warriors cut off A Princess and a Superhero from the rest of her world. She waxed poetic on ad- Wonder Woman ventures with Minotaurs, Nymphs, and Demigods. I stands in the rubble after I meet up with Wonder Woman nearly a week September 7th’s fight with later in the swanky penthouse suite of one of Metrop- couldn’t help but listen with my mouth dropped open, Gorrilla Grodd in Metropolis. olis’s finer hotels. She greeted me with a warm smile exposing the piece of cantaloupe I was chewing, as I sat robed in a flowing white tunic dress and welcomed me dumbfounded by such stories. Even after nearly a de- Photo by James Olsen. into share a light brunch of fresh fruits and olives. She 49 Metropolis NOW! October 2014 with feminists groups and human rights groups for the < A depiction of Joining the Justice League cause of justice, not to just the Justice League.” an Amazon, which Wonder Woman was lucky enough to find Diana claims to be, peers of similar ethics and strengths within her first My Impressions on ancient few outings in mans world. It took time to earn the pottery, 510-500 As we ended our meeting I was impressed by B.C.E. trust and familiarity of established heroes and an- how down to earth this royal was, her graceful arms archists such as Superman, Batman, the Flash and hugged me close as she Hawkwoman. She has been seen touting sword, expressed her desire to meet “Superman looks to shield, bracelets, and a magical lasso of truth all over again. She was articulate, the world taking down bad guys and saving towns strong, and kind in her the future, Batman from natural disasters. “The Justice League has very words and her humility. It A map > looks to the past... graciously accepted me.” Diana spoke of these heroes left me pondering stories of Ancient and I reside in the Greece, with the same type of reverence and familiarity that of the gods and heroes of whose cul- had fallen over her as she had when talking about her old. Could this supernatural present, securely ture Diana gods. She spoke of the outlook of the varying heroes beauty really be blessed by claims to and how it differed from her own, but how the greater ancient gods? Could she re- bridging the two.” The come from. vision was of the same type of peace and prosperity ally succeed in her mission - Diana of Thymscira. for the world, “Superman looks to the future, Batman of bringing peace and hope GOTHAM GIRLS looks to the past, and I reside in the present bridging to our troubled world? My conclusion is that even if are Back! the two.” she explains. “I am working with the U.N. as there is not truth in everything she has said, her mes- an ambassador to establish relations between here and sage is good one, and it will be wonderful to have such By Cat Grant my island home. I have also found much humanitar- cade of experiences reporting on invasions from outer an amazing female hero to look up too. Residence of Metropolis ian work and scholarly work to keep me busy. I work space and magical monsters of the deep, Diana’s story beware! Gotham’s finest villainesses was one for the ages. are back in town and seeking only the finest in goods. This dastard- Her Journey Here ly-darling-trio consisting of Jokers right-hand-woman; Harley Quinn, At this point Diana cleared her throat and the clever Catwoman, and seductress looked annoyed over at Mr.Trevor who had his arms Poison Ivy, whom was caught on folded in protest, “I am not to share too much of how I closed caption security pilfering the traveled here.” she spoke strongly, “But I can say that I vaults of Lexcorp one night and the came here out of a deep concern for your peoples well Metropolis Museum the next. being on behave of the Gods and the Amazons.” Her They stole hundreds of thou- tone grew more gentle as she spoke, “The world has sands of dollars in jewelry, furs, fine grown chaotic and lost within the past few generations; art, and interestingly rare ancient it is almost like a new evil has been unleashed from plant specimens. Leaving MCPD Pandora’s box. I am here to stop that evil and bring scratching their heads on how to hope to the rising generation. My mission is to bring stop them. So lock up you Picasso’s, peace to Man’s World and I will not fail my mission! cold store your minks, and keep an I want to spread the message of equality among the eye on your heirloom family jewels. genders of the earth, as well as races, religions and cul- These girls are serious about stealing tures. I want to show that there are causes worth dying your precious treasures! for, as well as killing for.” I nearly wanted to stand up and cheer for her Photo by James Olsen. at this fervent declaration of her goals, but the realist <The new Justice League; inside me would not let me comply. I wondered how (From left to right) Martian Manhunter, much a person outside of a culture could really resolve Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Superman, the problems of the culture. The worry of another Batman, the Flash, and Hawkgirl. “helpful” overlord such as Brainiac stewed away at the Photo by James Olsen. back of my mind. 50 51.
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