Lynda Carter recalls 'Wonder Woman' role

Lynda Carter has shared reminiscences about her role as Wonder Woman in the legendary television series.

The actress spoke to DC's official blog The Source in the run-up to the release of the milestone Wonder Woman #600 this week.

"I was like every other little girl who loved to read Wonder Woman comics," said Carter. "At the time, there weren't many strong female role models.

"And they actually offered to pay me to play her on television. Imagine that. I would have done it for free. I’d been in Hollywood studying acting and was a fresh-faced innocent in that town. I was just 24, and putting on that costume - the American flag high-cut bathing suit - was the thrill of a lifetime.

"I never tried to dumb her down or treat her as a two-dimensional comic book character; I had too much respect for her to do that. I played her for real.

"While I am forever identified with the role, Wonder Woman belongs to us all. She lives inside us. She's the symbol of the extraordinary possibilities that inhabit us, hidden though they may be - that, I think, is the important gift Wonder Woman offers women."

She added: "Perhaps our real challenge in the 21st century is to strive to reach our potential while embracing her values. Wonder Woman is fearless... In an age when femininity is casting off restraints around the world, Wonder Woman remains an important archetype."

Wonder Woman #600 includes the debut of J.M. Straczynski on the title, which he will take over fully from issue #601.