There’s Nothing Wonderful About Wonder Woman’s New Look

"What woman only wears one outfit for 70 years?" asks Wonder Woman writer J. Michael Straczynski. "What woman doesn't accessorize? And more to the point, as many women have lamented over the years . . . how does she fight in that thing?"

The answer to those questions is simple. A woman would wear the same costume for 70 years if that costume is a symbol for freedom, justice and democracy. We’re not talking about an ordinary woman who is trying to decide which handbag matches her shoes. This is an Amazonian Princess who is above such things. She realizes she is a role model and inspiration to people all over the world.

And I’m not alone in my opinion:

“First, Superman and Batman have maintained roughly the same look as they had in their first appearances 70 years ago. Because their looks have become classics. Because they work. Because they can be identified all over the world - and the same is true with Wonder Woman's classic outfit.” –Comics Guy.

“…Many women have stated through the years, they find the idea of a woman confident enough to do battle in the high-cut bathing suit to be empowering.

As for being realistic in a fight, if every character were held to that standard, we would do away with all characters with capes and cowls - especially those who fight in high heels. In comics, visuals matter, and Wonder Woman's traditional outfit is a great visual.

Besides, powerful male characters like Hercules and the Hulk show arguably more skin, as do powerful female characters like She-Hulk and Ms. Marvel.

The main thing is that WW was always portrayed as an Amazon, but this costume doesn't make her look like a warrior. It makes her look like Black Canary or '90s Superboy or like the countless street vigilantes that populate comics today. The new get-up makes Wonder Woman look more common - and there's nothing wonderful about that.” –Jerome Maida.

The new-look Wonder Woman debuts in issue 600 which is already on the shelves. We need to let DC Comics know that this change is just plain wrong and reverse this tragic mistake.  What do you think?