Absolute Wonder Woman # 17 Cover B Chew Variant 2026 BN

Absolute Wonder Woman #17 released on February 25, 2026. Written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Hayden Sherman, this issue follows the "Absolute" version of Diana, who was raised in Hell and serves as a fierce, mythic warrior-queen. 

Plot Summary

According to the official synopsis from DC Comics, the issue centers on a major betrayal that leaves Diana vulnerable:

• A "Strangely Intimate" Betrayal: Diana is outplayed and boxed in following an unexpected betrayal that is described as "intimate" in nature.
• Targeted Attack: She must face off against a specialized team assembled with the sole purpose of taking her down at any cost.
• The Ultimate Suicide Squad: Reports indicate that this opposing team is a version of the Ultimate Suicide Squad.
• Psychological Drama: Beyond the action, the issue is noted for its high-stakes psychological tension as Diana runs out of options. 

Series Context

This issue continues the reimagining of the Wonder Woman mythos within the Absolute Universe: 

• New Origins: In this continuity, Diana was raised by the sorceress Circe rather than the Amazons and rides a winged skeleton pegasus.
• Previous Events: Recent issues saw Diana allying with Absolute Batman in Gotham to investigate occult murders tied to Hecate and the antagonist Veronica Cale.