Summary
- Wonder Woman’s iconic spin move costume change is officially part of her canon, as confirmed in a preview of Wonder Woman #6.
- The spin move was popularized by Lynda Carter in the 1977 Wonder Woman show and has become a well-known part of Wonder Woman’s history.
- The ongoing Wonder Woman series is honoring all aspects of her canon, including her original origin story, and the return of the spin move raises excitement about what else may come next for the character.
A new preview has reaffirmed that one Wonder Woman move popularized by Lynda Carter is part of the hero’s canon. Out of all Diana’s media portrayals, few were as defining as the 1977 show Wonder Woman. And as a peek at a future comic shows, one iconic part of the television series is officially DC canon.
On X, Wonder Woman artist Daniel Sampere posted a preview of the upcoming Wonder Woman #6. The message reads, in part, “She’s ready for a fight.” and is joined by a single, unlettered page from the upcoming book.
Sampere’s colorful preview starts with Wonder Woman in casual, everyday clothes. But over the course of a few panels, Diana slowly changes into her iconic Wonder Woman costume. What makes the page even better is that Wonder Woman appears to be copying the spinning costume change sequence popularized by Lynda Carter from the 1977 Wonder Woman show.
Wonder Woman’s Spin Move Costume Change is Back in Canon
Wonder Woman fans are undoubtedly familiar with the 1970s television show that adapted the character. The show is remembered for a lot of things, from Lynda Carter’s performance to its catchy theme song. But one aspect that’s fondly remembered is the unique way Diana Prince transformed from her civilian disguise into her superhero persona. Diana would extend her arms and spin several times as she was enveloped in a flash of light, emerging in her full Wonder Woman costume. While the spin move was largely a feature of the TV show, it remains a well-known part of Wonder Woman’s canon.
Wonder Woman’s costume change was mostly an original creation. That said, Wonder Woman did have a similar move in the Bronze Age of Comics where she’d twirl her lasso around herself to put on her superhero outfit. The spin move has shown up a few times in canon, particularly during the later post-Crisis years. However, with the New 52, Diana’s costume changes were more grounded and not as flashy as her transformation from the 70s. However, Tom King and Daniel Sampere are bringing back Wonder Woman’s classic move, raising the question of what else from her canon could be making a comeback.
All of Wonder Woman’s Canon is Being Honored in Current Series
The ongoing Wonder Woman series has brought back other parts of Diana’s canon, including her original ‘clay sculpture’ origin story. The series acknowledges that Wonder Woman’s story is one that’s had numerous changes and shifts over the years but includes as much as possible to honor her long and beloved history. While the spin move might not be the most traditional way of changing costumes, it’s an indisputable part of her lore that has finally made its way back into canon. If the spin move can come back into DC canon, then who knows what’s ahead next for Wonder Woman?
Wonder Woman #6 is available on February 20th from DC Comics.
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This story originally appeared on Screenrant
