Wonder Woman’s New Battle-Ready Armor Is What She Deserved in Dark Knights of Steel

Summary Wonder Woman's new knight-worthy armor in Absolute Power solidifies her status as a true warrior princess.

Scheduled for release on July 3, 2024, Absolute Power #1 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora sets up an epic battle that will shape the DC Universe.

Dan Mora's variant cover for Absolute Power teases new costumes for Justice League members, including Wonder Woman, in an upcoming summer event.

Wonder Woman’s teased costume for DC’s blockbuster summer event, Absolute Power, delivers the knight-worthy armor she deserved in Tom Taylor’s medieval Elseworlds series, Dark Knights of Steel. This new attire propels Diana Prince beyond mere badassery, cementing her status as a true warrior princess while simultaneously being one of her best looks to date.

Scheduled for release on July 3, 2024, Absolute Power #1 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora heralds an epic battle between the Trinity of Evil—Amanda Waller, Failsafe, and Brainiac Queen—and DC's mightiest heroes. This battle looms as one of DC's most consequential events yet, since it will decide the fate of all metahumans in the DC Universe.

ABSOLUTE POWER #1 (2024) Release Date: July 3, 2024 Writers: Mark Waid Artists: Dan Mora Cover Artist: Dan Mora Variant Covers: Stephen Bliss, Puppeteer Lee, Chris Samnee, Dan Mora, Chrissie Zullo, John Timms, and Wes Craig THE TRINITY OF EVIL HAS WON. DC's epic summer event kicks off with a bang, as the combined might of FAILSAFE and the BRAINIAC QUEEN has at last given Amanda Waller the ability to steal the metahuman abilities of every hero and villain on planet Earth. As chaos erupts in the streets and a massive misinformation campaign sways public opinion to her side, the founder of the Suicide Squad methodically targets each superhero dynasty one at a time, starting with SUPERMAN. But even in this darkest of hours, a resistance is forming...and BATMAN is out for vengeance. It's a shocking blitzkrieg across the globe that is decades in the making--and will shape the course of the DC Universe for years to come! Brought to you by the superstar talents of MARK WAID and DAN MORA--it all starts here!

Fortunately, these cherished heroes are in for some much-needed upgrades, as Dan Mora's variant cover for the issue teases new costumes for seven Justice League members, including Wonder Woman, who will be donning distinctly knightly attire.

Wonder Woman Gets New Knight-Worthy Armor Ahead of Absolute Power

In Mora’s variant cover for Absolute Power #1, Wonder Woman is depicted donning formidable armor. The ensemble features a sleek, form-fitting black bodysuit as its base, layered with various protective armor pieces, including imposing shoulder pauldrons, a crimson and golden breastplate, a star-spangled fauld, and heavily armored thigh-high boots. Complementing this defensive array are Diana’s signature accessories: a shield, a longsword, and her iconic golden tiara adorned with a crimson star. The overall design exudes a knightly aura, perfectly befitting the Amazonian warrior princess and enhancing her already formidable presence.

While it remains uncertain whether fans will witness this new costume beyond Mora’s variant cover, the likelihood is high, given that Mora serves as the lead artist on the Absolute Power title. Therefore, this variant cover likely offers a sneak peek at the character designs that these Justice League members will adopt in the upcoming summer crisis. Anticipation runs rampant to witness these costumes in action within the narrative, and with Mora at the helm, these designs are poised to become even more intricate and polished.

Wonder Woman’s New Absolute Power Costume is the Armor She Deserved in Dark Knights of Steel

Another striking aspect of Mora’s Wonder Woman costume redesign is its alignment with the type of armor Diana deserved in Taylor’s Dark Knights of Steel. In the Elseworlds series, Wonder Woman's attire was somewhat underwhelming, featuring a predominantly cloth-based aesthetic rather than the armored look befitting a warrior princess. However, it's worth noting that Diana's appearance in the Elseworlds series wasn't necessarily bad, but it lacked the knightly appearance that some fans anticipated. With Mora’s design, fans now have the best of both worlds: two distinct yet equally impressive costume interpretations for Wonder Woman.

Absolute Power #1 will be released on July 3, 2024, from DC Comics!