Wonder Woman 1984 sees Diana take to the skies in a way that is reminiscent of other superhero characters we’ve seen on screen before, but that we had yet to see from Wonder Woman in the DCEU. This led many viewers, including this writer, to wonder about the history of Wonder Woman’s ability to fly. Invisible Jets aside, let’s break down Wonder Woman’s history of flight in the comics and where DCEU Diana’s ability fits in…
Can Wonder Woman Fly in the Comics?
But I digress… It wasn’t until after the Crisis on Infinite Earths reboot that Diana full-on flew. In her post-Crisis origin story, Diana was gifted the ability to fly from Hermes with the help of some winged sandals. Patty Jenkins told Den of Geek and other outlets during a recent press junket: “I love that [Diana] learns how to fly in this emotional way, and that that metaphor stands for something for all of us, which is you have to let go and embrace the truth and things for what they are to understand that it’s just wind and air.” In her heartbreak over losing Steve (again), Diana runs. Then, she flies. The film reminds us in voiceover what Steve told Diana about flying when they were in the Invisible Jet: “It’s so easy, really. It’s wind and air, learning how to ride it, how to catch it.” Diana uses her Lasso to pull herself high into the sky. She spreads her arms, and catches the wind. She uses her Lasso to snag clouds and the occasional lightning bolt to propel her forward, and then she soars.
