Warning: Spoilers for Absolute Wonder Woman #1With DC’s Absolute Universe in full swing, the time has come for AbsoluteWonder Womanto take center stage and dazzle readers with her fighting power. While longtime fans of Diana are surely familiar with her skills from the main universe, this version boasts abilities that make her a compelling departure.Wonder Woman’s first fight in DC’s new universe offers a glimpse of her powers, hinting at her darker roots.
The preview forAbsolute Wonder Woman#1 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire, and Becca Carey hits the ground running as horrifying creatures explode out of an unidentified flying object and attack the people of Gateway City. The civilians flee in terror from this threat, but a mysterious figure then charges into battle to defend them. TheAbsolute Universe’s Wonder Womanrides a skeletal pegasus towards the monsters, then attacks using various forms of dark magic.
Wonder Woman’s spell-casting presents readers with a first look at how this witchy reinvention of Diana engages in combat.As her first fight in the Absolute Universe begins, Diana prepares to unleash her full arsenal of dark magic.
Absolute Wonder Woman Unleashes Powerful Magic Against Her First Enemy
Wonder Woman Is Officially A Powerful Magic-User in DC Lore
Wonder Woman has historically been a powerhouse in the DC Universe, but the Absolute Universe reinvents her to be more magic-based. Since her reveal, there’s been plenty of hype surroundingAbsolute Wonder Woman’s massive sword, and seeing it in action confirms that magic plays a part in her signature weapon’s function.Diana conjures her sword from a little pouch poised on her side that simmers with magic. There appears to be no limit to what it can hold due to its otherworldly properties. Because thisWonder Woman is a witch, she can perform astounding feats, and her pouch is only the beginning.
Absolute Wonder Woman Makes Her Official Debut, With This Dark New Diana “Raised in Hell”
Fans can now get their FIRST in-narrative look at DC’s ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN as she debuts as the Princess of the Underworld in the DC ALL IN SPECIAL.
Wonder Woman’s magic doesn’t just come in the form of magical objects, as she’s also capable of casting her own spells. For instance, one of Diana’s most iconic moves is when sheuses her bracelets to deflect bullets. In the Absolute continuity, rather than merely deflecting the creatures that fly at her as she raises her arms,Wonder Woman utters an incantation and sets off an explosion that knocks them back. With this move, Wonder Woman joins the ranks ofDC’s most powerful magic-users, and readers can look forward to seeing what other spells and magic-infused items she has at her disposal.
“Raised in Hell”: The Absolute Universe’s Wonder Woman Is Much Darker Than the Original
Absolute Wonder Woman’s Magic Ties Into Her Hellish Roots
The Wonder Woman of theAbsolute Universehas a shocking origin compared to her counterpart in DC’s primary continuity.Rather than growing up on Themyscira, this version of Diana is from Hell, as established in the narration of this preview. Her powers reflect this origin, as she leans more into dark magic than she ever has before. From her massive sword to her bracelets, the tools and techniques she’s utilized in the past are granted magical enhancements that befit the Princess of Hell. The full extent of Diana’s powers will be revealed in due time, as AbsoluteWonder Woman’s first battle unfolds.
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.
