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	Superhero
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]

Publication history

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. ^[2] Absolute Wonder Woman began publication on October 23, 2024. ^[3]

Plot

"The Last Amazon" (#1–5)

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. ^[4]

Collected editions

#	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

1. Johnston, Rich (September 30, 2024). "3 Spoilers for Kelly Thompson & Hayden Sherman's Absolute Wonder Woman". Bleeding Cool . Retrieved October 21, 2024.
2. Cronin, Brian (July 18, 2024). "DC Reveals First Three Absolute Universe Titles". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved October 21, 2024.
3. Terror, Jude (October 20, 2024). "Absolute Wonder Woman #1 Preview: Amazon Unplugged". Bleeding Cool . Retrieved October 21, 2024.
4. Absolute Wonder Woman #1-5. DC Comics.