The Cheetah is a supervillain appearing in DC Comics publications and related media, commonly as a major adversary of the superhero Wonder Woman. Like her nemesis, she was created by William Moulton Marston & H. G. Peter, debuting in the autumn of 1943 in Wonder Woman #6. With her distinctive sleek, spotted appearance, she is recognized as "one of Wonder Woman's most iconic enemies" and has been a persistent foe throughout every era of the hero's comic book adventures.
The Golden Age Cheetah Priscilla Rich grapples with Wonder Woman on the cover of Wonder Woman vol. 1 #6 (1943); art by Harry G. Peter.
Priscilla Rich as the Cheetah on the cover of Wonder Woman vol. 1 #230 (1977); art by Vince Colletta and Ernie Chan.
Deborah Domaine as the Cheetah in Justice League of America vol. 1 #197 (1981); art by George Pérez and Keith Pollard.
Barbara Ann Minerva debuts as the Cheetah in Wonder Woman vol. 2 #9 (1987); art by George Pérez and Bruce D. Patterson.
A supervillain or supercriminal is a variant of the villainous stock character. It is sometimes found in comic books, and may possess superhuman abilities. A supervillain is the antithesis of a superhero.
Supervillains of the United Underworld from the 1966 film Batman, a film adaptation of the comic books based on Batman and the 1960s television show of the same name. From left to right: Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, and Joker.