Summary

• The latest Wonder Woman comic reverts to her classic clay origin story, confirming her roots and adding a hopeful twist to her character.
• Wonder Woman #6 highlights the importance of hope in Diana's character, emphasizing her essence as a symbol of optimism and resilience.
• This issue solidifies Wonder Woman's clay origin, moving beyond previous reboots and embracing her original narrative.

WARNING: Potential Spoilers for Wonder Woman #6!Throughout Wonder Woman's 80-plus years of comic book history, her origin story has undergone numerous revisions and reboots, making it challenging to discern which version DC Comics is currently following. However, the Amazon Princess has recently confirmed her origins, settling the confusion once and for all while also offering a wholesome twist to Wonder Woman's character.

Wonder Woman's origin story has undergone significant variations over the years, ranging from her being created from clay and brought to life by Greek deities to being revealed as the daughter of Zeus. This inconsistency has left fans uncertain about which version of her origin story is being followed in the current continuity.

However, in Wonder Woman #6 by Tom King and Daniel Sampere, Diana finally confirms the origin story being embraced in the present, reaffirming her original roots as the Amazon Princess molded and born from clay. However, this classic origin takes on a delightful twist in this issue.

Wonder Woman’s Origin Story: She Was Made From Clay, Water, and HOPE

In Wonder Woman #6, as Wonder Woman clashes with Darkseid’s daughter, Grail, their battle becomes interlaced with taunts about Diana's origins. Amidst the intensity of their confrontation, Grail sneers at Diana, suggesting that she is made of "Nothing but dirt" despite the rumors of her divine lineage. However, Wonder Woman corrects her, asserting, "Not dirt. Clay." This pivotal moment definitively establishes that Wonder Woman's narrative arc in the Dawn of DC storyline has moved beyond the rebooted origin story, which portrayed her as the daughter of Zeus during DC's New 52 era.

Diana's clay origin is indeed her original backstory in DC Comics, and in Wonder Woman #6, Tom King appears to be reverting Wonder Woman to these initial roots as Diana shares this origin tale with Grail. However, King introduces a subtle twist to this narrative by elaborating that Diana was not only molded from clay but also crafted with water and hope by her mother, Hippolyta. This inclusion of hope adds a poignant layer to Wonder Woman's origin, offering a fresh perspective on her creation and emphasizing the importance of optimism in her character's story.

Diana's Origin Story Confirms a Core Aspect of Wonder Woman's Character

In his portrayal of Wonder Woman's origin story, King delves into a fundamental aspect of Diana's character by emphasizing the role of hope in her origins. By explicitly stating that Diana was crafted with hope, King adds depth to Wonder Woman's identity, solidifying hope as a core virtue within her character. While the concept of hope may have been implied in the original origin story through Hippolyta's longing for a child, King's articulation makes it a central theme, underscoring Wonder Woman's essence as a symbol of optimism and resilience.

Wonder Woman #6 is available now from DC Comics!