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To call Donna Troy's comic book history convoluted would be a serious understatement. The one-time Wonder Girl was introduced as Wonder Woman's younger sister, only to later be depicted as an orphan rescued by the superhero and raised on Paradise Island. But that was before Wonder Woman's timeline was rebooted in 1987, severing her connection to Donna, whose own origin -- and alter ego -- was changed again and again. That left fans to wonder which version of the character would arrive on DC Universe's Titans.
They will undoubtedly be happy to know she's the original Wonder Girl, more or less. As she was for decades in DC comics, she's the adoptive sister of Wonder Woman who was raised by the Amazons on Themyscira. And on Titans she isn't "Troia" or "Darkstar"; she is (or at least was) most definitely Wonder Girl. However, she's hung up the costume -- they're too expensive to burn, she chides Dick Grayson -- even if she hasn't entirely turned her back on fighting crime.
My friend Sam took issue with this, as the first time we meet Wonder Girl in the comics, she was simply a younger version of Wonder Woman. However, Kevin knew that, he was just explaining the origin of the Donna Troy Wonder Woman, the character who made her first appearance in The Brave and the Bold #60, where she was a member of the Teen Titans for the first time (the team got their name for the first time in that issue). Kevin is absolutely correct that in Wonder Girl's first appearance as a distinct character (years before she was officially given the name Donna Troy), she was specifically Wonder Woman's sister, as we see her calling Hippolyta her mother...
After I explained this to Sam, I noticed something fascinating. For years, people have given Bob Haney a bit of a hard time over the fact that he used a character who technically did not exist as part of the Teen Titans. From a description of the Donna Troy Wonder Girl on Comic Book DB:
However, looking at the Wonder Woman comic books that came out around the time that Haney would have been writing Brave and the Bold #60, though, things aren't nearly as clear cut as all that. I don't think that it is necessarily fair to knock Haney for not being a "careful reader" of Wonder Woman.
Obviously, Wonder Girl was first introduced in the Wonder Woman comic books as simply a younger version of Wonder Woman, who would have adventures in flashback stories similar to Superboy and Superman.
Bob Kanigher then took things to another level when, in 1961's Wonder Woman #124 (drawn by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito), he introduced the concept of the "impossible story," where Queen Hippolyta would splice together different bits of film to create "impossible" stories featuring Wonder Woman, Wonder Girl and Wonder Tot going on adventure together...
And the next issue, specifically starring Wonder Girl, also doesn't explain it as anything but a story featuring a teen hero who fights alongside Wonder Woman, the point where she dreams she IS Wonder Woman...
#152 is also like that, but since that came out in December, I think that's pushing things for a comic book (Brave and the Bold #60) that came out in April. But a Septemebr and November comic book would be right in line with when Haney was writing Brave and the Bold #60, so it all makes sense why he would think Wonder Girl was a distinct character who was the OTHER daughter of Hippolyta.
Wonder Girl is a very tough young girl, with a very energetic, carefree and eager personality. In general, she prefers taking on foes stronger than herself. She loves to fight, and enjoys missions in which there will be physical confrontations.[6] Sitting on the sidelines is less to her liking.[7]
Wonder Girl has a slender yet muscular build with blue eyes and blonde hair with unkempt bangs. Her hair is long, running down her back, and she wears a black headband. She wears a black sleeveless top with two stylized golden W's on it, which resemble the W's that Wonder Woman wears across her camisole. She has red pants with two white stripes on the sides, and blue shoes.[6] When her Stealth-tech is active, her entire costume, shoes and all, turns black, with the exception of the stylized W's, which turn gray.[7]
By 2020, she had received an upgraded suit with more details. She now wore a sleeveless jumpsuit top with a red section resembling her mentor's new costume, but with a black section covering her chest. She wears matching black undersleeves with fingerless gloves with a white star on the back of her hand. With red pants and her boots are now red as well and extend above her knees, with golden kneepads. In addition to her lasso, she now wears a golden belt.[8]
On the way to their target, Wonder Girl explained she was excited about being on Alpha Team with him. Nightwing empathized, and told her of his early days on the Team. He also explained why he chose Cassie to come with: they were recruiting a new member, and as she was still new to the Team, she could be vital.[13]
On the roof of the Rio Grande High School, Nightwing quickly went through their data on Blue Beetle with her, before sending her to meet Jaime Reyes, the Blue Beetle. Nightwing figured that sending a girl would reduce the chance of the meeting ending in a fight.
Nightwing and Wonder Girl discussed what to do next. Cassie was especially upset that she wasn't abducted along with Wonder Woman, as Superboy did disappear. Jaime wanted to excuse himself, but Nightwing insisted that he'd consider. He told him that Ted Kord was a friend of his, and he would've wanted him to join.[14]
Cassie tried convincing Jaime by telling him how the Team had helped develop her skills and powers, but Jaime was still hesitant. He wanted to discuss it with Peacemaker, Green Lantern and Captain Atom, but all were unavailable. Their conversation was cut short by another emergency, this time in Metropolis. Nightwing asked Jaime if he would like to come along.[14]
Alpha Squad arrived at Metropolis. After they landed, a number of Justice League members reported on their failure to penetrate the force field surrounding the city. Despite the bad news, Wonder Girl understood Blue Beetle's excitement at the events.[4]
As Martian Manhunter and Flash attempted to communicate with the alien ship over Metropolis, Wonder Girl, Nightwing, Blue Beetle, and Zatanna hovered nearby on the Super-Cycle, concealed inside a magic glamour bubble.[4]
Alpha made its way through the inner corridors of the vessel. Blue Beetle, still star-struck, engaged in a conversation with Zatanna. She revealed information about the Team and Nightwing to him, which led Cassie to conclude she had blown his mind.
Nightwing cut short the conversation, as he stumbled upon a room full of spheres. From a distance, Blue Beetle thought they were dioramas, but Nightwing discovered they were actually shrunk down cities.[16]
They continued on, planning to return for the shrunken cities later. But as they walked, Zatanna noticed her glamour was fading. Before she could put up a new one, the Collector of Worlds ambushed and stunned them.[16]
Alpha Squad regrouped and attacked the Collector, but the alien put up a forcefield. Just then, those who were on Kylstar's vessel were teleported in, as well as the Flash, Atom and Martian Manhunter, and they made quick work of the alien.[17]
With Metropolis restored to full size, the heroes gathered in the park. Wonder Girl met up with Blue Beetle, and asked him if he had made up his mind. He had, but he had to convince his scarab he was going to join.[17]
When Lobo was trying to kill secretary general Tseng, Wonder Girl and Batgirl were called in, and distracted the alien. Batgirl tried to escape with Tseng, while Wonder Girl took care of Lobo. Lobo eventually prevailed and revealed that Tseng was a robot, operated by a Krolotean. Lobo left with the Krolotean, as Wonder Girl looked on.[6]
After the Justice League identified locations around the world with Krolotean activity, Wonder Girl was assigned as Alpha Squad along with Nightwing, to capture the remaining Kroloteans in Philadelphia.[6]
Wonder Girl and her mentor, Wonder Woman, were part of Delta Squad during the mission to stop the Kroloteans on Malina Island. They were called in for backup when the enemies started to retreat. They both took out multiple Mechs. When they learned the base was set to explode, they picked up Aquaman and Lagoon Boy and retreated to the Bio-Ship.[5]
As the Leaguers accused of crimes on Rimbor prepared to depart, Wonder Girl expressed her desire to come along. Wonder Woman refused, as only a select group would be necessary, and she could never convince her mother to allow it.[5]
Aboard the Bio-Ship on her way to a mission to Bialya with Miss Martian, Bumblebee, and Batgirl, Wonder Girl was briefed by Nightwing, though she already knew what the mission details were. She laughed with the other girls after Batgirl called Nightwing out on why he had to justify choosing an all girl team.[7]
Wonder Girl was upset when Miss Martian ordered her to stay behind as a lookout while the other three girls infiltrated the base. After protesting briefly, she accepted the instruction. Wonder Girl watched the three girls enter the base, before spotting a truck carrying Mammoth, Icicle Jr., Devastation, Shimmer, and Psimon, who was previously thought to be hospitalized. Realizing she couldn't contact her teammates without Psimon knowing they were there, she had to warn them by finding them in the base.
After finding Miss Martian, she set out to warn the others, but was discovered by Devastation, who pinned her down. She fought her and several Bialyan soldiers off, and made it to the rendezvous point. They were later joined by Bumblebee, who notified them of Batgirl's capture. They set out to liberate her, and the abductees she had found.
Wonder Girl stayed in reserve while the others rescued Batgirl. She forced open a gate where Batgirl could fly a plane with all the abductees through, and made sure Devastation couldn't get to her. Unfortunately, the plane was damaged, and without its wings, fell off the end cliff at the end of the runway. Wonder Girl tried to lift it up, but it was too heavy. However the Bio-Ship saved them both.[7]
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