With confirmation that Cheetah is the big bad of Wonder Woman 2, what are some issues or stories that you would recommend to someone trying to get a glimpse of what's potentially to come in the film?

As a big fan of the character, here's my list (Comixology links included!):

CHEETAH RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Wonder Woman #6 - Cheetah's first historical appearance as Priscilla Rich.
  • Wonder Woman #28 - Cheetah joins Villainy Inc., a compilation of Wonder Woman's most prominent foes from the 40's.
  • Wonder Woman #274 and #275 - Environmentalist Deborah Domaine becomes the second Cheetah.
  • Wonder Woman #9 - The first appearance of Post-Crisis Cheetah, Barbara Ann Minerva.
  • Wonder Woman #28 and #29 - The origins of Barbara Ann and the Cheetah revealed!
  • Wonder Woman #186 and #187 - Barbara Ann battles Sebastian, the fourth Cheetah and the man who stole her powers.
  • Flash #219 and Wonder Woman #214 - Cheetah joins forces with the Flash's enemy Zoom to gain enhanced powers.
  • Justice #1-12 - A modern take on the classic Cheetah, Priscilla Rich, as a member of the Legion of Doom.
  • Justice League #13 and #14 - Cheetah's first New 52 appearance. She's stronger than ever, taking on the entire Justice League at once. This story is notable also for merging all of the past Cheetahs into one character.
  • Wonder Woman #23.1: The Cheetah - The Villains Month issue starring Cheetah. While this version of the Cheetah is completely different from the current one, it's a fun read nonetheless.
  • Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman #12 and #13 - The "Generations" story features a fantastic fight sequence between Diana and Barbara Ann as they battle over a phoenix egg.
  • Wonder Woman '77 Special #2 - While Cheetah never appeared in the Wonder Woman TV series from the 70's, this comic depicts how she would have been potentially portrayed.
  • Wonder Woman #1-24 - The first 24 issues of Wonder Woman post-Rebirth have focused heavily on the Cheetah and her relationship with Diana. This is one of the best, most developed versions we've seen of the character.


AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE:

  • Literally any issue of Catwoman featuring Cheetah
  • Salvation Run
  • Final Crisis
  • Flashpoint
  • Forever Evil: ARGUS
  • Green Arrow #39