Legends of the DC Universe # 4 1998 NM-

Legends of the DC Universe #4 (1998) was published by DC Comics on March 11, 1998 (featuring a May 1998 cover date). Written by William Messner-Loebs with interior art by Mike Deodato Jr. and Vince Russell, this issue serves as the opening chapter to the two-part flashback story titled "Moments". The iconic front cover showcases a stylized Wonder Woman painted by renowned artist Steve Rude.

Detailed Plot & Premise

• The Bank Heist: The narrative follows Julia Kapatelis, a close friend and maternal figure to Diana in Man's World. While visiting a local bank, Julia suddenly finds herself trapped in a terrifying hostage situation.
• The Street Gang Threat: The perpetrators are the Redblacks, a volatile local street gang. They have holed up inside the building to hide from the police following a violent, aborted turf war with a rival crew known as the Weasels.
• High-Tech Escalation: What makes the gang extraordinarily dangerous is their possession of highly advanced, military-grade high-tech weaponry. This leaves the surrounding police force outgunned.
• The Intervention: As Inspector Ed Indelicato and Officer Sally Marsden coordinate a desperate perimeter outside, Wonder Woman arrives on the scene to act as the ultimate divine intervention, escalating the conflict into a battle against black-market tech.