Wonder Woman Villains 2025: Tom King Seeks a "Kite Man"

Writer Tom King explores Wonder Woman’s “bizarre” rogues gallery, explaining why Diana’s enemies have never coalesced like Batman’s and how he’s searching for a playful, emblematic foil— a Wonder Woman “Kite Man” — who can add heart, humor, and everyday stakes without undercutting the hero’s gravitas. King acknowledges that parts of the canon, and some villains, carry dated or problematic portrayals; his approach is to modernize them with empathy while honoring mythic roots. He outlines the balance between godly threats such as Ares and street-level manipulators like Doctor Psycho, plus iconic foes like Cheetah, aiming for character-driven conflicts over shock twists. The conversation also touches on truth, compassion, Amazon lore, and current-world politics that shape Diana’s choices. Framed within DC’s 2025 plans, the interview signals a closely watched, high-stakes effort to refine Wonder Woman’s villain lineup and give readers a memorable, recurring foil worthy of the world’s premier Amazon hero.