BatmanandSupermanwill always be one of my favorite duos, as it’s hard to beat the World’s Finest. However, DC is officially giving the Dark Knight and Man of Steel a run for their money by teaming up two of my absolute favorite heroines. With a new comic release, these two have proven they’re an incredible dream team, working perfectly in sync with each other—and I need more of them, pronto.
For two characters who rarely work together, their level of synchrony surpasses even the iconic partnership of Batman and Superman…
DC’s ALL IN initiative brought significant changes to the DC Universe, with one of the most notable and welcome beingthe return of the Justice League. The team’s roster now includes every hero on Earth-Prime, an unprecedented shift for a group that traditionally consisted of only Earth’s most elite heroes.
While reactions to this change have been mixed, one undeniable positive is the opportunity to see heroes who rarely interact team up, creating fresh and exciting dynamics in DC’s narratives. A standout example of this isthe team-up between Wonder Woman and Mary Marvel in Mark Waid and Dan Mora’sJustice League Unlimited#2.
Mary Marvel & Wonder Woman Unite inJustice League Unlimited#2
Diana and Mary Have a Synchrony That Rivals Batman and Superman’s Own
Mary Marvel and Wonder Woman are easily two of my favorite female DC characters. While my love for Diana is obvious—because, honestly, how could you not adore a badass Amazon Warrior Princess—my deep admiration for Mary Marvel might come as a surprise. Mary is a more nuanced and lesser-known character compared to Wonder Woman, but one comic series completely won me over (and would win you over too): Matthew Rosenberg and Alex Paknadel’sDC vs. Vampires: All-Out War.If a character can be both a total badass and make me ugly cry multiple times, they instantly earn a spot on my favorites list.
So when Mary Marvel and Wonder Woman teamed up inJustice League Unlimited#2, I was ecstatic to see two of my favorites working together—and my excitement was more than rewarded. My expectations were completely blown away as Waid and Mora established them as an absolute dream team within just a single page of dialogue and art. As the two heroines brainstorm how to handle a Parademon nest,they seamlessly finish each other’s sentences before simultaneously reaching the same conclusion:“We should carry it to space.”For two characters who rarely work together, their level of synchrony surpasses even the iconic partnership of Batman and Superman, venturing into the rare, perfectly in-sync dynamic of Batman and Robin.
Waid Gives Brilliant Explanation For Wonder Woman & Mary Marvel’s Instant Synchrony
“I Speak with the Wisdom of Athena. You Carry the Wisdom of Minerva."– Wonder Woman inJustice League Unlimited#2 (2025)
I’m an absolute sucker for the ‘finishing each other’s sentences’ trope—especially when it involves Parademon shenanigans—but Waid provides an incredibly cool explanation for why Mary Marvel and Wonder Woman are so in sync despite barely knowing each other. When Mary calls the moment"weird,“Wonder Woman responds,“Was it? I speak with the wisdom of Athena. You carry the wisdom of Minerva. The Greeks and Romans were not so different.”This not only serves as a fantastic reminder of each heroine’s origins but alsomakes their near-instant synchrony feel believable.
I genuinely hope we get to see more of Mary Marvel and Wonder Woman working together inJustice League Unlimited, as there’s immense potential for their connection to grow into a meaningful friendship.The significant age gap between them also opens the door for a mentee-mentor dynamic, which is hinted at in a brief exchange. When Mary comments on a misconception she had about the gods, Diana gently replies,“Oh, child. You still have much to learn about the various pantheons—”If that isn’t the perfect setup for an epic mentor-mentee relationship, I don’t know what is.
Wonder Woman Is Officially Entering Her ‘Girl’s Girl’ Era With New Female Friendships
Cover E Card Stock Variant by Derrick Chew forJustice League Unlimited#2 (2024)
In addition to more interactions between Wonder Woman and Mary Marvel, I’m hopeful that Diana will start forming closer bonds with other DC heroines as well. Based on recent cover art, the most likely candidates seem to be Star Sapphire and The Question. Derrick Chew’s variant cover forJustice League Unlimited#2 highlights Diana and Carol together, while Nathan Szerdy’s variant for issue #3 features them joined by Renee. If these covers are any indication, it looks likeWonder Womanwill be getting plenty of quality“girl time”in the near future—and I, for one, can’t wait.
Justice League Unlimited #2is available now from DC Comics!
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is the superhero identity of Diana, Princess of the Amazons. Created on the island of Themyscira, Wonder Woman is a super-powered demi-goddess with extreme physical strength who utilizes magical gifts (like her famous Lasso of Truth) to defeat her foes. As mighty as her fellow heroes Superman and the Justice League, Wonder Woman is unmatched in her compassion and virtue.
