Summary
- Wonder Woman officially debuts in the
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
sequel, showcasing a battle-ready new costume design. - Diana Prince’s dark backstory is hinted at in issue #3.
- Wonder Woman’s mysterious interaction with Adam Strange raises questions about her origins, knowledge of English, and connection to the Kryptonian Age.
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #3!Wonder Woman is officially joining the roster of iconic characters making their series debut in the unique world of Batman: Gotham by Gaslight. This Elseworlds series reimagines the DC Universe in the 19th Century, giving its characters a distinct Victorian Age twist. However, it’s already clear that Diana Prince is far from your average Victorian lady.
The fact that Wonder Woman is a grown woman who has never seen the moon and thought she would die before she did suggests that she may have a dark backstory.
Andy Diggle and Leandro Fernández’s Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #3 continues from where issue #2 left off, featuring the mysterious introduction of Wonder Woman. While Diana appeared in the previous issue, it was only briefly at the very end. Issue #3 promises a proper introduction to the character and aims to unravel some of the mystery surrounding this version of Diana Prince.
Thanks to this preview, fans know that Wonder Woman has successfully defeated the gigantic centipede that attacked an expedition led by Adam Strange in issue #2. With the monster dealt with, the narrative is now perfectly poised to explore who Diana truly is.
Wonder Woman Makes Her Official Debut in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #3
Issue #3 opens with Adam Strange writing to Bruce Wayne, who had hired him and his crew for an Arctic expedition. In his letter, Strange describes how he and his team discovered the ruins of the Kryptonian Age while searching for a missing comrade, whose body they found in the deserted city. He goes on to explain that they would have met the same fate as their comrade if not for the intervention of “another denizen of that hidden, monster-haunted realm.” Here, the “denizen” is Wonder Woman, and the “monster-haunted realm” refers to the ruins of the Kryptonian Age.
The preview also features a fascinating interaction between Strange and Wonder Woman. After defeating the beast, Diana is seen standing on a cliff, gazing out at the wintry landscape and the moon. Strange approaches her and asks if she is okay, even though he realizes she probably doesn’t understand his words. Responding in her own language, Wonder Woman says, “The moon, I never thought I would live to see her.” This brief exchange raises several questions: Where does Wonder Woman come from? Does she understand Strange? And most intriguingly, why did she believe she would never see the moon?
Related
After 35 Years, Batman’s Gotham by Gaslight Costume Finally Returns
The sequel to the critically acclaimed Elseworlds series, Gotham by Gaslight, treats fans to the return of Batman’s 19th-century-inspired costume.
Will the Gotham by Gaslight Wonder Woman Be a Hit or Miss Among Fans?
While many mysteries about Wonder Woman remain, one clear takeaway from issue #2 and the preview for issue #3 is her new costume design. This design represents a significant departure from her usual look, combining gladiator-inspired armor with traditional Inuit clothing. The result is a battle-ready, rugged appearance that enhances Diana’s unique portrayal. Given that she is a grown woman who has never seen the moon and thought she would die before she ever did, this raises the possibility that she may have a dark backstory. The question now is whether this new version of Wonder Woman will be a hit or miss with fans.
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight—The Kryptonian Age #3 will be available from DC Comics on August 14, 2024!
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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.