Teen Titans Vol. 1 Issue 22

Origin of Wonder-Girl (Donna Troy)

Writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gil Kane created an origin for Wonder Girl in Teen Titans #22 (July-Aug. 1969) which introduced the character's new costume.[4] This story established Wonder Girl's origin as an orphan rescued by Wonder Woman from an apartment building fire.[5] Unable to find her birth family, Wonder Woman brought her to Paradise Island to be raised by her mother, Queen Hippolyta, and she eventually was given Amazon powers by Paula von Gunther's Purple Ray. In 1969, Wonder Girl dons a new, red bodysuit-style costume andâsince thus far she has been called only Wonder Girl or "Wonder Chick" by her teammatesâadopts the secret identity Donna Troy.[5]

Donna remains with the Teen Titans until the series' cancellation with issue #43 in February 1973. She is still part of the team when the comic picks up again with #44 in November 1976. Teen Titans is canceled again in February 1978 with issue #53, with Donna and the others, no longer "teens", going their separate ways.