Makeover for Wonder Woman at 69

On June 30, Wonder Woman, the popular comic character, will undergo a dramatic makeover with the release of Issue No. 600 of her monthly series.

The DC Comics super heroine, which first appeared in 1941 will now don a new — and less revealing costume replacing the older version which has resembled a star-spangled swimsuit for most of her history. Her costume will get a modern update, with leggings and a strapless top.

"The original costume was the American flag brought to life," said Jim Lee, co-publisher of DC and designer of the new look. "This one is a little more universal." (NYT Photo)

Wonder Woman made her debut in the year 1941 and wore a costume dominated by a gold eagle chest-plate and blue shorts with white stars. (NYT Photo)

In 1942, the first Wonder Woman comic cover was released on the issue of Sensation Comics No.1, January edition. (NYT Photo)

The picture shows the cover of Wonder Woman No. 1 issue from 1942. (NYT Photo)

In the Wonder Woman No. 178 issue, the character lost her powers, went mod and took up martial arts. The picture shows the cover of a 1968 edition, designed by the artist Mike Sekowsky. (NYT Photo)

The cover of Wonder Woman No. 288 (February 1982) designed by Gene Colan, was the first issue of the monthly title to include the character's new chest emblem. The eagle on the breastplate was redesigned to become a stylized double-W. (NYT Photo)

In the 1990s, Wonder Woman had to change with the changing trends in the crime world. Her traditional outfit was replaced by biker shorts and leather jacket. Mike Deodato was the artist for this cover from January 1995. (NYT Photo)

A page from the Wonder Woman comic Issue No. 600 which features the new costume; the story of the latest edition has been written by J. Michael Straczynski and art has been done by Don Kramer and Michael Babinski. (NYT Photo)