Batman, of course, has his famous suit that he uses to challenge Superman in “The Dark Knight Returns,” as well as in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” And Iron Man has his massive Hulk Buster suit to help him withstand the power of the Hulk. Several different heroes encounter foes so powerful that they need to suit up in some battle armor. This outfit certainly makes sense in theory, but its execution leaves something to be desired. Mod Wonder Woman is fine in terms of practicality, but it’s just a boring series of outfits for her. Would Batman be as effective a crime fighter if he was just some guy in a black hoodie and a ski mask? Sure, but Bruce knows theatrics are important for instilling fear. Part of what makes a hero’s costume work is that it’s symbolic and enduring and it stands for something. That’s the real issue we have with this one. The most famous look she had from this era was a kind of white jumpsuit, which admittedly looks sleek and comfortable, but doesn’t look heroic or memorable. So she gave up her powers and her signature outfit for fashionable ‘60s duds. It was a smart strategy in the context of the storyline since Diana was trying to spy around to figure out who was framing Steve Trevor for murder. ![]() Diana wore a lot of different casual outfits during this time, but the thing they all had in common was downplaying her former "All-American" side and making her blend in more. We go from three entries ago, where we had a Wonder Woman outfit that seemed to be missing a few articles, to this costume from the ‘60s, which is so plain and covered up that it makes Diana almost indistinguishable from a civilian. The costume of this era does have its fans, but we rank it right alongside the ridiculous Batsuit worn by Azrael, and Superman's black suit / mullet days. It looked more like some Russian spy than Diana. She wore a leather bra paired with matching biker shorts, as well as a jacket. Diana's hair was cut shorter, the colors of her outfit were more drab, and her clothes were simultaneously more revealing and bizarre. This forced Diana to take on a new look, and it's one we're glad did not stick around. Wonder Woman was forced to relinquish her title and outfit to fellow Amazon Artemis after a new contest was held to determine who should bear the superhero name. That's why, like Batman and Superman, Wonder Woman got a questionable makeover during this period that has certainly been remembered, albeit not fondly. So, someone like Wonder Woman as we knew her, clothed in the colors of the American flag and standing up for all that was good, wasn't considered cool. ![]() The '90s were an interesting time in comics, with the stories trying to reflect the discontent that the decade as a whole was known for.
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