Wonder Woman Annual # 1 2015 VF+

Wonder Woman Annual #1 (2015) is an oversized, 48-page comic book published by DC Comics on June 3, 2015. Written by Meredith Finch with crisp, high-action interior and cover illustrations by superstar artist David Finch, this milestone issue serves as the explosive final chapter to the massive "War-Torn" story arc, which defined the character's status quo during the New 52 publishing era.

Main Story: "War-Torn: Final Chapter"

• The Creative Team: Written by Meredith Finch; Pencils by David Finch; Inks by Jonathan Glapion; Colors by Sonia Oback.
• The Conflict: Princess Diana’s rule as the newly crowned Queen of the Amazons faces its deadliest internal challenge. A splinter faction of rebellious Amazons, corrupted by the ancient witch Derinoe, creates a magical clay-born warrior to assassinate Diana and seize Paradise Island: Donna Troy.
• The Showdown: Diana returns to Themyscira to halt a bloody civil war sparked by her radical sisters. The issue culminates in a brutal, magic-infused hand-to-hand duel between Wonder Woman and Donna Troy. During the clash, Donna's arm is completely severed but instantly reattached via her supernatural clay physiology. Ultimately, Diana uses her diplomatic grace, royal authority, and a powerful speech to pacify the warrior faction and lock Donna away.

Backup Feature: "The Rise of Hippolyta"

Because the finale doesn't span the full length of the annual, the second half of the book features a historical backstory penciled by Goran Sudžuka.

• The Premise: This segment shifts centuries into the ancient past to explore a younger Hippolyta before she became queen.
• The Plot: It showcases the early, vicious geopolitical wars of the Amazon civilization, detailing a brutal confrontation where the Amazons are forced to defend their territories against the relentless armies of Sparta. The narrative explains the sacrifices Hippolyta made to secure leadership and foreshadows the deep-seated madness of the crone Derinoe.