Originally Posted by
LadyP
Please somebody hand the author of this article an award.
It really is that simple. You cannot claim to know or like these characters individually and say anything different to this. The amazing thing of all that was said in this excerpt is that it is true not just of the New 52 SM/WW, but was also true of the Post Crisis version. It has been true of the two since their connection started being recognized.
They get each other, retconning such truth to say otherwise is disingenuous and a disservice to both characters at their core. It is part of what makes their connection so compelling.
Superman and Wonder Woman got each other on an intrinsic level. It only makes sense that they would. That is real to life. We tend to connect more with people who have had similar experiences or share similar interests. There's no untruth there. It is why I became such a sap for the post crisis era version of them. Not only was it developed organically, but you could not deny that they got each other, were each other's confidant, was usually at the other's side in battle. It didn't take them long either to begin confiding in one another, because they recognized they could trust the other. In each other was a kindred spirit.
The beauty of their relationship for me has always been the tenderness that exists between the two, and also how fierce they can get. They are open and vulnerable with each other, while also holding the other accountable. They had friendship as their foundation. They leaned on the other, counted on the other, and above all it was reciprocal. I wish there were more people on the inside who have the insight to see what makes Superman and Wonder Woman so special. But when they can barely see why the individual characters are relevant and worthy of storytelling and investment, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that they fail to see the appeal of both together. Their relationship is a layered one, that goes beyond plot device and overinflated position of importance. It requires effort and substance. Digging in from a philosophical level that challenges, while also having the necessary action scenes found in comics, in addition to having the lighter, tender, playful moments that the two have been known to have. It is a balancing act that not many can effortlessly and effectively deliver.