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WARNING : Contains Potential Spoilers for BATMAN : GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT - THE KRYPTONIAN AGE # 3!DespiteWonder WomanandSupermanbeing two of DC ’s old and most iconic flagship graphic symbol , their source storey have always been clearly disjoined , with little to no overlap . However , this condition quo has officially alter , as the Amazon Princess is now let out to have an incredibly dark connexion to Kryptonians , linking her to the Man of Steel in a new and surprising agency .
The sequel to the critically acclaimedElseworldsseriesBatman : Gotham By Gaslightcontinues in issue # 3 of Andy Diggle and Leandro Fernández’sBatman : Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age . In this episode , the traditional knowledge of the 19th - century - inspired alternate universe expands further , introducing young characters to the narrative , include Wonder Woman .
Issue # 3 is pack with new revelation about the Amazon Warrior , presenting a adaptation of her that fans have yet to see explored by DC . Most notably , this Victorian epoch Wonder Woman is given a new origin tale , reimagining Superman ’s people , the Kryptonians , as her“ancestral enemies . ”
The Wonder Woman ofGotham by GaslightIs From Skartaris, NOT Themyscira
Skartaris Is a Hellish Realm Existing Inside Earth’s Hollow Core
As key out by Strange , Skartaris is a realm hide out late beneath the Earth ’s open , unknown to humanity , and teeming with both behemoth and heroes . The vision limn Skartaris as a diabolical world set inflamed by Earth ’s pith , featuring river of lava and creature battle and hunting each other , as well as the kingdom ’s humanoid inhabitant . foreign continues by narrating that , within a deep , sunless chasm surrounded by molten ore , lies an island where the City of the Amazons is locate . Thus , it is revealed thatwhile theGotham by GaslightWonder Woman is still an Amazon , she lives in a clearly different kingdom equate to her mainstream counterpart .
Wonder Woman ’s new costume is her most drastic character innovation change yet , and raises the question of whether it will be a strike or miss among fans .
Wonder Woman Reveals the Amazons Hate the Kryptonians Because They Caused the End of Civilization
The Amazons Were Forced to Flee Themyscira Because of the"Doom"that the Kryptonians Brought to Earth
What is particularly interesting about this origin switch - up is that , despite the Amazons now reside in a clearly Hellish realm , they persist in to personify the stately warriors DC has always depicted . Strange describes them as“Proud warriors , sworn to common attention and self - saving … ” His journaling also reveals that , despite the City of the Amazons being located in the hellish kingdom of Skartaris , it remains a recourse , untouched by the cataclysm that waste Earth ’s open worldly concern eons ago — The Doom of Krypton .
Strange notes that Diana reveals the Doom of Krypton unleashed horrors from the“Otherworld,”laying dissipation to all of refinement , include theAmazons ’ now - lose home of Themyscira . When Themyscira was lost , the surviving Amazons take flight to the kingdom nestle within the heart of the Earth . However , it seem that even before the Kryptonians brought about the terminal of civilization , there was already tension between them and the Amazons . Diana remark that theAmazons had always abstain from using the“unspeakable science”of the Kryptonians , suggesting a longstanding dissension between the two people .
Wonder Woman and Superman Are Already Set Up to Be Enemies (But It Likely Won’t Last Long)
Superman Will Likely Debut inBatman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age#5
Wonder Woman reveals her story and the history between the Amazons and the Kryptonians to warn Strange that the Doom of Krypton is forebode to resurface on Earth . Her language distinctly designate that , despite the eons that have passed , she still see the Kryptonians as her enemies , referring to them as her“ancestral enemies”and expressing her disdain for“hated Krypton . ”With Superman already set to debutin the series , fans can anticipate a compelling and alone moral force between Diana and Clark , especially given that Diana ’s position is shaped by a late - seat enmity toward Superman ’s people .
Despite the bad blood between their peoples , it ’s unlikely that Diggle will tramp Clark as the villain , especially given that succeeding takings solicitations hint at Clark ’s inherent goodness . In fact , it ’s almost sure that , even with their foretell rocky start , Wonder Woman and Superman will develop the cryptical camaraderie that often defines their relationship in the master continuity . However , the on-key nature of the“Doom of Krypton”and its effects on Superman and his new friendships will be compelling . Superman may face the thought-provoking decision of choosing between his people or Earth ’s inhabitant .
Batman : Gotham by Gaslight — The Kryptonian Age kicks off with Superman ’s comer , giving the Man of Steel ’s origin story a 19th - century turn .
Gotham by Gaslightand the Absolute Universe Wonder Woman Both Share Similar Origin Stories
Cover F 1:25 Dan Panosian Card Stock Variant forAbsolute Wonder Woman#1
In addition to giving Wonder Woman an intriguingly dark connexion to the Kryptonians , her newfangled blood is especially famed because it bears law of similarity to the origin fluff for DC ’s upcomingAbsolute Wonder Woman . Absolute Wonder Woman is part of DC ’s ALL - IN first step , which will launch the Absolute Universe — a earth existing alongside the main DCU but reimagining DC ’s iconic characters in a darker , more intense visible light with more hardcore origin stories . Wonder Woman will be a central character in this Darkseid energy - based cosmos , receive her own comic statute title .
Thanks to solicitations forAbsolute Wonder Woman#1 and news from San Diego Comic - Con , fans know that this new edition of Diana will be reimagined as the"Princess of the Underworld,“a shift from her traditional statute title as Princess of Themyscira . Given that Skartaris is a somewhat beastly realm that has already produced a mealy version of Wonder Woman in theGotham by GaslightElseworlds , the parallels between thisElseworldsand the forthcoming Absolute Universe are mint . Although these two universes are only freestanding , the similarities inWonder Woman’sorigin in both are noteworthy .
DC has finally unveiled their much - anticipated ABSOLUTE Wonder Woman redesign , set to debut this October as part of their upcoming ALL IN initiative .
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Wonder Woman is the superhero identity operator of Diana , Princess of the Amazons . Created on the island of Themyscira , Wonder Woman is a ace - powered demi - goddess with extreme strong-arm forte who apply magical gifts ( like her famous Lasso of Truth ) to defeat her foes . As right as her fellow heroes Superman and the Justice League , Wonder Woman is unmatched in her compassion and virtue .
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.
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.
