AbsoluteWonder Womanofficially introduces a hardcore, overpowered version of Diana’s iconic Lasso of Truth. Along with its debut, this powerful weapon finally gets an official name and a detailed breakdown of its creation and abilities. The final verdict? This is, without a doubt, Wonder Woman’s most badass weapon ever.
Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire, and Becca Carey’sAbsolute Wonder Woman#2 dives straight into the action, picking up right where issue #1 left off with Diana locked in a fierce battle with Harbinger Prime, a massive, demonic beast wreaking death and destruction in Gateway City.
Issue #1 ended with a striking moment as Wonder Woman unveiled a glowing red lasso, declaring she would defend the planet as long as she drew breath. The cliffhanger left fans eager for answers about this mysterious new weapon. In issue #2,not only does the lasso get an official name—the Nemesis Lasso—but its incredible powers are also revealed.
Absolute Wonder Woman#2 will be released in full on June 03, 2025.
The Nemesis Lasso: Absolute Wonder Woman Debuts Her Hardcore Take on the Lasso of Truth
Panel Comes From Last Page ofAbsolute Wonder Woman#1 (2024)
When the Harbinger Prime refuses to heed Diana’s words of warning, she unleashes her glowing red lasso, declaring,“Hear me, Harbinger Prime! For I bring to you Nemesis, a weapon forged in the fires of Hell.”Diana then reveals what makes this weapon so fearsome and all-powerful:it was crafted by her mother, Circe—one of the most formidable magic users in the DC Universe—fashioned from the remains of the last basilisk, infused with the blood of Prometheus, and blessed by Demeter, the goddess of the harvest. The vivid imagery behind its creation paints a picture of a weapon that is nothing short of legendary.
But the lasso’s origins are only part of the story. In the preview, its immense power is also fully unleashed.Diana ensnares Harbinger Prime with the lasso, explaining that it“binds and burns in proportion to [one’s] sins.”She elaborates that the pain inflicted by the Nemesis Lasso mirrors the suffering the captive has caused others. In essence, the lasso is a divine judge, doling out justice with the agony its victims have“earned.”While it might feel sacrilegious to compare, there’s no denying that the Nemesis Lasso surpasses the Lasso of Truth in both origin and sheer badassery.
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How Does the Nemesis Lasso Compare to Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth?
Main Cover by Hayden Sherman forAbsolute Wonder Woman#2 (2024)
While it’s clear that theLasso of Truthserved as the inspiration for the Nemesis Lasso, the two weapons differ significantly in both origin and powers. Absolute Diana’s Nemesis Lasso was forged by Circe from basilisk remains, infused with Prometheus’s blood, and blessed by Demeter. In contrast,Wonder Woman’s Post-Crisis Lasso of Truth was crafted by Hephaestus from the Golden Girdle of Gaea—once worn by Antiope, Hippolyta’s sister—and empowered with the fires of Hestia.
Their abilities also highlight these differences. The Nemesis Lasso judges its captive’s sins, inflicting pain proportional to the harm they’ve caused. Meanwhile, the Lasso of Truth compels honesty from anyone caught in its hold, making it a tool of enlightenment rather than punishment. So, which ofWonder Woman’slassos do you think reigns supreme?
Absolute Wonder Woman #2is available on July 17, 2025, 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.
