Since all signs point to Anya Chalotra bringing Circe to the DCU in “Creature Commandos,” it only seems fitting to take a look at the villain’s comic book history.
Circe made her DC Comics debut in 1949’s “Wonder Woman” #37, where her knack for using magic to turn humans into animals became apparent. Although she’s now one of Wonder Woman’s most notable villains, she spent many years away from the Princess of Themyscira, fighting Superman, Supergirl, and other DC heroes. It wasn’t until after DC’s “Crisis on Infinite Earths” in 1985 that she returned to her roots. The universal reboot event refocused her attention on Wonder Woman, and she’s been one of the hero’s primary villains ever since.
As far as powers go, Circe primarily relies on her god-like magical abilities. She’s one of DC’s strongest spellcasters, using her magic to fly, shape-shift, alter reality, and make herself immortal. She’s the leader of the Injustice League Dark, a team of magic-based supervillains, and as noted, is most known for transforming people into animal hybrids, which she calls her Ani-Men.
Outside of comics, Circe has had minor appearances in animated shows like “Justice League Unlimited” and “Justice League Action,” where she was voiced by Rachel York and Laura Post, respectively. While “Creature Commandos” adds another animated appearance to the list, Chalotra’s casting in the DCU has the potential to introduce the villain to live-action audiences.
