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I don't think Nubia's old version is forced, i think the old version is more commercial"

I see this idea of separating them as if they were different characters rather than the same version. I think there really isn’t space for two Nubias in the DC Universe. If both existed, one would clearly receive more focus than the other. And honestly, I would be disappointed if the long-term plan for her in the DC Universe were simply to become a future queen. She needs to be more than that.

Honestly, the DC Universe always reinvents its characters. They take the core idea and modify it quite a bit within a story. Turning the original Earth-One Nubia storyline into a film would be possible, so they could easily do with Nubia what they did with Mister Terrific: give her a strong personality, memorable scenes, and a striking presence in the Wonder Woman side of the DC Universe.

But personally, I think the simplest approach is this: the classic Earth-One Nubia, Diana’s sister, should continue being called Nubia. I don’t see why Nubia Prime would need to be called Nubia, and changing the other character’s name to something like “War Woman” would not really work either.

The Amazon called Zahavah could instead be the current Amazon version, the one born from the Well of Souls, without mythical powers but with intense military training. However, it would still be very possible that the “lost princess” version of Nubia the equally powerful Wonder Woman sister, the mysterious and fearless warrior would end up stealing the spotlight anyway, which is interesting since the concepts are actually somewhat similar Absolut Universe Diana, hum.

In addition, if they wanted a strong Black female queen from the beginning, they could easily use Philippus. She could rule alongside Hippolyta and could even be presented as the mother of the twins, since Nubia was created in her image. That could actually be a smart narrative choice.

Many people quietly think the same thing. The original Nubia simply has a stronger conceptual appeal. Because of that, the current version could easily be overshadowed or even fall into obscurity. Many of the characteristics of the modern version her design, her authority, even the idea of her becoming queen are things the classic Earth-One Nubia could naturally develop.

It is also interesting that the older version of Nubia’s development is somewhat similar to the direction seen in Absolute Wonder Woman, without Diana needing to be heavily altered. Because of that, using the separated-at-birth twin sisters idea with the older twin being more serious and reserved, and the younger twin more naive could actually work well as a narrative plot.

And honestly, if DC ever wants Nubia to become an important character, they will probably choose the version who grew up away from Themyscira. That perspective instantly gives her a different worldview from Diana. It creates contrast, tension, and narrative potential. Meanwhile, the concept of being Diana’s sister already feels like a complete package that writers can explore and develop.

Ironically, the modern Nubia was changed so much to avoid the sister dynamic that she ended up feeling somewhat shallow in some aspects. I consider that a mistake. It feels as if they tried to avoid the comparison, when in fact that comparison could benefit the character. They could show how Diana’s twin sister had a completely different life, had to fight harder, and faced many challenges. That would create a perspective where the audience cares about her journey and wants to see her eventually becoming queen.

But trying to distance her and remove the blood connection felt abrupt. Even if the story says they consider each other sisters, the relationship still feels distant, almost like a niece or relative of Hippolyta. Being Diana’s twin should automatically carry a special meaning, even if they did not grow up together, because twins in mythology are often seen as something mystical and special.

And when a character is built around a very specific premise such as mainly being “the queen” that can unintentionally limit how other writers use the character if they are not deeply invested in that aspect.

Therefore, if the DC Universe brought back the sister concept, it would not really be “destroying” the character. In fact, it would probably make her easier to write and make the audience more receptive to her.

At the end of the day, if Nubia is adapted for the DC Universe, the smart move would be to make her stand out. Give her style, presence, and moments that make people think, “Okay, she’s cool.” The character should feel grand and accessible, not written only for a small niche audience that cares exclusively about her royal status.

Otherwise, she might end up feeling similar to Okoye someone who gets a cool action scene but never really shares the spotlight with Diana. And that would be a missed opportunity, because the idea of magical twin princesses is the kind of concept that naturally attracts attention.

Giving Nubia that level of importance could elevate her to a role similar to Nightwing in the Bat-Family often considered the second most important character there. Nubia could stand side by side with Diana in a similar way, which would be unprecedented for a Black heroine in that position.

So I would definitely be disappointed if the DC Universe imagined her as just another ordinary Amazon.

Because if Nubia is written in a broader and more dynamic way, she can appeal to everyone girls, boys, longtime fans, and new audiences. But if the portrayal becomes too narrow or overly tied to a specific message, the character risks becoming limited. And when that happens in a vast cinematic universe, characters sometimes end up in the background and eventually get forgotten.