Wonder Woman Page #3

And then as adults,

taught to trade on their very femininity.

How about we stay focused

on that other social evil for now?

God of war, remember?

Tell me, what exactly are we up against

with this guy?

Imagine a god whose sole mission

is to propagate terror...

...to incite eternal war

and fan the flames of hate.

A god who won't stop

until the Earth's populous...

...Amazon and outsider alike, lies murdered

in a battlefield grave.

You smell good.

- Must you flirt?

- It's only natural.

Suppress it.

Now, this is interesting.

Right around the time of his escape...

...the number of violent incidents

increased dramatically in the area.

A car bomb in Turkey,

a workplace shooting in Greece...

...a farmer kills his family in Crete.

Proximity to Ares literally inspires

acts of rage...

...in those gripped by fear and anger.

This might be the break we need.

Eventually a pattern will form that will

allow us to pinpoint his exact location.

So for now, we wait.

You know, since this could be the last time

you get to see the outside world...

...maybe you should take in sights before

you return to Chastity Belt Island.

Themyscira.

What did you have in mind?

I hope this is okay.

So tell me, what do you think about man

in the outside world so far?

I mean, I'm not so bad, am I?

So now it's my turn to be interrogated?

Well, I'll never tell.

You will, because while the Amazons

have the truth lasso, I've got tequila.

A toast...

...to different cultures

finding common ground.

A most noble endeavor.

That's me, angel. Noble.

Your mother and Ares? Really?

The whole god of war thing

didn't raise any red flags?

I guess it's not surprising.

Women always go for the bad boy.

If the god of dependability

was trying to get her...

...she'd be like, "You're really sweet,

but I just think of you as a friend."

God of war hits on her, it's all,

"Whoo. You're cute."

You think that's bad?

Zeus seduced one of my mom's friends

by turning into a swan.

A swan. True story.

As long as I can remember,

I've had dreams of being the one...

...who reunited Themyscira

with the outside world.

Of being that bridge.

It just feels like so much depends on me

right now.

Uh-huh. Right, I get that. Totally.

- How are you feeling?

- Fine.

Yeah?

Which is why the concept of hubris

is such a staple of the Greek tragedies.

Ever read Oedipus Rex?

Pretty messed up, huh?

God, you're pretty.

Ow.

Men.

Hey, hey, what did I do?

It's all true, isn't it, Steve?

Everything my mother warned me

about man's world is true.

She even told me

you'd try to seduce me...

...and I, like a fool, told her, "For now,

let us only expect the best from the pilot."

You tried to get me drunk.

As if you could outdrink an Amazon,

you lightweight.

Oh, crap.

Yes, I knew exactly

what you were trying to do.

And don't use that language around me.

MAN:

Evening, folks.

Sorry to bother you,

but we're collecting stupidity fines.

Well, bring your date into a neighborhood

this dangerous this late?

Pretty fricking stupid.

Is this man robbing us, Steve?

Here, there's a gift certificate

to the Blue Crab in there too. Enjoy.

Give him nothing.

- The wallet.

- No, we're going to hold on to that.

But there is something I want from you.

An apology.

For contributing to my present

disillusionment with men in general.

Can you believe this crazy chick?

I'm not gonna ask again. The wallet.

Diana, he's got a gun.

Someone could get hurt.

Maybe I want someone to get hurt.

- Well?

- Uh, uh...

I'm sorry.

Apology accepted.

That was kind of hot.

I got it this time.

Buddy, go home...

An agent of Ares, I presume.

I don't think

he's from the Lower East Side.

I am Deimos.

I was sent to kill the Amazon

who returned the pilot.

Ares will be most pleased

when I bring back your remains.

Save your energy.

You're not going to break the lasso.

So wanna tell me where Ares is?

No, no, I will not betray my master.

Trust me, buddy, you don't have a choice.

Might as well answer the question.

I answer only to Ares.

- Aah!

- No.

- What's this?

- The symbol of Tartarus.

The Greek underworld.

MAN 1:
Oh, man. She was just like a gift

from the god.

All the right reasons.

The cult of Ares...

...they existed in ancient times...

...and it seems they've been waiting

patiently for his return.

All right, see you later.

- So long.

So, what happens after this?

After you take down Ares?

I return to Themyscira...

...for good, I suppose.

What about all that stuff

about bringing our two worlds together?

Dreams of a naive girl.

Soon, my love,

these bands will be but a memory...

...and you will be free again

to summon the dark army...

...that will allow us to rule

over this world together.

You must thank your uncle for agreeing

to make this all possible.

My uncle has agreed to nothing.

In fact, I'd be quite surprised

if that miserable fool helps us at all.

But there is no one else to turn to.

What if he does not remove the bands?

I can be very persuasive

when I need to be.

I convinced you to turn your back

on your people, didn't I?

Holy crap.

Get over it. What's he waiting for?

The gates are sealed.

He planned his escape

to coincide with the Blood Moon...

...the one night of the year

the gates can be opened.

But to do that,

a sacrifice must be made to Hades.

Now, Persephone,

I must call upon your aid once again.

How is it I can serve you?

Your dagger, please.

Of course, my king.

Hey, wait.

It is time.

No, no, please, no.

It's over, Ares.

I'm taking you back to Themyscira.

On the bright side, you'll have

the company of a new cellmate.

Surely you don't think

a god can be so easily defeated, do you?

It's already done.

Whatever happens,

stop Ares from opening the gates.

No problem, angel. Leave it to me.

Diana!

God help us all.

Easy, Cerberus.

You remember me, don't you?

I'm here to see your master.

Fine. She can stay here.

You're early, nephew.

Not that I don't cherish your company,

my dear uncle...

...but I'm afraid I'm only visiting today.

- You are here for a favor.

- I am.

Perhaps then you can enlighten me...

...as to why you think

I would remove your bands.

Is it because I've longed for a return

of your power-crazed ways?

Or maybe, I wish to see you act again...

...without regard

for your divine brothers and sisters.

Or is it simply

because I am so easily manipulated...

...and like a dog,

will obey any command?

It is simplicity itself.

Once these bands are removed,

I will wage a war against humanity...

...the likes of which

this world has never seen.

Its populace will choke on death.

And you will be flooded

with more servants to glorify you...

...than you will possibly know

what to do with.

Very well.

I will accommodate your request.

But I must confess.

Upon your escape from Themyscira...

...your father came to me. He asked...

- Nay, begged me not to help you.

- Did he?

Among his fears

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