Summary
Wonder Womanis being rewritten this fall with the launch of DC’s Absolute Universe line of comics, and new artwork showcases this ambitious take on one of DC’s greatest superheroes. Gone is the lasso-wielding hero readers have known for decades, and in her place is a dark new version with a shocking weapon that sets her apart from her warmer counterpart.
TheAbsolute Universe, launching as part of DC’s All In Initiative, is aimed at presenting bold reinventions of iconic characters, and Wonder Woman is set to be amongthe first to receive the Absolute treatment. Leading up to its release in October, DC Comics just revealeda collection of jaw-dropping variant covers forAbsolute Wonder Woman#1.
October 23rd, 2024
Variant Cover Artists:
Wes Craig, Jeff Dekal, Dan Panosian
Without the island paradise…without the sisterhood that shaped her…without a mission of peace…what’s left is the Absolute Amazon!
This stunning artwork by Jim Lee featuresa Wonder Woman far removed from the Diana readers have come to know, offering a terrifying new take on one of DC’s greatest superheroes.
Wonder Woman’s Updated Origin Gave Her the Most Powerful Version of Immortality
Wonder Woman’s origin has just gotten a badass update that gives the Amazon Princess her most powerful version of immortality and invulnerability.
Absolute Wonder Woman Shows Off Her Epic New Weapon
Cover Art by Hayden Sherman, Dan Panosian, Jeff Dekal, and Wes Craig
One of Wonder Woman’s most iconic features is herLasso of Truth, an unbreakable lasso of gold that compels her enemies to reveal truths. It’s a symbol of Diana’s unwavering dedication to the truth and a staple of her character. Instead of her trademark Lasso of Truth, however,this new version of Wonder Woman wields a giant sword.While the Lasso is a tool that can be used as a weapon when necessary, Diana’s sword is a weapon through and through. This change to her character makes Absolute Wonder Woman much more hardcore than her main universe counterpart.
Without Themyscira, Wonder Woman lacks a community of Amazonian sisters, setting the stage for a lonelier, darker take on the character.
This weapon isn’t where the departures end. As statedin the solicitation forAbsolute Wonder Woman#1, this version of Diana doesn’t have Themyscira as part of her lore. Without Themyscira, Wonder Woman lacks a community of Amazonian sisters, setting the stage for a lonelier, darker take on the character. This tone is set with the new cover art, which features a Wonder Woman who is ready for battle, a far cry from her usual peaceful demeanor. With her massive sword in tow,Absolute Wonder Woman provesshe has the potential to becomethe most terrifying hero in the DC Universe.
Check out the other titles part of DC’s new Absolute line:Absolute Batman, by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, andAbsolute Superman, by Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval.
Absolute Wonder Woman Is A Darker Take On An Iconic Hero
Absolute Wonder Woman#2 Cover by Hayden Sherman
With the dawn of the Absolute Universe drawing near, this awesome cover art promises blood-pumping fights ahead for the Amazonian Princess. Wonder Woman isscarier than she’s ever been, with a sword that can cut down even the most powerful enemies that dare to cross her as she embarks on her epic journey. The former symbol of hope in the DC Universe is now going to strike fear in the hearts of her enemies with her hulking weapon, and readers can look forward to seeingWonder Womanlike they’ve never seen her before.
Absolute Wonder Woman#1is available October 23rd, 2024 from DC Comics.
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is the superhero identity of Diana, Princess of the Amazons. Created on the island of Themyscira, Wonder Woman is a super-powered demi-goddess with extreme physical strength who utilizes magical gifts (like her famous Lasso of Truth) to defeat her foes. As mighty as her fellow heroes Superman and the Justice League, Wonder Woman is unmatched in her compassion and virtue.
