DC Legend Explains Why Wonder Woman’s Lack of Virginity Is Essential

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One DC legend holds a firm and compelling stance on Wonder Woman’s virginity status when the Amazon princess first met her iconic love interest, Steve Trevor. Their argument is not only grounded but also makes a persuasive case for why it was absolutely essential for Diana to not be a virgin when she first encountered Steve.

A 2023 podcast episode has recently resurfaced, featuring DC artist Nicola Scott in conversation with host Boston Blake on the Mythic Podcast for an episode titled “Celebrating Wonder Woman and Making Historia.”

While the duo explored numerous topics related to the Amazon hero, one of the most notable segments focused on Wonder Woman’s romantic life—specifically, the topic of her virginity. During this discussion, Scott explained why it was crucial for Diana not to be a virgin when she first met Steve, and she makes an exceptionally compelling point.

…if Wonder Woman fell in love with the first man she slept with, it would skew their relationship dynamic and undermine its depth.

It Was Crucial for Wonder Woman Not to Be a Virgin When She Met Steve Trevor

Comic Page Comes From Becky Cloonan & Michael Conrad’s Wonder Woman #799 (2023) – Art by Multiple Artists

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In 2016, Nicola Scott and writer Greg Rucka relaunched Wonder Woman for DC Comics’ Rebirth, which led to the duo brainstorming how they wanted to approach Diana’s relationship status and her dynamic with Steve Trevor. Scott noted that she enjoyed how modern interpretations often portrayed Trevor as a ladies’ man and “a bit of a d*ck,” implying that he was also somewhat emotionally stunted. This was an angle Scott and Rucka initially considered exploring, as Trevor’s emotional immaturity would provide an interesting contrast to Wonder Woman’s emotional openness and maturity.

However, the creative duo ultimately decided that an emotionally immature Steve wasn’t the direction they wanted to take the character, especially since they needed him, as Diana’s main love interest, to be “worthy” of her. As Scott put it, they concluded that he “can’t be a fixer-upper for her.” At the same time, they also agreed that Diana “can’t be a virgin when he arrives” and the two first meet on Themyscira. While this might seem like an unusual stipulation, Scott’s reasoning was sound—if Wonder Woman fell in love with the first man she slept with, it would skew their relationship dynamic and undermine its depth.

With this in mind, Scott and Rucka set out to establish the Amazons as a thriving community of women who had lived for thousands of years, where no one was necessarily chaste unless it was a personal choice. By ensuring Diana wasn’t a virgin, Scott explained, they could achieve their ultimate goal—grounding her relationship with Steve in genuine love, mutual affection, and a foundation rooted in human need. Otherwise, if Diana had been a virgin when Trevor arrived, her falling for him would have seemed like she was simply “smitten with the first d*ck that arrived”—a perception they wanted to avoid.

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Comic Page Comes From Tom King’s Wonder Woman #13 (2024) – The Secret Origin of Trinity, Daughter of Wonder Woman! – Art by Khary Randolph & Alex Guimaraes

Comic book page: Robin Damian Wayne watches in awe as Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor kiss.

At first glance, it might seem like Diana’s virginity status wouldn’t have any impact on the foundation of her relationship with Steve. However, Scott’s breakdown makes it clear that she and Rucka put considerable thought into the iconic pairing, ensuring that establishing Diana wasn’t a virgin laid a foundation of true love and genuine affection for their relationship. As evidenced by her insights, Scott has strong and valid opinions about Wonder Woman’s romance with Steve. In the same podcast, she also shared her perspective on what she believes was the biggest mistake of George Pérez’s Wonder Woman era—the decision to remove Steve as Diana’s love interest.

Scott explained that she views removing Steve from Diana’s romantic narrative as one of the biggest missteps of the Pérez era, as it ultimately left Wonder Woman without a truly suitable suitor. Despite multiple attempts by writers to fill that void, none managed to create a relationship that resonated as deeply. Scott’s criticism is particularly valid when considering basic characterization principles—characters, both male and female, are often best defined by their interactions with others, especially those they love. Relationships serve to ground them in reality, adding layers to their personalities. Hence, Scott makes exceptionally strong points regarding Wonder Woman’s love life and the importance of Steve Trevor’s role in it.