DC Comics' latest issue of "Wonder Woman" #19 has officially revealed the death of Diana, Wonder Woman, one of DC's iconic Trinity, signaling the Amazon warrior's demise in the main continuity and sparking shock and concern among fans.
The issue, crafted by writer Tom King and artist Daniel Sampere, continues the narrative style of previous issues, with Wonder Woman's daughter, Trinity, recounting her mother's multi-year conflict with The Sovereign. The Sovereign reveals that Diana ultimately falls in battle, a dagger bearing the Sovereign family crest piercing her chest, bringing an end to her prolonged resistance.
The story is set after the Amazons face persecution, with The Sovereign inciting a wave of hatred against them, culminating in an all-out war. Despite the devastating loss of her beloved Steve Trevor, Diana remains unyielding, uniting with allies to defeat The Sovereign and imprison him on Themyscira. However, this victory comes at the ultimate cost: her own life.
Even more unsettling, the assassin of Wonder Woman is seemingly a character named Lyssa. Lyssa is the daughter of Diana's nemesis, Emelie, and The Sovereign refers to Lyssa as "my dear Lyssa," hinting at an unusual familial connection or suggesting she was groomed as a tool for revenge.
The timeline for "Wonder War" remains unclear, but clues within the comic suggest this conflict will lead to the total annihilation of all Amazon warriors, including Diana and her kin. While superhero "deaths" in the comic world are often not permanent, the current narrative's somber tone is exceptionally heavy, foreshadowing even more brutal plot developments to come.
DC Comics' "Wonder Woman" #19 is available now.
via： Screen Rant