Wonder Woman’s Daughter Faces Heartbreak: Will She Fix It?

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Recently, Wonder Woman has been one of the standout characters in the DC Universe. Many consider Absolute Wonder Woman to be the finest Absolute book, and Tom King’s Wonder Woman series has drawn top artists and attracted much attention. King’s tenure introduced readers to Trinity, the daughter of Wonder Woman, and saw off her love interest Steve Trevor. The storyline also gave a peek into Wonder Woman’s future. Not everyone may have appreciated all of King’s alterations, but most fans can agree that Trinity is an engaging character. The highly praised Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman #1 offers further adventures featuring this character, with three distinct versions of the character – young Lizzie, Wonder Girl, and Trinity – joining forces for some temporal escapades.

In this story, the central narrative unfolds through flashbacks. Lizzie, who’s been struggling due to her father’s absence, encounters Wonder Girl. The latter has time-traveled, prompted by a vivid recollection of an emotionally difficult day. Yet, she hadn’t thought through a plan upon arriving here. Consequently, the duo ventures into the future to meet their older selves. The character’s future development is significantly influenced by the absence of Steve Trevor, offering intriguing hints to readers.

Steve Trevor’s Death Is a Spectre Over Wonder Woman and Trinity’s Life

In Tom King’s tenure on Wonder Woman, a significant shift became apparent from the outset: the dynamic between Steve Trevor and Diana. Historically, DC creators may not have given as much emphasis to their relationship compared to Clark Kent and Lois Lane, but King revitalized it after years of inactivity. The collaboration between these two characters was captivating, and many fans appreciated the return of Trevor.

Steve took every opportunity to support Wonder Woman in her fight against the Sovereign, even placing himself in harm’s way by joining the Sovereign’s entourage. King portrayed Steve as a cool, resourceful character once more; while Wonder Woman embodies both strength and intellect, Steve demonstrated that their combined abilities made them an unstoppable team. They worked seamlessly together, enabling Wonder Woman to inflict significant damage on the Sovereign.

Unfortunately, this unity put Trevor in perilous situations, but he proved himself worthy of Diana’s love by remaining in a potentially deadly predicament… and ultimately giving his life. This arc was a standout for the character, and Trevor’s death ranks among the most poignant moments in Wonder Woman’s history (truly, Wonder Woman #14 and #15 are tear-jerking).

As a devoted DC enthusiast, I’ve noticed that the universe often revisits classic storylines to please fans. But unlike many other instances, the return of Steve Trevor in Wonder Woman’s narrative wasn’t met with widespread disapproval. In fact, contemporary Wonder Woman aficionados might prefer to see Diana romantically involved with another woman instead.

However, writer Nick Spencer managed to elevate the Steve Trevor dynamic to a significant aspect of his run on Wonder Woman, making it resonate powerfully despite initial indifference from readers like myself who began reading post-Crisis DC comics. The fact that he was able to breathe new life into a relationship that seemed insignificant to many, and make it central to the narrative, is truly commendable.

In “Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman”, Trevor plays a pivotal role due to his absence in the life of his daughter. He serves as a spectral presence throughout the issue, acting as a haunting reminder of his importance in the comic’s plot. The final pages of the book poignantly illustrate just how integral he is to the storyline.

Will Trinity Resurrect Her Father?

Steve Trevor’s demise didn’t mark a permanent farewell for his character. His spirit appeared twice; initially, Diana accompanied him to the underworld to bid adieu, and later in a spin-off story of Wonder Woman, where he expressed his longing for the woman he cherished. In issue #1 of Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman, he makes another appearance as he confronts the Fates and communicates something crucial – that he yearns for his daughter.

Readers learn that Lizzie and Wonder Girl are working on a covert task alongside their eldest self to rectify the chaos caused by their time travel exploits. This particular incident involves three distinct versions of Damian Wayne and Jon Kent transforming into Corgis, with the Super and Bat Corgis leaping through time thanks to a pilfered Time Bubble. Their objective is to restore Steve, who has passed away. However, the first issue doesn’t fully delve into this, but it certainly sets the stage for Trinity meeting her father. It remains uncertain whether the book will actually revive the character, although I have my doubts. Instead, I suspect DC may find an alternative method to bring him back without truly resurrecting him, leading potentially to a death similar to Alfred’s that will be considered canonical for a prolonged period.

Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman #1 is on sale now.

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2025-06-15 19:40