Wonder Woman Creator Was a Wonder.

• Position: WHAT'S NEW? - William Moulton Marston

Tough times call for even tougher heroes--and a healthy dash of escapism. Perhaps that's why superheros were so popular during the Great Depression and World War II--and today. What may come as a surprise, however, is that the top female superhero of all time was the brainchild of an unconventional intellectual who also was the Father of DISC Theory, which categorizes personality styles into four groups: dominant, interactive, supportive, and conscientious.

"Professor Marston and the Wonder Women" focuses on the career and controversial personal life of Harvard professor, psychologist, lawyer, and inventor William Moulton Marston (1893-1947). The biopic delves into the polyamorous relationship with his wife and mistress, his proclivity for S&M (and how it made its way into the "Wonder Woman" comics), and how he brought his progressive views about female liberation to life via a comic book character.

The movie obviously spotlights the shadier aspects of Marston's life. It's racy and provocative--and that sells," says Merrick Rosenberg, CEO and cofounder of Take Flight Learning, a DISC training company. "However, Marston deserves a closer look. He has done...