Also see: Superman
There are a number of versions of the sign for Wonder Woman. By the time
you read this there will probably be several more versions.
Here are a few:
WONDER-WOMAN:
Deflecting bullets version:
https://youtu.be/80VJOdwAjQI
Lasso on the wrist version:
https://youtu.be/1JbgM7v5JSs
Crossed wrists version:
https://youtu.be/jDsyZJQ4X-c
There is also a version that uses "L" crossed "L" hands on the chest to depict a
"W" shape.
Notes:
An ASL Hero writes:
Wonder Woman -- the "W" on the chest is fast, but that is SEE [signed english
equivalent, and we all know what a bad habit that can be], and so I'm in favor
of WONDERFUL + WOMAN)
Response from Dr. Bill:
I understand the pull to label anything with an English letter shape in it as
Signed English -- yet the "W" on the chest version "could be" considered
"depictive" (as in a shape classifier) rather than "Signed English." (For those
reading this thread who are not sure to what I'm referring please do a search
for an image of "Wonder Woman breastplate" and note the "W" shape.)
Ask yourself what sign you use for "Superman?" Do you consider that "Signed
English?" Or do you consider it just the common sign for Superman? Did you
comment elsewhere that I haven't read yet that the "S"-based sign for Superman
is Signed English? (wink)
Let me be clear here I have zero investment in any particular sign for Wonder
Woman. I'm simply suggesting that the "W"-on-the-chest version of Wonder Woman
has merit (and belongs in one's signing toolbox of various "signs" or
"expansions" for Wonder Woman) since the depiction of the "W" on the chest is
highly likely to help a conversation partner (who may be new to comics and/or
superheroes -- crazy, I know) understand which character is being referenced
(similar to how depicting an S on the chest succeeds for Superman).
Currently I'm leaning toward this version of a sign for Wonder Woman:
https://youtu.be/80VJOdwAjQI