6) Jumpa the Kangaroo
Bear with me here, because this is…really something. Wonder Woman acquired a pet kangaroo—well, a pet “kanga”—way back in 1942 in Sensation Comics #6, the same issue she first receives her magic lasso. Why are there kangaroos on the Amazonia island of Themyscira? I’m so delighted you asked because here is DC Comics’ official explanation: “On the island of Themyscira, it was originally common for Amazons to use giant kangaroos as pack and transportation animals, rather than horses or donkeys. These creatures were alien beings known as Kangas. They were brought to Themyscira by a tribe of star-faring Amazons who called themselves the Sky Riders of Nebulosa. When the need arose, they wore special armor and carried Amazon warriors into battle.” By the way, Jumpa has just been reinstated into DC’s canon just this past March, thanks to a flashback in Wonder Woman #770. I am technically cheating by including her in the list, but her origin is too damn weird not to share.
