Originally Posted by
WonderScott
I contributed this to the "What Can Steve Be Best At In The DCU" thread earlier this month. It touches on a few points of how Steve can have life and definition as his own character in the DCU and/or in relation to Diana and the Wonder mythos.
"I really enjoyed the Steve Trevor resurgence in the DCnU and think being the head of ARGUS and the catalyst for bring together and being in command of the Justice League of America really suited him. (It's a shame it sort of fizzled out...and IIRC in Wonder Woman it recently said he and Etta aren't part of ARGUS anymore, so BOO!)
So anyway, and similarly to RudHao, I'd make him the best "good guy" at espionage and best commander of teams in the DCU, by reestablishing him as the head of ARGUS. Not that I don't think Diana is a good leader of teams or necessarily worse than he is, but it may be something they connect together about and see a similarity in one another.
Steve is naturally charismatic and has an unbreakable streak of fairness, compassion, loyalty, and morality running through him and that'd be interesting to portray in his leading others in ARGUS, let alone encountering other agencies (Suicide Squad, Checkmate, DEO, SHADE, etc.) in the DCU and threatening criminal organizations (HIVE, League of Shadows, Kobra, etc.) He's a counterpoint to the more Machiavellian Amanda Waller or other evil-ish leaders. He fights for honesty and truth (shades of Diana's character) in his own way, even in the messy world of human, metahuman, magical, mythical, alien, extradimensional, demigod, and divine espionage.
Like Lois Lane (often the smartest person in the room - even rooms containing Lex Luthor and Bruce Wayne) and her skills at piecing together clues in investigative journalism, I see Steve similarly but it's in his understanding of spycraft, ability to make connections others might not see at first pass, and empathize with his targets and opponents.
Like Catwoman, I see him as being incredibly skilled at impromptu planning, responses, and actions for the best outcome. Where Batman often thinks many steps ahead and lays the groundwork for his planning, Selina and Steve are both up to that task, but also very successful at quick-on-their-feet planning and judgements when things go haywire. He's the guy you want in the field when things go wrong, because he has inherent skill in using the resources and people (human, metahuman, etc.) around him to best effect.
I love Steve and Steve and Diana together and it's time to give him his due. Also, I really want a miniseries starring the Trinity of Significant Others, starring Lois, Selina, and Steve on an adventure. It'd be a dynamic way to delve into the Trinity and their own characters."