Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Wonder Woman #10!Wonder Womanis renowned for her unparalleled feats that evenSupermanandBatmanhaven’t been able to match. One such feat is her ability to break her own Lasso of Truth, a formidable artifact known to ensnare gods and mortals alike. In addition to this, she has recently demonstrated unparalleled strength by resisting the influence of the Lasso of Lies, a rare accomplishment matched by only one other individual in comic history.
While Cheetah has always been prominent in Wonder Woman’s rogue gallery, it seems DC is now positioning Barbara as Diana’s one true match in the DCU.
Tom King, Daniel Sampere, and Tomeu Morey’sWonder Woman#10 finally brings Diana Prince face-to-face with her long-time adversary, Barbara “Cheetah” Minerva. The ensuing battle between them is fiercely balanced, underscoringCheetah as Wonder Woman’s singular true rivalamong all her foes.
This perception is reinforced by a narrative revelation thatpositions Cheetah alongside Wonder Woman as the only individuals ever capable of resistingthe power of the Lasso of Lies—an extraordinary feat unmatched by any other across the extensive history of the Sovereign.
Barbara Minerva Joins Diana Prince in Accomplishing 1 Ultra Rare Feat–Resisting the Lasso of Lies
InWonder Woman#10, the Sovereign explicitly states that “only [Wonder Woman and Cheetah] were able to resist our Lasso of Lies.” This weapon, part of the same family as Diana’s Lasso of Truth and former Wonder GirlDonna Troy’s Lasso of Persuasion,has the power to make anyone restrained by it believe the lies of its bearer—in this case, the Sovereign, the secret king of the United States. Thus, Cheetah and Wonder Woman stand out as the only individuals who could resist its influence and not succumb to its lies.
The Sovereign reiterates the exceptional nature of Barbara and Diana’s resistance, saying, “Of all the countless people we’ve encountered in our bloodstained century, only they could not be tamed.“This underscores the unparalleled mental strength and willpower that both Wonder Woman and Cheetah possess.It’s a somewhat surprising revelation to find that Barbara matches Diana in these areas of prowess. While Cheetah has always been prominent in Wonder Woman’s rogue gallery, it seems DC is now positioning Barbara as Diana’s one true match in the DCU.
Did DC Just Turn Wonder Woman’s Greatest Nemesis into Her New Love Interest?!
Wonder Woman #10 comes in strong with the ‘Women Who Love Women’ vibes, setting Diana Prince up for a queer romance with her greatest villain.
Wonder Woman Not Only Resisted the Lasso of Lies, She Also Broke Free of It
However, Cheetah isn’t completely on the same level as Wonder Woman yet. Reviewing the Sovereign’s wording, he explicitly uses the term “resist.” This is significant because, inWonder Woman#8, Diana not onlyresisted the Lasso of Lies but also broke itwith an incredible show of strength. Given that the Lasso of Lies is in the same family as the indestructible Lasso of Truth, this feat is particularly remarkable. The Sovereign would likely have said “broken” or “broke free” if Barbara had accomplished the same. Nevertheless, bothWonder WomanandCheetahresisting the Lasso of Lies is an incredible feat in itself.
WONDER WOMAN #10 (2024)
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is the superhero identity of Diana, Princess of the Amazons. Created on the island of Themyscira, Wonder Woman is a super-powered demi-goddess with extreme physical strength who utilizes magical gifts (like her famous Lasso of Truth) to defeat her foes. As mighty as her fellow heroes Superman and the Justice League, Wonder Woman is unmatched in her compassion and virtue.
