Summary
DC’s summer blockbuster event,Absolute Power, is on the horizon, marking the dawn of a new era for the DC Universe and bringing with it a significant costume overhaul forWonder Woman. Diana Prince’s redesign blends elements from her most controversial costumes, which have faced criticism from fans over the years. Despite being rooted in designs that have previously fallen flat, the final result of the redesign is surprisingly badass.
On August 07, 2025, Tom King and Tony S. Daniel’sWonder Woman#12 will hit shelves, serving as a tie-in toDC’s expansiveAbsolute Powerevent. This event pits DC’s heroes against the Trinity of Evil – Amanda Waller, Failsafe, and Brainiac Queen – in a battle that will decide the fate of all metahumans.
WONDER WOMAN #12 (2024)
Tony S. Daniel & Tomeu Morey
Variant Covers:
Julian Totino Tedesco, Tony S. Daniel, Jay David Ramos, Guillem March, and Jorge Fornés
Meet the new dynamic duo! Wonder Woman teams up with the unlikeliest of allies, Robin, on a top secret mission to save their fellow heroes. Will Damian and Diana’s quest to break into Waller’s Gamorra supermax prison be a successful one? Or is it all part of a more elaborate trap for Wonder Woman and her new sidekick?
Based on the main cover by Daniel Sampere and Tomeu Morey, as well as a variant cover by Tony S. Daniel & Jay David Ramos,this tie-in issue promises ample glimpses of Wonder Woman’s new costumeas she teams up with Robin Damian Wayne to save their fellow heroes.
Wonder Woman’s New Redesign forAbsolute PowerCombines Elements of Her Worst Costumes (But It Actually Works)
Wonder Woman’s new costume presents Diana clad in skintight, full-body black under-armor, enveloping her from neck to toe.Over this base layer, segmented armor pieces pay homage to the more classic aspects ofWonder Woman’s original design, incorporating her signature color scheme of red, blue, and gold. Additionally, the design includes familiar elements such as Diana’s customary weaponry of sword and shield, along with her knee-high boots and golden tiara adorned with a red star. Notably, both covers feature Wonder Woman’s hair styled in a long braid, a departure from the Amazon Warrior’s usual free-flowing locks.
This redesign incorporates controversial design elements, including the fan-hated “pants” look that Diana first debuted inWonder Woman#600by Amanda Conner, Gail Simone, Geoff Johns, and others. This predominantly disliked costume was also recently featured in a variantcover by Julian Totino Tedesco inWonder Woman#9(2024). Another widely disliked design choice that appears to have influenced Diana’s newAbsolute Poweroutfit is the short-lived “sleeve” costume introduced in the New 52’sWonder Woman#41. This controversial look was also recently revived in a Julian TotinoTedesco variant cover forWonder Woman#11(2024).
Tony S. Daniel & Jay David Ramos’ Variant Cover Convinced Me That Diana’s New Costume Is Actually Kinda Badass
Despite the inclusion of controversial design elements in Diana’s new costume, Tony S. Daniel & Jay David Ramos’ variant cover, in particular, proves that Wonder Woman’s new look can be rendered exceptionally badass in the hands of a skilled artist. The striking red, blue, and gold body armor, in particular, stands out as a strong feature of the design, making it recognizable despite its uniqueness. While there is definite potential in this redesign, it will be intriguing to observe how it compares toWonder Woman’sclassic costume in the hearts and minds of fans once featured in the narrative.
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Wonder Woman #12will be released on July 03, 2025, 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.
