Published 14:20 IST, December 26th 2020
Can Wonder Woman Fly? Know how Diana's flying originates from 1958's 'Wonder Woman' comic
'Can Wonder Woman Fly?' is a frequent question. Here's how Wonder Woman 1984 gives the Amazonian princess the ability to ride the airwaves. Read details.
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recently released superhero film Wonder Woman 1984 has many surprises in store for Diana and for audience. Amazonian princess which is played by Gal Got fights powerful oil tycoon Maxwell Lord, and a half-human, half-wildcat supervillain Cheetah. In film, Diana can be seen taking big leaps in sky and rushes to stop Maxwell and Cheetah.
Can Wonder Woman Fly in comics?
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In film, Wonder Woman comes out of her hiding to save world from two supervillains which are played by Pedro Pascal and Kristen Wiig. Diana is seen flying in sky while rushing to save world. At first, Amazonian princess takes big leaps high in sky which proves inefficient in covering long distances.
During this time, Diana recalls her conversation with her beau Steve Trevor (played by Chris Pine) when he described how expertly designed airplane flies through air. Steve earlier told her about secret of flying, that it’s all air and kwing how to ride currents will propel you forward. Thinking about her beau, Diana learns to ride air and effectively gives herself power of flight. Grually, she learns to master her own way of flying in time.
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Wonder Woman flying originates from comic book?
Diana’s inimitable way of flying was instigated in Wonder Woman Volume two published in 1958 in Washington DC. issue was confusing for comic reer at that point, as y wondered if Wonder Woman series took place on Earth-One or Earth-Two. volume reboots Wonder Woman’s origin story and takes her away from World War II. It tells new version of her introduction with her beloved beau Steve Trevor.
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In new story, Steve Trevor flies to Parise Island, which is apparently home of Amazonians. Diana rushes to save Steve when his plane explodes. She pushes herself into sky and fails to gain momentum. She fails to reach him.
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That’s when narrator of comic story re, “Like a graceful winged being, Wonder Woman rides ascending current of air with astonishing balance… With dazzling agility, Wonder Woman updrafts…. And downdrafts…” Wonder Woman saves Steve Trevor and plot continues.
Im Source: Gal Got Instagram
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14:20 IST, December 26th 2020