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'''Nubia''' is a fictional character appearing in [[DC Comics]] publications and related media, commonly as an ally of [[Wonder Woman]]. Historically, she is DC Comics' first black female superhero. Originally introduced in 1973 as Wonder WomanDiana's long-lost [[Twin#Dizygotic (fraternal)Mixed twins|black fraternal twin sister]], today the character is depicted as one of Wonder Woman's oldest and closest friends. Created by [[Robert Kanigher]] and [[Don Heck]], Nubia debuted in 1973's ''[[Wonder Woman (comic book)|Wonder Woman]]'' #204 and appeared intermittently throughout Wonder Woman's [[Bronze Age of Comics|Bronze Age]] adventures.<ref>Jimenez, Phil. ''The Essential Wonder Woman Encyclopedia'', Del Rey Books, 2010, p. 299-300</ref>
 
In [[Modern Age of Comics|modern comic stories]], Nubia is depicted as an [[Amazons (DC Comics)|Amazon]] contemporary of Wonder Woman and the successor to Wonder Woman's mother [[Hippolyta (DC Comics)|Hippolyta]] as queen of the [[Amazons (DC Comics)|Amazon]] nation of [[Themyscira (DC Comics)|Themyscira]]. Raised alongside each other, she and Diana regard each other as "sisters". In stories from 1973-79, she was depicted as Wonder Woman's long-lost twin sister and rival, under the influence of [[AresOlympian Gods (DC Comics)|Ares]]. After long absence from comic books during which time DC [[Crisis on Infinite Earths|rebooted its continuity]], she was reimagined as "Nu'Bia" in 1999 by [[Doselle Young]] and Brian Denham in ''Wonder Woman'' (vol. 2) Annual #8; in this telling, she was the Amazons' champion immediately prior to Diana, assigned to protect the [[Themyscira (DC Comics)|Themyscira]] by watching over "Doom's Doorway". In the 2000s, several alternative universe versions of Nubia were also prominently featured as Wonder Woman on other parallel worlds, [[#Other_versions|most notably on Earth-23]].
 
In the 2020s, Nubia has developed an expanded profile and greater visibility in DC Comics' [[DC Rebirth|post-Rebirth]] continuity, beginning with a story showing her as a future Wonder Woman following Diana in ''[[Future State]]'' (2021). She was then heavily featured across DC's [[Infinite Frontier]] ''Wonder Woman'' publications, including the limited series ''Nubia & the Amazons'' (2021), ''[[Trial of the Amazons]]'' (2022) and ''Nubia: Queen of the Amazons'' (2022). The publisher also commissioned [[young adult fiction|young adult]] graphic novels featuring Nubia as the central character, including ''[[Nubia: Real One]]'' (2021) and ''Diana & Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons'' (2022).
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A short Nubia story in ''Wonder Woman'' #205 picks up with her departure from Paradise Island, including a short conversation and an embrace from Hippolyta. Back on her mist-concealed Floating Island, Nubia rules a community of all men. Upon her return, two men claim the right to fight for her, citing the "law of the Floating Island" or "Mars' law of conquest". Declaring "No man will ever own Nubia!" she fights one of the men herself, defeating him but letting him live. She says, "A woman doesn't destroy life, she cherishes it!".<ref name="carola" />
 
In ''Wonder Woman'' #206, Hippolyta flashes back to the truth, a revised version of Wonder Woman's origin story: Hippolyta had formed two babies from clay, one dark, and one light. They are brought to life by the gods, but [[Ares (DC Comics)|Mars]] the god of war abducts baby Nubia, whomand Hippolytaraises neverher seesto again. Nubia is raised by Mars as his weapon of destruction againstbattle the Amazons. Mars and Nubia launch an attack on Paradise Island from their so-called "Slaughter Island". Coming to assist, Diana recognizes Mars' ring and removes it from Nubia's hand, breaking the god's mind control over Nubia. She and Diana oppose Mars, who flees, and Nubia leaves to lead her warriors "into ways of peace". Hippolyta reveals Nubia's origin to Diana.<ref name="carola" />
 
Nubia's next appearance comes in ''Supergirl'' #9 (December 1973) written by [[Robert Kanigher]]. In the story [[Supergirl]] is made an honorary Amazon. Later when it is discovered that Nubia is suffering from a mutated shark poisoning, Hippolyta sends Kara to retrieve a rare root needed to cure her.<ref name="carola" />
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==In other media==
[[Image:NubiaDoll.jpg|thumb|1977 Nubia doll by [[Mego Corporation|Mego]].]]
===Television===
* Nubia was intended to appear in [[Wonder Woman (TV series)|''Wonder Woman'']] (1975), but was ultimately cut. However, the character did appear in merchandise, sporting a gladiator-like costume and white hair streak.{{Citation needed|date=July 2007}}
 
* A character with a similar background appeared in the 1974 television film ''[[Wonder Woman (1974 film)|Wonder Woman]]'' starring [[Cathy Lee Crosby]]. In the film, written and produced by [[John D. F. Black]], a fellow Amazon named Ahnjayla ([[Anitra Ford]]) leaves Paradise Island and becomes a nemesis of Wonder Woman.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}
===Video games===
* Nubia appears in the ''[[Challenge of the Superfriends]]'' digital comic, based on the series.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} When Wonder Woman is under the control of the evil Overlord, Nubia is seen attempting to liberate the oppressed women of Africa. She tells them that men still treat women as if they were possessions and it is time for women to stand up to men, with Wonder Woman as leader. Diana and Nubia fight, but eventually the Overlord is defeated, and they part as friends.
* In ''[[Wonder Woman '77|Wonder Woman '77 Meets the Bionic Woman]]'', the former villain Carolyn Hamilton ([[Jayne Kennedy]]) from the ''Wonder Woman'' TV series is later known as Nubia, and appears as commander of the Amazons. She marries the then-Amazon [[Fausta Grables]] at a ceremony officiated by Wonder Woman.<ref>''Wonder Woman '77 Meets the Bionic Woman'' #6 (October 2017)</ref>▼
* Nubia appears in ''[[DC Universe Online]]'', voiced by Valoneecia Tolbert.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dcuniverseonline.com/news/dcuo-wonderverse-faq-july-2020|title = Wonderverse: Get Caught up|date = 23 July 2020}}</ref>
* Nubia appears as a playable character in ''[[MultiVersus]]'', voiced by [[Kimberly Brooks]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |date=September 12, 2024 |title=''MultiVersus'' shows off Powerpuff Girls, Rowdyruff Boys and more in action |url=https://www.polygon.com/gaming/450786/multiversus-went-above-and-beyond-with-the-powerpuff-girls |access-date=September 13, 2024 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://x.com/multiversus/status/1845932661245632992|title=A royal shout-out to Kimberly Brooks, the voice of Nubia in #MultiVersus. For Themyscira!}}</ref>
 
===Miscellaneous===
* Nubia appears in the ''[[Challenge of the Superfriends]]'' digital comic.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}
▲* InA variant of Nubia appears in ''[[Wonder Woman '77|Wonder Woman '77 Meets the Bionic Woman]]'',. theThis formerversion villainis Carolyn Hamilton, ([[Jaynea Kennedy]])former fromenemy theof ''Wonder Woman'' TVwho seriesbecame isan later known as Nubia, and appears asAmazon commander of the Amazons. She marries the then-Amazon [[Fausta Grables]] at a ceremony officiated by Wonder Woman.<ref>''Wonder Woman '77 Meets the Bionic Woman'' #6 (October 2017)</ref>
 
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