Diana Prince’s controversial biker costume returns in an official variant cover for the widely anticipated Wonder Woman #7. The revival of this outfit has sent ripples through the fanbase, triggering speculation and discussions about the costume’s role in the upcoming comic. Enthusiasts are left pondering whether this bold ’90s look will play a pivotal part in the storyline or remain in the realm of variant covers.
Wonder Woman’s criticized ’90s biker outfit has made a return in Tom King and Guillem March’s Wonder Woman #7, this time gracing the comic as a variant cover. Set to hit shelves on March 19, 2024, the narrative of this upcoming issue will take a lighthearted turn as Superman and Wonder Woman embark on a cosmic adventure to find the perfect birthday present for their esteemed ally, Batman.
Wonder Woman #7 | |
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| Release Date: | March 19, 2024 |
| Writers: | Tom King |
| Artists: | Guillem March |
| Cover Artist: | Daniel Sampere |
| Variant Covers: | Julian Totino Tedesco & Guillem March |
A SPECIAL ISSUE WRITTEN BY TOM KING WITH ART BY GUILLEM MARCH! For the Batman who has everything! Amidst their adventures as Superman and Wonder Woman, Clark and Diana take a thrilling journey into space to get a birthday gift for their dear friend Bruce. | |
Fans eagerly anticipate this comic for the nostalgic revival of Wonder Woman’s iconic ’90s look and for the promise of a more upbeat and playful storyline centered around DC’s beloved trinity.
Diana’s Most Criticized Costume Returns in Wonder Woman #7
Details surrounding Diana’s revived biker outfit remain scarce. The only confirmation thus far is that the outfit will be featured as a variant cover for the upcoming comic, leaving fans in suspense about whether Diana will actually don the attire within the comic’s storyline. It will be a daring move on King and March’s part if the costume gets featured in the narrative, as the 90s-era biker costume faced widespread disapproval in its initial debut. Fans and DC artists alike voiced their displeasure at the time, criticizing the design for deviating too far from Diana’s iconic and beloved Wonder Woman costume.
Diana’s biker costume holds historical significance as a product of the major status quo changes DC made to its flagship heroes in the ’90s. This era brought about significant alterations to characters’ narratives and costumes, with Diana, in particular, experiencing a pivotal shift. Losing the title of Wonder Woman to her rival Artemis of the Bana-Mighdall, Diana continued her crime-fighting endeavors without the iconic moniker and costume. Instead, she adopted a look featuring black boots, gloves, shorts, and a blue jacket. Decades later, the reappearance of Wonder Woman’s biker outfit in Wonder Woman #7 is sparking curiosity and discussions among fans about the potential impact on the character’s modern storyline.
Wonder Woman’s Biker Outfit Would Look Better on Wonder Girl Donna Troy
Critics argued that the biker look clashed with Diana’s established costumes, transforming the Amazon princess into a street brawler rather than the regal figure she embodies. The controversial costume even abandoned the traditional blue, red, and gold colors synonymous with Wonder Woman’s identity. The biker outfit would be a more fitting choice for Wonder Girl Donna Troy, who shares a closer aesthetic alignment with the style. Donna’s costume, characterized by a black and white-starred, skin-tight look, mirrors the biker outfit featured in the variant cover. Hence, if any character should be reclaiming the ’90s biker look, it should be Wonder Girl rather than Wonder Woman.
Wonder Woman #7 will be available from DC Comics on March 19, 2024.
