Lightning powers

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice might have marked Wonder Woman’s introduction to the DC Extended Universe, but it exposed just a fraction of her tremendous powers. We wonder why that is, since this year’s movie reveals that her powers can rival Superman’s.

In addition to speed and strength, Diana possesses the powers of the Olympian Gods. Ares hints that she hasn’t even scratched the surface of what she can do (he has quite a few superpowers of his own, including telepathy and telekinesis).

Wonder Woman does make use of some of her powers, such as the lightning powers she possesses as Zeus’ daughter. In the comics, Diana’s metal cuffs are made from Zeus’ shield, so they can project lightning. In the movie, however, she absorbs lightning sent by Ares, enhances it, and uses it to kill the God of War.

Of course, we’re wondering whether her armor had something to do with it.