Warning: MAJOR Spoilers for Wonder Woman #14In the currentWonder Womanseries, Wonder Woman has been given a simple yet effective catchphrase. Whenever she’s faced with a challenge, three words are all it takes for Wonder Woman to turn the tide and emerge victorious. Now, in the wake of a loss that’s shaken her to the very core, Wonder Woman’s catchphrase takes on a new meaning that redefines it in a heartbreaking way.
InWonder Woman#14 – written by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, with art by Tomeu Morey – Diana faces her greatest tragedy of all time, when Steve Trevor is murdered. She disappears in her grief, taking the American flag from his military funeral and hiding away in a cavern by herself.
After crying into the flag, Diana tries to will herself into standing up and carrying on without Steve; however,she can’t bring herself to move, and instead says,“No thank you.”
Wonder Woman’s Devastating Loss Changes The Meaning Of Her “No Thank You” Catchphrase
Wonder Woman#14 – Written By Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey, & Clayton Cowles
This devastating moment hints at just how much theloss of Steve Trevorhas impacted Wonder Woman. A catchphrase that has become synonymous with her strength is subverted to portray weakness in the aftermath of Steve’s death, altering its meaning forever. Each step of the way, Tom King’s currentWonder Womanseries has been deliberately plotted and paced – and now that the series' biggest emotional moment has come to pass,it seems clear that the series has been building to this since its debut, including with the introduction of Diane’s new “No thank you” catchphrase.
InWonder Woman#14, Diana’s words are surprisingly harsh, full of self-deprecation that isn’t typical of the confident Amazonian princess, but there’s a chance that tough love is exactly what she needs.
Wonder Woman has certainly faced hardships before, but her past tragedies pale in comparison to the one she faces now. TheSovereign’s plot to exact vengeance upon Wonder Womanreaches a staggering new low as he resorts to killing off Steve Trevor. He’s tried and failed to chip away at Diana’s will, and this is the final straw that slows Wonder Woman to a halt. Unable to bear the pain, Wonder Woman retreats from the world -even Superman and Batman- to mourn Steve.
While alone in the cave she’s taken refuge in, Wonder Woman attempts to motivate herself back into action. As asuperhero in the Justice League, she knows she’s needed by the world and can’t stay curled up on the ground for long. InWonder Woman#14, Diana’s words are surprisingly harsh, full of self-deprecation that isn’t typical ofthe confident Amazonian princess, but there’s a chance that tough love is exactly what she needs. In the end, though, her words have no effect. Her “no thank you” catchphrase rejects them, in a major departure from its empowering origin.
“No Thank You”: Wonder Woman’s 3 Iconic Words Have Come To Represent Her Strength – Until Now
Wonder Woman#1 – Written By Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey & Clayton Cowles
Wonder Woman never backs downfrom anything that stands in her way, and her signature catchphrase proves it. King originated this catchphrase for her inWonder Woman#1, with its first usage being a perfect depiction of its significance to Diana. When the U.S. army is turned against Amazons thanks tothe Sovereign’s Lasso of Lies, a legion of soldiers confronts Wonder Woman and orders her to surrender. In response, Wonder Woman deflects a bullet and says,“No thank you.“She proceeds to defeat the opposing forces with ease, setting the tone for what those three words represent in Wonder Woman lore.
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ThroughoutKing and Sampere’s run onWonder Woman, Diana uses these three words to demonstrate her tenacity. The Sovereign corrupts her mind with his Lasso of Lies and pushes her to her limit in abattle against Cheetah, but Wonder Woman’s bold declarations of her catchphrase show that she cannot be broken. She shuts down any and every request for her surrender, always rising to her feet to keep fighting. These recurring instances of Wonder Woman’s catchphrase make it a message of strength,so there’s a sad irony to it being used as she finally does surrender.
Steve Trevor’s Death Has Broken Wonder Woman Like Never Before
Wonder Woman#14 – Available Now From DC Comics
Wonder Woman’s resilience in the face of any challenges life throws at her is a staple of her character;yetthere’s one thing that’s capable of affecting Diana in a way that nothing else can, and that’s the loss of Steve Trevor. After all, the two of them have been constants in each other’s lives since their first appearance in 1941’sAll Star Comics#8– by William Marston and Harry G. Peter. Through thick and thin, Steve has stuck by Diana’s side. Now,Wonder Woman’s greatest loveis gone, and not even a fearless warrior is immune to heartbreak.
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Steve Trevor’s death wounding Wonder Woman so deeply is a testament to her love for him. Wonder Woman is usually one ofDC’s most powerful heroes, but losing Steve reduces her to tears. Of course, this doesn’t mean she won’t recover. Wonder Woman was strong before she met Steve, and she will be strong again without him. Withthe birth of their daughter, Wonder Woman begins her healing journey, and she’ll soon be back to her mighty self. When Wonder Woman eventually faces the Sovereign again, she will look him in the eyes and say with conviction:“No thank you.”
Wonder Woman#14is available now from DC Comics.
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is the superhero identity of Diana, Princess of the Amazons. Created on the island of Themyscira, Wonder Woman is a super-powered demi-goddess with extreme physical strength who utilizes magical gifts (like her famous Lasso of Truth) to defeat her foes. As mighty as her fellow heroes Superman and the Justice League, Wonder Woman is unmatched in her compassion and virtue.
