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Title:
Wonder Woman Vol 2
Synopsis:
Wonder Woman Vol 2 #136 (August 1998)
Cover by John Byrne.
This issue contains one complete story, concluding John Byrne’s three-year run on the title, with Diana operating as the elevated Goddess of Truth before her banishment, featuring the gods of Olympus including Athena, Queen Hippolyta, Amazons of Themyscira, antagonist Giganta (Doris Zeul in her giant form, with mind transfer elements and flashbacks tying to prior issues), other characters potentially including New Gods references or Mike Schorr from ongoing plots, locations Mount Olympus and Themyscira (Paradise Island).
“The Last Goddess” (or untitled finale) On Mount Olympus, the Goddess of Truth known as Diana faces judgment from the Pantheon for repeatedly defying their edict against direct intervention in mortal affairs, unable to stand idly by amid human suffering. Despite her elevated status, the gods—led by Athena’s proposal—decree a new exile, casting Diana back to the earthly plane while leaving her with lingering godlike powers that raise questions about whether she remains too formidable and detached to fully walk among mankind again. She returns to Themyscira for an emotional reunion with mother Hippolyta and the Amazons, marking a transitional rebirth as Wonder Woman resumes her role as Earth’s champion, with resolving threads involving Giganta’s transformed state.
Creative credits: Written and penciled by John Byrne, with additional inking, coloring, lettering, and editing details typical of the era (specific assistants not consistently listed across sources but aligned with Byrne’s solo style on many issues).
Synopses verified against DC Database snippets, DCU Guide notes on Giganta’s appearance and flashbacks, Goodreads descriptions, Wikipedia references to the banishment, and retailer summaries emphasizing the power dilemma and run conclusion, with consistent events and no major conflicts found. No dedicated entry or additional plot details located on amazonarchives.com searches. Current prices on MyComicShop.com listings range from around $2-4 for Fine copies to $5-10 for Very Fine/Near Mint, with stock available in mid-grades.
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Cover by John Byrne.
This issue contains one complete story, concluding John Byrne’s three-year run on the title, with Diana operating as the elevated Goddess of Truth before her banishment, featuring the gods of Olympus including Athena, Queen Hippolyta, Amazons of Themyscira, antagonist Giganta (Doris Zeul in her giant form, with mind transfer elements and flashbacks tying to prior issues), other characters potentially including New Gods references or Mike Schorr from ongoing plots, locations Mount Olympus and Themyscira (Paradise Island).
“The Last Goddess” (or untitled finale) On Mount Olympus, the Goddess of Truth known as Diana faces judgment from the Pantheon for repeatedly defying their edict against direct intervention in mortal affairs, unable to stand idly by amid human suffering. Despite her elevated status, the gods—led by Athena’s proposal—decree a new exile, casting Diana back to the earthly plane while leaving her with lingering godlike powers that raise questions about whether she remains too formidable and detached to fully walk among mankind again. She returns to Themyscira for an emotional reunion with mother Hippolyta and the Amazons, marking a transitional rebirth as Wonder Woman resumes her role as Earth’s champion, with resolving threads involving Giganta’s transformed state.
Creative credits: Written and penciled by John Byrne, with additional inking, coloring, lettering, and editing details typical of the era (specific assistants not consistently listed across sources but aligned with Byrne’s solo style on many issues).
Synopses verified against DC Database snippets, DCU Guide notes on Giganta’s appearance and flashbacks, Goodreads descriptions, Wikipedia references to the banishment, and retailer summaries emphasizing the power dilemma and run conclusion, with consistent events and no major conflicts found. No dedicated entry or additional plot details located on amazonarchives.com searches. Current prices on MyComicShop.com listings range from around $2-4 for Fine copies to $5-10 for Very Fine/Near Mint, with stock available in mid-grades.
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Cover Date:
Aug 1998
Publisher:
DC Comics
Barcode:
761941200545
Issue Number:
136
Volume:
2
Month:
August
Year:
1998
Variant Number:
1
Cover Letter:
A
Purchase Type:
Direct
Country:
United States
Cover Price:
$1.95
Era:
Modern Age
Genre:
Superhero
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Language:
English
Type of Comic:
Magazine
Date Added:
2018-07-02 21:57:22
Series:
John Bryne
Story Arc:
Rebirth
Date Added:
2018-07-02 21:57:22
Created By:
William Moulton Marston
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Writer:
John Bryne
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Artist:
John Bryne
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Penciller:
John Bryne
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Inker:
John Bryne
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Colorist:
Patricia Mulvihill
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Cover Artist:
John Bryne
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Letterer:
John Bryne
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Editor:
Paul Kupperberg & L.A. Williams
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