Of all the heroes in the DC Universe, few have achieved the fame, status, and legacy of Superman and Wonder Woman. Together, these two heroes have come to represent DC Comics as a whole and the entire Justice League. They are the fiercest fighters for truth, justice, and the pursuit of peace and happiness for all. It also helps that both Superman and Wonder Woman possess the powers of the gods: super strength, super speed, flight, and a host of other powers, which elevate them both above the ranks of their fellow superheroes. Big problems need big heroes; they don’t come much bigger than these two.
The relationship that Superman and Wonder Woman share is a simple yet textured one. They are not only allies in the Justice League; they are also best friends. They are each other’s confidants and sources of unbreakable support should the other need them. A particularly interesting dynamic between Superman and Wonder Woman is their romantic relationship, or in most cases, the lack thereof. In certain timelines, Superman and Wonder Woman have become a unit. Superman has been involved with Lois Lane in most mainline continuities, while Wonder Woman has sought her own romantic avenues. This dynamic between them makes them such an interesting couple, regardless of who they may be in love with.
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Superman Is the Pinnacle of What Being a Superhero Means
He’s The One and Only
Superman as a character is one of the easiest to understand: he embodies everything that people should aspire to be. If it’s right, he does it. If it’s wrong, he doesn’t do it. It’s that simple. Superman has powers that make him stronger than some literal gods, but all he wants to do is hope for a peaceful life for himself and everyone around him.
The best Superman stories aren’t the ones where he throws the hardest punches; they’re the ones where he helps the people who need him most. They’re the ones where he uses kindness, empathy, and compassion to bring peace to those around him. That’s why he’s the Big Blue Boy Scout.
Superman’s and Wonder Woman’s moral compasses make them such good friends.
Superman was raised by a small American family in the middle of Kansas, and a secretive nation of Amazonians raised Wonder Woman. Their backgrounds couldn’t be more different, but at the heart of both their upbringings are the credos that uphold honesty, virtue, and justice.
Wonder Woman has certainly come across beings stronger than she is or possesses vast powers she doesn’t have. Those things mean nothing to her because what matters most is how those powers are used. Superman’s powers are tools he employs to make the world a better place: that fact and his unbreakable commitment to being a good person bring the two heroes together so well.
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Wonder Woman Is the Perfect Union of Peerless Martial Skill and Compassion
She’s the Ultimate Role Model
Wonder Woman is, in many ways, a perfect counterpart to Superman. Both heroes are not ordinary people. Superman is a Kryptonian, and Wonder Woman is an Amazonian demigod. Wonder Woman was raised by a society of women who, for many years, wanted no part of the world of man.
But Wonder Woman knew that her powers could best be used to help the world and not to keep them to herself in isolation. Just like Superman, Wonder Woman is a stranger to planet Earth. She may have been born on it, but she was never integrated into its machinations until she was an adult.
But rather than choosing to focus on her differences and alienation from the majority of Earth, Wonder Woman instead chooses to bridge the gaps between herself and the world.
Wonder Woman is a warrior of the finest order and is one of the greatest examples of how any girl, any woman anywhere, is as capable as any man of achieving greatness. She is the power that resides within every woman; she is the strength to persevere against seemingly insurmountable odds in a world that is stacked against us.
Wonder Woman uses her martial prowess not to dominate or subjugate but to protect and uphold. She lifts people up when they need it and puts them on the ground when they deserve it. As a member of the Justice League, she and Superman are two of the most stalwart defenders of justice in the world. Spending close, intimate time with one another has allowed their friendship to blossom over the years.
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Superman and Wonder Woman Have Enjoyed a Deep Relationship
Should They Become a Couple For Good, Though?
Superman and Wonder Woman are best represented as teammates on and off the Justice League. Superman has historically been in love with Lois Lane, and as that’s been one of the most famous relationships in all of comics, it’s a relationship that should remain as it is.
However, as mentioned previously, there have been moments when Superman and Wonder Woman have been paired together. Mark Millar discussed the idea of Superman and Wonder Woman together in his Elseworlds story “Kingdom Come.” In Frank Miller’s Dark Knight continuity, Superman and Wonder Woman become romantically involved and even have a baby. In the New 52 reboot, Superman and Wonder Woman become a couple in the “Power Couple” storyline.
Pairing Superman and Wonder Woman together has long been a contentious idea among DC fans.
The idea of Superman and Wonder Woman being together romantically makes much sense on a large scale, especially in more recent years. With decades of character building between them, Superman and Wonder Woman have much more depth than in their earliest days. Exploring how an alien and an Amazon could find common ground, not only as a fighting team but as citizens of Earth, has so much potential.
The flip side to that, however, is that such complicated and high-stakes lives would invariably breed discontent, conflict, and drama between two of the world’s strongest heroes. Granted, this hasn’t stopped Green Arrow and Black Canary, or Raven and Beast Boy, from having working relationships while acting as superheroes. Having Superman and Wonder Woman exist as a couple is an interesting dynamic that has opened up previously closed doors in their relationship as friends and Justice League members.
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Superman and Wonder Woman Are Best Friends and Loyal Teammates
They’re Always There For Each Other
The notion of Superman and Wonder Woman becoming romantically involved can cause heated discussions among fans. For many, Superman and Lois Lane have a relationship that is as perfect as chocolate and peanut butter. The unwavering love and adoration that Superman feels for Lois Lane is what has propelled him, inspired him, and guided him through the hardest moments of his life (the finale of 1992’s “The Death of Superman” is a testament to this.)
Even though Superman and Wonder Woman share so much in common and could embark on countless amazing adventures together, pushing their relationship further than friends is a bridge a little too far for some. But for what it’s worth, it is cute that there exists the possibility of Superman and Wonder Woman falling in love with one another, even if it has to happen in another timeline.
Superman and Wonder Woman are partners who protect the world to the best of their abilities.
Sometimes, Superman’s and Wonder Woman’s battles become so great that they need the help of each other and the rest of the Justice League. And, sometimes, they have moments of peace where they can relax and share a smile and a laugh. Superman and Wonder Woman are the pillars that help stabilize the Justice League. They are role models for countless people the world over. Though the possibility of romance exists within their timeline and others, their relationship ultimately works best when they are close friends and nothing more.
Superman has Lois Lane, and Wonder Woman has Steve Trevor. But when they stand side by side, Superman and Wonder Woman are one of the most unstoppable forces in the universe. And regardless of whether they’re in love, the friendship they share is what matters most.
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Wonder Woman
One of the most beloved and iconic DC Super Heroes of all time, Wonder Woman has stood for nearly eighty years as a symbol of truth, justice and equality to people everywhere.
