Wonder Woman is one of the most enduring and popular female superheroes in DC Comics and the DC Extended Universe, if not all time. Created by American writer and psychologist, William Moulton Marston, Wonder Woman first appeared in All Star Comics #8 in 1941. Since then, she’s appeared in DC Comics almost continuously, save for a short break in 1986.
It’s no secret that Marvel Comics and DC Comics were rivals, with tumultuous publishing histories that date back to the Golden Age. At one point, Jack Kirby defected from Marvel to join DC, which caused a few problems for the comic book giant. Whether because of or despite these changes, there are several Marvel heroes who are undeniably similar to Wonder Woman.
6 Princess Zarda/The Power Princess Is A Carbon Copy Of Wonder Woman
Zarda, The Power Princess’ first iteration was in Squadron Supreme (similar to the Justice League), and the similarities to Wonder Woman are numerous. Firstly, Zarda lived on a small utopian island, derivatively called “Utopia Island.” Untouched by outsiders and considered a Homo Sapien experiment conducted by the Kree, the inhabitants knew nothing of the real world.
However, when the atom bomb was created and the leaders decided the earth was no longer safe, they built a starship and set off for pastures new. Zarda stayed behind as an emissary and joined the Squadron Supreme. Instead of saving and falling in love with a pilot, she saved and fell in love with a sailor – and instead of using cufflinks and a lasso, she used a shield that redirected energy and sliced through metal when thrown like a discus. Like Wonder Woman, she possessed super agility, strength, durability, and flight.
5 America Chavez/Ms. America Is The Teenage Version of Wonder Woman
Chavez is another superhero who grew up in an idyllic location with strong parental influences. Raised in an alternate reality called the “Utopian Parallel,” she lived a life without complications until a series of black holes threatened to destroy her home. Her mothers sacrificed themselves to save it and seal the holes, and in doing so, scattered their particles across the Multiverse.
After this event, Chavez ran away from her home and responsibilities to act as a covert hero, just like Wonder Woman. At first, she does this across multiple realities. However, she eventually ends up on earth and finds her place with the A-Force and then the Ultimates. Chavez’s powers include super-strength, durability, and flight, just like Wonder Woman. She can also open star-shaped holes in reality and exceed the speed of light.
4 Madeline Joyce Frank/Miss America Was One Of The First Female Superheroes
As part of the Golden Age of comic books, Madeline debuted in Marvel Mystery Comics #49 in 1943 and shared several similarities with Wonder Woman. Firstly, she was created to appeal to a female audience, making her and Wonder Woman two of the only female superheroes in the 1940s. Secondly, she was super strong, fast, and could fly. Alongside her lover, The Whizzer, Madeline fought against the Nazis in World War II. Wonder Woman also fought alongside her lover, Steve Trevor, in World War II, making both Madeline and Diana war heroes.
3 Thundra Is The Alternative Version Of Wonder Woman
Thundra is an Amazonian-type warrior from an alternate timeline that subjugated men for making 95% of their female population infertile. Created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema, she first appeared in Fantastic Four #129.
The similarities don’t stop at “matriarchal patronage.” Thundra is a Femizon from Femizonia (instead of an Amazon from Themyscira) with incredible superhuman strength, resistance to injury, speed, agility, and stamina. Instead of a Lasso of Truth, Thundra prefers using a three-foot chain to subjugate her enemies. Where Wonder Woman embodies stereotypically feminine qualities, Thundra takes on a tougher, more masculine image.
2 Dr. Jane Foster/Thor Shares Various Traits With Wonder Woman
Whether human, Thor, or Valkyrie, Jane has always shown heroic qualities. She represented Midgard in The Congress of Worlds on Asgard the same way Wonder Woman represented the Amazon Council, and has always acted selflessly and kindly despite the consequences. While Jane underwent treatment for breast cancer, Thor lost his claim to Mjolnir, which stayed on the moon until Jane gave into its telepathic pleas for attention. After picking the hammer up, she became the new Thor. However, a consequence of her cancer meant she couldn’t wield Mjolnir without purging all toxins from her body, including her chemotherapy drugs.
This resulted in Jane’s cancer metastasizing every time she transformed. Of course, this didn’t stop her from doing the right thing and sacrificing herself to save Asgardia, which led to Odinson (the original Thor) and Odin reviving her and sending her off to beat cancer once and for all. By the end of The War of the Realms, Jane is transformed into a Valkyrie through the spirit of Brunnhilde. She wears a vambrace similar to Wonder Woman’s Bracelets of Submission, which allows her to change her weapon at will. As a Valkyrie, Jane’s powers of superhuman strength, speed, vision, and flight all match Wonder Woman’s abilities.
1 Okoye Is A Powerful Female Warrior From An Isolated Part Of The World
Okoye leads the Dora Milaje, which is comprised of an elite female group of warriors similar to the Amazonians. Wakanda isn’t exactly the same as Themyscira, but they’re both in remote locations and relatively unknown to the outside world, which makes them comparatively similar.
Okoye is a master martial artist and tactician. Imbued with the Chi Dragon Empowerment, she’s a fearless warrior who’s fiercely loyal to T’Challa, aka Black Panther. As the director of the Agents of Wakanda, Okoye is steadfast and strong. In many ways, she’s the Wonder Woman of Marvel’s Black Panther.