DC Comics Announces 2027 As The “Year Of Wonder”

Debuting in All-Star Comics #8 in 1941, Wonder Woman has long been a champion of truth, compassion, and equality in the DC Universe, created by William Moulton Marston, stands as probably the most iconic female superheroes. And now DC Comics is making next year the Year of Wonder. 

This will include industry legend Louise Simonson, writing DC’s main Wonder Woman series, starting with Wonder Woman #41 on 20th January, with artist Cian Tormey for a new four-issue story that “establishes a bold new status quo for Diana and her world”.

Here’s more: 

“In Simonson and Tormey’s story, Wonder Woman is determined to abolish the Amazon Safety Act and clear the way for her sisters to return to the shores of Man’s World. But after everything they have endured, are the Amazons ready to return, or have they given up on saving humanity from itself?”

And here’s what Simonson had to say about this new chapter for Wonder Woman:

“I haven’t written many books with female leads, and they don’t come any more iconic than Diana. Teaming her up with Lois Lane, another iconic character, is a dream come true. Throw in Granny Goodness and her Female Furies? It doesn’t get more fun than that.”

“Writing Wonder Woman, not just as part of the main series but during DC’s Year of Wonder, is both intimidating and exciting. Intimidating because my four-issue arc is sandwiched between the brilliant Tom King run and the work of the immensely talented, smart, and funny Stephanie Williams. Exciting because I get to work with artist Cian Tormey, who draws beautiful figures, exhilarating action, and subtle emotions with equal mastery. His pages are gorgeous!”

Then writer Stephanie Williams and artist Elena Casagrande follow on for a six-issue story arc continuing the Year of Wonder through October 2027. Together, they will “carry Wonder Woman into the next chapter of a year designed to celebrate the character’s enduring power, limitless potential, and place at the heart of the DC Universe”.

Speaking of Diana, Williams said:

“Diana has my whole heart, so getting to come back to her world after Wonder Woman and Matriarch feels like coming home, only this time with a longer runway. Six issues gives me room to really sit with Diana, to let her be fierce and funny and compassionate all at once, and to let the story breathe in a way I’m so excited for readers to experience. Plus, I finally get to work in the Nubia team-up I’ve been wanting to tell for a long time, but this time they won’t be going to Las Vegas.”

“And I get to be in the main Wonder Woman series alongside Weezie? Louise is an absolute legend, and sharing this Year of Wonder with her is a full-circle, pinch-me moment. And then there’s Elena Casagrande, who is ridiculously talented. Few draw women quite like Elena does: gorgeous, powerful, and so full of life and movement. Getting to see her bring Diana and the Amazons to the page is a dream, and I can’t wait for everyone to see what she does.”

More Wonder Woman stories and superstar creators will be revealed as DC’s Year of Wonder continues throughout 2027.

As well as the main title, fans can dip into the storied history of Wonder Woman on DC Universe Infinite, with a selection of stories available in the Get to Know! Wonder Woman collecting some of her defining adventures from across Diana’s history, with six contemporaray Wonder Woman comics available to read for free: Wonder Woman #1 (2023) by Tom King and Daniel Sampere, Wonder Woman #2 (2016) by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott, Wonder Woman #226 (2006) by Greg Rucka and Cliff Richards, Wonder Woman: Steve Trevor Special #1 (2017) by Tim Seeley and Christian Duce, Wonder Woman #170 (2001) by Joe Kelly and Phil Jimenez, and Wonder Woman #51 (2018) by Steve Orlando and Laura Braga.

Finally, Burbank will be celebrating Wonder Woman with a new larger-than-life bronze Wonder Woman statue located in front of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood entrance at 3400 Warner Blvd., inspired by original artwork from Wonder Woman artist Jenny Frison.