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Off My Mind: When Will Wonder Woman Return to Her Old Costume?

It's bound to happen someday. The question is, how long will her new look last?

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Six months ago Wonder Woman fans were in an uproar over DC's decision to change her new costume. J. Michael Straczynski began a new direction for Wonder Woman where everyone (including Diana) were unaware of Wonder Woman's past. The Gods changed the timeline in order to protect themselves and possibly for the survival of Earth. We've seen five issues so far dealing with this but of course we have to wonder when will she change back to her old costume? 
 
Staczyniski's original plan was for a twelve issue run on the series. He made the decision to leave to focus on DC's Earth One original graphic novels and Phil Hester will be taking over from his notes. Because we're not even half way through this story, it's possible we should be patient and wait to see how it plays out instead of longing for the return of the character some of have been reading for years. There's just something off about Wonder Woman's portrayal and it's not just because she doesn't fully remember her past. 
 
Is it just a matter of waiting to see if this new direction is what's best for Wonder Woman? 
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 Wonder Woman #609, March 2011
 Wonder Woman #609, March 2011
Looking ahead at DC's solicits, we know that the story of this new Wonder Woman will continue over the next few months as originally planned. Covers have been shown through March's issue #609 and the old costumes remains (even though it shows Diana having visions of her past costumes). Even in February's Superman #708, we'll see Superman meet this new Wonder Woman for the first time and wonder if he's met her before. 
 
As a long time reader of Wonder Woman and comics in general, I can't help but be skeptical over this new direction. Whenever these major shake ups occur, especially when classic costumes are changed, the character always reverts back to their original look. Sometimes the change had an impact on the character and the story but underneath it feels like a simple marketing ploy. Shake things up, add a new costume and let the media discuss the changes. Even I'm guilty of that as it was just in November that I last wrote about Wonder Woman's new direction. 
 
Her new costume has been growing on me. I've always felt her original resembled a bathing suit more than a superhero costume. Regardless, it's a classic look. The new outfit might be more practical and allow Diana to walk the streets without people wondering why someone was out dressed that way (since no one knows who Wonder Woman is). It also feels like this could be a way to force her new look upon us if a live action movie ever gets made or if the previously announced television show ever happens. Wearing pants with a red top and black leather jacket will add more realism than someone trying to wear the classic suit (like Lynda Carter did previously).  
 
I really hope that isn't the case. Movies and television shows should have no influence on the original comics. We have seen that in the past, especially with Wolverine and the X-Men. I've tried waiting to see where the current story arc is going. We are getting more progress but it's just not the Wonder Woman I've been reading since the 80s. Change is good but with each issue, I'm caring less and less on where this story will take us. Bring back the classic costume already!

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I really dont mind the new costume.  I mean the jacket is kind of stupid but other than that its fine.

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Come on the NEW Costume is clearly much better than the old costume based on style, practicality, and meaning with or without the new story direction
 
The only argument to keep the Old Costume is for its ICONIC Status, or sexual reasons.
 
People complain that the New Story line is a marketing scheme ETC ETC but honestly her old costume is the BIGGEST marketing scheme in the history of comics! specifically designed for World War 2 era comic book sales! and now some people are complaining that the NEW Costume and direction is a shameless marketing stunt to sell more comics? SHEESH so what! DC comic's has milked her old costume for 70 years as a shameless marketing stunt PEOPLE! 
 
There is no reason why Wonder Woman needs to wear her old costume.... infact her old costume is a walking contradiction... its really annoying.
 
I can't see how anybody that actually READS Wonder Womans Comics are not bothered by the fact that her costume is an obvious star spangaled American Flag....adorned with an American Bald Eagle crest! yet she is the furthest thing from American as you can get and still call yourself HUMAN!
 
And those of you that just like getting off on Wonder Woman's half naked body, I think its REALLY sad lol

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Consider that Superman isn't even from our planet, yet he still represents America. It's the same thing for Wonder Woman.

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@Vitality:
I like the jacket. It wold be better if she would loose it in fights or something. I like it when there's a peice of costume that the hero can loose when they are beat up.
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Bring back the old one she looks like a biker with the new one.
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I really dont like the new costume and hope they change it back soon.  its just not wonder woman in this new costume.