William Moulton Marston she used to deflect bullets) were inspired by the jewelry bracelets worn by Byrne. After her name "Suprema" was replaced with "Wonder Woman," which was a popular term at the time that described women who were exceptionally gifted, the character made her debut in "All Star Comics" #8 in December 1941. Wonder Woman next appeared in "Sensation Comics" #1 (January 1942), and six months later, "Wonder Woman" #1 debuted. Except for four months in 1986, the series has been in print ever since. The stories were initially written by Marston and illustrated by newspaper artist Harry Peter. During his life
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