2015

DC

Cheetah is a recurring villain in DC Comics, primarily known as one of Wonder Woman's most formidable adversaries. The original Cheetah, Priscilla Rich, first appeared in Wonder Woman #6 in 1943.

Over the years, the Cheetah mantle has been held by multiple individuals, with Barbara Ann Minerva being the most recognized. Barbara Minerva is often depicted as an archaeologist who, through a ritual, gains superhuman speed, strength, and agility, transforming into a cheetah-like creature.

Driven by a combination of her own ambition and the curse that grants her powers, Cheetah is a constant threat. Her motivations often revolve around acquiring powerful artifacts and ancient knowledge, bringing her into conflict with Wonder Woman's mission to protect the world and its history.