Wonder Woman #11 (2016) – Comic Review & Breakdown
🗂 Genre
Superhero • Fantasy • Psychological Thriller • Mythology
🌟 Main Characters
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Wonder Woman / Diana Prince – The iconic Amazon warrior confronting the truths behind her origin and reality.
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Steve Trevor – Diana’s long-time ally and romantic interest who accompanies her on this soul-searching journey.
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Veronica Cale – A brilliant antagonist whose motives may be rooted in pain and loss.
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The Amazons – Familiar faces from Themyscira appear—but are they who they seem?
✍️ Writer
Greg Rucka – Renowned for his complex characterization and thoughtful reinvention of mythic figures, Rucka crafts an emotionally resonant and introspective narrative that questions perception and truth.
🎨 Artist
Liam Sharp – His detailed, bold linework and cinematic layouts bring a raw intensity to the story. Sharp’s rendering of Themyscira, even in its distorted form, is both majestic and haunting.
🧑💼 Editor Details
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Editor-in-Chief: Bob Harras
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Group Editor: Eddie Berganza
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Associate Editor: Chris Conroy
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Their oversight ensured that "The Lies" arc maintained a consistent tone and narrative impact across the issues.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
DC Comics – Published under the DC Rebirth initiative, which aimed to realign characters with their core identities while pushing them into new storytelling frontiers.
📅 Release Year
2016
📖 Brief Plot Summary
In the final chapter of “The Lies”, Wonder Woman returns to Themyscira, believing she will finally find clarity and reunion with her Amazonian sisters. But what greets her is a familiar land that feels entirely alien. Accompanied by Steve Trevor, Diana realizes that the paradise she remembers may have never truly existed—or at least not in the way she believed. The discovery shatters her understanding of her origin and forces her to question the fabric of her reality. The truth is elusive, and the consequences of the lie ripple through both her past and future. 😢🛡️🌪️
🔥 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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“The Lies” – This storyline redefines Diana’s mythology by challenging the authenticity of everything she has believed about her origins.
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Parallel Storytelling with “Year One” – While “The Lies” unfolds in the present, it is mirrored by “Year One” (also written by Rucka), a flashback arc that explores her first experiences in the world of men, creating a dual narrative structure.
🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations
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Some readers speculate that Themyscira may exist in a manipulated pocket reality or as part of a divine illusion created by the gods to test Diana’s faith.
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Another interpretation is that Diana, as the bridge between worlds, is experiencing a reality fractured by her dual roles as goddess and warrior.
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Fans also connect this issue to broader Rebirth themes, hinting that someone—perhaps Doctor Manhattan or a cosmic force—has tampered with DC’s continuity.
⭐ Review Summary
Wonder Woman #11 delivers an emotionally potent conclusion to “The Lies.” Rucka’s script is introspective and layered, challenging Diana’s core beliefs in a way that feels deeply personal and mythologically grand. Liam Sharp’s art amplifies the surreal, eerie dissonance of Themyscira’s altered form, drawing readers into Diana’s sense of loss and confusion. The character depth shines, especially in Diana’s emotional vulnerability, while Steve Trevor remains a grounded and loyal companion. The issue raises more questions than answers, but in doing so, it lays a compelling foundation for what comes next.
🎯 Verdict: A haunting and powerful entry in Wonder Woman’s modern mythos. 🏛️⚔️💔
For fans of introspective superhero tales with mythic stakes and emotional depth, this issue is a must-read.
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