Wonder Woman's Newest Fear is More Absurd Than Aquaman's
It's official, folks—Wonder Woman's Cassie Sandsmark has a fear that seems even more ridiculous than Aquaman's hydrophobia. However, upon closer inspection, Wonder Girl's newly revealed phobia might actually have a valid reason behind it. But whether Cassie's fear is justified or not, it will be interesting to see how many fans can relate.
Tom King, Daniel Sampere, and Tomeu Morey's Wonder Woman #10 features past and present Wonder Girls, Donna Troy, Yara Flor, and Cassie Sandsmark, preparing to rendezvous with Diana after the Amazon Princess had intentionally gotten herself captured by the Sovereign to rescue Barbara “Cheetah” Minerva.
Aquaman's Hydrophobia Is Valid Compared to Wonder Girl Cassie Sandsmark's Fear of Heights (Spoiler Alert: She Can FLY)
While flying, Yara beckons Cassie to look at the world below, marveling at its beauty. However, Cassie refuses, stating, “I’m good,” and looks up instead. Noticing Cassie's distress, Donna teases her, saying, “Cass, you can fly. What are you afraid of?”—a valid question from the former Wonder Girl. Cassie immediately denies being afraid and defends herself by saying that forty thousand feet is vastly different from the “ten feet off the ground” she usually flies. Yara soon joins in on the ribbing, making it clear that the two older heroines find Cassie's Fear Of Heights ridiculous, given that she can fly.
Cassie's Fear Of Heights is on the same level of ridiculousness, if not greater, as Aquaman's fear of water. Yes, you read that right: Arthur Curry, the water-inclined hero, is afraid of water—or more accurately, drowning—despite being able to breathe underwater. Fans learned about Aquaman’s fear in Peter Tomasi, Max Raynor, Luis Guerrero, and Rob Leigh's Challenge of the Super Sons #9, where Jon and Damian, aware of Arthur's fear of water, dose him with Fear Toxin to get the aquatic Justice Leaguer out of the water and save him from a worse fate.
Cassie Sandsmark’s Fear of Heights May Be Rooted in Trauma She Suffered in Amazons Attack!
Cassie's Fear of Heights likely has a valid basis, given that it has not been previously mentioned in her extensive history, suggesting it stems from trauma rather than being an innate irrational fear. A recent event in mainstream continuity that could have triggered this fear occurred in Amazons Attack! #4, where Cassie, Flying with Yara and human Mary Marvel, was possessed by an Apple of Discord, leading to a dangerous fall to the ground. This context makes Wonder Girl’s fear of heights seem more understandable compared to Aquaman’s fear of water.
Wonder Woman #10 is available now from DC Comics!
