Wonder Woman’s new origin gives her an incredibly dark link to Kryptonians

WARNING: CONTAINS POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT – THE KRYPTONIAN AGE #3!Despite Wonder Woman And Superman Being two of DC’s oldest and most iconic flagship characters, their origin stories have always been distinctly separate, with little to no overlap. However, the status quo has officially changed, as the Amazon princess is now revealed to have an incredibly dark connection to Kryptonians, linking her to the Man of Steel in a new and surprising way.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed Other worlds Series Batman: Gotham by Gaslight Continued in issue #3 by Andy Diggle and Leandro Fernández Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age. In this installment, the lore of the 19th-century-inspired alternate universe expands further, introducing new characters to the story, including Wonder Woman.

Issue #3 is packed with new revelations about the Amazon Warrior, with a version of her that fans have yet to see explored by DC. the main thing This Victorian-era Wonder Woman was given a new origin story, reimagining Superman’s people, the Kryptonians, as her “Oyster Enemies.”

The Wonder Woman of Gotham by Gaslight is from Skartaris, not Themyscira

Skartaris is a hellish realm that exists in the hollow core of the earth

Wonder Woman’s origin story unfolds in The Kryptonian Age #3, after she saves Adam Strange and his men from a gigantic centipede-like creature. After the attack, Diana sits down with Strange to warn him of the true danger humanity will soon face. However, due to a language barrier, she uses her Lasso of Truth – renamed the Cord of Hestia – to mentally convey the threat. During this exchange, Diana’s new beginning is revealed, disclosing that this Gotham by Gaslight Wonder Woman hails from a realm called Skartaris.

As described by Strange, Skartaris is a realm hidden deep beneath the earth’s surface, unknown to mankind, and teeming with both monsters and heroes. The vision depicts Skartaris as a hellish world defined by the earth’s core, with rivers of lava and creatures that fight and hunt each other, as well as the human inhabitants of the realm. Strange goes on to say that in a deep, sunless abyss, surrounded by molten ore, lies an island where the city of the Amazons is located. So, it is revealed that While the Gotham by Gaslight Wonder Woman is still an Amazon, she lives in a distinctly different realm compared to her mainstream counterpart.

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 is that despite the Amazons now residing in a distinctly hellish realm, they continue to embody the noble warriors DC has always depicted. Strange describes them as “Proud warriors, sworn to mutual aid and self-preservation…” His journaling also reveals that despite the city of the Amazons being located in the hellish realm of Skartaris, it remains a refuge, Untouched by the cataclysm that devastated Earth’s surface world eons ago – the doom of Krypton.

Strange notes that Diana reveals the doom of Krypton unleashes horrors of the “Another World,” Laying waste to all civilization, including the Amazons’ now-lost home of Themyscira. When Themyscira was lost, the surviving Amazons fled to the realm nestled in the heart of the Earth. However, it appears that even before the Kryptonians have brought about the end of civilization, there is already tension between them and the Amazons. Diana mentions that the Amazons have always refrained from using these “Indescribable Science” of the Kryptonianssuggesting a long-standing difference between the two nations.

Wonder Woman and Superman are already set to be enemies (but it probably won’t last long)

Superman will likely debut in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #5

Wonder Woman reveals her history and the history between the Amazons and the Kryptonians to warn Strange that the doom of Krypton is predicted to resurface on Earth. Her language clearly shows that despite the years that have passed, she still considers the Kryptonians as her enemies, and refers to them as hers. “Oyster Enemies” And express your disdain for “Hated Krypton.” With Superman already set to debut in the series, Fans can expect a compelling and unique dynamic between Diana and ClarkEspecially since Diana’s perspective is shaped by a deep-seated animosity toward Superman’s people.

Despite the findings between their peoples, it is unlikely that Diggle will cast Clark as the villain, especially since future issue solicitations point to Clark’s inherent goodness. In fact, it is almost certain that even with their predicted rocky beginnings, Wonder Woman and Superman will develop the deep camaraderie that often defines their relationship in the main continuity. However, the true nature of the “Doom of Krypton” And its effects on Superman and his new friendships will be compelling. Superman may have the challenging decision to choose between his people or the inhabitants of Earth.

Gotham by Gaslight and the Absolute Universe Wonder Woman both share similar origin stories

Cover F 1:25 then Panosian Card stock variant for Absolute wonder woman #1

In addition to giving Wonder Woman an intriguing dark connection to the Kryptonians, her new origin is especially notable as it bears similarities to the origin teased for DC’s upcoming Absolute Wonder Woman. Absolute Wonder Woman is part of DC’s ALL-IN initiative, which will launch the Absolute Universe – a world that exists alongside the main DCU but reimagines DC’s iconic characters in a darker, more intense light with more hardcore origin stories. Wonder Woman will be a central character in this Darkseid energy-based world, getting her own comic title.

Thanks to solicitations for Absolute wonder woman #1 and news from San Diego Comic-Con, fans know that the new version of Diana will be reimagined as the “Princess of the Underworld,” a shift from her traditional title as Princess of Themyscira. Given that Skartaris is a somewhat hellish realm that has already produced a grittier version of Wonder Woman in the Gotham by Gaslight Other worldsThe parallels between this Other worlds And the upcoming Absolute Universe are striking. Although the two universes are completely separate, the similarities in Wonder Woman Beginnings in both are noteworthy.

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #3 is now available from DC Comics!

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #3 (2024)
	Writer: Andy Diggle Artist: Leandro Fernández Colorist: Dave Stewart Writer: Simon Bowland Cover artist: Leandro Fernández & Matt Hollingsworth