Fans of DC Comics are rejoicing as Wonder Woman has a girlfriend in the new comic series, Dark Knights of Steel.
The limited series, which is set in a fantastical universe that vaguely resembles medieval times, is making history as this is the first time fans get to see Wonder Woman in a same-sex relationship.
The new series begins with Lois Lane arriving on Themyscira, the island home of the Amazons, to deliver bad news to Wonder Woman and princess Zala of the House El – the daughter of Jor-El and sister of Kal-El, AKA Superman.
She visits Wonder Woman and Zala in the middle of a fierce training session on the battlefield before sharing with Zala that her father has been murdered.
The princess is distraught, as Wonder Woman comforts her and says she will always be there to help her out.
Wonder Woman then pulls Zala into a close embrace and the two share a passionate kiss before Zala flies off.
Sadly, their relationship isn’t explored any further in the issue. However, GamesRadar reported that their romance may be revisited later in the series.
The comic is written by Tom Taylor, Yasmine Putri, Arif Prianto, and Wes Abbott.
While this is the first time fans get to see Wonder Woman in a same-sex relationship, writer Greg Rucka confirmed she is part of the LGBTQ+ community in the DC Universe too.
On October 11, which is National Coming Out Day, the new Superman, Jonathan Kent, was revealed to be bisexual in the new DC Comic, Superman: Son of Kal-El. Jonathan Kent is the son of the original Superman, Clark Kent, and Lois Lane.
Tom Taylor, who has penned the series, told the New York Times that replacing the original Superman, Clark Kent, "with another straight white savior felt like a missed opportunity".
In a statement further explaining his decision, Taylor said: "I’ve always said everyone needs heroes and everyone deserves to see themselves in their heroes and I’m very grateful DC and Warner Bros share this idea.
"Superman’s symbol has always stood for hope, for truth, and for justice. Today, that symbol represents something more. Today, more people can see themselves in the most powerful superhero in comics."
