Wonder Woman is almost 85 years old now! The character made her debut in All-Star Comics #8 in 1941. Diana Prince became a feminist and a female empowerment icon for generations of women. She is also one of the most popular comic book characters in a medium ruled by male characters. However, Wonder Woman has a sordid history that many do not know about. Did you know that her creator was a male feminist who wanted a global Matriarchy? Her creator, William Moulton Marston, was also a writer, oddball inventor, and, in a polyamorous living arrangement with his wife and mistress. There are a lot of unbelievable facts about the creation of Wonder Woman.
Here are eight things you should know about the origin of this character.
