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Gal Gadot On Wonder Woman’s Sexuality: “She’s A Woman Who Loves People For Who They Are”

The Wonder Woman Movie doesn’t hit theatres until next year, but we’ve been buzzing about the upcoming action flick since DC debuted its trailer at San Diego Comic Con.

However, last month, our attention has been drawn once again to superheroine’s sexuality, and in particular, whether or not she has had relationships with women.

When quizzed about Wonder Woman’s sex life with her fellow female Amazons, DC comics writer Greg Rucka said that the superhero had “obviously” been in same-sex relationships.

When you start to think about giving the concept of Themyscira its due, the answer is, ‘How can they not all be in same sex relationships?’ Right? It makes no logical sense otherwise.”

Now, during an interview with Variety, Gal Gadot — who plays the Wonder Woman — was asked to respond to comments made by Rucka.

It’s not something we’ve explored. It never came to the table, but when you talk theoretically about all the women on Themyscira and how many years she was there, then what he said makes sense.”

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She went on to explain how the parameters of Wonder Woman’s sexuality are not defined by gender.

In this movie she does not experience any bisexual relationships. But it’s not about that. She’s a woman who loves people for who they are. She can be bisexual. She loves people for their hearts.”

Read more at Variety.com.

Is Another DC Comic Book Hero Coming Out As Bisexual? Fans Think So

Last month, DC writer Greg Rucka established Wonder Woman’s queer identity, and although it hasn’t been explicitly stated in recent comic books, it does add Wonder Woman to the list of DC Comics’s current bisexual lead characters – Harley Quinn, John Constantine, Poison Ivy and Catwoman.

But, if Greg Rucka’s logic is followed through – regarding the likely sexual proclivities of Paradise Island (Wonder Woman’s Amazon home world) – that would mean that another new character could also be bisexual.

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Red Hood And The Outlaws is a three-person team title featuring Red Hood, Artemis and Bizarro.

Artemis is also an Amazon, from the same culture as Wonder Woman. She’s just a little more… aggressive.

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So will she be out? It’s been suggested that the writer would be more willing to go with Artemis, where Rucka is hasn’t, with Wonder Woman?

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Wonder Woman Writer Confirms She Is ‘Queer’

Wonder Woman has long considered by fans to be bisexual, but when quizzed about Diana’s life with her fellow Amazons – who are all female and live on the fictional island of Themyscira – DC writer Greg Rucka said that the superhero had “obviously” been in same-sex relationships.

He told an audience at Comicosity;

When you start to think about giving the concept of Themyscira its due, the answer is, ‘How can they not all be in same sex relationships?’ Right? It makes no logical sense otherwise.

But an Amazon doesn’t look at another Amazon and say, ‘You’re gay.’ They don’t. The concept doesn’t exist. Now, are we saying Diana has been in love and had relationships with other women? The answer is obviously yes.”

Even Diana’s own mother Queen Hippolyta has often been paired with her general Philippus.

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It’s supposed to be paradise. You’re supposed to be able to live happily. You’re supposed to be able — in a context where one can live happily, and part of what an individual needs for that happiness is to have a partner — to have a fulfilling, romantic and sexual relationship. And the only options are women.

But an Amazon doesn’t look at another Amazon and say, “You’re gay.” They don’t. The concept doesn’t exist”

The writer said he wanted to show Wonder Woman did not leave her home because a man somehow made his way to her land, as it may appear in previous versions of the character, but that it’s clear she had ‘several meaningful relationships on the island throughout her life’.

According to him, Diana leaves, because ‘she wants to see the world and somebody must go and do this thing. And she has resolved it must be her to make this sacrifice.

Wonder Woman is the latest superhero to come out as LGBT. In February, it was announced that Batwoman would stay true to her sexuality in an upcoming DC film.

 

 

Mattel Look To Tone Down The Sexualization Of female Action Figures With New DC Super Hero Range

Mattel just unveiled their new line of action figures based on DC Super Hero Girls designs.

The new designs are meant to tone down the sexualizing of female characters, and focus more on their athleticism.
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Mattel toy designer Christine Kim told Bloomberg

We wanted to have this very strong, toned body, but keeping in mind that they are still in high school, so they’re not fully mature yet. But they still look like they can save the day instead of being saved.” 

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DC Super Hero Girls follows female superheroes and supervillains of the DC Comics, prior to discovering their full super power potential.

Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumble Bee, Poison Ivy and Katana are just a few of the characters set to appear as teenagers and star in the new line of products, geared at girls aged 6-12.

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In a statement, DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson said

DC Entertainment is home to the most iconic and well-known Super Heroes including Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl. DC Super Hero Girls’ represents the embodiment of our long-term strategy to harness the power of our diverse female characters. I am so pleased that we are able to offer relatable and strong role models in a unique way, just for girls.”

DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. will also collaborate with Random House Children’s Books and LEGO. Random House Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, will act as publishing partner for the franchise, releasing a series of books about the DC Super Hero Girls starting in spring 2016. LEGO will produce building sets based in the DC Super Hero Girls world.

Mattel’s new line of DC SuperHero Girls 6-inch action figure and 12-inch dolls will be released this spring.

Ever Wondered What Cara Delevingne’s Inner Super-Villain Looks Like?

Have you ever wondered what Cara Delevingne’s inner super-villain looks like?

Well wonder no more, as director David Ayer tweets the very first photo of Delevingne and her costars in character as the Suicide Squad.

Based on the DC Comic of the same name, Suicide Squad follows the adventures of a larger-than-life team of bad guys from popular DC franchises.

Delevingne plays Enchantress, who unlike the majority of the movie’s Squad lineup, is a morally ambiguous character; a schizophrenic with two distinct personalities, she can be a hero or villain depending on which side is in control of her magical abilities at any time — which can lead to problems when she switches in the middle of a mission.

Suicide Squad is the latest in a seemingly endless line of superhero movies that have been released recently, and there’s more to come – between now and 2020, Warner Bros plans to release ten more films based on characters from the DC Comics universe.