Absolute Wonder Woman
| Absolute Wonder Woman | |
|---|---|
 Textless cover of Absolute Wonder Woman #1 Art by Hayden Sherman | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics (Absolute Universe) |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Ongoing |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | October 23, 2024 – present |
| No. of issues | 5 |
| Main character(s) | Wonder Woman |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Kelly Thompson |
| Artist(s) | Hayden Sherman |
| Letterer(s) | Becca Carey |
| Colorist(s) | Jordie Bellaire |
| Editor(s) | Chris Conroy |
Absolute Wonder Woman is a superhero comic book series published by DC Comics, based on the character Wonder Woman. The series is written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Hayden Sherman, and began publication on October 23, 2024, as part of DC's Absolute Universe (AU) imprint. The series focuses on a version of Wonder Woman who was raised in Hell rather than Themyscira as in most depictions of the character.[1]
The comic has received critical acclaim due to its characterization of Diana, reinvention of the Wonder Woman mythos, and the artwork by artist Hayden Sherman.[2][3][4]
Publication history
[edit]In July 2024, a Wonder Woman-focused comic book series titled Absolute Wonder Woman, written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Hayden Sherman, was announced as part of DC Comics's Absolute Universe (AU) imprint.[5] Absolute Wonder Woman began publication on October 23, 2024.[6]
Plot
[edit]"The Last Amazon" (#1–5)
[edit]Diana's origin is reimagined within DC's Absolute Universe. Instead of being raised on Themyscira, she is taken to Hell by the god Apollo and entrusted to the witch Circe, who becomes her adoptive mother. This upbringing imbues Diana with a blend of Amazonian prowess and dark sorcery. Diana confronts formidable adversaries, notably the Harbingers and the colossal Tetracide. The story is intercut with between Diana's battle in Gateway City with flashback to her time in Hell with Circe, including her first meeting with Steve Trevor, who washes on the beaches of the Wild Isle and is rescued by Diana. In a pivotal moment, she invokes the power of her mother to enlarge her sword to immense proportions, enabling her to cleave the Tetracide in half. However, the creature begins to regenerate, prompting Diana to use Circe's Lasso of Transformation on herself, transforming into Medusa. With the power of Medusa, she is then able to turn the Tetracide into stone, and, upon returning to her original form with help of Steve Trevor, crushes it with a punch. The story ends on a cliffhanger, as Diana is dragged down underground seemingly by the hand of an Olympian.[7]
Collected editions
[edit]| # | Title | Material collected | Format | Pages | Released | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Amazon | Absolute Wonder Woman #1–7 | HC | 176 | 12 Aug 2025 | 978-1799505297 |
| TPB | 978-1799505303 |
References
[edit]- ^ Johnston, Rich (September 30, 2024). "3 Spoilers for Kelly Thompson & Hayden Sherman's Absolute Wonder Woman". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Whitaker, Piper (2024-10-23). "'Absolute Wonder Woman' #1 shows readers how to rebel against Gods". AIPT. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ^ Gibson, Avi (2024-11-17). "I Wasn't Excited for DC's New Wonder Woman, But One Moment Totally Won Me Over". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ^ Cronin, Brian (2024-10-27). "Absolute Wonder Woman #1 Review: A Bold New Take on Wonder Woman Has a Tremendous Opening Issue". CBR. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ^ Cronin, Brian (July 18, 2024). "DC Reveals First Three Absolute Universe Titles". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Terror, Jude (October 20, 2024). "Absolute Wonder Woman #1 Preview: Amazon Unplugged". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Absolute Wonder Woman #1-5. DC Comics.
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