Warning: MAJOR Spoilers for Wonder Woman #14The daughter ofWonder Womanhas been teased by DC Comics for some time now. With the announcement of Trinity’s birth being imminent, fans have speculated about how Diana Prince’s child will come to be, and a key mystery has been that of the father’s identity. Now, with the release of this lore-changing chapter ofWonder Woman, Trinity is born, revealing the truth about her origin at long last.
Wonder Woman#14 – written by Tom King, with art by Daniel Sampere – chronicles the events leading up to the birth of Trinity. Afterthe Sovereign kills Steve Trevor, Wonder Woman mourns his loss before deciding to turn the page and start a new chapter of her story.
As it turns out, in a surprising turn of events, this means crafting a touching legacy for Steve, as well. Diana takes threads that contain her and Steve’s souls andcombines them into a new golden thread, and with this thread she gives birth to Elizabeth Marston Prince.
Wonder Woman’s Daughter, TRINITY, Gets An Official Origin Story From DC Comics
Wonder Woman#14 – Written By Tom King; Art By Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey, & Clayton Cowles
The circumstances surrounding Trinity’s birth have finally been unveiled, along with confirmation that her father is none other than Steve Trevor. This achingly beautiful origin story has deep roots in Wonder Woman lore, giving Lizzie Prince an origin worthy of an Amazon.Tom King and Daniel Sampere’sWonder Womanputs Wonder Woman through the wringer in this emotional tour de force of an issue. The Sovereign allows his desire for revenge to get the better of him and murders the person Wonder Woman cherishes most: Steve Trevor.
Rather than letting grief consume her, Diana defies fate – and considering her role in the pantheon of Greek gods within the DC Universe, the Fates themselves – by snatching threads from Steve’s soul and her own to create a new one. Trinity may not be conceived in a traditional way, but she is Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor’s daughter through and through, because she’s a product of their souls;in this way,Wonder Woman#14 transmutes the heartbreak of Steve’s death into a beautiful origin story for Trinity.
“The Most Epic Wonder Woman Story of All Time” Officially Begins with the Birth of Her Daughter
Wonder Woman’s latest saga is only just getting started, as Trinity’s birth draws near and sets the stage for a groundbreaking new era.
To give birth to Trinity, Diana molds a baby with clay, and she proceeds to use the golden thread to transform it into a living child. The shore Wonder Woman creates Trinity with the sands of is particularly significant because it’s the spot where she and Steve Trevor first met when his plane crashed in Themyscira.Diana and Steve’s romanceblossomed from there, culminating in Trinity’s arrival. Despite not being present for the birth of his daughter, Steve Trevor’s soul and story are as entwined with her as Diana’s, making the origin of Wonder Woman’s daughter all the more resonant.
The Story Of Trinity’s Birth Parallels Wonder Woman’s Origin
Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons#3 – Written By Kelly Sue DeConnick; Art By Nicola Scott, Annette Kwok, & Clayton Cowles
Wonder Woman fans will pick up on the clear parallels on display between Lizzie’s birth and Diana’s.Wonder Woman has several varying origin storiesto pull from, some retconned, others integrated into continuity, but the most notable of these is her iconic clay origin. InWonder Woman Historia: The Amazons#3, a retelling of Wonder Woman’s origin depicts Queen Hippolyta building a baby out of clay, the goddesses giving life to the clay in the process, birthing Diana. In that story,Wonder Woman gives Hippolyta hope in the midst of despair, and Trinity does the same for her in turn.
Wonder Woman’s clay origin was first introduced to continuity in 1942’sWonder Woman#1 – written by William Marston, with art by Harry G. Peter.
As depicted inWonder Woman#14,Diana forms her own daughter from clay just as her mother formed her. Trinity’s birth brings light to the darkness of Wonder Woman’s situation, embodying hope for the future when Wonder Woman is in desperate need of it. It’s also worth noting that when Diana molds the clay into a baby, she says a prayer to Hippolyta rather than the goddesses so that the child can be given life.The birth of Trinity honors Diana’s originand simultaneously subverts it through Lizzie’s ties to her father in addition to Wonder Woman.
Wonder Woman Carries On Steve Trevor’s Memory Through Their Daughter
Elizabeth Marston Prince Is Connected To Her Father, Even After His Death
While Trinity’s birth from clay gives her a connection to Wonder Woman, her name gives her a connection to the dearly departed Steve Trevor. When Steve fights Charon and manages to meet with Wonder Woman on the boat ride to the other side, they share a bittersweet final moment together. Both are heartbroken about parting ways, though Steve seems at peace with his end. During their somber conversation, Steve brings up his grandmother, Elizabeth Marston, hinting at the name’s significance to him;he then says to Wonder Woman,“I just think…her story’s like ours. It can’t end in death.”
The name “Marston” is a reference to William Marston, the creator of Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor.
Taking Steve’s words to heart, Wonder Woman names their daughter Elizabeth Marston Prince, paying homage to him. Her lover’s untimely death at the hands ofthe villainous Sovereignmeans he won’t be able to meet their daughter, and that Wonder Woman will have to raise Lizzie as a single mother without him by her side. However, the fact that Lizzie’s name originates from her father bonds them. Steve’s soul transcends death as Lizzie carries his legacy and lineage with her. Through Trinity, Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor’s story doesn’t end in death; it ends with life.
Trinity Makes Her In-Continuity Debut, Changing Wonder Woman Lore Forever
Wonder Woman Officially Has A Daughter In DC Lore
Lizzie Prince made her DC Comics debut inWonder Woman#800, in a story by Tom King and Daniel Sampere. Since then, Trinity has appeared in several stories from alternate futures, including a fun-filled misadventures with thekids of Superman and Batman. As prevalent as Lizzie has been in these tales – so much so that aTrinity solo series is already in the works– she hasn’t shown up within continuity until now.With Trinity’s birth, she finally joins DC’s main continuity, uprooting Wonder Woman’s status quo in the process.
To follow Trinity’s adventures with Damian Wayne and Jon Kent, check outTrinity Special: World’s Finestby Tom King and Belén Ortega, available now from DC Comics!
Trinity’s arrival brings catharsis to Wonder Woman in the wake of the tragedy she’s had to endure, but from here on out, Diana’s life is about to change forever. A daughter will bring insurmountable hardships to Wonder Woman as she balances herwar against the Sovereignwith raising a daughter by herself. Of course, if any woman can find that balance, it’s Wonder Woman. Trinity’s long-awaited debut makes her an official part of DC lore, with an empowering origin that rivals her mother’s, and nothing will ever be the same forWonder Womanas she navigates motherhood.
Wonder Woman#14is available now 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.
