Summary
WARNING: Contains potential spoilers for Wonder Woman #12!Damian Wayne’sRobinhas officially called outWonder Womanon one of her greatest weaknesses–something that has been part of Diana Prince’s character almost as long as her inception. The real kicker is that this is the first time this specific aspect of Wonder Woman’s lore is being seen as a weakness rather than a strength—and Robin isn’t wrong.
By highlighting Diana’s overreliance on the lasso, Damian turns one of Wonder Woman’s most celebrated strengths into a weakness.
Wonder Woman#12 by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel, and Leonardo Paciarotti ties into DC’s crossover crisis event,Absolute Power, where Amanda Waller and her power-stealing Amazo robots target Earth’s metahuman population. This issue kicks off theteam-up between Wonder Woman and Damian Wayne’s Robin, as they work together to find the location of Waller’s secret prison.
Their investigation leads them to Captain Boomerang, who, as a long-time member of Waller’s Suicide Squad, knows her better than anyone. However,what should have beena straightforward interrogation for the Amazon Princess becomes exceedingly difficult, given that she is without her Lasso of Truth.
Damian Wayne Calls Wonder Woman Out on Relying on Her Lasso of Truth For Too Long
Wonder Woman’s Most Iconic Weapon Is Also Her Biggest Crutch
Wonder Woman is among the many DCU heroes who have been stripped of their powers, including her iconic Lasso of Truth. As a result, she can no longercompel Captain Boomerangto reveal the location of Waller’s secret prison as she once could. Instead, she tries various tactics, including asking nicely, to gather the information they need. After one of her unsuccessful attempts, Damian offers Diana an honest critique of her interrogation methods:“Your problem is simple, princess.You’ve relied on your Lasso of Truth for too long. And now, without it, you have no idea how standard villain interrogation works.”
Damian’s comment about Diana’s previous reliance on her Lasso of Truth is a significant revelation, as it reinterprets an iconic element of Wonder Woman lore.The Lasso of Truth has always beenone of Diana’s most recognized weapons and greatest strengths, making its debut inSensation Comics#6 in 1942. Gifted to her by her mother, Queen Hippolyta, it was crafted from the chain links of a magic girdle belonging to the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The queen described it as"flexible as a rope, but strong enough to hold Hercules!“By highlighting Diana’s overreliance on the lasso,Damian turns one of Wonder Woman’s most celebrated strengths into a weakness.
Robin Isn’t Wrong: Diana’s Lasso of Truth Prevented Her From Developing Interrogation Skills
Damian Wayne Gives Diana Prince a Crash Course in Interrogation Tactics
Despite Robin’s somewhat bratty and pompous critique of the Lasso of Truth as a crutch for Diana, he has a point. Wonder Woman has never needed to refine her interrogation skills like Batman, relying instead on her ability to compel the truth from others. As a result, the events ofAbsolute Powerhave exposed her overreliance on the lasso. Luckily, Damian volunteers to give Diana a crash course in Batman’s interrogation tactics. However,Wonder Womanquickly makes it clear that she disapproves of using fear, threats, and violence, especially whenRobin’stactics provide lackluster results.
An Iconic Piece of Wonder Woman Lore Returns With A Badass Post-Apocalyptic Upgrade
Wonder Woman revives a classic element of her lore with a brutal, post-apocalyptic twist that’s sure to leave fans grinning from ear to ear.
WONDER WOMAN #12 (2024)
Robin
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.
