Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity # 3 2003 NM-

Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity #3—published on August 27, 2003—is the explosive finale of a prestige, three-issue limited series. Written and illustrated entirely by Eisner Award-winner Matt Wagner, this series serves as the definitive retelling of the very first meeting and alliance between DC Comics' three most iconic heroes before the official formation of the Justice League.

The Antagonists' Grand Alliance

The series follows a coordinated plot engineered by a dangerous coalition of villains representing a distinct dark mirror to each hero:

• Ra's al Ghul (representing Batman's world)
• Bizarro (representing Superman's world)
• Artemis of Bana-Mighdall (a rogue, renegade Amazon warrior representing Wonder Woman's world)

Together, this alliance aims to purge the planet and create global chaos by launching a synchronized, catastrophic strike to wipe out all satellite communications and the world's oil reserves simultaneously.

Issue #3 Plot Summary: The Final Showdown

Issue #3 brings the overarching threat to its climax, forcing the three heroes to overcome their severe ideological and cultural differences to save the world.

• The Infiltration of Themyscira: Deeply concerned for Wonder Woman's safety following previous encounters, Superman and Batman travel to the isolated island of Themyscira (Paradise Island) to check on her.
• The Infamous Comic Interlude: While scouting the island, Batman detaches from his gliding harness and accidentally stumbles upon Diana just as she is finishing a bath. Caught off guard and completely overwhelmed by her warrior beauty, a young Dark Knight impulsively steps forward and kisses her. Surprised and unamused, Diana immediately floors Batman, punching him into the ground—a highly memorable panel frequently discussed by DC fans.
• Thwarting Ra's al Ghul: Shaking off the awkwardness, the newly bonded trio unites to track Ra's al Ghul to his primary base of operations. In a massive, multi-front tactical siege, Superman manages to contain the rogue clone Bizarro, Wonder Woman neutralizes the martial threat of Artemis, and Batman dismantles Ra's al Ghul's technological missile launch systems just before they can trigger global devastation.
• The Birth of the Trinity: With the base destroyed and the world saved, the three heroes stand together. Despite their vast differences in methods, powers, and worldviews, they realize that they must trust each other moving forward, cementing the foundation of what would formally be recognized as the DC Trinity.