Wonder Woman: Victorious

Wonder Woman: Victorious

The real superpower of the comic book heroine, who just turned 75, is the power to inspire. Faith Salie explores the history of Wonder Woman (now featured in the hit movie with Gal Gadot), and talks with Lynda Carter, made immortal by playing the Amazonian on TV in the 1970s, and author Jill Lepore (“The Secret History of Wonder Woman”). An earlier version of this story originally aired on March 26, 2017.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
4/5
Bias Level
4/5
Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate, focusing on the history and impact of Wonder Woman. The claims about Wonder Woman's 75th anniversary, the movie featuring Gal Gadot, and Lynda Carter's role are generally accurate. The provided verification sources are not directly relevant to the core claims of the article, but they do not contradict it either.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** The comic book heroine just turned 75.
    • Verification Source #1-5: Fail to cover this claim.
  • Analysis: This claim is likely accurate, as Wonder Woman debuted in 1941. Internal knowledge supports this claim.
  • Claim:** Wonder Woman is now featured in the hit movie with Gal Gadot.
    • Verification Source #2: Supports the claim that the 2017 Wonder Woman movie was well-received.
  • Analysis: This claim is accurate. The 2017 Wonder Woman movie starring Gal Gadot was a commercial and critical success.
  • Claim:** Lynda Carter was made immortal by playing the Amazonian on TV in the 1970s.
    • Verification Source #1-5: Fail to cover this claim.
  • Analysis: This claim is accurate in the sense that Lynda Carter is widely recognized for her iconic portrayal of Wonder Woman.
  • Claim:** Faith Salie explores the history of Wonder Woman and talks with Lynda Carter and author Jill Lepore.
    • Verification Source #1-5: Fail to cover this claim.
  • Analysis: This claim describes the content of the CBS News video. Without access to the video, it's impossible to verify directly, but it's a reasonable description.
  • Claim:** An earlier version of this story originally aired on March 26, 2017.
    • Verification Source #1-5: Fail to cover this claim.
  • Analysis: This is a statement about the broadcast history of the story. Without access to CBS's records, it's impossible to verify directly.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Verification Source #2: Supports the positive reception of the 2017 Wonder Woman movie.
  • The other verification sources are not directly relevant to the claims made in the article. They discuss unrelated topics such as equestrian events, role-playing games, and bible study.