Sensation Comics (Vol. 2)

Category:Next Dawn titles
Premise: Diana faces a gauntlet of mythological terrors and gods, as ancient enemies of the Greco-Roman pantheon return for revenge.
Main Character: Wonder Woman (Princess Diana of Themyscira)
Supporting characters: Etta Candy; Ferdinand; Zealot (Zannah of Khera); Shim'Tar (Artemis of Bana-Mighdall); Wonder Woman (Maria Mendoza); Kasia
Antagonists: Osira; the Morrigan; Wuotan (Odin); Astarte; Cybernary; Nemesis (Greco-Roman Goddess)
==Solicitations==
SENSATION COMICS #0
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
“THE MANY REALMS OF AMAZONIA”
You know Themyscira, homeland of Wonder Woman, but there are many other homes of the Amazons. As the Roman Empire expanded, so too did the gods have the Amazons expand, establishing enclaves in new territories. The valley of Bana-Mighdall in Egypt. The Sunken world of Ys in France. The misted isle of Cantre’r Gawelod in Wales. The caverns of Tartessos in Spain. The oasis of Cenculiana in Tunisia. The peaks of Tarhuntassa in Turkey.
Nowadays, Amazonia is barely more than a memory, bound together by only the bare minimum of ties. But witness here the origin not only of Paradise Isle, but of lands long lost and forgotten. Behold, Amazonia.
32 PGs./Rated T+ …FREE
SENSATION COMICS #1
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
For years, Princess Diana was lied to by her patrons. She thought she’d finally gotten all the answers, but she’s about to learn just how much she didn’t know about the Amazons, as she ventures for the first time to the other realms of Amazonia.
Without warning, a realm of Amazonia is wiped off the map. (Well, as an Amazonian Realm, it was never on a map in the first place, but if it had been!) Now there is blood in the water. With one realm of Amazonia destroyed, the enemies of all the rest have been emboldened. For the first time in a thousand years, the Realms have invoked the ties that bind. Themyscira sends her greatest asset to aid her sisters: Diana, Wonder Woman, the child of Hippolyta, formed from clay. With a team of allies, she must defend her sisters from threats both within and without.
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #2
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
After the shocking destruction of the Amazonian Realm of Tartessos, a vengeful god imperils the Iberian peninsula!
Just as Thymescira is the prison for Ares, Tartessos was the prison for Nemesis, goddess of vengeance. Now she’s on the loose, looking to exact fifteen thousand years of unfulfilled revenge.
The mystery of how Tartessos fell must wait, or else Portugal might be the next to go! Wonder Woman has her priorities properly sorted.
Diana, joined by Etta Candy and Ferdinand the Kythotaur, unites with the other warriors who answered Amazonia’s call:
Akila-Artemis, the paragon of Bana-Mighdall known as the Shim-Tar.
Zannah, the Zealot of Tarhuntassa.
Reginleif, the Valkyrie of Ys.
Mererid, the Berserker of Cantre’r Gawelod.
Dihya, the Kahina of Cenculiana.
Maria Mendoza, the Wonder Woman of Manõa.
And, much to Diana’s surprise, Paradise Island has sent another representative: bearing the mantle of Troia is Kasia, the former lover whose heart Diana broke when she left for man’s world! (awkward)
Can Diana lead these Wonder Women to victory?
32 PGS./ Rated T+…$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #3
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
Diana attempts to reason with Nemesis, but whether or not her targets are the guilty party doesn’t seem to be a matter of debate for her.
The Wonder Woman manage to draw Nemesis’ attention away from civilians by proclaiming themselves representatives of Amazonia. (After all, that was the grudge that got her locked up, so it’s a bit of a sore spot for her)
When Ares’ children threatened Thymescira, Diana showed that love is the best way to stop a rampaging god.
But it doesn’t seem there’s much love to go around for vengeance incarnate!
Shocking, really.
And Troia, aka Diana’s ex girlfriend Kasia, isn’t in a mood to hear Wonder Woman give a lecture on love. It’s all kinds of awkward.
Etta Candy comes in with an uncanny suggestion that might just save the day: if they’re representing Amazonia, excuses won’t solve anything.
But if they own their s#!% and apologize? That might make an impact.
Diana must convince her fellow warriors to sacrifice their pride to save the day.
Even if she succeeds, the question remains: with her prison destroyed, what will become of Nemesis?
32 PGS./ Rated T+…$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #4
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
The Amazons have healed Nemesis’ mind with their show of humility.
With peace restored, the warriors of Amazonia take time to acquaint themselves with each other’s histories. Diana isn’t the only one that has been kept in the dark about Amazonia.
Etta Candy can’t get over the fact that Maria Mendoza comes from a secret city of gold in the Amazon Rainforest.
With Crisis Protocol enacted by the patrons, travel between Amazonia and back again is possible for the first time in ages. As the Wonder Women escort Nemesis to Themyscira, Diana comes home for the first time.
The happy moment is interrupted when shocking news comes from Cantre’r Gwaelod!
It’s leaders, under council of suspect but unclear origin, have made a pivotal decision.
Is Amazonia facing its own Brexit?
32 PGS./ Rated T+…$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #5
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
"Brexit from Amazonia!"
(Or should that be Cantrexit? Gwaelexit?)
Cantre’r Gwaelod has decided they’ve had enough of this Amazonia business.
If there’s an enemy out there targeting Amazonia? Not their problem.
They’ve ordered the Berserker to abandon mission and return home.
Diana suspects that, far from removing them from the danger, they’ve made themselves an easy target.
Alongside Ferdinand, Etta, and Zealot, Diana accompanies Berserker back to her realm.
But when Wonder Woman shows up to this Amazonian realm, they’re none too happy about it!
There’s something rotten in the leadership of this realm. Can the Wonder Women root it out before it’s too late?
Meanwhile, Diana’s mind is distracted thanks to her recent reunion with her former lover Kasia, aka Troia. Will a good talk with Ferdinand and Etta be enough to clear her head?
Also, Ferdinand meets some very hairy Hebritaurs. (Picture the Minotaur version of highland cattle, the hairy coo. Very fluffy.)
32 PGS/RATED T+... $3.99
SENSATION COMICS #6
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
Diana has discovered that the prime minister of Cantre’r Gwaelod is in fact none other than an aspect of the Morrigan — the very being that the realm was founded to contain!
How did this happen, and is it too late to bring this realm of Amazonia back from the brink?
Will Berserker choose what’s right or loyalty to her home?
Diana might want a peaceful resolution — but Zealot has no qualms about a violent one! Can Diana keep the situation from dissolving into further chaos?
32 PGs./ Rated T...$3.99
SENSATION COMICS #7
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
Amazonia in crisis!
Diana and her compatriots have failed — Cantre’r Gwaelod has left the Union, and Berserker with it.
Meanwhile, Manõa is under siege as the Amazon Rainforest burns! Maria Mendoza calls upon Diana, Valkyrie and Kahina in for aid.
Ordinarily, the local Amazons would defend themselves, but their ranks have been devastated by a mysterious threat. Who or what is the Cybernary?
Zealot and Troia go to Bana-Mighdall to answer a mysterious request from Artemis.
Zealot has a secret of her own — a budding attraction to Kasia! But is the new Troia over her feelings for Diana?
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #8
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
There was an island. It’s name was (Themyscira / Gamorra)
Upon this island, there was a civilization of advanced (magic / cybernetics).
It’s people lived under the (loving care / iron grip) of it’s ruler.
One day, the ruler of the island realized that outside world required (saving / subjugation).
They (blessed / twisted) their daughter, (Diana / Yumiko), into a champion of their cause.
Now (Wonder Woman / Cybernary), in the rainforests of South America, will find herself face to face with a strange mirror.
Thymescira and Gamorra.
Meanwhile, in Bana-Mighdall, Artemis tells Zealot and Troia that she suspects a traitor within their ranks.
But can the source of her suspicion be trusted?
For Artemis had consulted with Osira, the twin sister of Horus – Bana-Mighdall’s prisoner.
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #9
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
Manõa has been saved – but the devastation on the Amazons is plain for all to see. As Diana and Kahina help those displaced by the violence, Valkyrie takes point on rebuilding the city’s defenses.
Etta Candy calls in some intelligence favors to suss out the story behind the Cybernary. Evidence emerges to suggest she was behind the destruction of Tartessos. But why?
Meanwhile, Osira claims to know the architect of Amazonia’s troubles. But Osira takes more after her uncle Set than her father and namesake. She can’t be trusted – but the Wonder Women are desperate for a lead.
And what a lead it is. To pursue it, the Wonder Women will have to venture further than they’ve gone before: SPACE!
24 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #10
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
Diana and the Wonder Women fight dire wolves on the Rings of Saturn!
Nuff said!
(Are we allowed to say that here at the Distinguished Competition?)
32 PGs./ Rated T...$3.99
SENSATION COMICS #11
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
CIVIL WAR IN AMAZONIA!
After her battle with wolves in space, Diana has discovered that the attacks on Amazonia have been orchestrated from within!
The mastermind? Woutan, the patron god of the Realm of Ys!
Lines are drawn as the true causes and motivations of the chaos come to light.
Woutan believes it’s Amazonia’s destiny to continue to conquer: all realms should be theirs.
On the side of peace: Thymescira, Manõa and Cenculiana.
On the side of conquet: Ys, Cantre’r Gawelod, Tarhuntassa and Bana-Mighdall.
Will the Wonder Woman remain loyal to their homes, or their hearts?
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #12
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
CIVIL WAR IN AMAZONIA!
The Civil War of Amazonia spills into the mortal realm as hostilities between Bana-Mighdall and Cenculiana erupt into battle — with the northern coast of Africa caught in the crossfire!
Diana does what she can to defend the people of Earth from the conflict — but she may soon find herself an enemy of both sides if she isn’t careful!
32 PGS./ Rated T...$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #13
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
CIVIL WAR IN AMAZONIA
The Shim-Tar is the Champion of Bana-Mighdall, a paragon of its might and values.
But Artemis sees nothing of those values being honored in this Civil War.
With Diana’s help, Artemis seeks a way to force Bana-Mighdall to retreat from its offensive against Cenculiana. But Diana might not like what her sister in arms had in mind.
Tarhuntassa calls on Zealot to return to the fold. Troia, meanwhile, implores her to reject the ways of conquest. What will she choose?
Meanwhile, the traitor within their ranks is revealed when Valkyrie leads a strikeforce from Ys right into the heart of still-recovering Manõa!
32 PGS./ Rated T...$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #14
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
CIVIL WAR IN AMAZONIA
Cenculiana gets a reprieve as the forces of Bana-Mighdall retreat to deal with Artemis’s scheme.
Her scheme being the release of its prisoner, the dark goddess known as Osira!
Diana has to decide whether the benefit to removing Bana-Mighdall out of the war truly outweighs letting a mad god loose. Will she leave the city to it’s fate, or will she fight by their side?
Zealot and Troia lead a Thymesciran force against Tarhuntassa — but are Zealot’s feelings for Troia truly stronger than her bond to her home?
Meanwhile, a surprise ally arrives to help Maria Mendoza defend Manõa from Valkyrie — Berzerker!
32 PGS./ Rated T...$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #15
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
CIVIL WAR IN AMAZONIA
Cantre’r Gwaelod may have joined the side of conquest in the Civil War, but Berzerker is having none of it!
Woutan freed the War Goddess aspects of the Morrigan, allowing them to seize control of the very realm meant to contain her.
As far as Berserker see it, they’ve betrayed the very cause she’s sworn to champion. And so she joins forces with María Mendoza, pulling off a surprise victory over Valkyrie at Manõa!
The side of peace, however, is at risk of losing the moral high ground. Osira, freed by Artemis, has conquered Bana-Mighdall in their name.
Refusing her alliance risks adding her to the opposition to Thymescira. Accepting it means abandoning the very principles they fight for.
Meanwhile, Diana ventures north to join the fight against Tarhuntassa. Have Zealot and Troia held the line?
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
SENSATION COMICS #16
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
CIVIL WAR IN AMAZONIA
After a disastrous loss at Tarhuntassa, the side of peace is on the brink of defeat.
It was only thanks to Diana’s fortuitous arrival that Zealot and Troia were able to escape.
Just as all hope seems lost, María Mendoza and Berserker arrive with a captive Valkyrie.
It’s the perfect opportunity.
Diana comes up with a plan to end the Civil War once and for all.
It’ll take them straight into the heart of Ys – and face to face with Wuotan himself!
32 PGs./Rated T...$3.99
SENSATION COMICS #17
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
CIVIL WAR IN AMAZONIA
The Wonder Women force their treacherous former member Valkyrie to get them deep behind enemy lines undetected.
They can’t trust her, obviously. But with the side of conquest poised to claim victory, they don’t have a better option.
But sneaking into the heart of the lost city of Ys is easier said than done, not to mention defeating Wuotan himself!
What surprises wait for them in Ys?
32 PGS./ Rated T...$2.99