Absolute Wonder Woman # 15 Cover B Second Printing Sherman Foil Variant 2026 BN

Absolute Wonder Woman #15, published on December 24, 2025, is a landmark issue featuring the first-ever meeting between Absolute Wonder Woman and Absolute Batman. This crossover, titled "The Mark of Hecate," serves as a "duet" with Absolute Batman #16. 

Plot Overview 

• The Catalyst: Diana (the "Witch of the Wild Isle") travels to Gotham City after noticing a series of ritualistic murders marked with the sigil of her patron goddess, Hecate.
• The Meeting: To gain Batman's attention, Diana casts a massive eldritch Bat-symbol into the Gotham sky. Despite their different philosophies—Diana being public and empathetic while Bruce is secretive and blunt—they agree to investigate the occult threat together.
• The Conflict: The duo discovers a cult in Slaughter Swamp attempting to build a magical construct using Diana's own hair and blood. A trap concocted by their enemies, Veronica Cale and The Joker (Jack Grimm), briefly turns Diana against Batman, forcing a brutal confrontation.
• The Resolution: Batman uses a magical talisman given to him by Diana to break the spell. The issue ends with the two heroes acknowledging a larger coordinated threat and agreeing to seek out other heroes like Superman. 

Key Features 

• Creative Team: Written by Kelly Thompson with art by Hayden Sherman.
• Significance: This issue solidifies Diana as a leading figure in the Absolute Universe and establishes a strong foundational friendship with Bruce Wayne.
• Holiday Special: The issue was widely reviewed as an unintentional "holiday special," noted for the gift-giving moment where Diana provides Batman with a summoning charm.