Wonder Woman's Girlfriend Officially Returns To DC Lore

Published Jul 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT Nicolas Ayala is a Senior Writer for the Comics team at ScreenRant, with over five years of experience writing about Superhero media, action movies, and TV shows. Sign in to your ScreenRant account DC brings Wonder Woman's girlfriend back and celebrates their marriage with a new grueling challenge. Wonder Woman's romantic history has evolved considerably across decades of comics and throughout the DC Multiverse, each partner reflecting the many different interpretations of Diana herself. Steve Trevor has been Wonder Woman's most enduring romantic interest, though their relationship has ranged from tragic separation to equal partnership depending on the continuity. Besides Steve, Diana has shared meaningful relationships with Superman in several alternate timelines, including Kingdom Come and The Dark Knight Strikes Again, and with Batman in certain arcs like Joe Kelly's Justice League. Some stories have also acknowledged or at least hinted at Diana's attraction to women, which opens the door to relationships that better reflect the culture of an island inhabited almost exclusively by Amazons for millennia. The most prominent example is Kasia from Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons, whose romance with Diana develops during the Amazon princess' youth. The weaponsmith Io, the stablewoman Alethea, and the fellow warrior Mala have all provided Wonder Woman with romantic tension in Themyscira, each leading to different outcomes that have shaped Diana's intimate life. However, there's only one female character who has been Wonder Woman's official girlfriend, and DC is reinforcing the relevance of their relationship with an epic wedding. Wonder Woman's Girlfriend Zala Jor-El Returns Dark Knights Of Steel II; Written By Tom Taylor; Art By Otto Schmidt, And Arif Prianto In 2021, Tom Taylor and Jasmine Putri's Dark Knights of Steel reimagined the DC Universe as a medieval fantasy world with several major changes, like Bruce Wayne being Jor-El's son and Superman having an Earth-born sister, Zala Jor-El. Zala and Wonder Woman made their love known in Dark Knights of Steel with a kiss, and now, Dark Knights of Steel II makes things official with their wedding. Diana and Zala's marriage marks the first time Wonder Woman is in an official, long-term relationship with a female character in DC lore, and it also makes Diana, Kal-El, and Bruce Wayne family members. Unfortunately, Wonder Woman and Zala Jor-El's wedding is cut short by the arrival of the mythical Kraken, and even though Aquaman arrives just in time to tame it, Zala begins to feel unwell, coughing up blood before collapsing. Dark Knights of Steel II #1 concludes with a bad omen for Wonder Woman's new family, prophesied by Barbara Gordon a.k.a. Oracle. Who exactly caused Zala to fall ill is yet to be revealed, but Wonder Woman and the League will be ready to face another threat in Dark Knights of Steel II #2. Zala Jor-El Fills Two Overlooked Roles In DC Lore Zala Is Wonder Woman's Wife And Superman's Sister Dark Knights of Steel's Zala Jor-El fills two roles that have received surprisingly little attention across DC history by simultaneously being Wonder Woman's wife and Superman's sister. Either position would be unusual on its own, and combining them creates a relationship that reshapes two of DC's most important heroic families at once. Wonder Woman has rarely been allowed to build a lasting marriage in major continuities despite her status as one of DC's central heroes, and Superman almost never has a Kryptonian sibling with whom he can share his heritage. This combination immediately distinguishes Dark Knights of Steel from more conventional alternate universes. Themyscira · Amazonian Trial Edition How Well Do You KnowWonder Woman? 🌏OriginsParadise ⚡PowersTruth ☠VillainsWar! 🎥FilmsDCEU 💫LegacyIcon FOR THEMYSCIRA! → 01 Wonder Woman is an Amazonian princess who left her hidden island homeland to help humanity during a great conflict. What is the name of the island paradise where the Amazons live? AAtlantis BThemyscira CAsgard DOlympus ✓ Correct! Themyscira, also known as Paradise Island, is the hidden homeland of the Amazons — a race of immortal warrior women blessed by the Greek gods. Shielded from the outside world for millennia, it is where Diana was raised and trained before venturing into the world of men. ✗ The Lasso of Truth says that’s not quite right! The answer is Themyscira. Atlantis is the underwater kingdom of Aquaman, Asgard is Thor’s realm in Norse mythology, and Olympus is the home of the Greek gods. Themyscira is the hidden paradise where the Amazons have lived for thousands of years. NEXT → 02 In DC Comics’ classic origin, Wonder Woman was formed from clay by her mother and given life by the Greek gods. Who is Wonder Woman’s mother, the Queen of the Amazons? AHera BAthena CHippolyta DArtemis ✓ Correct! Queen Hippolyta is Wonder Woman’s mother and the ruler of the Amazons. In the classic origin, she sculpted baby Diana from clay and the gods breathed life into her. Hippolyta is a fierce warrior and wise leader who has guided the Amazons for centuries. ✗ The Lasso of Truth says that’s not quite right! The answer is Hippolyta. Hera is the queen of the Olympian gods, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, and Artemis is a fellow Amazon warrior (and sometimes rival to Diana). Hippolyta is Diana’s mother and the beloved Queen of the Amazons. NEXT → 03 Wonder Woman wields a magical golden weapon that forces anyone bound by it to tell the truth. This iconic weapon is one of the most recognizable in all of comics. What is it called? AThe Golden Bolas BThe Lasso of Truth CThe Chain of Honesty DThe Rope of Hestia ✓ Correct! The Lasso of Truth (also known as the Golden Perfect) was forged by the god Hephaestus from the Golden Girdle of Gaea. Anyone bound by it is compelled to speak only the truth. It is virtually indestructible and can also restore lost memories and dispel illusions. ✗ The Lasso of Truth says that’s not quite right! The answer is the Lasso of Truth. While the lasso is sometimes connected to Hestia in certain continuities, its official and iconic name is the Lasso of Truth — Wonder Woman’s most signature weapon and a symbol of her commitment to honesty and justice. NEXT → 04 Wonder Woman’s most iconic arch-nemesis is a powerful figure from Greek mythology who represents war and conflict. In many storylines, this villain is the god of war himself. Who is Wonder Woman’s greatest enemy? ACirce BCheetah CAres DHades ✓ Correct! Ares, the Greek god of war, is Wonder Woman’s most mythologically significant foe. As a champion of peace, Diana stands in direct opposition to everything Ares represents. Their conflict is the eternal struggle between peace and war, compassion and destruction. ✗ The Lasso of Truth says that’s not quite right! The answer is Ares. Circe is a powerful sorceress and recurring villain, Cheetah is one of Diana’s most personal enemies, and Hades is the god of the underworld. But Ares — the god of war — is Wonder Woman’s ultimate mythological nemesis. NEXT → 05 Gal Gadot portrayed Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films starting in 2016. In her first solo film, Wonder Woman (2017), Diana travels to the world of men during which historical conflict? AWorld War II BWorld War I CThe Cold War DThe Vietnam War ✓ Correct! The 2017 Wonder Woman film set Diana’s first adventure during World War I, a deliberate departure from her comic book origins which were tied to World War II. Director Patty Jenkins chose WWI to emphasize the senseless horror of war and Diana’s idealistic belief that humanity is worth saving. ✗ The Lasso of Truth says that’s not quite right! The answer is World War I. While Wonder Woman’s original 1941 comic debut was set during WWII, the 2017 film moved the timeline back to WWI. Diana leaves Themyscira with pilot Steve Trevor to fight in “the war to end all wars,” believing Ares is behind the conflict. NEXT → 06 Wonder Woman wears a pair of iconic silver accessories on her wrists that can deflect bullets, energy blasts, and virtually any projectile. What are these indestructible accessories called? AGauntlets of Atlas BThe Bracelets of Submission CSilver Shields DAmazonian Arm Guards ✓ Correct! The Bracelets of Submission are indestructible gauntlets worn by all Amazons as a reminder of their past enslavement by Hercules. Wonder Woman’s pair are particularly powerful — forged from the remnants of Zeus’s Aegis shield in some versions — and she uses them to deflect virtually any attack. ✗ The Lasso of Truth says that’s not quite right! The answer is the Bracelets of Submission. The Gauntlets of Atlas grant super strength in some storylines but are a different item. Wonder Woman’s iconic silver wrist guards — the Bracelets of Submission — are among the most recognizable accessories in comic book history. NEXT → 07 Wonder Woman first appeared in DC Comics in 1941, created by a psychologist who was also the inventor of a real-world device. Who created Wonder Woman? AStan Lee BBob Kane CWilliam Moulton Marston DJack Kirby ✓ Correct! William Moulton Marston, a psychologist who also invented an early form of the lie detector (polygraph), created Wonder Woman. He designed her as a feminist icon — a hero who would triumph through love and truth rather than violence. The Lasso of Truth was directly inspired by his polygraph work. ✗ The Lasso of Truth says that’s not quite right! The answer is William Moulton Marston. Stan Lee co-created Marvel heroes like Spider-Man, Bob Kane co-created Batman, and Jack Kirby co-created many Marvel and DC characters. Marston, a Harvard-trained psychologist and lie detector inventor, created Wonder Woman in 1941. NEXT → 08 The Cheetah is one of Wonder Woman’s most enduring villains — a woman who transforms into a powerful cheetah-like being. In the DCEU film Wonder Woman 1984, which actress portrayed Barbara Minerva/Cheetah? ARobin Wright BKristen Wiig CConnie Nielsen DLucy Davis ✓ Correct! Kristen Wiig, best known for comedy roles in Bridesmaids and Saturday Night Live, took on the dramatic role of Barbara Minerva in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). Her character starts as a shy, overlooked archaeologist who gradually transforms into the savage Cheetah after wishing for Diana’s power. ✗ The Lasso of Truth says that’s not quite right! The answer is Kristen Wiig. Robin Wright played Antiope (Diana’s aunt and training mentor), Connie Nielsen played Queen Hippolyta, and Lucy Davis played Etta Candy (Steve Trevor’s secretary). Kristen Wiig portrayed the villainous Cheetah in Wonder Woman 1984. REVEAL MY SCORE → Trial Complete Your Amazonian Rank / 8 Are you worthy of the Lasso of Truth — or still in training on Themyscira? ↻ FACE THE TRIAL AGAIN Zala highlights how much unexplored potential exists in both overlooked dynamics. Seeing Wonder Woman navigate marriage while balancing diplomacy and heroism introduces emotional territory that DC's main continuity has only touched sporadically, and Superman's relationship with a living Kryptonian sister creates unique family interactions that are radically different from those he shares with Supergirl, his parents' AI recreations, Jon Kent, and fellow survivors from Krypton. After Dark Knights of Steel II, there's a chance Zala Jor-El makes her debut on Earth-0 to integrate these new relationships into primary DC canon. Would you like to see Wonder Woman's girlfriend join official DC Comics lore? Dark Knights of Steel II is now available from DC Comics Alias Diana Prince Created By William Moulton Marston, H. G. Peter First Appearance All Star Comics Alliance Justice League, Justice Society of America, Justice League Dark, Justice League International Race Amazon-Olympian Movies Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 2, Wonder Woman 1984, Wonder Woman 3