We need a hero, now more than ever. We need someone to save us from ourselves, our lives, our anxieties. But whom do we need? Someone strong. Someone kind. Someone who gets it. Someone who is going to fight for us but not lose her heart in the process. Someone like Wonder Woman.
We need Wonder Woman, yes, but the fans are heroes here too. They create art that inspires us. That makes us feel powerful. Whether there's new canon content or not, fans are out there creating. They sustain us during long droughts of new material. And they remind us that our heroes, like Wonder Woman, are still out there.
10 Thick Thighs By Artsandantlers & Mandersdraws
Thick thighs save lives. That's the mantra on artsandantlers and mandersdraws' collaboration. It sits below and beautiful rendering of Wonder Woman's legs. She's in costume, that's how you know it's her. But some of us would swear that we recognize those thick thighs anywhere.
Wonder Woman is sometimes drawn and portrayed as slim. She doesn't have to be. While women can be strong and slim at the same time, it's refreshing to see her sport some thick thighs. Those thighs are what's going to save us.
9 Nubia by Vinniedraws
https://vinniedraws.tumblr.com/post/163347020565/wonder-woman-nubia
Wonder Woman isn't always Diana Prince. Nubia claims the title of Wonder Woman as well. Nubia is a fierce warrior with a kind soul. This shines through in vinniedraws' art. Nubia is shown in the glow of her Lasso of Truth.
This Nubia is powerful and determined to save the day. It's lovely to see art of the lesser-known Wonder Woman. We have no qualms about which Wonder Woman we need right now. We'll take either one or both!
8 Laura + Diana By Mekaremadness
https://mekaremadness.tumblr.com/post/158368409368/yep-a-wonder-woman-fanart-again-not-with-etta
This adorable art by mekaremadness shows Diana at the movies with Laura, also known as X-23, in this instance from the movie Logan. The two share a large popcorn, smiling at the screen. Makearemadness' caption notes that Laura just finished a hot dog so that's ketchup on her shirt. We'll take her word for it.
This Wonder Woman isn't saving the world. But she is saving the day of one little girl, and that's pretty much the same thing in our book.
7 Ice Cream Introduction By Seagog
https://seagog.tumblr.com/post/183981374304/arthur-introduces-diana-to-mera-and-diana
One of the greatest Easter eggs in Wonder Woman was when Diana tried ice cream for the first time. "Oh, it's wonderful," she moaned, in a tribute Diana's oft-mentioned love for the cold, creamy snack. In this art by seagog, Diana introduces her friend- or girlfriend?- Mera to the treat.
We know Mera's going to love it, after her first brain-freeze goes away, of course. Heroes are people who take care of their friends. They not only protect them, but they care for their needs and work for their happiness. That's heroism too.
6 Buff And Bi By Centurion-art
https://centurion-art.tumblr.com/post/180007195402/buff-bi-ready-to-fight
This Wonder Woman is, as centurion-art's caption says, "buff, bi, and ready to fight." It's a dream to see such a muscular version of the hero. Wonder Woman is canonically bisexual. In fact, she was the very first bisexual superhero. It's always a delight to see that referenced in both canon and fanworks.
Centurion-art's Wonder Woman is tying up her hair. We'd like to think she's getting ready to take on the world on our behalf.
5 Trans Rights By Whittledraws
https://whittledraws.tumblr.com/post/184381662833/wonder-woman-says-trans-rights
Whittledraws' Diana is strong, tall, and an advocate for trans rights. Of note are Diana's very comfortable and reasonable shoe choice. Her delicate and often heeled shoes are replaced by some good stompers. Much more practical.
Wonder Woman fights for the rights of all, so why wouldn't she support trans rights? She has a special place in her heart for those in need, and she keeps a special spot on her fist for their oppressors. Now that's the hero we need.
4 Wonder Family By Raposabranca
https://raposabranca.tumblr.com/post/161410614795/take-your-kids-to-watch-wonder-woman
Raposabranca drew a whole family of Wonder people. A baby, a little boy, and a Wonder Woman mom. The inspirational art reminds us that Wonder Woman isn't just for women. She's for little boys and grown men and non-binary folks too.
Like Trans Rights Wonder Woman, this adorable drawing shows a hero is for everyone. Everyone except the villains that is. We hope this family goes to see the movie together and then stops at the comic shop on the way home.
3 No Man's Land By Terriblenerd
https://terriblenerd.tumblr.com/post/165459186944/oh-hey-i-finished-a-thing-remember-that-time-we
Terriblenerd, we sobbed through this scene too. When Diana crosses No Man's Land, full of righteous anger and determination, it felt like we were finally seen. Terriblenerd's art lets us relive the moment.
Diana is radiant amid all that darkness. Somehow the bullets bouncing off her shield look electric. This is Wonder Woman at her most heroic. Taking down enemies in the name of the people.
2 Big Dreams By Svenjaliv
https://svenjaliv.tumblr.com/post/161671128076/shes-got-your-back-for-more-of-my-art-prints
Svenjaliv's amazing art shows us exactly why superhero media can be so important. In this piece, a little girl in a homemade Wonder Woman costume stands in front is the shadow of Diana Prince herself. That was us, once upon a time.
Wonder Woman brought the iconic hero to the big screen and let many little girls see their dreams on the big screen for the first time. This is who inspires them, this is who they could be. Not a bad thing to live up to, is it?
1 Who Runs The World? By Isaacgoodhart
https://isaacgoodhart.tumblr.com/post/159344459938/run-the-world
In isaacgoodhart's detailed art, Wonder Woman leads a collection of beloved female heroes into battle. This Diana is from the comics, in her star-spangled leotard. She shepherds heroic favorites from all media including Mulan, Buffy, and Hermione, into the fight.
It's such a gift to have all these powerful women protecting us. Wonder Woman is just one of many heroes fighting on our behalf. She, and all these others, are exactly what we need right now.