Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Wonder Woman #10!It’s official, folks—Wonder Woman’sCassie Sandsmark has a fear that seems even more ridiculous thanAquaman’shydrophobia. However, upon closer inspection, Wonder Girl’s newly revealed phobia might actually have a valid reason behind it. But whether Cassie’s fear is justified or not, it will be interesting to see how many fans can relate.
Tom King, Daniel Sampere, and Tomeu Morey’sWonder Woman#10 featurespast and present Wonder Girls, Donna Troy, Yara Flor, and Cassie Sandsmark, preparing to rendezvous with Diana after the Amazon Princess had intentionally gotten herself captured by the Sovereign to rescue Barbara “Cheetah” Minerva.
To meet up with Diana and the newly liberated Barbara, the girls borrowWonder Woman’s invisible jetand fly to the remote island where Diana and Barbara are stranded. During their flight, it is revealed thatCassie has a laughable phobia for someone who can fly—a fear of heights.
Aquaman’s Hydrophobia Is Valid Compared to Wonder Girl Cassie Sandsmark’s Fear of Heights (Spoiler Alert: She Can FLY)
While flying, Yara beckons Cassie to look at the world below, marveling at its beauty. However, Cassie refuses, stating, “I’m good,” and looks up instead. Noticing Cassie’s distress,Donna teases her, saying, “Cass, you can fly. What are you afraid of?”—a valid question from the former Wonder Girl.Cassie immediately denies being afraid and defends herself by saying that forty thousand feet is vastly different from the “ten feet off the ground” she usually flies. Yara soon joins in on the ribbing, making it clear that the two older heroines find Cassie’s fear of heights ridiculous, given that she can fly.
Cassie’s fear of heights is on the same level of ridiculousness, if not greater, asAquaman’s fear of water. Yes, you read that right:Arthur Curry, the water-inclined hero, is afraid of water—or more accurately, drowning—despite being able to breathe underwater.Fans learned about Aquaman’s fear in Peter Tomasi, Max Raynor, Luis Guerrero, and Rob Leigh’sChallenge of the Super Sons#9, where Jon and Damian, aware of Arthur’s fear of water, dose him with Fear Toxin to get the aquatic Justice Leaguer out of the water and save him from a worse fate.
Cassie Sandsmark’s Fear of Heights May Be Rooted in Trauma She Suffered inAmazons Attack!
Cassie’s fear of heights likely has a valid basis, given that it has not been previously mentioned in her extensive history, suggesting it stems from trauma rather than being an innate irrational fear. A recent event in mainstream continuity that could have triggered this fear occurred inAmazons Attack!#4, where Cassie, flying with Yara and human Mary Marvel, was possessed by an Apple of Discord, leading to a dangerous fall to the ground. This context makesWonder Girl’sfear of heights seem more understandable compared toAquaman’sfear of water.
WONDER WOMAN #10 (2024)
Wonder Girl
Aquaman
Aquaman, DC Comics’ King of Atlantis, is Arthur Curry—a half-human, half-Atlantean hero. Wielding a magical trident, he commands the oceans, communicates with sea life, and is an iconic member of the Justice League.
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.
