Hippolyta (Earth-One)

Note: The character described in this article is associated with Earth-One before the so-called Crisis on Infinite Earths. The "Silver Age" Queen Hippolyta ceased to exist in DC Comics continuity after the Crisis.

History

History of character is unknown.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Strength level

As an Amazon, Hippolyta possessed a strength level greater than that of the average human female.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Girdle of Gaea; Magic Sphere

Notes

The character of Hippolyta was created by William Moulton Marston.

In keeping with her Greek origins, Hippolyta's name is commonly spelled Hippolyte.

Trivia

According to information supplied in the second story in Wonder Woman (Volume 1) #100, Hippolyta is rumored to be at least one-hundred years old as per publishing year 1958. Details surrounding this rumor are speculative at best.

Appearances in Other Media

In the pilot episode of the 1976 Wonder Woman television series, actress Cloris Leachman played the role of Queen Hippolyta. In the episode entitled The Feminum Mystique, the part is played by Carolyn Jones.

Hippolyta has also appeared in several episodes of the Justice League animated series. Although the series is intended to reflect the Post-Crisis DC Comics reality, Hippolyta is patterned after her earlier Silver Age appearances.

Links and References

Footnotes

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