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She was the forerunner of
Xena and Buffy, a red, white and beautiful superheroine with fabulous
accessories-those bullet-deflecting bracelets!-and a feminist message of
"girl power" before anyone ever used those words together. Plus if the
lasso of truth be tied, she's a real wonder for a woman who's pushing
60. |
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Created by William Moulton
Marston in 1941, Wonder Woman is enjoying a resurgence of merchandising,
if not popularity. Last month Mattel unveiled a Barbie-as-Wonder Woman
doll-the latest in a rush of products bearing the likeness of the
Amazing Amazon at Warner Bros. Studio Stores and other retailers such as
K-B Toys, where an exclusive new action figure is due to hit the shelves
in June. "She's the embodiment of every thing that's cool about being a
woman-intelligence, power, strength and beauty," says Jill Nordquist,
senior product manager for Barbie Collectibles. Like Nordquist, many of
today's fans first idolized Wonder Woman in the late '70s, when the TV
version made Lynda Carter a star. "The girl could kick butt," says
Carter. "When I see those shows, I think 'What a body! I want that
back!"' (At least she can have the tapes. Columbia House is selling
episodes.) |
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More validation comes this
fall when Chronicle Books publishes Wonder Woman: The Complete History.
"She's ripe for more interest;" says author Les Daniels. With rumors of
a Hollywood movie circulating, Wonder Woman might get just that. After
all, she has Super Friends in high places. |
Date and Issue: April 15-21, 2000.
Great Hera! America’s favorite Glamazon swings back into action.
