Although there were more than a dozen female superheroes before Wonder Woman's 1941 inception, Diana Prince stands most iconic, sometimes even rivaling Batman and Superman in popularity. Wonder Woman's creation and introduction into the DC Comics Universe helped to spawn a pantheon of other heroines with her archetype acting as a blueprint for success.
The DC Universe has a multitude of female superheroes with iconic chiseled and muscular frames, some that would even put Princess Diana of Themyscira to shame. Yet the roster of heroines is often forgotten or minimized from discussions. Many of DC Comics' leading ladies have the muscle and strength to outrank their male counterparts.
10 Artemis Has A Muscular Body Forged From Years of Warfare
In the large pantheon of Amazonian Warriors, Artemis stands among the most iconic for her striking physique, battle fierceness, and flowing red hair. She first appeared in Wonder Woman Volume 2 #90 by William Messner-Loebs, Mike Deodotta Jr, Patricia Mulvihill, and Mike Costanza.
The red-headed warrior has many of the same powers and abilities as Diana, sometimes even rivaling her in strength. She is said to be able to bend steel with relative ease. Artemis acquired her steel-like physique and eternal youthfulness through a spell cast by Circe.
9 Sojourner Mullein Is An Interstellar Detective And Former Soldier
Sojourner Mullein is the newest member of the Green Lantern Corps in addition to being a leader of the New Justice League. Unlike other Lanterns, Mullein is best known for her 'hard nose' detective skills that are said to rival Batman's. She made her comics debut in Far Sector Volume 1 #1 by N.K. Jemisin, Jamal Campbell, and Deron Bennett.
Mullein has an indomitable will, making her a perfect addition to the Green Lantern Corps. Prior to being selected as Lantern of the Far Sector, she served as a soldier and later a police detective. Her robust physique is the direct byproduct of years of military training that has honed both her body and mind into a living force of nature.
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Hawkgirl Is A Brutal Ariel Warrior With A Weightlifter's Physique
Hawkgirl's body looks as strong and intimidating as Wonder Woman's and she has the raw strength and power to match. Shiera Sanders Hall first appeared in Flash Comics Volume 1 #1 by Gardner Fox, Dennis Neville, Harry Lampert, and Sheldon Mayor.
Hall has enhanced strength and durability in addition to wielding powerful weapons and armor. She has a battle-honed physique resulting from living years in a reincarnated body. Hawkgirl's muscular frame is augmented by wearing alien Nth Metal armor as well as constantly wielding a mace of the same material.
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Faora's Attention Grabbing Physique Is Earth Shattering
Wonder Woman and Superman might be evenly matched, but Faora actually has more in common with the Man of Steel. She first appeared in Action Comics Volume 1 #471 by Carey Bates, Curt Swan, Tex Blaisdell, Jerry Serpe and Julius Schwartz.
Faora hails from Superman's home world of Krypton and has a similar DNA structure, allowing her to absorb Earth's solar rays at immense levels. Her Kryptonian DNA not only grants her powers akin to Superman's but a muscular yet durable body to match.
6 Fatality's Buff Body Is Out Of This World
Fatality is one of the Green Lantern Corps' most menacing villains. Yrra Cynril first appeared in Green Lantern Volume 3 #83 by Ron Marz, Darryl Banks, Romeo Tanghal, Pamela Rambo, and Chris Eliopoulous. She wields a purple lantern ring, giving her the ability to manipulate the emotional spectrum of love. Yrra also wielded a yellow power ring when she was briefly a member of the Sinestro Corp.
Fatality is a master of all forms of melee combat and weaponry. Her statuesque build is the result of years of training and combat. She's honed her body to physical perfection and learned the use of weaponry to kill members of the Green Lantern Corp. Hers is a mission of revenge, because she believes that her planet was destroyed due to the negligence of Green Lanterns.
5 Power Girl's Robust Build Rivals Superman
Power Girl is one of the most iconic members of the Superman family due to her robust form and striking good looks. Kara Zor-L first appeared in the pages of All-Star Comics Volume 1 #58 by Gerry Conway, Ric Estrada, and Wally Wood.
Kara shares a Kryptonian DNA structure like her famous cousin, allowing her to absorb solar radiation and convert it into near godlike powers. Power Girl's stacked physique matches her immense power, making her both feared and respected by some of the DC Universe's top villains.
4 Batgirl's Years Of Grueling Training Has Given Her A Powerhouse Figure
Barbara Gordon is known for her athletic prowess and sinewy build. Gordon and her alter-ego Batgirl first debut in the DC Universe in the pages of Detective Comics Volume 1 #39 by Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino, Sid Greene, and Gasper Saladino.
Batgirl was one of the earliest members of the Bat Family, appearing shortly after Robin in the succession of "Caped Crusaders." She has trained with both Richard Dragon and Batman, making her one of the most formidable fighters in the DC Universe. Years of martial arts training and acrobatics gave her the chiseled frame she sports today.
3 Dawn Granger Is Notorious For Her Chiseled Frame
Dawn Granger is known for her alter-ego, Dove, the living embodiment of peace. However, Dawn is a force to be reckoned with. First appearing in Hawk and Dove Volume 2 #1 by Karl Kesel, Barbara Kesel, Rob Liefeld, Glenn Whitmore, and Janice Chiang, Granger has unique powers that allow her to superhumanly transform by saying the word "Dove" when in danger.
Dove's avian abilities and new physique are part of her mystically bestowed powers. For nearly a decade, Dove's magical skills and enhanced figure would revert after immediate danger subsided. However, since the New 52, she has gained the ability to keep most of her enhanced abilities and muscular form without having to transform.
2 Darla Dudley's Sculpted Form Is Herculean
Darla Dudley is one of the youngest members of the Shazam family and is known for her incredible speed. She first became a member of the Shazam family in Justice League Volume 2 # 8 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, and Andy Kubert.
Dudley shares the same transformative powers as her siblings, able to take on a new form at the mere mention of the word "Shazam." Her source of power grants her the body of a demigod with skills and abilities to match, making her nearly impervious to all forms of danger while giving her a muscle-bound physique.
1 Donna Troy Has The Body of A Greek God
Donna Troy is known for being able to rival even Wonder Woman in might. Troy is an Amazon that shares many powers similar to Wonder Woman, Nubia, and Artemis despite not being born on Themyiscira. She was first introduced to the DC Universe in the pages of The Brave and The Bold Volume 1 #60 by Bob Haney and Bruno Premiani.
Her powers, abilities, and physique are due to her exposure to the Amazon's purple ray. No explanation of the ray's origin or source of power has ever been given, however, its scientific properties are responsible for Donna's alchemical transformation.