More than most superheroes, Diana often suffers from misconceptions about what she is like and what the traits people associate with her would entail. But in her case, she suffers from two different yet equally untrue misconceptions.

For instance, both fans and detractors hear "Diana uses lethal force" and translate this to "Diana is a murderer and kills at the drop of a hat". Then we have the misconception of what Diana being a diplomat and compassionate person actually means. For some, this goes as far as claiming she is a pacifist (which she isn't and has never been) and it gets to the point that if she uses lethal force reasonably or is seen holding a sword it results in backlash.