With Tom King and the regular crew taking a breather, writer Stephanie Williams and artist Jeff Spokes step in for Wonder Woman #29. It’s a quiet but heavy issue that swaps out global stakes for a deeply personal look at motherhood, legacy, and the cracks that form when we try to be perfect.
A Different Kind of Homecoming
The story picks up on the shores of Themyscira, but not for a victory lap. Diana is back from the previous Mouse Man arc, carrying her daughter, Lizzie, and looking absolutely spent. Jeff Spokes’ art hits you immediately as Diana looks like a mother drowning in the shadows of her own exhaustion.
She’s honest with Nubia in a way we rarely see. Diana admits she feels hollow, carrying a weight that doesn’t get lighter, and terrified that she simply isn’t enough for her child right now.
This is the issue’s biggest win. It reframes the Amazonian ideal. It’s not about maintaining an impossible standard of solitary strength; it’s about the wisdom of admitting when you need help. As Philippus points out, knowing you can’t do it alone is not failure, but the strategy of a warrior who fights to win rather than just survive.
Too Many Warriors in the Kitchen
While Diana heads to the meditation groves to find some mental space, the “Wonder Girls” (Donna Troy, Cassie Sandsmark, and Yara Flor) take over babysitting duties for Lizzie. The vibe shifts instantly from heavy reflection to a too-many-cooks scenario, only here the cooks are world-class warriors with divine tempers.
When Lizzie gets fussy and refuses to eat, the trio decides that a lullaby isn’t enough. They figure a show of Amazonian strength might soothe her. What starts as a friendly sparring match in the Colosseum quickly turns into something much darker.
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The Art of the Meltdown
Jeff Spokes does a great job handling the tone shift. He moves from the soft, sun-soaked emotional beats on the beach to the jagged, aggressive energy of the arena. The fight scenes feel visceral, highlighting how differently Donna, Cassie, and Yara move and fight. Clayton Cowles’ lettering completes the effect, making the dialogue feel increasingly poisonous as the girls’ friendly competition devolves into genuine, biting aggression.
Legacy as a Weapon
However, the real conflict here is psychological. A mysterious force begins picking at the trio’s deepest insecurities. The dialogue gets really mean: Donna is dismissed as a “charity case,” and Cassie is mocked as a “pale imitation.” When it’s revealed that Eris, the Goddess of Discord, has slipped onto Paradise Island, the stakes click into place.
Verdict
Overall, Wonder Woman #29 stands out because it treats internal struggles with the same gravity as a physical brawl. It’s a reminder that even the strongest people on Earth need a thousand hands to steady them when they stumble. With the island now spiraling into chaos, we’re left with a cliffhanger that feels both mythic and painfully personal.
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Wonder Woman #29 stands out because it treats internal struggles with the same gravity as a physical brawl. It’s a reminder that even the strongest people on Earth need a thousand hands to steady them when they stumble. With the island now spiraling into chaos, we’re left with a cliffhanger that feels both mythic and painfully personal.
