The History Of The Universe As Told By Wonder Woman

Trina Robbins, Author and Comic Herstorian

Trina Robbins has been writing graphic novels, comics and books for over thirty years. From Wonder Woman to the Powerpuff Girls to her own teenage superheroine, GoGirl!, her characters have ranged from superheroines to women who kill. A veteran of San Francisco’s underground comix movement (along with Crumb and other renegades), she now deliveres passionate lectures on comics, graphic novels and girl power throughout the US and Europe.

Jennifer K. Stuller, aka The Ink-Stained Amazon, grew up with Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman. Stuller’s life-long passion for female super and action heroes inspired her to write Ink-Stained Amazons and Cinematic Warriors: Superwomen in Modern Mythology – - a comprehensive history of superwomen in comics, film, and television. In addition to her writing, Stuller also lectures in the US and internationally about gender and sexuality in popular culture. Once you get her started, she’ll gush for hours about Amazons, Slayers, and Warrior Women.

Gail Simone, Wonder Woman author
In the 68 years of Wonder Woman’s publication, Gail Simone is the superheroine’s first female author. Gail began her career as a hairstylist whose feminist blog on women in comics won the attention of the comic industry. Faced with the challenge of writing the story of the longest running superheroine in comics, a character invented by men and marketed to boys, Gail laments “I have to struggle to show the female characters showing any weakness, or any sign of being less than ideal. But I’m not interested in perfection, and I don’t think the readers are, either.”

George Perez, Wonder Woman Artist
Former Wonder Woman artist (1987-1992), George Perez is credited with revitalizing Wonder Woman’s character at a critical point in her career by tying her more closely to the Greek gods and bringing a more feminist slant to her story. Considered to be one of the most influential comic book artists of all time, George credits comic books as teaching him how to speak Engish.

Andy Mangels, Wonder Woman Day Founder & Gay Activist
Wonder Woman collector, scholar, activist and enthusiast, Andy is known throughout the comic industry as Wonder Woman’s #1 fan. Founder of Wonder Woman Day – an annual fundraiser designed to raise money for battered women’s shelters – Andy’s describes his devotion to Wonder Woman as almost “religious”. Joking that he has more (wonder) women in his life than any gay man he knows, and speaking to the broad appeal of the character, Andy’s fanaticism begs the question:
What can Wonder Woman tell us about the role sex and gender plays in feminism today?

Valerie Perez, Fan Filmmaker
Valerie Perez sees herself as more than a Wonder Woman impersonator. Engaging regularly in acts of charity and volunteerism, Valerie harnesses the virtues of the character while seeking to fight the evils of real life by using her powers, and those of her beloved icon, only for good. Valerie’s commitment to her selfimposed task is admirable and, at times, downright inspiring.