Article by Carl Bryan
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, DC UNIVERSE, DC’s digital subscription service will be saluting the heroes who continue to inspire women and girls across the globe, including the Amazon warrior Wonder Woman, the Clown Princess of Crime Harley Quinn, and the shining star of the upcoming DC Universe original series, Stargirl. With DCUniverse.com, members can access a wide selection of stories starring their favorite female DC Super Heroes.
- Symbolizing justice and equality, Wonder Woman is the most celebrated heroine of all time. A founding member of Justice League of America, fans can visit DC Universe to relive Diana Prince’s very first appearance in All Star Comics #8 (1941), experience her first trip to Man’s World in Sensation Comics #1 (1942), and learn how she first received her powers in Wonder Woman #105 (1959).
- Overcoming hardships and heartbreak, Harley Quinn’s perseverance and strength earn her a spot on DC’s International Women’s Day tribute. Find out where the infamous Dr. Harleen Quinzel got her start in The Batman Adventures: Mad Love #1, and catch her in action in the critically-acclaimed animated series Harley Quinn.
- As a member of the Justice Society and Justice League, Courtney Whitmore, better known as Stargirl, has been fighting crime since she was a teenager. Before her live-action series debuts on DC Universe, find out more about Stargirl’s origin, powers, and abilities; catch up on essential storylines in comics, including Stars And S.T.R.I.P.E. #0 and JSA All-Stars #1, and in the Justice League Unlimited animated series.
When Do I Watch….What Do I Read?
Visit DCUniverse.com to read and watch all the content starring DC’s female superheroes and gain a deeper knowledge of each character. Below is the full reading list.
Wonder Woman
Beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, swifter than Hermes, and stronger than Hercules, Princess Diana of Themyscira fights for peace in Man’s World.
What to Watch:
- Justice League (2001-2004) – “War World – Part 1”
- Justice League Unlimited (2004-2006) – “The Balance”
What to Read:
- ALL STAR COMICS #8 (1941)
- SENSATION COMICS #1 (1942)
- WONDER WOMAN #105 (1959)
- WONDER WOMAN #1 (1987)
- JLA #1 (1997)
- WONDER WOMAN: REBIRTH #1
Harley Quinn
The multiverse would be a much less lively place without the hi-jinks and shenanigans of the former Dr. Harleen Quinzel, the one and only Clown Princess of Crime.
What To Watch:
- Harley Quinn Animated TV Series
- Batman: The Animated Series – “Harley and Ivy”
- The New Batman Adventures – “Mad Love”
What To Read:
- THE BATMAN ADVENTURES: MAD LOVE #1
- HARLEY QUINN
- SUICIDE SQUAD
- GOTHAM CITY SIRENS
Stargirl
The proud wielder of the Cosmic Staff, Courtney Whitmore has fought evil as a member of the Justice Society and Justice League.
What to Watch:
- Justice League Unlimited Animated Series – “Chaos at the Earth’s Core”
- Justice League Unlimited Animated Series – “Patriot Act”
What to Read:
- STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #0
- STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #1
- JSA #1
- JSA ALL-STARS #1
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