Wonder Woman’s Most Incredible Power Feat Yet Revives a Controversial Part of Her DC History
Wonder Woman has always been an inherent badass, claiming some of the most impressive feats ever accomplished in the DC Universe. These feats rival even Superman’s most impressive displays of power, and now the Amazon Princess has another jaw-dropping achievement to add to the list. However, this particular feat also preludes the return of one of the hero’s most controversial pieces of lore.
Tom King and Daniel Sampere return for another installment with Wonder Woman #33, which picks up where the previous issue left off. Diana and her daughter Lizzie rescue Steve Trevor, and the family embarks on a Hail Mary mission to Hell as a last resort to stop the Matriarch’s takeover of Earth. This issue largely centers on Diana Prince kicking ass and taking names. Upon entering Hell, the trio is immediately met by Cerberus, the three-headed dog who guards the gates of the underworld. Instead of launching into a brutal battle, a single word from Wonder Woman causes the beast to submit, allowing the family to pass with little fanfare.
Soon after, the trio encounters the ferryman of the underworld, Charon. Steve initially attempts to reason with the ferryman, hoping to secure safe passage without violence. However, Charon responds to the request with a slap, prompting Lizzie and Diana to act. The confrontation escalates quickly, ending with Wonder Woman delivering the final blow to Charon’s skull-like visage and clearing the trio’s path deeper into the underworld. While both encounters are impressive displays of power, it is the trio’s third confrontation that truly becomes a feat for the history books. When Zeus himself appears in Hades to stop Diana, the moment escalates into a clash that showcases a level of power even Superman can't claim.
Wonder Woman Makes DC History Fighting Zeus
Comic Page Comes from Tom King's Wonder Woman #33 (2026) - Art by Daniel Sampere
Wonder Woman #33 Diana cuts of Zeus's leg
Wonder Woman #33 sees the towering, lightning-infused Zeus appear before Diana, warning her to stop her current “foolishness” and “turn around” before she can “get hurt.” As Zeus begins lecturing her, Diana skips the conversation entirely and dives straight into violence. She responds to his speech by cutting off his leg with a single strike from her God Killer sword. A DC hero taking down a god with a single blow is virtually unprecedented, and the moment will likely go down as one of Wonder Woman’s most impressive displays of power. Diana, along with Lizzie and Steve, then walks past the fallen god, who lies on the ground shouting curses and threats at the Amazon. At that moment, Tom King then appears to sneak in one of the most controversial elements of Diana’s lore: the claim that Zeus is her father.
Wonder Woman vs. Zeus Sees the Return of Diana's Most Controversial Origin Story
Main cover by Daniel Sampere & Tomeu Morey for Wonder Woman #33 (2026)
Wonder Woman #33 main cover art
During the New 52 era, DC made the controversial decision to change Diana’s origin and reveal that she was the biological daughter of Zeus. This replaced her classic origin, in which she was sculpted from clay by Hippolyta and brought to life by the gods in response to her mother’s prayers. After significant backlash to the New 52 change, DC eventually returned Wonder Woman to her clay origin story. King’s run on Wonder Woman had previously confirmed that it was operating under that traditional origin as well.
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However, in Wonder Woman #33, Zeus shouts at Diana, “I am your father.” The line likely caused many readers to do a double-take, wondering if King was reverting back to the controversial New 52 origin. Thankfully, those fears are quickly dispelled. Wonder Woman replies, “You are the god who made this lie. And that is enough for you.”
As a result, the moment appears to be King’s way of acknowledging and explaining where Wonder Woman’s New 52 origin came from within the context of current continuity. It is a particularly clever move, allowing the history of the New 52 to exist within the story while firmly reaffirming Wonder Woman’s classic clay origin as the true version of her past. Wonder Woman #33 from DC Comics is now available to read!
