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Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1
| Writer | Kelly Thompson |
| Artist | Mattia de Iulis |
| Cover Price | $5.99 |
The experience of briefly becoming Medusa in order to save Gateway City changed Diana. It haunts her, and she has never stopped seeking an answer from the gods. Her pleas to Athena have gone unanswered...until now. If she wants justice, the mission is deadly and uncertain. Is it worth the risk just to set right one injustice? Breakout artist Mattia de Iulis returns to the series for a visually spectacular epic of mythological crimes and personal redemption!
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Get Your Comic On - Luke Deckard
Feb 11, 2026Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1 is a uniquely personal quest for Wonder Woman that dives into the core of who she is as a hero. It challenges the gods, demands justice, and shows the lengths she will go to in order to right a cruelty. Thompson continues to prove how mighty her pen is, balancing heart-pumping action with powerful interpersonal moments. That, combined with the stunning art of Mattia De Iulis, makes this an annual readers definitely shouldn’t sleep on. Read Full Review
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Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Feb 11, 2026This is an issue that definitely has compassion for Medusa and views her punishment as unjust, but it also doesn’t offer any particularly easy answers. It just takes you along for the ride as this version of Wonder Woman continues to make the world a better place, one story at a time. Read Full Review
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Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini
Feb 11, 2026Absolute Wonder Woman 2026 Annual #1 is a fantastic standalone tale that delves more into the way Diana sees the world. Read Full Review
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Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
Feb 11, 2026Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1 may just be my favorite issue of 2026 so far, as it is beautifully done from the story perspective of Diana and her mission to see the best in everyone and everything, to the incredible artwork. This is 100% an issue that should be pulled and put in everybody's box this week! Read Full Review
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Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Feb 14, 2026Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 is the perfect encapsulation of why this is one of DC Comics best series right now. Read Full Review
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COMICON - Scott Redmond
Feb 17, 2026A break in the ongoing narrative circles back to a story moment from the past, that continues to crystalize how perfectly Absolute Wonder Woman understands it’s protagonist. Perfectly balanced with gorgeous artistry and writing that meld together into something memorable and exciting. Read Full Review
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Fanlight Zone - Ken M.
Feb 11, 2026The weight of righting a wrong takes its toll on Diana as she embarks on a dangerous path. Thompson takes readers on a journey into self reflection and beating the odds with the writing. De Iulis’s art is magnificent on every page. This is a story you don’t want to pass up at the comic shops. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Feb 11, 2026Absolute Wonder Woman 2026 Annual Issue 1 rights a wrong that has been retold hundreds of times. The Absolute Universe constantly ensures that the Greek Gods and other mythological creatures are unlike anything seen before, giving a new, fresh approach to an old story. Read Full Review
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ComicBook.com - Justin Epps
Feb 11, 2026As someone who’s not huge into annuals, I never doubted this story for a moment. This book is yet another example of how amazing Absolute Wonder Woman is, and, more importantly, how amazing its title character is. In a world that feels like it’s getting darker, I can’t tell you how nice it is to read a story about a hero who goes above and beyond, not to save the day necessarily, but to do simply what’s right on a more human level. Anyone needing more Absolute Wonder Woman is certainly going to want to check this annual out. Read Full Review
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KPB Comics - Joseph Pines
Feb 12, 2026Absolute Wonder Woman Annual 2026 does everything an annual should. It tells a self-contained story with strong themes that builds on the world and lore of the main series and features stunning artwork that brilliantly matches the tone. It’s a spectacular one-off and a must have for anyone enjoying the main series. Read Full Review
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Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Feb 14, 2026A phenomenal done-in-one story that shows off the scale and power of Absolute Wonder Woman, while delving deep into her mythological roots. Read Full Review
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AIPT - David Brooke
Feb 11, 2026Absolute Wonder Woman 2026 Annual #1 succeeds because it understands the character at her core. Thompson presents a Diana driven by compassion and conviction, while De Iulis elevates the story through powerful visual storytelling and grand mythological imagery. Even when the setting occasionally feels sparse, the emotional weight and artistic ambition keep the issue engaging from start to finish. It stands as a strong character-focused entry that expands the Absolute Universe while reminding readers why Wonder Woman remains one of DC’s most enduring heroes. Read Full Review
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Weird Science - Gabe Hernandez
Feb 12, 2026Absolute Wonder Woman Annual #1 is a sharp, visually arresting detour that manages to actually matter to the main series. It avoids the usual filler trap by delivering a emotionally resonant aspect to Diana's worldview that will likely have consequences in her relationship with the gods. However, some readers may find the dialog-heavy resolution to be weak. Read Full Review
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If you haven't fallen in love with Absolute Wonder Woman, you will now
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TBH, just cancel the Tom King series. Absolute WW is the best Diana book in decades.
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Truth is for years, Kelly Thompson was a name I dreaded seeing on a title. For me -Her Captain Marvel was awful, The Birds of prey also just too campy and stupid. Now here we are 17 issues into an amazing run. In fact shes up against Synder, and Aaron writing Batman and Superman. Kelly is holding her own if not besting them each month. Kelly maybe wasn’t the right fit for those previous titles, but Kelly Thompson was born to write this character. Absolute Wonder Woman has been a title I look forward to every month. Hands down one of the best if not the best title from the entire absolute line so far. Some issues are slower than others but overall the series is fantastic. This annual is no different. Kelly continues to build a c more
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Why can't we have this artist all the time on this title? Such an upgrade from Sherman. Can you tell I don't like his art on this title? This was a mild issue that got a little annoying near the beginning. Three panels would have sufficed, with her constantly asking for help. The save in the first few pages is a soemthing we don't see enough of in comics nowadays. The story itself is a little bland, but the looks of the characters are pretty cool. Kelly Thompson hasn't dropped the ball yet. My Review Channel - https://youtu.be/6fuJHwqbeJE
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Can we use this comment as a petition to change this website back to the way it was? This new design is beyond atrocious. The mobile version is especially difficult to navigate (and there's no search bar at the top). There also seems to be a problem with the average rating for series' where it's not calculating the actual average for all issues. For example, Gotham Central (which I'm currently reading) previously had an average user rating of 9.1 for the whole series, but it has since dropped down to a 6.9 for no discernible reason. And that series is not the only one affected. I don't know what happened, but this update is garbage, and that's not just a knee-jerk reaction to change. It legitimately sucks. Anyway, sign this comment if you a more
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