Spoilers forWonder Woman #14!Wonder Womanis a one-woman army armed with super-powered abilities that match her ferocious might on the battlefield, with her trusted friend, confidant, and lover,Steve Trevor, just recently biting the big one in DC Comics continuity. A tragic, heartbreaking, and almost unbelievable turn of events,Steve Trevor’s last words to Wonder Woman become a hopeful and poignant promise of a future that Diana and fans can look forward to.
Warring against a mysterious group working for an increasingly hostile and militarized U.S. government, Wonder Woman and her fellow Amazons have been hunted and condemned for a number of issues now, resulting in the always loyal Steve also becoming a target of interest just like Diana.
Shot in the chest and left to die by one of these evil agents inWonder Woman #14, Steve’s soul is then sent to the River Styx, leading a determined Wonder Woman to go after him, withSteve’s final words telling Diana and fans alike that their story simply “…can’t end in death.”
Steve Trevor Says His and Wonder Woman’s Story “Can’t End in Death”
Wonder Woman #14- 2024 (Tom King and Daniel Sampere)
Diving into the waves surrounding Themyscira, Wonder Woman traverses dimensions to meet Steve just as he’s crossing the threshold from one world to another. Sitting alone on a small rowboat, Steve tells Diana that he knocked out Charon, the ferryman of the vessel, and begins talking about how much he loves her as the pair attempt to extend their final emotional moments. Reminiscing on the memory of his late grandmother,Steve tells Diana, “I just think… her story’s like ours. It can’t end in death,” telling Wonder Woman — and fans — that thisisn’tthe end for them, far from it.
Wonder Woman’s Catchphrase Gets a Dark New Meaning After Her Greatest Tragedy
In the wake of a devastating loss, Wonder Woman utters three words that illustrate how broken she’s become, redefining her iconic catchphrase.
A comic book romance with its ups, downs, retcons, andSuperman-related entanglementsover the years, this particular death hits fans hard, with Wonder Woman’s utter brokenness after hearing the news being a heart-wrenching moment to see. Yet what makes Steve’s last words so promising is that for as emotional as this scene is and for as many tears shed, kisses shared, and feelings expressed,Steve is completely at peace with passing on, mainly because Diana made his life worth living, but also because he knows that this simplycan’tbe the end for them, despite it seeming so here.
Will Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor Be Reunited in DC Comics Again?
It’s worth noting thatthis isn’t the first time Steve has died in comics— his first demise came in 1969’sWonder Woman #180at the hands of the villainous Doctor Cyber— so considering that death is a revolving door in this medium (Steve was resurrected once before), fans can expect him to eventually return, with the only questions remaining being when and under what circumstances said return will occur.Wonder WomanandSteve Trevordeserve to be together, but until the time comes when they can finally be a loving pair again, death will only be a temporary hindrance.
Wonder Woman #14is available 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.
Steve Trevor
Steve Trevor is a key character in theWonder Womanfranchise, serving as both a love interest and a heroic figure in his own right. His character’s bravery, loyalty, and moral integrity make him a vital part of the narrative, particularly in the DCEU filmsWonder Woman(2017) andWonder Woman 1984(2020). Steve’s sacrifice in World War I and his unexpected return in the sequel add layers to his character and the overall storyline.
