Where Lee diverges from canon is in motivation. Traditionally, Barbara seeks the Cheetah’s power out of greed. In Lee’s vision, she seeks it out of inadequacy . Barbara felt she could never stand beside Diana—a princess, a warrior, a symbol. So she made a deal with a plant god to become a predator, believing that only as a monster could she match an Amazon.
No discussion of Silvana Lee’s work is complete without addressing . In mainstream continuity, Steve is often the plucky, handsome human who charms Diana with his earnestness. But Lee saw a problem: Steve was frequently relegated to the role of "motivation" or "damsel." -SexMex- Silvana Lee - Wonder Woman Part 1 -12....
“You stayed.” Diana: “I always will.” Where Lee diverges from canon is in motivation
With Clark Kent, Lee writes a romantic exploration of "the burden of goodness." She argues that Diana and Clark are too similar. Their relationship, in Lee’s hands, becomes a suffocating mirror. Both are gods trying to be human. When they kiss in Unspoken Bonds #5 , Diana pulls away, saying, “When I look at you, I see my own reflection. I need someone who shows me the shadows, not just the sunlight.” Barbara felt she could never stand beside Diana—a