Latest news with #Themyscira
Geek Dad
a day ago
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- Geek Dad
Review – Titans 2025 Annual #1: The Story of an Amazon
Titans 2025 Annual #1 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: DC has had to reshuffle the past of a lot of its characters as they refine their continuities – some gett major changes, like Supergirl. But none have had a trickier knot to untie than Donna Troy – who has had a tangled path even before any reboots. Remember, she wasn't even supposed to be her own character, originally starting as a young Diana in flashback stories before being accidentally added to Teen Titans. But she's stood the test of time, and now DC brings in one of Wonder Woman's most iconic creators to tell the definitive Donna Troy story, retelling her origin and bringing her into the modern day – and Phil Jimenez absolutely hits it out of the park. This isn't just the best Donna Troy story, it's the best Titans story in decades. The return. Via DC Comics. This story starts with a framing segment of Donna in the present day as she gets shocking news – her biological father wants to meet her. This book goes with the origin of Donna being a child who was orphaned in a fire, saved by Diana and brought to Themyscira, where she was adopted by Hippolyta. This wasn't a smooth process, and there are some really touching segments dealing with Donna's struggles to adjust. After she becomes Wonder Girl, she meets with the Titans for the first time and forms the bonds that will define her life. There's a fantastic segment where she manages to be one of the only people to make Batman see that he might possibly be wrong, and the annual really delves into the connections she has to each Titan. Terry Long is barely touched on, thankfully, but Donna's late son Robert looms large, and there are some incredible musings on grief that hit hard. Without spoiling anything, the final segment dealing with the identity of Donna's father is one of the most powerful things I've read in comics in a very long time, and comes from the same deeply personal place that Jimenez's stunning Pride story came from a year ago. This one-shot might wind up being an Eisner winner, thanks to both Jimenez's incredibly powerful, personal writing and his stunning art. This is a franchise that hasn't had any real big wins for a long time, still struggling under damage done in events two decades ago, but this book is a masterpiece. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
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- Geek Tyrant
All 26 Characters Featured in the Hall of Justice Mural in SUPERMAN Revealed — GeekTyrant
James Gunn has shared high-res images of the Hall of Justice mural from Superman , and it's packed with history. The stunning piece of art charts the entire legacy of metahumans in the DCU. Featuring 26 characters, the mural highlights figures with deep ties to modern-day heroes like Wonder Woman, Zatanna, and The Flash, offering fans a glimpse at how expansive this new cinematic universe could become. The hi-res shots of the mural come complete with a breakdown of every single character on it. Whether these names remain as Easter eggs or lay the foundation for future stories in Gunn's DCU remains a mystery for now. But if these characters represent the past of this shared world, there's a good chance some of them will eventually step into the spotlight. Sister Symmetry - a powerful sorceress who wields the Cloak of Cyra and is imbued with powers by the Lord of Order. Silent Knight - hailing from the 6th Century, the British hero is a master swordsman and thought to be a previous incarnation of Carter Hall/Hawkman and possibly even Clark Kent's distant ancestor. Exoristos - an exiled Amazon from Themyscira, she once wielded the sword eventually used by Wonder Woman. Black Pirate - a 16th-century do-gooder who previously appeared in The CW's Legends of Tomorrow , he fought the good fight on the high seas and was a member of the Five Warriors from Forever. Miss Liberty - a hero during the American Revolutionary War, she also served on the time-displaced Five Warriors from Forever team. Whip Whirlwind - better known as Max Mercury, the speedster was a hero during the Wild West, where he used his Flash-like abilities to protect Native Americans. Super Chief - an Iroquois warrior from the 15th century, his powers were granted by the Manitou Stone but only last for an hour at a time. Lazarus Lane - this Wild West-era hero was made the Spirit of Vengeance by the Wise Owl, and took on the moniker, El Diablo. However, the demon only takes over his body when he's asleep or unconscious. Chop-Chop - Wu Cheng is a young Chinese pilot who served in the Blackhawk Squadron during World War II. Ghost of Flanders - Rip Graves faked his death to become a superhero, becoming a masked crimefighter during World War II. Like G.I. Robot, he kills Nazis. Sandman - Not to be confused with the Neil Gaiman character, Wesley Dodds carries a Gas Gun into action and uses his prophetic dreams to help him figure out the crime scenes he encounters. Amazing Man - Will Everett served as this Golden Age vigilante during World War II, and gained powers after being kidnapped and experimented on by the Ultra-Humanite. He can now mimic and absorb any material. Zatara - Giovanni "John" Zatara is the father of Zatanna. Like his daughter, he casts spells by speaking backwards and was a key member of the Justice Society of America. Liberty Bell - another DC character who has had multiple characters hold the matter, she activated her powers by ringing the Liberty Bell. The Libby Lawrence version is the wife of Johnny Quick and Jesse Quick's mother. Bulletman - this World War II superhero used his Crime Cure serum to battle Nazis, and donned the Gravity Regulator Helmet to deflect bullets. Bulletgirl - Bulletman's wife had the same powers and gadgets as her husband. Max Mercury - This time-displaced speedster will be known best to many of you as the mentor of The Flash (Wally West) and Kid Flash (Bart Allen). TNT - Thomas N. "Tex" Thomas has radioactive powers that generate heat energy, which he used against the Nazis. He later joined the All-Star Squadron and Seven Soldiers of Victory. Dan the Dyna-mite - Tex's student got involved with his teacher's crime-fighting when he was exposed to the same experiment that granted TNT his abilities. Phantom Lady - this Golden Age Squadron member used her Black Light Ray to project black light, allowing her to create darkness and turn invisible. Atomic Knight - tasked with restoring peace and order, Gardner Grayle wore an experimental radiation-resistant armour in the post-apocalyptic world created by World War III. Freedom Beast - this South African superhero succeeded B'Wana Beast as the primary protector of African wildlife. He accesses The Red, a mystical force tied to Swamp Thing and Animal Man. Wildcat - Ted Grant was part of the Justice Society of America, and a former heavyweight boxing champion who moonlights as a superhero (his mystical "Nine Lives" makes him particularly durable). Vibe - this fan favourite Arrrowverse character was one of the first Latino superheroes, and uses vibrational manipulation to defeat his foes. Gunfire - able to turn anything into a gun, a Bloodlines Parasite granted Andrew Van Horn his impressive powers. Maxwell Lord - the founder of the DCU's Justice Gang doesn't have powers in the comics, but does this mural suggest he's a metahuman as well? Chances are, he just fancies himself as being worthy to stand alongside these great heroes. Which of these characters would you most like to see in the DCU?
Geek Tyrant
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Offers Update on DC's PARADISE LOST Series and It's Connection to WONDER WOMAN Movie — GeekTyrant
DC fans eager to revisit Themyscira, you're in luck, DC Studios is still developing its Paradise Lost series. The show is set on Wonder Woman's mythic island home, and in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, DC Studios co-chief James Gunn gave a small but welcome update on the project and how it fits into the broader DCU, especially when it comes to the newly revealed Wonder Woman movie. 'Paradise Lost is moving along. It's slow-moving, but it's moving. And, yeah, I really love that project a lot.' When asked whether the series is connected to the upcoming Wonder Woman film, Gunn got a little… well, Gunn-ish: 'Yes. Well, yes and no. Wonder Woman's a separate thing. We're working on Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman's being written right now. So it's different. I mean, not different. They're connected. She's from f—ing Themyscira, so…' What we do know is that Paradise Lost is still coming, even if it won't feature Diana at all. It's meant to take place long before her birth and will explore the politics, power struggles, and mythology of Themyscira itself. Gunn has previously described the show as a kind of DCU-flavored Game of Thrones , a political fantasy thriller set in a paradise that isn't as peaceful as it looks. The show was originally announced in January 2023 as part of the first slate of the DCU reboot, and it's believed to take inspiration from the Paradise Island Lost comic arc by Phil Jimenez and George Pérez. While the creative teams for Paradise Lost and the untitled Wonder Woman movie haven't been revealed, Gunn did confirm for the first time that 'Wonder Woman's being written right now.' With Superman set to launch the new DCU on July 11th, all eyes are now on how the rest of the slate will take shape, including when we'll finally set foot on Themyscira again. Until then, we wait.
Digital Trends
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
James Gunn reveals significant DC updates involving Wonder Woman and Justice League
James Gunn is methodically adding more characters to the new DC Universe. One of those superheroes is Wonder Woman. No plans have been announced regarding Diana Prince … until now. In an interview with EW, Gunn revealed that a Wonder Woman movie is in development and 'being written right now.' The movie is in addition to the previously announced Paradise Lost, an HBO series about the Amazonian warriors on the female island of Themyscira before the birth of Wonder Woman. Recommended Videos During an earnings call last month, Warner Bros. Discovery head David Zaslav revealed that the four most important characters to the DC Universe going forward are Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman. Gunn confirmed Zaslav's comments and teased the importance of each character. 'I think that's accurate, actually,' said Gunn about Zaslav's comments involving the four pillar characters of the DC Universe. 'I think that he got that from something I said. I wouldn't say only those four characters, but I would say that those four characters are incredibly important to us. Right now, I feel great about where two of those characters are, and then we're dealing with the other two.' The two characters Gunn and his co-CEO of DC Studios, Peter Safran, feel confident in are Superman and Supergirl. Those two characters have movies built around their stories, with Superman opening on July 11 and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow flying into theaters on June 26, 2026. Gunn has not cast the DCU's Batman and Wonder Woman. It's unlikely the new Diana Prince will be played by Gal Gadot, who starred as Wonder Woman in the previous DC Extended Universe. As Gunn introduces more characters into the DC Universe, it will inevitably lead to a team-up movie. DC's equivalent to the Avengers is the Justice League, which features premier characters like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, and more. Gunn admitted that a team-up movie is on his mind but said, 'There is no Justice League in this world … not yet.' Gunn then playfully agreed that his Justice League plans would tie into his vision for the DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. David Corenswet, who plays the Man of Steel in Superman, called Gunn's plans 'awesome' but will try not to get ahead of himself. 'So if Justice League is in the back of his mind, that sounds great to me,' Corenswet told EW. 'I'll put it at the back of my mind, and we'll see what happens.'
Geek Tyrant
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Gunn Confirms a WONDER WOMAN Movie Is in The Works at DC Studios — GeekTyrant
DC Studios is filling out its core lineup. While Superman is nearly here, and The Brave and the Bold is gearing up, co-chair James Gunn just revealed that Wonder Woman is officially getting her own standalone film in the rebooted DC Universe. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gunn said: 'Wonder Woman's a separate thing, slow moving, but it's moving. We're working on Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman's being written right now.' This upcoming movie will be separate from Paradise Lost , the HBO Max series that explores the political intrigue and ancient mythology of Themyscira. While Paradise Lost acts as a prequel, this new project will bring Diana Prince back to the forefront of the DCU's live-action films. There's no director or star attached yet, and Gunn hasn't confirmed if he's writing it himself, but he has recently hinted he was working on a secret script for a DCU project. With this timing, it doesn't take the Lasso of Truth to make a strong guess. But, we don't know for sure. There are lots of project in development at DC Studios. This also reinforces what Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said months ago, when he said Superman, Batman, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman are the 'four foundational pillars' of the new DCU. Gunn responded to that during the interview, noting: 'I think that's accurate, actually. I think that he got that from something I said. Right now, I feel great about where two of those characters are, and then we're dealing with the other two.' Gunn seems confident in where Superman and Supergirl are positioned. Superman dropping soon and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow just wrapped filming. That leaves Batman, whose reboot The Brave and the Bold is still in development, and Wonder Woman as the current question marks, though, that's now beginning to change. As the DCU continues to evolve, we've seen some reshuffling. Projects like The Authority , Swamp Thing , Booster Gold , and Waller have reportedly been pushed back, while others like Teen Titans are suddenly stepping into the spotlight. Now, with Wonder Woman officially back on the board, DC's Trinity is slowly locking into place. Here's a snapshot of the current DCU slate: Creature Commandos (animated series) Waller (live-action series) Superman (film) Lanterns (series) The Authority (film) Wonder Woman (film) Paradise Lost (series) The Brave and the Bold (film) Booster Gold (series) Teen Titans (film) Sgt. Rock (film) Bane and Deathstroke (team-up film) Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (film) Swamp Thing (film) So, while it's early days for Wonder Woman 's return, there is official movement on it, and the path is finally clearing for Diana to re-enter the fight.
