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Wonder Woman #13 (2016)

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by Comic Books Library August 04, 2025
Wonder Woman #13 (2016)

Wonder Woman #13 (2016) – A Journey Through Truth and Revelation 🗡️✨

Genre

Superhero, Action, Drama, Psychological Thriller

Main Characters

  • Wonder Woman / Diana Prince – The Amazonian warrior seeking truth amidst deception.

  • Steve Trevor – A decorated military officer entangled in Diana’s world, now confronting a crisis of identity.

  • Veronica Cale (referenced indirectly) – A looming antagonist whose manipulation fuels the confusion.

Writer

Greg Rucka – Known for his strong character-driven storytelling, Rucka brings emotional depth and layered themes to Wonder Woman’s journey in this issue.

Artist

Liam Sharp – Sharp’s detailed and mythic art style perfectly complements the emotional weight and grandeur of the narrative.

Editor Details

  • Editor: Chris Conroy

  • Assistant Editors: Dave Wielgosz & Rebecca Taylor
    Their guidance helped balance the dual timelines and maintain narrative cohesion throughout the “Rebirth” arc.

Publisher and Brand

DC Comics – Rebirth Era
This comic is part of the DC Rebirth initiative, which redefined many characters with renewed focus on legacy, continuity, and emotional resonance.

Release Year

📅 2016

Brief Plot Summary

"Between the Lies and the Truth" picks up in the aftermath of the “The Lies” storyline. Steve Trevor is left reeling from the truth about Wonder Woman’s history, Themyscira, and his own memories. As he confronts these revelations, Steve must navigate a complex emotional landscape where trust, identity, and reality are blurred. Meanwhile, Diana, battling her own crisis of truth, remains committed to uncovering the full picture—no matter the cost. This issue serves as a pivotal reflection point, with character introspection taking center stage over raw action.

Notable Arcs or Storylines

  • The Lies – A major arc where Diana realizes that parts of her origin have been manipulated, leading to a search for the real truth.

  • The Truth – The follow-up arc where Wonder Woman seeks answers that could redefine everything she knows about herself.

Fan Theories or Interpretations

🔍 Fan theories suggest that Steve Trevor may have been unknowingly influenced by gods or external forces to remember events a certain way, which ties into overarching Rebirth themes of distorted realities and fractured timelines.
💭 Others interpret the story as a metaphor for personal trauma recovery, where uncovering the truth can be both painful and liberating.

Review Summary

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Wonder Woman #13 stands out as a deeply introspective chapter in the Rebirth saga. Greg Rucka’s storytelling is rich with emotional complexity, especially in portraying Steve Trevor’s inner turmoil. Liam Sharp’s artwork elevates the narrative with textured detail and epic, mythological tones. The issue’s quiet moments hit hard, proving that superhero comics don’t always need explosive battles to leave a lasting impact. Readers are left with questions—but the kind that excite rather than frustrate. A must-read for fans who crave depth, truth, and beautifully rendered storytelling. đŸ’„đŸ“–

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Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

Wonder Woman #13 (2016)
Language : English