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What is Absolute Wonder Woman? 

Absolute Wonder Woman is an alternate-universe DC Comics series that reinvents Diana without the traditional upbringing of Themyscira. Instead of growing up among the Amazons, this Diana is exiled to Hell as a baby and raised by the witch Circe. The series keeps Diana’s compassion and heroism while adding horror, dark fantasy, witchcraft, and larger supernatural threats. It launched in October 2024 as part of DC’s Absolute Universe.

What is the plot of Absolute Wonder Woman? 

The plot of Absolute Wonder Woman follows Diana after she leaves Hell and becomes the protector of Gateway City. She confronts monsters, gods, government conspiracies, magical enemies, and the mystery of her lost Amazon heritage. Diana uses witchcraft, supernatural weapons, and her Amazon abilities. The story also explores her relationship with Circe, Steve Trevor, Barbara Minerva, and Veronica Cale.

Who are the creators of Absolute Wonder Woman? 

The creators of Absolute Wonder Woman are writer Kelly Thompson and primary artist Hayden Sherman. Jordie Bellaire provides the series’ distinctive colours.

How is Absolute Wonder Woman different from regular Wonder Woman? 

Absolute Wonder Woman differs from regular Wonder Woman because Diana was raised in Hell instead of Themyscira. She grows up without her Amazon sisters, traditional royal position, or original mission as an ambassador of peace. This Diana is a witch as well as an Amazon. She uses spells, a giant sword, magical lassos, and a skeletal Pegasus. However, she remains compassionate, protective, truthful, and committed to helping others.

Is Absolute Wonder Woman Diana? 

Yes, Absolute Wonder Woman is Diana of Themyscira. She is an alternate version of the same character rather than a different person using the Wonder Woman name. The Absolute Universe changes Diana’s circumstances and upbringing. It does not remove her central identity as an Amazon hero.

Why does Absolute Wonder Woman have one arm? 

Absolute Wonder Woman has one arm because Diana sacrificed her right arm during a magical ritual. She made the sacrifice to free Steve Trevor from Hell. Diana initially replaces the lost limb through magic, but her missing arm remains an important part of her design and story. The event demonstrates how far she will go to save another person.

How to read Absolute Wonder Woman comics? 

To read Absolute Wonder Woman comics, start with Absolute Wonder Woman #1 and continue in numerical order. The story uses ongoing mysteries and character development, so reading from the beginning provides the clearest experience.

Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon collects issues #1–7. Readers can then continue with Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2: As My Mothers Made Me and the later single issues.

Is Absolute Wonder Woman still running? 

Yes, Absolute Wonder Woman is still running as of July 2026. DC released issue #21 on June 24, 2026, and continues to list the title as an ongoing series. 

Is Absolute Wonder Woman good for new Wonder Woman readers? 

Yes, Absolute Wonder Woman is good for new Wonder Woman readers because it begins with a new continuity. Readers do not need knowledge of earlier Wonder Woman comics. However, it is not Diana’s traditional origin. Readers seeking the standard version should begin with Year One or George Pérez’s Gods and Mortals. Readers seeking dark fantasy and horror may prefer Absolute Wonder Woman.

Does Absolute Wonder Woman have LGBTQ themes? 

Yes, Absolute Wonder Woman has LGBTQ themes and queer interpretations. Kelly Thompson has stated that she writes Absolute Diana as a queer character.  However, Thompson has also distinguished her creative intention from an explicit confirmation within the published storyline. The comic contains strong queer themes, but its central ongoing romance has not been defined as a same-sex relationship.