Wonder Woman's New Cybernetic Armor Makes Me Desperate to See Her in a Sci-Fi Story (2024)

DC’s most powerful heroines, including Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Zatanna, have received a major armor upgrade in official art for DC’s summer blockbuster event, Absolute Power. While these cybernetic costume enhancements may initially appear to be just eye candy for readers, there's a strong possibility that these new suits hint at a significant plot point in the series.

On sale August 7, 2024, is the second installment of Dan Mora and Mark Waid’s Absolute Power series. This issue pits DC’s greatest heroes against the Trinity of Evil—Amanda Waller, Failsafe, and Brainiac Queen—in a battle that will determine the fate of all metahumans in the DC Universe.

ABSOLUTE POWER #2 (2024)
Release Date:	August 7, 2024
Writers:	Mark Waid
Artists:	Dan Mora
Cover Artist:	Dan Mora
Variant Covers:	Stephen Bliss, Lucio Parrillo, Tyler Kirkham, Nathan Szerdy, Simone Di Meo, John Timms, Ben Oliver, and Salvador Larroca
In the aftermath of Amanda Waller's total victory, the metahumans of the DC universe have been depowered, scattered to the wind, and are reeling from critical defeat across the planet. But the resistance lives on. Any heroes not rounded up by the TRINITY OF EVIL have rendezvoused at Superman's Fortress of Solitude… but even this sanctuary of peace and hope is not safe from Waller's blitzkrieg. The precog known as Dreamer has pointed Waller's weapons to the frozen tundra where our heroes lick their wounds… and the shocker general leading Waller's charge to raze the fortress to the ground will leave you breathless. It's underdog versus complete global domination in this epic second installment of the ABSOLUTE POWER saga!

Issue #2 focuses on the aftermath of Waller’s total victory, where she has successfully depowered the DCU’s metahumans, capturing or forcing them into hiding after their critical defeat. With no powers, the odds for the remaining heroes look bleak. However, Nathan Szerdy’s variant cover for the issue might hint at how the heroes will make a comeback.

Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Zatanna Get EPIC Armor Upgrades in Official Art for Absolute Power

Nathan Szerdy’s variant cover for Absolute Power #2 spotlights four of DC’s strongest female heroes: Diana Prince, Kara Zor-El, Zatanna Zatara, and Cassandra Cain. Notably, three of these heroines are sporting high-tech armor upgrades. The only hero not sporting this major upgrade is Black Bat, the only non-meta of the group. This suggests that the new costumes worn by Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Zatanna may come with ability enhancements to compensate for their newly lost powers. Considering that Cassandra has never relied on powers as a hero, it makes sense that she isn’t sporting the same armor as her teammates.

There is always the possibility that Szerdy’s variant cover is just stunning art for the series. However, the depiction of the Fortress of Solitude in the background, where the depowered heroes are bunkering down according to the issue's synopsis, further supports the theory that Nathan Szerdy’s variant cover is much more than just eye candy. Hence, it is highly likely that this variant cover directly ties into the narrative, hinting at what is to come and that fans will indeed see these new costumes in action in the storyline.

DC’s New Cybernetic Armor Upgrades Could Change the Tide in the Battle Against Amanda Waller and the Trinity of Evil

As previously mentioned, it seemed nearly impossible for the heroes to defeat Waller without their powers, especially since they were defeated even when they had them. However, these high-tech armor upgrades could give the heroes the edge they need to turn the tide in their favor. Each armor upgrade is unique, suggesting that the enhancements might grant the wearers different abilities, possibly mimicking their original powers. Hence, there are definitely some exciting possibilities ahead for Absolute Power, and fans will undoubtedly be on the edge of their seats, eager to see what role these new costumes might play in the narrative.

In addition to generating excitement about the potential role of Diana, Kara, and Zatanna's new armor in Absolute Power, these cutting-edge costume designs also ignite a strong desire for Sci-Fi Elseworlds stories. The high-tech aesthetic of their gear, characterized by its otherworldly appeal and advanced technology, not only sparks imagination but also opens up a myriad of creative possibilities for exploring alternate realities and futuristic narratives. With Szerdy’s designs, the stage is set for these iconic heroines to embark on unique adventures that reimagine Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Zatanna in unprecedented ways within the vast expanse of the DC Universe.

Absolute Power #2 will be released on August 7, 2024, from DC Comics!

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.