DC has just givenWonder Womana quietly badass moment, showing exactly who’s in charge when it comes to Justice League decisions. However, this bold move could backfire if Diana’s confidence ends up being misplaced and crosses the line into reckless defiance.
Fans have been given a four-pagepreview ofWonder Woman#23, by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, and Tomeu Morey, which is set for full release on August 17, 2025. While King has been bouncing between past, present, and future timelines,this issue seems to return to the mysterious present-day Mouseman storyline.
Readers are taken to the strange and seemingly dystopian Island of Mice and Men. Although the setting is bizarre and mouse-themed, the narrative quickly shifts to the Watchtower, whereWonder Woman has a telling meeting with Mister Terrific about a Justice League vote, one she clearly has no intention of following.
Wonder Woman Goes Against a Unanimous Justice League Vote
Cover B David Nakayama Variant forWonder Woman#23 (2025)
InWonder Woman#23, Diana sits down with Michael to discussa vote held by the“JL Governing Council”regarding her proposal for intervention on the Island of Mice and Men.The story does not fully explain what Diana’s proposal involved, nor does it make the situation on the island entirely clear.
Still, the implication is that the Island of Mice and Men is a dystopian society suffering under the rule of a leader named Mouseman.Diana appears deeply concerned with his leadership and wants to take action; at least this is the impression that readers get based on what has been shown so far.
Mister Terrific explains that the council votedon her proposal, with him representing Diana’s case. The result was a unanimous“no,”based on legal precedents firmly established by both the United Nations and the League itself. He tells Diana that entering the island now would violate the League’s sacred word.Her response makes it obvious that asking for approval was simply a show of good faithand nothing more.
Wonder Woman’s Bold Rejection of the Justice League’s Vote Proves She Stands Above Them All
Cover E 1:25 Yasmine Putri Variant forWonder Woman#23 (2025)
After hearing Mister Terrific out, Wonder Woman says nothing. She stands and walks away, making her intentions perfectly clear. Mister Terrific, sensing what she is about to do, says,“Diana… don’t. We’re the good guys. We follow the rules.”His words confirm that Diana has no plans to stand down despite the vote.
The fact that Wonder Woman is willing to go against a unanimous vote, likely including both Superman and Batman, proves that she operates on a different level. She refuses to be confined by the rules of others and chooses instead to act on what she believes is right, even when her closest allies disagree. Mister Terrific’s inability to offer a real consequence only highlightsWonder Woman’sauthority and importance, placing her in a league of her own within the DC Universe.
WONDER WOMAN #23 (2025)is available July 07, 2025, from DC Comics!
