Absolute Wonder Woman # 25 Cover B Mark Brooks Variant 2026 BN

Absolute Wonder Woman #25 is a milestone, oversized issue of the DC Comics Earth-Alpha series written by Kelly Thompson with art and cover design by Hayden Sherman. Scheduled for release on October 28, 2026, this issue serves as the "bloody end" to the world-shaking "Heretic" story arc and marks a massive turning point for the series.

Key Plot & Character Details

• The Debut of Absolute Cheetah: The issue features the highly anticipated first appearance of Earth-Alpha's Absolute Cheetah.
• A Body-Horror Twist: Rather than a typical cat-like villainess, this iteration is a massive, grotesque combination of muscle, bone, skin, and fur. It is revealed that the body of the original Cheetah, Priscilla Rich (who was murdered by Zatara in this universe), has been intertwined with archaeologist Barbara Minerva in Area 41 by Veronica Cale. The design is so extreme that Barbara's human mouth is actually located on the back of the Cheetah's head.
• Fan Reaction: Comic fans on Reddit have widely praised Hayden Sherman's disturbing, body-horror-inspired approach to the character. 

Issue Specifications

• Format: 40 pages, oversized milestone format featuring a gatefold wraparound cover.
• Creative Team: Written by Kelly Thompson, line art by Hayden Sherman, and colors by Jordie Bellaire.
• Variants: The release features several highly sought-after variants, including a cardstock variant by Mark Brooks, a connecting cover by Bryan Hitch, a wraparound foil cover by Alexander Lozano, and a glow-in-the-dark variant by Babs Tarr.