Wonder Woman’s Future is Bright, but the Present Holds Her Back (Review)

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Tom King and Daniel Sampere have been expanding the world of Wonder Woman with new characters like The Sovereign and Diana’s daughter, Trinity. Now, they’re adding another significant new element that’s poised to change things up. This shift really kicks off in *Wonder Woman* #25, which feels like a return to the series’ main storyline after a brief pause. These developments could be enough to address some of the book’s previous weaknesses.

Much of this issue focuses on the conflict happening on the island – about 80% of it, in fact. While some scenes are impactful, overall it feels less exciting than what’s coming later in the story and the eventual conclusion. The important plot points aren’t necessarily *unimportant*, but repetitive conversations and a weak link to future events prevent them from fully engaging the reader.

Rating: 3 out of 5

PROS CONS
The Matriarch Instantly Captivates Repetitive dialogue is grating
Sampere and Morey’s art stuns Present story isn’t connecting
Flash Forwards are intriguing Diana isn’t connecting either

Of Mice and Men


Wonder Woman #25 jumps between the present day and a future 20 years ahead. The story starts with a striking image of the future, immediately grabbing your attention. Throughout the issue, brief glimpses into this future reveal the destinies of the Justice League, making it clear that Wonder Woman will be the key to what happens next – a theme that’s been central to this series all along.

Another major development is the introduction of The Matriarch, a character we knew was coming, but whose debut still packs a punch. The last few pages strongly hint at a huge conflict to come, and considering what we know about Trinity’s path, it’s fascinating to wonder who will ultimately confront The Matriarch when that battle arrives.

It all sounds fantastic, and it truly is, particularly the impressive work of Sampere, Jorge Fornes, and Morey. They create a powerful effect with just a few panels, raising interesting questions without providing easy answers. However, the current direction of Wonder Woman isn’t quite as engaging.

I Get It, Mouse Man Knows

Throughout the first three chapters of The Island of Mice and Men, a central challenge has been Diana’s attempts to communicate with the island’s inhabitants. This has resulted in the frequent repetition of two phrases: “Mouse Man Knows” and “Mice Have Ears.” While other phrases appear, these two are repeated remarkably often.

I definitely feel like there’s a bigger story unfolding here, and we got a glimpse of it in issue #2 when Diana started to connect with these… beings, in a really interesting way. The ending of this issue felt huge, and I’m expecting it to become important later on. Honestly, I’m giving the creative team the benefit of the doubt right now. While I’m intrigued, reading two issues filled with just “Mouse Man Knows” and “Mice Have Ears” was a bit tough, and I’m starting to find it repetitive after three issues. I’m hoping it all pays off!

Even if some parts of the story aren’t quite working, the art is consistently strong. The action sequences, especially when Wonder Woman faces danger – whether it’s battling a massive creature or stopping a barrage of bullets – are visually impressive. The lettering in one particular bullet-deflecting scene is especially well done.

Wonder Woman #25 hints at a great future for the story, but current plot elements and writing decisions hold it back. Still, the issue sets up an exciting next chapter, and hopefully the story will regain its momentum.

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2025-09-17 18:13