Second, I think if a writer must make Wonder Woman date, you go one extreme or the other. Either she dates an extremely human guy with lots of failings, basically the opposite of her (i.e. Nemesis), or she dates some uber-dude (i.e. Superman).

Personally, I liked it when the alluded to a possible romance between Wonder Woman and Aquaman. She’s a warrior, he’s a warrior. She’s a Princess of an Island, he’s the King of 75% of Earth. They both “get” the royalty aspect. They would be pretty amazing, I think. And that’s not just me projecting my Aquaman fanhood on the issue.

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Part of the issue of such a discussion is whom is writing a character at the time. Who they are is somewhat fluid. Some writers put batman in a more compassionate light. But others can make him almost manic in his fanaticism. When you’re dealing with 60 years of history…more history than mortal men can accomplish, you’re going to see fluctuations.

You mentioned Superman also…I agree that this isn’t necessarily the best paring. I think part of the issue is that comic fans want to see their favs hook up. Like a soap opera. But why does her love have to be given to her workmates (hesitate to say ‘friends’ since they turn on each other on a dime)? Why not give her someone else? Some fellow greek warrior, or even a warrior of another pantheon? Or, as I mentioned somewhat above, another Amazon. It is never touched on, but if there women has the same desires as those of us in man’s world….and have been on this island alone for centuries, would their culture have not long ago embraced amazon-amazon relations?

In some ways, pushing her into a ‘normal’, mortal relationship cheapens her. Why does she need a mate at all? If she wishes for a child, implore her gods. Besides, having a relationship when you are a major superhero is pretty much a guaranteed way to get someone killed.

To the point that Bruce Wayne is mentally ill, I believe it is a lazy assessment. A wonderful essay by clinical psychologist Robin S. Rosenberg, published in the book “Batman Unauthorized” edited by Denny O’Neil, focuses on the question of Bruce’s sanity, and makes the very strong case that while Bruce is serious and single-minded, dark and brooding, nothing in his make-up or history fits medical definitions for mental illness, depression, dissociative identity disorder, or PTSD. Being a dedicated and focused crime-fighter makes him no different than undercover cops or CIA spooks, who also deal with having double-identities and lack of personal lives. He may not be fun at parties, nor the lighthearted hero with a quick quip, but he is most definitely NOT insane.

@ Chacotaco: probably. But sometimes being too alike can be an issue. Whenever she meets other warriors, there ends up being a lot of butting of heads.

Also, I totally think she would be open to a chick rather than a dude.

Wonder Woman was raised in a warrior culture. I’ve got to believe that any prospective beau has to be pretty badass. :)

Also, to Ramon above, Bruce Wayne is a bad boyfriend to pretty much ANYONE. If Diana has the hots for Bruce, it is along the same vein that women fall for dudes who are hot messes with the thought that her love can make him better…and it can’t.