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Yara Flor

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Yara Flor
BERJAYA
Yara Flor, art by Dan Mora
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceDark Nights: Death Metal #7 (January 2021)
Created byJoëlle Jones
In-story information
Full nameYara Flor
SpeciesAmazon / Demigod
Team affiliationsTitans
Esquecida
Justice League
Amazons of Themyscira
PartnershipsWonder Woman
Donna Troy
Cassandra Sandsmark
Supporting character ofWonder Woman
Notable aliasesWonder Girl
Wonder Woman
Abilities

Yara Flor is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Joëlle Jones, she first appeared in Dark Nights: Death Metal #7 (January 2021). She is one of four characters to use the Wonder Girl codename and appears as a supporting character in Wonder Woman comic book titles and the lead character in the short-lived 2021 Wonder Girl series. She is also portrayed as Wonder Woman in Future State.[1][2]

The daughter of an Amazon of Themyscira and a Brazilian river god, Yara was raised in the United States until a trip to Brazil revealed her origin and heritage. Originally training as a champion of Hera, the character instead was selected as a champion of the Esquecida, a tribe of Amazons residing in the Amazon rainforest and created by the moon goddess, Yacy (an adaptation of Jasy Jatere). Since her debut, the character's initial reception was positive, with her appearances in Future State making her a fan-favorite and standout character during the crossover storyline.[3][4][2] However, following the release of her Wonder Girl series, criticisms of the character highlighted a lack of authenticity in Yara's Indigenous origin and characterization, as well as a lack of consultation to ensure accuracy in the representation of Indigenous Brazilian culture and mythology.[5][6]

Publication history

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According to the character's creator, Joëlle Jones, Yara's appearance was inspired by Brazilian model Suyane Moreira [pt].[7]

Fictional character biography

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The character debuted in January 2021 as part of DC Comic's "Future State" storyline, in which she is shown to be the Wonder Woman of the future.[8] In the present-day DC Universe, Yara is introduced as part of the Infinite Frontier publishing event, where she is initially unaware of her Amazon heritage. Responding to a prophecy that will determine if Yara destroys the Amazons or saves them, the Olympian Gods and the Amazons converge on her location as she travels to Brazil. Hippolyta sends Cassie Sandsmark to protect Yara, where Cassie encounters Artemis of Bana-Mighdall.[9]

Yara trains on Mount Olympus, learning to fight using a bola. She befriends a pegasus, naming him Jerry. Eros intends for Yara to drink the elixir of immortality so she can be with him forever. However, Yara convinces Eros to let her come back to the mortal realm to meet a man whom she had feelings for named Joao. Yara meets a Brazilian Amazon named Potira, who explains that Yara's mother was a Greek Amazon who fell in love with a man and gave birth to her. An Amazon tribe in Brazil took Yara's family in until Ares killed her mother. Cassie Sandsmark and Artemis eventually find Yara, who is informed that the Amazons will eventually be destroyed if she sides with Hera.[10][11]

Hera asks Yara to drink the ambrosia which will render her immortal. She declines and fights her way out of Olympus. During the chaos, Jerry is hurt by Pegasus; Yara comes back to Mount Olympus to take revenge, but Hera defeats her and sends her to Hephaestus.[12] Yara Flor meets Wonder Woman for the first time, helping her close the gate while investigating the murder of Hippolyta.[13]

In Dark Crisis #1, Jon Kent tries to convince Yara to join his new Justice League team after Pariah kills all the current Justice League members. Yara rebukes Jon's offer and leaves him.[14] Yara returns after Deathstroke attacks the Titans Tower, and learns from Alan Scott and Swamp Thing that Pariah is corrupting the Great Darkness. She participates in the final battle with Dick Grayson's group, distracting Pariah long enough for Jace Fox and Mister Terrific to defeat Pariah.[15]

Yara Flor helps the superheroes defeat Nezha during the events of Lazarus Planet,[16] and makes several appearances in Tom King's Wonder Woman run helping Wonder Woman deal with the Sovereign.[17] Yara Flor appears in the series New Titans series, where she is Cyborg's first pick to help save the original Teen Titans.[18]

Powers and abilities

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As an Amazon-Tupi demigoddess, Yara inherits abilities the average Amazon does not. Yara has superhuman strength, speed, reflexes, durability, agility and senses. Yara also has the ability of hydrokinesis, which she discovers after she gets her golden bolas. Yara also rides a white winged horse from Olympus named Jerry.

Critical reception

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The character was received positively by both fans and critics, with critics naming Yara Flor the standout from Future State. Samantha Nelson from Polygon wrote "DC's clearly betting big on Yara, but her debut shows tremendous promise. It's a glimpse at a new version of Wonder Woman that's grounded in modern fantasy as much as superhero comics, providing ammo for a huge number of thrilling new stories."[19]

In other media

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  • The CW, Greg Berlanti, and Dailyn Rodriguez intended to develop a Wonder Girl TV series focusing on Yara Flor.[20] However, The CW decided not to move forward with the series as of February 2021.[21]
  • Yara Flor as Wonder Woman appears in DC Legends.
  • Yara Flor appears as a playable character in DC Worlds Collide.

References

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  1. ↑ Nelson, Samantha (January 5, 2021). "Future State: Wonder Woman #1 unleashes the wild potential of a new hero". Polygon. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Ray, Steve J. (June 10, 2021). "Review: Future State: Justice League - Collected Edition". Dark Knight News. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  3. ↑ Singer, Emma (2023-08-27). "DC's Legacy Trinity Vanished — Here's Why". CBR. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
  4. ↑ Nelson, Sam (2021-01-05). "DC's Future State unleashes the wild potential of a new, future Wonder Woman". Polygon.com. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
  5. ↑ Singer, Emma (2023-08-27). "DC's Legacy Trinity Vanished — Here's Why". CBR. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
  6. ↑ Miorando, Guilherme Sfredo; Marino, Daniela dos Santos Domingues (2024-03-26). "A bandeira dos Estados Unidos sobre a cultura brasileira: Yara Flor, a Mulher-Maravilha brasileira e questões de representação cultural". Revista Brasileira de Estudos da Homocultura (in Portuguese). 7 (22). doi:10.29327/2410051.7.22-30. ISSN 2595-3206.
  7. ↑ "Olha isso! Desde q anunciaram a nova Mulher-Maravilha, brasileira, Manauara, de origem indígena, fiquei muito empolgado e feliz - na hora lembrei da Suyane, uma modelo maravilhosa que sempre admirei... aí resolvi escrever para a maravilhosa". Twitter. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Who is Yara Flor from DC Comics' Wonder Girl series on The CW?". Radio Times. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  9. ↑ Hern, Gabe; ez. "Wonder Girl #2 Review". Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  10. ↑ Stone, Sam (May 18, 2021). "Wonder Girl: DC Reveals the Tragic Origin of Yara Flor". CBR. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  11. ↑ Lainez, Kevin (October 27, 2021). "Wonder Girl #4 Review". Comic Book Revolution. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  12. ↑ Lainez, Kevin (December 4, 2021). "Wonder Girl #5 Review - Yara Flor Angers The Gods!". Comic Book Revolution. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  13. ↑ Gayen, Sayantan (March 25, 2022). "DC's Trial of the Amazons: Wonder Girl #1 Comic Review". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  14. ↑ Grunenwald, Joe (June 7, 2022). "DC ROUND-UP: DARK CRISIS #1 delivers a different kind of event comic kickoff". The Beat. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  15. ↑ Rose, Hannah (November 9, 2022). "REVIEW: DC's Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6". CBR. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  16. ↑ O'Donoghue, Kate (April 14, 2023). "Wonder Woman's New Sidekick Hates Her Codename (& She Should)". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  17. ↑ Brooke, David (June 18, 2024). "'Wonder Woman' #10 puts the pieces together in a heroic face off with Cheetah". AIPT. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  18. ↑ Mills, T. J. (April 18, 2026). "DC's Titans Just Introduced a Brand-New Superhero to the Team After 62 Years". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
  19. ↑ Nelson, Samantha (January 5, 2021). "Future State: Wonder Woman #1 unleashes the wild potential of a new hero". Polygon. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  20. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 16, 2020). "Wonder Girl TV Series With Latina Lead From Dailyn Rodriguez & Berlanti Productions In Works At the CW". Deadline.
  21. ↑ Agard, Chancellor (February 12, 2021). "The CW is not moving forward with Wonder Girl series". Entertainment Weekly.
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