Since she aligns with the businessman in the fight against Wonder Woman, Max believes his new ally deserves a boon. Barbara claims, “I want to be an apex predator,” a wish that Max instantly grants. This causes the former insecure and good-natured Barbara to enter her final stage of transformation by becoming Cheetah.
How did Cheetah become Cheetah?
After failing to con Wonder Woman, Dr. Minerva transformed herself into the Cheetah through a magical ritual honoring the blood-drinking African plant-god Urzkartaga. The deity, who embodied the feral wilderness, gave Dr. Minerva the unrelenting bloodthirsty powers of a predator.
How is Cheetah a match for Wonder Woman?
Both villains were transformed into half-human, half-cheetah hybrids and were granted increased strength, speed, durability and senses, as well as razor-sharp claws capable of cutting even Wonder Woman’s flesh.
Did Barbara take Diana’s powers?
Barbara Minerva, who accidentally tapped the Dreamstone’s power with a silent wish to be just like her confident co-worker Diana Prince. This wish had its intended effect, but also replicated Diana’s superpowers, making Barbara far stronger than she knew at the cost of the warmth and joy that defined her personality.
Can a cheetah cut Superman?
Equipment. Claws and Fangs: Cheetah’s claws and fangs are enchanted and allow her to cut almost anything. Even the flesh of super-humanly durable metahumans offers little resistance. Tail: Cheetah can use her tail to chop down trees with ease, grab and strangle her foes, and hold onto Superman and Wonder Woman.
How did Barbara get her powers?
Barbara Ann’s abilities stemmed from her connection to the plant god Urzkartaga. In her original incarnation, she was able to control her transformation into the Cheetah. In this form, Barbara Ann had enhanced endurance and strength, claws and fangs, and superhuman speed.
Why does Barbara hate Wonder Woman?
The Cheetah’s origin was modified when Wonder Woman’s mythos was reimagined for DC Rebirth. In 2017’s Wonder Woman #18, Barbara was attacked by the plant god Urzkartaga, who made Minerva his bride and transformed her into the Cheetah. Barbara blamed Diana for her not being there to save her and their rivalry was born.
Who is Wonder Woman’s biggest villain?
Circe has been perhaps the most powerful and consistent thorn in Diana’s side, making her the greatest Wonder Woman foe of the bunch.
