Britannica
Sources used in this answer
How does Ares threaten Earth in the post-Crisis Wonder Woman story?
Created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman.
In the post-Crisis Wonder Woman comics, which began with the 1987 relaunch by Greg Potter, Len Wein, and George PĆ©rez, the god of war Ares poses a direct threat to Earth by inciting conflict and instability.1
In response to this threat, the Greek gods decree that the Amazons must send a champion into the world to oppose him. Diana wins a tournament to become this champion, leaving Themyscira to act as an ambassador and advocate for peace, love, and the power of womanhood in her efforts to counter Ares' influence.1