{"id":3020,"date":"2010-07-02T05:34:32","date_gmt":"2010-07-02T10:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/?p=3020"},"modified":"2010-07-02T05:37:00","modified_gmt":"2010-07-02T10:37:00","slug":"the-changing-face-of-wonder-woman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/2010\/07\/02\/the-changing-face-of-wonder-woman\/","title":{"rendered":"The Changing Face of Wonder Woman"},"content":{"rendered":"

It looks like Wonder Woman is about to get a complete makeover, which I assume will make her more relevant, and of course provide more T&A appeal. Just follow the money \u2026 and you are sure to find some eye candy, even in comic book form.<\/p>\n

Over the last couple of days FoxNews has been following the story closely, decrying Wonder Woman\u2019s makeover<\/a> as fundamentally un-American.<\/p>\n

But when asked about the absence of the American flag on the new costume, a spokesperson for DC hedged.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe at DC Comics are exceedingly proud of Wonder Woman\u2019s heritage and Superman\u2019s heritage as iconic symbols of American patriotism,\u201d the rep told FOX411.com. \u201cSuggestions that any costume changes within their 70 plus years of rich storytelling come at the expense of this heritage are unfounded. The latest evolution of Wonder Woman\u2019s iconic costume is a central part of the latest comic book storyline. All of the classic symbols \u2013 patriotic (stars, eagle) and heroic (lasso, bracelets) \u2013 are ever-present. We encourage Wonder Woman fans to stay tuned.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lynda Carter, the actress who portrayed Wonder Woman on TV in the 1970s, declined to answer Fox 411.com\u2019s question about the removal of the American flag from the Wonder Woman costume. In a previous interview, Carter said she thinks Wonder Woman would want all the upset fans to just \u201cget over it.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If \u2018ol (really old now) sexy blue eyes says FoxNews should let it drop, I agree. Earlier in week, Wonder Woman comic writer J. Michael Straczynski<\/a> told FoxNews [actually he told IGN<\/a>]:<\/p>\n

\u201cHer look was almost identical to what it was in 1941. Other characters have changed and evolved \u2026 and female friends of mine kept asking, \u2018How does she fight in that thing without all her parts flying out? How does she carry her stuff?\u201d the writer said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Good point. If anything the short-shorts and boobage flying around should distract Wonder Woman as well at the Cheeta, who I also figured had a crush on Wonder Woman.<\/p>\n

Personally I think the new Wonder Woman art is pretty hot (in a non-sick-o, comic book loving sort of way); however at the risk of Lynda Carter coming after me, I wish comic book artist Jim Lee could have incorporated more of the American flag look into the new outfit.<\/p>\n

Speaking of Digital Comics and DC; if you missed the earlier story about DC going digital, you may want to check out this article from IGN Comics<\/a>. If you are a PSP owner, head over to the comics part of the Official PlayStation Blog<\/a> or the PlayStation Comics<\/a> home page for more info on downloading a free Wonder Woman comic.<\/p>\n

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