It’s time to “Believe in Wonder!” because Wonder Woman is turning 80.

**Article updated to include additions to the year long campaign celebrating Diana of Themyscira. The celebration includes commemorative books, art, fashion and more. The festivities will culminate on Wonder Woman Day Oct. 21st with the induction of Wonder Woman into the Comic-Con Museum’s Character Hall of Fame.

It’s hard to believe Wonder Woman is 80. I feel like we were just celebrating her 75th birthday. I know one thing for sure, the fun merchandise is abundant and fans are going to love it all.

All Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary Art-Source: WarnerMedia

The History of Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman first appeared in All Star Comics #8 on October 21,1941. This story was meant to test her appeal at a time when female super heroes were rare. Wonder Woman began headlining her own standalone titles less than a year later.

Created by psychologist William Moulton Marston, Wonder Woman was conceived as a Super Hero who uses wisdom and compassion to triumph over evil. Born and raised on Themyscira, Diana is the immortal daughter of the Amazon Queen Hippolyta. She leaves her paradise island home to become a champion for justice and equality in the land of mortals. From her hit 1970’s television series to her groundbreaking 2017 film Wonder Woman is a force to be reckoned with.

Wonder Woman at the New York International Toy Fair #TFNY

Wonder Woman’s 80th Anniversary Celebration Includes:

Special Events:

• A statue of Diana is coming to Burbank, California in 2022! Wonder Woman will be joining Batman who has been residing in the city since November 2020.
• Warner Bros. Games will celebrate #WonderWoman80 with special promotions in their popular games including DC Universe Online, Injustice 2, and DC Legends.
• Additionally, Nintendo is releasing DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power on 6/4. This new Nintendo Switch game stars Wonder Woman protecting Metropolis along with Batgirl and Supergirl.
• DC Wonder Woman Virtual Run (5K or 10K) returns for a second year after record-breaking participation in 2020. The virtual run is a great way to get moving and channel Wonder Woman’s warrior spirit.  I participated and it was super fun.

Fashion and Fitness:

• Among the collaborations: world-renowned designers Camilla, Azede Jean-Pierre, and tennis champion Venus Williams, worked with Warner Bros. on Wonder Woman inspired fashion collections.
• Echelon, the connected fitness company has unveiled an exclusive line of Wonder Woman-branded apparel and fitness equipment including a jump rope Lasso of Truth. In addition, Echelon will host two warrior-themed cycling and rowing classes on the Echelon Fit mobile app on Wonder Woman Day.
• Exclusive ‘Believe in Wonder’ Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary T-shirts are available at DC Shop .

Entertainment:

• Cartoon Network will celebrate with a special episode of Teen Titans Go! on Saturday, 10/23 at 9:00 a.m. In this special titled, “DC,” the Titans head to DC’s headquarters to celebrate Wonder Woman’s 80^th birthday.
• TikTok: DC & Warner Bros are launching the #WonderWomanSpinChallenge on 10/16. Fans are invited to “spin into their super self!”
• WarnerMedia will produce videos that shine a spotlight on 80 “Women of Wonder.” Featured will be real women, journalists, cultural figures, experts, and celebrities who are advancing their fields, acting as real-life superheroes and giving us reasons to “Believe in Wonder.”
• Wonder Woman 1984 (Warner Bros) is now available on Blu-ray, and DVD. In addition, the animated feature Justice Society: World War II is also available on digital and Blu-ray.

Books:

• The Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Spectacular This colorful keepsake will be available on 10/8. Fans can look forward to original stories as well as beautiful art from Eisner Award-winning artist Yanick Paquette.
• Nubia: Real One This YA graphic novel about Wonder Woman’s twin sister, Nubia was originally written in 1973 (Wonder Woman #204). This version (by L.L. McKinney) features art by Robyn Smith. Follow Nubia’s heroic journey against the backdrop of modern-day racism and inequality.
• Wonderful Women of the World is an inspiring anthology showcasing the real-world heroes who take up Diana of Themyscira’s mantle while working in the fields of science, sports, activism and more! Serena Williams, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Greta Thunberg, and Malala Yousafzai, are just a few of the 23 amazing women featured.
• Sensational Wonder Woman Vol. 1 – The first six issues of an anthology of Wonder Woman stories from some of the industry’s most popular writers and artists.
• Wonder Woman Earth One Vol. 3 – The epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series from Grant Morrison and Yanick Paquette.

More Wonderful Tales:

• Make sure to also visit DC UNIVERSE INFINITE to read All-Star Comics #8 (Wonder Woman’s first appearance). Also available are Sensation Comics #1 (the first comic headlined by WW), and Wonder Woman #1 (1942). New Wonder Woman selections will be made available for free each month. Additionally, the DC Community Book Club will host upcoming Wonder Woman offerings.
• Digital Stories: Four new “You Choose” Wonder Woman Stories from Capstone are available via Google Assistant here!  You can also enjoy the Wonder Woman: Heartless serialized story exclusively via Realm.

My favorite Wonder Woman find is the Wonder Woman Bendy Fig by Noble Toys.  She sits prominently on my desk so I can “Believe in Wonder” every day. You can “Believe in Wonder” as well as keep up with all the WONDERful Diana news socially by using #WonderWoman80 and #BelieveInWonder.

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