Some pieces of Wonder Woman lore are as iconic and timeless as the character herself, and DC has just officially destroyed one of them. And judging by the way this defining element of her mythology has been dismantled, the backlash from fans could be explosive.
Tom King, Daniel Sampere, and Tomeu Morey’s Wonder Woman #26 continues to push the story forward as Diana faces both mice and men on Mouse Man’s island, where the inhabitants endure disturbing and unsettling mouse-themed oppression.
This issue finally has Wonder Woman confronting the infamous Mouse Man directly, rather than his secret police-like cronies. In this confrontation, DC does the unthinkable: destroying Wonder Woman’s iconic tiara, a piece of lore as old as Diana herself.
DC Shocks Fans by Destroying Wonder Woman’s Iconic Tiara
Main Cover by Daniel Sampere & Tomeu Morey for Wonder Woman #26 (2025)
Wonder Woman #26 finally has Diana confronting the enigmatic and downright creepy Mouse Man after battling through his forces. Their fight takes a shocking turn when Diana throws her tiara at him, only for Mouse Man to catch it and crush the weaponized headpiece with a single squeeze of his fist, leaving both hero and readers stunned.
This moment is shocking for multiple reasons. Diana herself is taken aback that Mouse Man could catch the tiara, let alone destroy it. And the headpiece is such an iconic part of Wonder Woman lore that having a seemingly C-list villain obliterate it feels almost sacrilegious, undermining the legacy of one of her most recognizable symbols.
Until now, neither fans nor Wonder Woman suspected Mouse Man possessed the strength to destroy what is considered one of the sturdiest pieces of armor in DC lore, as the tiara has repeatedly deflected bullets and other projectiles. This moment is both jarring and game-changing, forcing fans to reconsider the true threat level of this villain.
Wonder Woman Without Her Tiara? What’s Next? Batman Without His Bat-Ears?
Cover B David Nakayama Variant for Wonder Woman #27 (2025)
Wonder Woman’s iconic tiara first appeared alongside her in All Star Comics #8 (1941) and has remained a staple of her character design ever since. Seeing Diana suited up without it almost feels like she’s naked, raising questions about whether the character will replace her tiara or if fans are expected to get used to her without it.
This is undoubtedly a bold move on King’s part, as it is rare for writers to remove such an integral part of an iconic character. It’s akin to stripping Superman of his red cape or Batman of his signature yellow utility belt and bat ears. Fans will surely be eager to see how King addresses this major design and weapon change for Wonder Woman in future issues.
WONDER WOMAN #26 is available now from DC Comics!