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So yes, I'm super thrilled that we finally have a 'Wonder Woman' and that 'Wonder Woman' will eventually be seen onscreen for the first time in three decades, but this begs the question(s). 1) Why has it taken so long?2) Why doesn't 'Wonder Woman' deserve her own feature film?3) Why can't anyone develop a 'Wonder Woman' television series? I'm not sure if the blame lies with DC Comics or the Hollywood machine.

Gal Gadot is 'Wonder Woman'

DC Comics seems to only know how to do two franchises: 'Batman' or 'Superman.' I'm not sure if DC Comics is just being protective of its 'Wonder Woman' brand or if they really don't know what to do with 'Wonder Woman?' Perhaps they don't think that 'Wonder Woman' would do well at the box office because it has a female lead? Perhaps they think they need to ease 'Wonder Woman' into our collective consciousness slowly, i.e. as third wheel to 'Batman' and 'Superman.' Films like 'The Hunger Games,' 'Tomb Raider,' the 'Alien' franchise, the 'Underworld' franchise, and most recently 'Gravity,' should assuage any fears about female-led films at the box office.

Some have said it's brand recognition. 'Wonder Woman' doesn't have the brand recognition that 'Batman' and 'Superman' have. This sounds the least plausible. 'Wonder Woman' is one of the big three in the DC Comics universe. So it can't be brand recognition.

Even after reviewing all of the likely reasons, I'm still a bit puzzled as to why we haven't seen 'Wonder Woman' in over 30 years? Surely there has to be a good reason? This pains me to say as I'm a DC Comics fan, but Marvel does appear to be a more flexible franchise. Marvel seems to know how to use their catalog of superheroes and use them effectively. In my opinion, DC Comics has an amazing catalog. If only they used it?

The'Black Widow' film has not "quite" been confirmed.

However, Marvel may be suffering from the same affliction when it comes to female superheroes. I recently read an article that Marvel is kinda cagey about the 'Black Widow' film. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige stressed that Marvel has "a lot of strong female characters already on screen." Similar to DC Comics, Feige is suggesting that the 'Black Widow' will be featured in the next 'Captain America' sequel. In other words, "take it or leave it." So the 'Black Widow' film isn't in the bag either.

Long story short, Gal Gadot may be the new 'Wonder Woman,' but we won't see her until 2016. In the meantime here is a list of all the other recent comic book films and television series currently on or in development (THAT ARE NOT 'WONDER WOMAN').

As you can see from this list, there is no good reason we haven't had a 'Wonder Woman' film or series yet? And there is no good reason why 'Wonder Woman' shouldn't get her own feature film. Please feel free to disagree with me in the comments.

CURRENT

• 'Agents of Shield' 2013 - Present (Marvel)
• 'Arrow' 2012 - Present (DC Comics)
• 'The Walking Dead' 2010 - Present (Image Comics)

'The Flash' television series has been confirmed.

IN DEVELOPMENT OR RUMORED

• 'Justice League' movie - Which will hopefully include 'Wonder Woman'
• Agent Carter (of 'Captain America,' Marvel) television series is rumored to be in development.
• The Flash (DC Comics) has been greenlit for a television series.
• Hourman (DC Comics) television series is rumored to have been picked up by the CW.
• 'Black Widow' (of 'The Avengers,' Marvel) film will possibly be released in 2016. The key word being "possibly."
• Gotham (DC Comics) television series is rumored to be in development by the CW. 'Gotham' is about Commissioner Gordon's pre-Batman days.
• Now to add insult to injury, Constantine (DC Comics) has been given a pilot by NBC. Yes, 'Constantine' is the comic the 2005 Keanu Reeves' movie was based on.
• iZombie (DC Comics) is rumored to be in development. It's about a med student turned zombie.
• 'Ant Man' (Marvel) movie is in the works. Paul Rudd has recently been cast in the title role.
• 'Fantastic Four' (Marvel) reboot is planned. Michael B. Jordan has been cast as 'The Human Torch.'

An 'Agent Carter' series is rumored to be in development.

Now here is a list of all of the DC Comics feature films and television series over the past decade or so in no particular order. They have one thing in common. NO 'WONDER WOMAN.' If you're curious about the other franchises I listed them below. I separated DC Comics out because 'Wonder Woman' is a DC Comics brand.

DC COMICS

• 'Smallville' Television Series, 2001-2011
• 'Birds of Prey' Television Series, 2002-2003
• 'Green Lantern,' 2011
• 'Catwoman,' 2004
• 'Batman' (Christopher Nolan franchise 2005 - 2012)
• 'Man of Steel,' 2013
• 'Superman Returns,' 2006
• 'The Watchmen,' 2009
• 'Jonah Hex,' 2010