I was unaware of that retcon of her origin. It’s a shame, that origin was one of the best parts of her. Thinking about it, it’s not surprising that it was changed. The original version implies that a powerful warrior queen might feel unhappy without a child, might want a child, or might find motherhood to be fulfilling, or her greatest gift or accomplishment. That’s fundamentally at odds with their “children are burdens, motherhood will ruin you, don’t find value in being a mother or wife, pursue a career instead” messaging.

I was unaware of that retcon of her origin. It’s a shame, that origin was one of the best parts of her. Thinking about it, it’s not surprising that it was changed. The original version implies that a powerful warrior queen women feel unhappy without a child, might want a child, or might find motherhood to be fulfilling, or her greatest gift or accomplishment. That’s fundamentally at odds with their “children are burdens, motherhood will ruin you, don’t find value in being a mother or wife, pursue a career instead” messaging.