Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Circe has worn many faces over the centuries - mythological sorceress, comic book goddess, and animated diva - but across every version, one thing remains constant: she reveals uncomfortable truths.
In this video, I'll talk about Circe’s evolution from ancient Greek myth to Justice League Unlimited, tracing how a minor goddess who turned men into pigs became one of Wonder Woman's top villains.
From The Odyssey to Wonder Woman comics, and finally to the unforgettable JLU episode This Little Piggy, Circe’s power isn’t interested in domination or conquering the world, she cares about truth.
Most importantly, we’ll break down why Circe’s final test isn’t meant for Wonder Woman at all, it's for Batman. I'll also talk about why making the Dark Knight sing is a very revealing character moment.
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Chapters:
00:00 The Myth of Circe
00:48 Turning Men Into Pigs
02:23 From Hermit to Villain
05:08 This Little Piggy: Circe vs Wonder Woman
07:26 Batman Enters The Spotlight
08:40 Why Circe Didn't Reappear
09:26 Circe Reveals Who Heroes Really Are
10:40 Self-Promotion
11:58 Next Time
#circe #wonderwoman #batman #justiceleagueunlimited
Circe has worn many faces over the centuries - mythological sorceress, comic book goddess, and animated diva - but across every version, one thing remains constant: she reveals uncomfortable truths.
In this video, I'll talk about Circe’s evolution from ancient Greek myth to Justice League Unlimited, tracing how a minor goddess who turned men into pigs became one of Wonder Woman's top villains.
From The Odyssey to Wonder Woman comics, and finally to the unforgettable JLU episode This Little Piggy, Circe’s power isn’t interested in domination or conquering the world, she cares about truth.
Most importantly, we’ll break down why Circe’s final test isn’t meant for Wonder Woman at all, it's for Batman. I'll also talk about why making the Dark Knight sing is a very revealing character moment.
🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth reviews and analyses of your favourite DC cartoons and comic books!
👍 If you liked the video don't forget to like, share, and leave a comment!
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youtube.com/channel/UC0yFOXbX98P3qz-IvT7uRQQ/join
🎶 Music by Katt Strike - listen to the whole track here: youtu.be/VKdA2lCjtas?si=pi0iWvL5bMCJupHL
If you enjoyed this video I've got many more you could watch. How about
📘 And if you’d like to see more from me, check out my book, Rogues’ Gallery, a collection of essays on the villains of Batman: The Animated Series, is available now globally on Amazon:
🇺🇸 https://a.co/d/6zmnzHO
🇬🇧 https://amzn.eu/d/6DNesEv
🇨🇦 https://a.co/d/5SuAG0R
🇦🇺 https://amzn.asia/d/0hURFsK
Chapters:
00:00 The Myth of Circe
00:48 Turning Men Into Pigs
02:23 From Hermit to Villain
05:08 This Little Piggy: Circe vs Wonder Woman
07:26 Batman Enters The Spotlight
08:40 Why Circe Didn't Reappear
09:26 Circe Reveals Who Heroes Really Are
10:40 Self-Promotion
11:58 Next Time
#circe #wonderwoman #batman #justiceleagueunlimited
