WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Wonder Woman #4!With each new comic release, AbsoluteWonder Woman’smassive sword only becomes more badass. Its design, echoing some of the most iconic weapons from the Japanese role-playing gameFinal Fantasy VIIand the dark fantasy epicBerserk, gives it an undeniable edge, instantly making it a fan-favorite. In addition to its badass design, Wonder Woman’s sword also has a badass name, much like Cloud Strife’s Buster Sword or Guts' Dragon Slayer.
…it almost transcends the definition of a sword, resembling more a colossal chunk of death-dealing metal.
DC’s newly debutedAbsolute Wonder Womanbrings an epic and hardcore twist to the Amazon princess, completely reimagining her origin story and giving her a narrative that mirrors the darker, grittier undertones of the Darkseid-created world she inhabits.
Among the changes to this version of Diana is her weaponry, with her iconic Lasso of Truth now reimagined asthe Nemesis Lasso— a weapon that judges its captives' sins and inflicts pain equal to the harm they’ve caused. Additionally, the Amazon warrior now wields a massive sword that only gets cooler with eachAbsolute Wonder Womanrelease, andits design is bound to trigger a wave of déjà vu forBerserkandFinal Fantasy VIIfans.
Absolute Wonder Woman’s New Sword Echos the Designs of Guts' Dragon Slayer & Cloud Strife’s Buster Sword
Gallery Features Diana fromAbsolute Wonder Woman, Guts fromBerserk, and Cloud Strife fromFinal Fantasy VII
As mentioned earlier,Absolute Wonder Woman’s swordis massive—so massive, in fact, thatit almost transcends the definition of a sword, resembling more a colossal chunk of death-dealing metal.The blade itself is simple in design, with a thick rectangular shape and only one notable feature: two red stripes near the guard cross. The handle and pommel also embrace simplicity, with a narrow yet elongated handle wrapped in dark leather, allowing for a two-handed grip that provides both control and power. The pommel is equally understated, featuring a simple cylindrical metal cap.
What’s interesting is that, aside from the red stripes,the description of Absolute Wonder Woman’s sword could easily apply to both Guts’s Dragon Slayer fromBerserkandCloud Strife’s Buster SwordfromFinal Fantasy VII.All three swords are massive in design and share a striking resemblance, differing mainly in a few key design elements. Seeing Diana wield a sword reminiscent of Guts’s and Strife’s not only creates an instant association but also amplifies the inherent badassery of the weapon. The reputation these swords carry—imbued with the badassery of Guts and Strife—only adds to the raw power Diana exudes while wielding it.
Wonder Woman Shows Off the True Power of Her Sword in Epic Battle Against Tetracide
Panel Comes FromAbsolute Wonder Woman#4 (2025) – Art by Hayden Sherman
Absolute Wonder Woman’s sword has been teased from the very beginning, appearing in cover art long before her official in-narrative debut. Fans quickly knew that this version of Diana would differ from the original, especially when it came to her weaponry. However, no one could have predicted just how badass the sword would be from the cover art alone—seeing it in action proved to be an entirely different experience. Moreover,the recent release ofAbsolute Wonder Woman#4 has added a major twist to the sword, making it even more memorable, thanks to this version of Diana being a powerful, magic-wielding witch.
InAbsolute Wonder Woman#4, Diana prepares to face the world-ending Tetracide once again after her first failed attempt to subdue the monster. As part of her preparations, she is shown casting a spell over her massive sword. The purpose of the spell becomes abundantly clear when the sword not only grows butbecomes so enormous that it is essentially the size of a skyscraper.With nearly incomprehensible strength, Diana wields the colossal weapon, cutting the Tetracide in half and ending its threat to humankind. This wild twist further proves that fans should expect the unexpected in this series.
ATHENA BLADE: Yes, Wonder Woman’s Sword Also Comes with a Badass Name
Wonder Woman’s sword is unlike anything the Amazon princess has ever wielded across DC’s various continuities. This wild reimagining of her classic arsenal is part of what makes this iteration so appealing, elevating the character to new heights. Much like Guts’ Dragon Slayer and Cloud Strife’s Buster Sword, Diana’s weapon also boasts a badass name:“the mythical Athena Blade.“A tribute to Earth-PrimeWonder Woman’sBlade of Athena, this name is undeniably fitting and enhances the sword’s legendary status, putting it right alongside iconic weapons like Guts’ Dragon Slayer and Cloud Strife’s Buster Sword.
