Get to know some of the best female DC superheroes
Women and girls out there looking to head to the party in a DC comics costume, look no further. From there comics to big screen adaptations, these women are willing to go the extra mile and defend to the end when they feel it’s for the greater good.
To help you know which DC costumes for women you can choose from, we’ve put together a list of some prominent favourites.
1. Wonder Woman
Goddess of the Amazon and a founding member of The Justice League, Wonder Woman is a timeless favourite choice for women wanting to dress as a superhero. The daughter of Queen Hippolyta, Wonder Woman is a trained warrior and strong-willed character. She isn’t afraid to step up and fight or take on a challenge. She commands respect as Wonder Woman and Diana Prince.
Strengths and abilities: Superhuman strength, speed, durability and reflexes. Immortal, accelerated healing factor, flight,
Lasso of Truth, indestructible bracelets, projectile tiara, sword, and shield, and can communicate with animals.
Weaknesses: If a man ties her bracelets together, she loses all her powers. If the bracelets are ever lost or broken, she goes into an uncontrollable rage.
Civilian identity: Princess Diana of Themyscira, Diana Prince
Famous quote: “Of all people you know who I am. Who the world needs me to be, I'm Wonder Woman.”
Get the look: Check out this stunning, deluxe costume that will have you turning heads at the party. Also available is a
one-piece dress if you prefer. Complete the look with the
Dawn of Justice cape and super
defensive shield.
2. Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn is a saucy minx being the frequent partner in crime and lover of the Joker. They met while she was working as a psychiatrist at Gotham City's Arkham Asylum, where the Joker was a patient. After helping him escape more than once, Harley had her medical license suspended and locked away. During an earthquake, she escaped, and became Harley Quinn, the sidekick of the Clown Prince of Crime himself.
Strengths and abilities: A masterful gymnast, Harley Quinn is immune to many chemicals and poisons combined with martial arts combat.
Weaknesses: She’s a little unhinged, and it doesn’t always work to her advantage
Civilian identity: Dr Harleen Frances Quinzel
Famous quote: "We're bad guys. It's what we do." (Suicide Squad)
Get the look: Complete with Harley Quinn's blonde, coloured-dipped hair; this entire costume set has you party ready in no time.
3. Bat Woman
Coming from a wealthy family too, the superhero Batman inspired Kathy Kane. She follows his footsteps in using her affluence and resources towards fighting crime as a masked vigilante in Gotham City. There may only be one Batman; he finds rivalry and common ground in the mysterious and glamorous Batwoman!
Strengths and abilities: Highly skilled martial artist, forensic scientist and uses high-tech equipment and weapons (including batarangs).
Weaknesses: A cardiac weakness after being severely injured in combat.
Civilian identity: Kathy Duquesne
Famous quote: “You've just run off with a very notorious woman. I'm Kathy Duquesne. Daughter of Carlton Duquesne?”
Bruce Wayne: The gangster?
“Yes. But we try not to use the "G" word in front of Daddy."
Get the look: We’ve made it easy to get you to the
party in bat-tastic get-up.
4. Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy is an evil temptress, Gotham’s beautiful but deadly eco-warrior is a protector of plants, botany and the environment. She uses her immense beauty and powers to protect nature over people at all costs - and her methods are usually destructive. Poison Ivy remains a recognisable female superhero favourite ever since Uma Thurman played her in the 1997 hit, Batman and Robin.
Strengths and abilities: Control over plants, secretes deadly pheromones, immune to toxins.
Weaknesses: Lack of sunlight. She is a human-plant hybrid and needs sunshine to keep her powers.
Civilian identities: Pamela Isley, Lillian Rose, Penelope Ivy.
Famous quote: “Batface and Birdbrain turned out to be much more resistant to my love-dust than expected... No matter. Next time I'll just give them a stronger dose. They'll literally be dying for me!” (Batman and Robin).
Get the seductive ensemble: Take your pick from a
faux suede mini-dress complete with gloves, headpiece and ivy boa or
this striking catsuit. Complete the look with Poison Ivy’s alluring red mane.
5. Supergirl
The latest DC action-adventure series Supergirl shows Superman’s plucky cousin, who escapes the impending doom on Krypton to come to Earth. Cared for by a loving, suburban family, she attempts to live a civilian life she is forced to hide her extraordinary powers. But she can't hide them forever.
Strengths and abilities: Superhuman strength and speed, flight, x-ray vision and super breath.
Weaknesses: Green Kryptonite renders Supergirl desperately weak and ill.
Civilian identities: Kara Zor-El, Linda Danvers.
Famous quote: “For the record, I care about everyone. You may have fooled this city, but I know you were behind this. And I'm watching you. This isn't over”.
Get the look: No telephone booth required. Transform into Supergirl with this red and blue leotard with `Superman' logo, a matching skirt, red boot tops, belt and cape.
6. Catwoman
Catwoman is often partner in crime alongside Batman, Poison Ivy or Harley Quinn. After discovering a dangerous cover-up by the company she works for, she is killed off to prevent the information leaking. She is revived by an Egyptian cat and is reborn with super-feline and combat abilities.
Strengths and abilities: Carrying out heists, combat skills, proficient gymnast. Weapons include bullwhips, sharp retractable claws, and climbing pitons.
Weaknesses: There’s not a lot on Catwoman’s flaws, but we’re going to go with water!
Civilian identities: Selina Kyle, Patience Phillips
Famous quote: "When I'm good, I'm very good. When I'm bad, I'm as bad as I wanna be,"
Get the look: Meeeooooww. It’s time to get
ready for the party.
If you're on the prowl for DC costumes for women, you know what to do. We'll make it easy for you with free same day shipping over $30, and Afterpay options.
Goddess of the Amazon and a founding member of The Justice League, Wonder Woman is a timeless favourite choice for women wanting to dress as a superhero. The daughter of Queen Hippolyta, Wonder Woman is a trained warrior and strong-willed character. She isn’t afraid to step up and fight or take on a challenge. She commands respect as Wonder Woman and Diana Prince.
Strengths and abilities: Superhuman strength, speed, durability and reflexes. Immortal, accelerated healing factor, flight, Lasso of Truth, indestructible bracelets, projectile tiara, sword, and shield, and can communicate with animals.
Weaknesses: If a man ties her bracelets together, she loses all her powers. If the bracelets are ever lost or broken, she goes into an uncontrollable rage.
Civilian identity: Princess Diana of Themyscira, Diana Prince
Famous quote: “Of all people you know who I am. Who the world needs me to be, I'm Wonder Woman.”
Get the look: Check out this stunning, deluxe costume that will have you turning heads at the party. Also available is a one-piece dress if you prefer. Complete the look with the Dawn of Justice cape and super defensive shield.
Harley Quinn is a saucy minx being the frequent partner in crime and lover of the Joker. They met while she was working as a psychiatrist at Gotham City's Arkham Asylum, where the Joker was a patient. After helping him escape more than once, Harley had her medical license suspended and locked away. During an earthquake, she escaped, and became Harley Quinn, the sidekick of the Clown Prince of Crime himself.
Strengths and abilities: A masterful gymnast, Harley Quinn is immune to many chemicals and poisons combined with martial arts combat.
Weaknesses: She’s a little unhinged, and it doesn’t always work to her advantage
Civilian identity: Dr Harleen Frances Quinzel
Famous quote: "We're bad guys. It's what we do." (Suicide Squad)
Get the look: Complete with Harley Quinn's blonde, coloured-dipped hair; this entire costume set has you party ready in no time.
Coming from a wealthy family too, the superhero Batman inspired Kathy Kane. She follows his footsteps in using her affluence and resources towards fighting crime as a masked vigilante in Gotham City. There may only be one Batman; he finds rivalry and common ground in the mysterious and glamorous Batwoman!
Strengths and abilities: Highly skilled martial artist, forensic scientist and uses high-tech equipment and weapons (including batarangs).
Weaknesses: A cardiac weakness after being severely injured in combat.
Civilian identity: Kathy Duquesne
Famous quote: “You've just run off with a very notorious woman. I'm Kathy Duquesne. Daughter of Carlton Duquesne?”
Bruce Wayne: The gangster?
“Yes. But we try not to use the "G" word in front of Daddy."
Get the look: We’ve made it easy to get you to the party in bat-tastic get-up.
Poison Ivy is an evil temptress, Gotham’s beautiful but deadly eco-warrior is a protector of plants, botany and the environment. She uses her immense beauty and powers to protect nature over people at all costs - and her methods are usually destructive. Poison Ivy remains a recognisable female superhero favourite ever since Uma Thurman played her in the 1997 hit, Batman and Robin.
Strengths and abilities: Control over plants, secretes deadly pheromones, immune to toxins.
Weaknesses: Lack of sunlight. She is a human-plant hybrid and needs sunshine to keep her powers.
Civilian identities: Pamela Isley, Lillian Rose, Penelope Ivy.
Famous quote: “Batface and Birdbrain turned out to be much more resistant to my love-dust than expected... No matter. Next time I'll just give them a stronger dose. They'll literally be dying for me!” (Batman and Robin).
Get the seductive ensemble: Take your pick from a faux suede mini-dress complete with gloves, headpiece and ivy boa or this striking catsuit. Complete the look with Poison Ivy’s alluring red mane.
The latest DC action-adventure series Supergirl shows Superman’s plucky cousin, who escapes the impending doom on Krypton to come to Earth. Cared for by a loving, suburban family, she attempts to live a civilian life she is forced to hide her extraordinary powers. But she can't hide them forever.
Strengths and abilities: Superhuman strength and speed, flight, x-ray vision and super breath.
Weaknesses: Green Kryptonite renders Supergirl desperately weak and ill.
Civilian identities: Kara Zor-El, Linda Danvers.
Famous quote: “For the record, I care about everyone. You may have fooled this city, but I know you were behind this. And I'm watching you. This isn't over”.
Get the look: No telephone booth required. Transform into Supergirl with this red and blue leotard with `Superman' logo, a matching skirt, red boot tops, belt and cape.
Catwoman is often partner in crime alongside Batman, Poison Ivy or Harley Quinn. After discovering a dangerous cover-up by the company she works for, she is killed off to prevent the information leaking. She is revived by an Egyptian cat and is reborn with super-feline and combat abilities.
Strengths and abilities: Carrying out heists, combat skills, proficient gymnast. Weapons include bullwhips, sharp retractable claws, and climbing pitons.
Weaknesses: There’s not a lot on Catwoman’s flaws, but we’re going to go with water!
Civilian identities: Selina Kyle, Patience Phillips
Famous quote: "When I'm good, I'm very good. When I'm bad, I'm as bad as I wanna be,"
Get the look: Meeeooooww. It’s time to get ready for the party.
If you're on the prowl for DC costumes for women, you know what to do. We'll make it easy for you with free same day shipping over $30, and Afterpay options.