Wonder War Goes Ballistic: Matriarch Faces Hell, Future Bleeds into Present in DC's September 2026
DC Comics is throwing down with two major Wonder Woman issues in September 2026, pushing the "Wonder War" storyline to new heights. The second act kicks off in Wonder Woman #37, from the powerhouse team of writer Tom King and artist Daniel Sampere.
Steve Trevor and his daughter Trinity crash into the present, fresh from a brutal defeat by the Matriarch two decades in the future. Their mission is clear: warn Wonder Woman about a seemingly innocent child who will become a devastating threat. The stakes are instantly high.
But the war isn't just external. The Wonder Woman Annual: Wonder War – The Matriarch #1, a 48-page special, dives deep into the Matriarch's own harrowing journey. Writers Stephanie Williams and Leah Williams, joined by artists Eduardo Pansica and Belén Ortega, send the Matriarch through the Phlegethon, the mythical River of Fire. Williams describes this as an exploration of "conviction versus doubt," where the Matriarch, stripped of her Green Lantern ring, confronts her deepest fears. While King and Sampere tackle the grand external conflict, this annual promises an intense internal struggle for one of the arc's most formidable figures.
“Williams describes this as an exploration of "conviction versus doubt," where the Matriarch, stripped of her Green Lantern ring, confronts her deepest fears.”
Catzye Take
This arc sounds like it's building significant stakes for Wonder Woman and her allies. The focus on both external conflict and internal character struggle for the villain could make "Wonder War" a truly memorable event. Fans should keep an eye on how these future elements impact Diana's present-day world.
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