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Absolute Wonder Woman

Absolute Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superhero comic book series based on Wonder Woman and published as part of DC's Absolute Universe imprint.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Absolute Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superhero comic book series based on the character Wonder Woman and published as part of the Absolute Universe imprint. Written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Hayden Sherman, the series began publication on October 23, 2024. It reimagines Diana as having been raised in Hell rather than Themyscira.

Publication history

Absolute Wonder Woman was announced in July 2024 as part of DC Comics' Absolute Universe imprint and began publication on October 23, 2024. It is an ongoing superhero comic series published by DC Comics.

Premise

The series follows a version of Diana who was raised in Hell rather than Themyscira. This reinterpretation presents her as a mythic warrior-queen balancing compassion and conquest.

Creative team

Kelly Thompson writes the series, Hayden Sherman illustrates it, and Jordie Bellaire handles coloring.

Reception

The comic has been praised for its reinvention of the Wonder Woman mythos and its artwork. It won two Eisner Awards, including Best New Series and Best Coloring.

Key facts

  • The series is a reimagining of Wonder Woman under DC's Absolute Universe line.
  • Kelly Thompson writes the series and Hayden Sherman provides the art.
  • It debuted on October 23, 2024.
  • This version of Diana was raised in Hell instead of on Themyscira.
  • The comic received critical acclaim for its characterization and artwork.
  • It won Eisner Awards for Best New Series and Best Coloring.
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Canadian context

DC Comics is widely distributed in Canada, and the series is part of the broader North American comics market consumed by Canadian readers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Absolute Wonder Woman?
It is a DC Comics superhero comic series that reimagines Wonder Woman within the Absolute Universe imprint.
Who created Absolute Wonder Woman?
The series is written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Hayden Sherman.
When did Absolute Wonder Woman start publishing?
It began publication on October 23, 2024.
How is this version of Wonder Woman different?
This Diana was raised in Hell instead of Themyscira, giving the character a darker origin and backstory.
Has the series won any awards?
Yes. It won Eisner Awards for Best New Series and Best Coloring.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolute_Wonder_Woman
    Supports: Series title, publisher, writer, artist, launch date, Absolute Universe imprint, premise, critical reception, and Eisner Awards.
  2. DC — https://dc.com/blog/2024/09/27/dc-preview-absolute-wonder-woman-1-kelly-thompson-hayden-sherman-and-jordie-bellaire-put-the-warrior-in-warrior-princess-as-diana-joins-dc-s-absolute-universe
    Supports: Official announcement of the series, creative team, debut date, and premise of Diana being raised in Hell.
  3. Comics Beat — https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-absolute-wonder-woman-the-last-amazon-deserves-its-eisner/
    Supports: Eisner wins, first arc title, and creative team details including colorist and letterer.