Is Barbara Minerva become Cheetah?

Is Barbara Minerva become Cheetah?

Wonder Woman '77 Later in the series, Barbara Ann Minerva becomes the Cheetah in an origin similar to that of her New 52 counterpart. Her source of power is revealed to come from the Egyptian goddess Mafdet. After a battle with Wonder Woman, she is taken into custody.

What does Barbara Minerva become?

Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig) turns into a cheetah-like superhuman in Wonder Woman 1984, but the specific transformation has a special significance. Aside from Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal), Barbara serves as a primary antagonist for Diana Prince (Gal Gadot).

Is Barbara Minerva stronger than Wonder Woman?

Superhuman Speed: Cheetah possesses greater speed than Wonder Woman, enhanced even further by training with Zoom. ... Enhanced Senses: Cheetah's senses are a lot more powerful than a normal human. Claws and Fangs: Cheetah's claws and fangs are enchanted and allow her to cut almost anything.

How did Barbara Minerva get her powers?

After failing to con Wonder Woman, Dr. Minerva transformed herself into the Cheetah through a magical ritual honoring the blood-drinking African plant-god Urzkartaga. The deity, who embodied the feral wilderness, gave Dr. Minerva the unrelenting bloodthirsty powers of a predator.

Why does Barbara hate Diana?

In 2017's Wonder Woman #18, Barbara was attacked by the plant god Urzkartaga, who made Minerva his bride and transformed her into the Cheetah. Barbara blamed Diana for her not being there to save her and their rivalry was born.

What did Barbara Minerva lose?

After her wish to become more like Diana, Barbara Minerva suffers the loss of her formerly warm and compassionate personality. Barbara is introduced early on as an insecure scientist trying to build human connections.

Who is Wonder Woman's biggest enemy?

The current Cheetah, Barbara Ann Minerva, is a former archeologist and treasure-hunter who sold her soul to the plant-god Urtzkartaga for power and immortality, not realizing she would be bound in eternal servitude to him. She, aside from Circe and Ares, is arguably Wonder Woman's deadliest archenemy.

Does Barbara have a crush on Diana?

Barbara, who has a big girl-crush on Diana, uses the Dreamstone to become "like" Diana. The Dreamstone takes Barbara's wish literally and uses it to slowly turn her into a powerful Amazon-like warrior.

Who is Wonder Woman's arch enemy?

Cheetah The current Cheetah, Barbara Ann Minerva, is a former archeologist and treasure-hunter who sold her soul to the plant-god Urtzkartaga for power and immortality, not realizing she would be bound in eternal servitude to him. She, aside from Circe and Ares, is arguably Wonder Woman's deadliest archenemy.

Why did Wonder Woman get weaker?

Wonder Woman loses her powers when she wishes to the Dreamstone that she has Steve Trevor back. The stone does not grant a wish for free. It demands that something extremely valuable to the wish-maker is sacrificed in return. ... The loss of her powers made Wonder Woman extremely weak.

How did Barbara Minerva become a cheetah God?

• Chuma explained that the ritual would have turned the old woman into a cheetah god. The ritual, which could only be performed on the full moon and required a blood sacrifice, restored the woman to youth as well. She had been centuries old at the time of her death.

Who was Barbara Minerva before she became Wonder Woman?

• Prior to her transformation, Barbara was a gifted archeologist and close friend of Wonder Woman, until she was captured by the plant god Urzkartaga and imbued with the powers of the cheetah. This section of the history takes place during the New 52, between the events of Flashpoint and DC Rebirth.

What did Barbara Ann Minerva do for a living?

• Born the heiress to a vast fortune and brought up in an all-woman commune, Dr. Barbara Ann Minerva was originally an adventurous archeologist with an interest in mythology and dangerous relics.

Why was Barbara Minerva interested in Greek mythology?

• Under the guidance of her tutor, Ms. McLeod, she became interested in Greek mythology, especially the Amazons. Her father considered it escapism, and would rather teach her the world was cruel and unfair. She wasn't deterred, and at 26, she had received two PhDs and was working as an archeologist in Ukraine.