Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor: A Love Story Redefined by Vulnerability

What Makes Wonder Woman's Relationship With Steve Trevor Work?

Wonder Woman's romance with Steve Trevor has always been a bit of a mystery. She is, after all, a demigoddess, with immense superpowers, while he's a normal man - that could have easily led to an uneven power dynamic and a feeling that she was patronizing him because of her ability to protect him. She is, as a matter of fact, well-aware that she doesn’t require protection.

Their dynamic changed as Wonder Woman lost her Powers to Amazo - that made both of them equally vulnerable to danger - Steve has now gained a new perspective on her and, for the first time he has a reason to worry for her safety.

What is Wonder Woman #13 About?

Comic book page: Steve Trevor discusses how he has to worry about Diana now that she's lost her powers, and Diana tells him that she finally knows how she's felt towards him since the day they met. Image

The latest series of the Wonder Woman #13, is a compelling story - it’s a reimagining of Wonder Woman, as she finds herself stripped of her Powers, leading to a new set of challenges, those that she’s never experienced before. The show’s events take place during a Absolute Power storyline - that has seen several key characters (like Superman) who’s now facing those same challenges, those that are filled with suspense as they battle a variety of those powerful forces - (in this instance) Amazon and other heroes.

In the Absolute Power story the hero, Wonder Woman (that includes some scenes involving her team effort with Robin and those that have created a powerful narrative as those events unfold – to some who have been following this series, that have become even more compelling.

Who is Steve Trevor?

Comic book panels: As Wonder Woman fights Cheetah, they discuss Steve's role in her life, and he says that his role isn't to save her, but rather to listen, appreciate, and admire her while she saves herself. Image

Steve Trevor first met Wonder Woman in 1941. In that original meeting, the two characters were brought together - when he crash-landed in Themyscira – as the story unfolded - and with his presence, Wonder Woman’s story took a turn as those events began to reshape her perspective on the world around her.

He has long played an important role in Wonder Woman's life. There’s a strong bond that exists - and some might say that a special connection - those that have played a role in making this Relationship as uniquely strong and powerful as it is.

Is The Story of Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor Similar to Other Comic Romances?

Fans of those other, superhero couples who have seen the long and interesting romances of those couples - Superman and Lois Lane, as two of the most celebrated couples in the DC universe. Those fans can often be excited about how this Relationship might develop – because it offers an alternative to what some have come to expect in those relationships, as it doesn’t conform to some of the typical themes (like the damsel in distress), which might lead to some conflicts as some might want to see it play out.

In this case those fans of other comic couples can’t be too quick to jump to conclusions. What makes this relationship a bit different is a powerful bond, those who have seen how those other relationships have unfolded - as it might become clear that this tale offers a great insight into how two individuals, both of whom possess a set of talents - but one of whom has far more powerful abilities.

What are The Main Elements That Makes This Relationship Unique?

Comic book panels: Wonder Woman's arms are injured after she deflected bullets without her powers, and Steve fusses over her worriedly. Image

Wonder Woman - that classic, character who's long been portrayed as one of the stronger, female characters in those Superhero stories. Some fans have long looked at her character in that sense, as those events have often centered on her. One key element is how she handles those dangerous situations - a heroic figure, those moments where she’s faced with a powerful opponent.

Her relationship with Steve has long been viewed through that lens of power - that has also often led to a feeling that Steve has been placed in the role of being someone who requires protection from Wonder Woman, rather than someone who is equal. Now that Wonder Woman has been stripped of her powers – a new perspective has unfolded – as those events show those two characters (and their challenges) in a more human and balanced dynamic. This element in this storyline will bring new challenges to Wonder Woman, but that also includes new opportunities.

How Did Wonder Woman Get Her Powers?

Wonder Woman Flexing in Variant Comic Cover by Rahzzah Image

Wonder Woman's powers - as she is a demigoddess, a powerful character who comes from a world that is quite different from that which is known to other humans, she’s given those super-powers and those gifts that have played an important role in her story, Those gifts include, her Lasso of Truth - one that allows her to control and overcome a powerful opponent in the face of those who are seeking to do her harm, which will show how powerful she really is, that’s one of the key elements that’s made her so powerful.

Her powers have become essential to her role as a hero – those characters, who are fighting to save the world, as those battles against those evil characters.