The mysterious forces of Leviathan still have the governments and intelligence community of DC’s Earth within their grasp, but not every threat they pose is to the planet–some are to Diana of Themyscira. And as Wonder Woman Annual #3 is about to reveal, the most painful wound Leviathan inflicts may be too small to notice for most of DC’s heroes.

The Wonder Woman Annual releasing October 30th will act as a tie-in to the ongoing Event Leviathan series, which has largely left Diana out of the immediate fallout. But as our exclusive preview of the issue reveals, writer Steve Orlando is showing Diana has a much more personal stake in the event. Not because of what might be lost, or how her role as a hero may change… but because of the loved one she may lose to the mysterious group. Assuming they survive, that is.

The preview centers on the new character Helen Paul, a young girl rescued by Wonder Woman and entrusted to a foster family of ARGUS agents. Like all other vulnerable souls who are taken under Diana’s wing, Helen becomes a lifelong fan and friend (evidenced by her Wonder Woman logo t-shirt). But there is more to Helen’s story that, uncharacteristically, Diana wishes to keep a secret. We’ll leave fans to draw their own conclusions about the truth Wonder Woman ignores, but it seems that reveal may end up driving Helen into the arms of Leviathan, once they wipe ARGUS from the Earth and offer membership to its agents. Readers can take a look at the preview pages for Wonder Woman Annual #3 below:

The question fans will want to ask may hinge entirely on the plot synopsis for the coming Annual, and how the secret–almost certainly related to the swastikas decorating the house from which Helen is being saved–will shake the confidence of one ARGUS operative. In the process, suggesting that each new recruit to Leviathan may have their own moment of truth, from which there is no other course but to join Leviathan in establishing a new world order. We’ll know for sure when the issue arrives, but until then, read on for the full solicitation details and plot synopsis below:

  • WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #3 Release Date: October 30th, 2019 Written by: Steve Orlando Art by: V Ken Marion, Sandu Florea Cover Art by: Tyler Kirkham An EVENT LEVIATHAN tie-in issue! Years ago, Wonder Woman saved young Helen Paul from an explosive standoff between A.R.G.U.S. and the insurgent Sons of Liberty. By pulling that child from an inferno of hate, Wonder Woman changed her life. Diana watched Helen grow up into one of A.R.G.U.S.’s top agents. Every step of the way, Wonder Woman mentored Helen, taking her on her first mission - a daring rescue in Gorilla City. But when Leviathan decimates A.R.G.U.S., Diana’s absence causes Helen to question everything, pushing her toward Leviathan itself. And when she does… the truth about her fiery rescue by Wonder Woman might just kill her.

Wonder Woman Annual #3 will be available at your local comic book shop on October 30th, 2019.

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