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WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Wonder Woman #10!Wonder Woman#10 may not be an official PRIDE issue, but considering its release in June and strong ‘women who love women’ themes, it’s sure to become one of DC’s most iconic queer stories in the hearts of many fans. Diana Prince being set up for a queer romance with her greatest villain wasn’t on Screen Rant’s 2024 DC Prediction Bingo Card, but we are SO here for it.
Wonder Woman and Cheetah both admit that they have spent much of their lives hating each other and the rest loving each other.
Tom King and Daniel Sampere’sWonder Woman#10 continues withthe Sovereign trying to break Dianathrough various methods of force. In this issue, he dumps her on an isolated island with her greatest foe, Cheetah, expecting the iconic Wonder Woman villain to fight until only one remains standing—and fight they do.
However, the story takes an unexpected turn. As Barbara chokes Diana on the beach, she demands to know how the heroine feels about her, expecting to hear “anger” or “pity.” Instead,Wonder Woman chokes out that she feels “hope” and “love” for Barbara before passing out.This moment sets off a chain of WLW moments between the two.
From Hand-Holding to Love Confessions and Neck Bites, Cheetah and Wonder Woman Have a MAJOR ‘Women Loving Women’ Moment
Wonder Woman#10 Solidifies Itself as an Unofficial PRIDE Comic
After passing out, Diana wakes up to find a campfire and a Cheetah who is no longer trying to kill her. Around the campfire, the ‘women who love women’ themes of this narrative truly begin to soar. The two settle down for a heart-to-heart, with Barbara resting her head on Diana’s shoulder and the Amazon taking her hand as they discussWonder Woman’s current fight against the Sovereignand a world turned against her. During their conversation,Diana becomes defensive about Cheetah’s questions, saying, “You think you know me?” to which Cheetah responds, “I am the only one who knows you.”
This bold claim breaks down the last of Wonder Woman’s barriers, and the Amazon Warrior begins to cry—something unheard of for Diana, especially in front of others. While crying, Diana admits how difficult “fighting everyone” has been. Trying to hide her tears, she asserts that she has to remain strong. At this point, Cheetah takes Wonder Woman in her arms, hugging her close and telling her that she doesn’t have to be strong around her. This emotionally charged moment culminates withboth women admitting that they have spent much of their lives hating each other and the rest loving each other.
Wonder Woman#9 Featured a Narrative Strongly Focused On Diana’s Romance With Steve Trevor
Even before the campfire scene, Diana and Barbara’s fight was filled with romantic tension, including a moment where Cheetah bit Wonder Woman’s neck in a way that seemed more provocative and erotic than violent. This issue is full of moments suggesting that King is setting up a romance between the two women, which is especially wild considering thatWonder Woman#9 was dedicated to solidifyingDiana’s relationship with Steve Trevor. This leaves fans with one major question: is Wonder Woman trading her long-standing relationship with Steve Trevor for an iconic romance with Cheetah?
Why Wonder Woman Needs Romance in Her Life (According to Her Writer)
Wonder Woman is a strong, independent woman who don’t need no man… right? WRONG. According to DC writer Tom King, Diana Prince does need a man.
WONDER WOMAN #10 (2024)
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is the superhero identity of Diana, Princess of the Amazons. Created on the island of Themyscira, Wonder Woman is a super-powered demi-goddess with extreme physical strength who utilizes magical gifts (like her famous Lasso of Truth) to defeat her foes. As mighty as her fellow heroes Superman and the Justice League, Wonder Woman is unmatched in her compassion and virtue.
