I have you, Barbara Ann. You are safe. As many times as you fall, Barbara Ann, I will be there to pick you up again.
| First appearance | |
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| Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #7 | August 1, 1987 |
Dr. Barbara Ann Minerva, alias Cheetah is a british archaeologist who was very fascinated by greek mythology and their amazons. Because her mother died early in childhood, these where her comfort zone back then.She was Diana’s first friend and anchor to earth. Inspired by the discovery, she continued her expedition which she got her research funding from Veronica Cale, who tricked her service along with Phobos and Deimos, sons of Ares. She later become Urzkartaga's bride against her will, the goddess Cheetah.
After Wonder Woman freed her from the curse, Minerva learned the truth about her master and went to mental breakdown knowing she was abused through both phsycally and manipulation. Not having enough time to rest, Veronica Cale threatened her friends' lives, including ex-girlfriend. As she didn't have other options, she accepted the offer and became Cheetah again. She didn't want to become human anymore prior to mental health she would go through again.
Sexual Orientation
It has been confirmed by DC Comics that she had mutual romantic feelings for Etta Candy in Rebirth and have showed attraction to her only as far we know. They’ve been together for a while, but because of the curse, both moved on from their past relationship. However, it’s still unknown to her label besides being sapphic.Some would say she's lesbian, although nothing is confirmed yet.
| First appearance | |
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| All Star Comics #8 | October 21, 1941 |
Diana of Themyscira, known to the world as Wonder Woman is a demigoddess born in paradise island. The humanity was something fascinating for her and because of the curiosity, she offered herself to bring Steve Trevor back to his world and showed herself she was the most worth amazon for that mission in trial.The archaeologist Barbara Minerva was the only one who could undestand her tongue when arrived in the World of Men. Since then, they changed the world together. Later, her friend became more curious to know and study the existence of gods, those who were set on earth as well. That led her trapped by the depraved old plant god, Urzkartaga. She still try to get the woman she knew back to this day.
Sexual Orientation
In Rebirth, she is canonically queer. Confirmed by writer Greg Rucka, he also says her label being pansexual is also true.Diana dated several women in Themyscira as stated in comics, one of them being Kasia. She haven't got her own girlfriend in world of men yet.
READING GUIDE
Wonder Woman: Rebirth (2016)
by Greg Rucka
Issue #2: Year One Begins Here!
Issue #4: Year One Part Two
Issue #6: Year One Part Three
Issue #8: Interlude
Wonder Woman: Rebirth (2016)
by Greg Rucka
Issue #10: Year One Part Four
Annual #1: And Then There Were Three...
Issue #12: Year One Part Five
Issue #14: Year One Finale
Wonder Woman: Rebirth (2016)
by Greg Rucka
Issue #16: Godwatch Part One
Issue #18: Godwatch Part Two
Issue #20: Godwatch Part Three
Issue #22: Godwatch Part Four
Wonder Woman: Rebirth (2016)
by Greg Rucka
Issue #1: The Lies Part One
Issue #3: The Lies Part Two
Issue #5: The Lies Part Three
Issue #7: The Lies Part Four
Wonder Woman: Rebirth (2016)
by Greg Rucka
Issue #9: The Lies Part Five
Issue #11: The Lies Conclusion
Issue #13: Angel Down
Issue #15: The Truth Part One
Wonder Woman: Rebirth (2016)
by Greg Rucka
Issue #17: The Truth Part Two
Issue #19: The Truth Part Three
Issue #21: The Truth Part Four
Issue #22: The Truth Part Five
Wonder Woman: Rebirth (2016)
by Greg Rucka
Issue #24: Godwatch Epilogue
Issue #25: Perfect
Wonder Woman: Rebirth (2016)
by Steve Orlando
Issue #82: The Wild Hunt Part One
Issue #83: The Wild Hunt Part Two
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