Warning: MAJOR Spoilers for Wonder Woman #14Wonder Woman is about to face her greatest tragedy of all time at the hands of her dark new enemy. After 83 years, Steve Trevor is killed off by the Sovereign in a massive upheaval to Wonder Woman lore. The trajectory of Diana's life will be permanently altered without her longtime love beside her, and the DC Universe as a whole will feel the weight of this loss.

The preview pages for Wonder Woman #14 by Tom King, Daniel Sampere, Tomeu Morey, and Clayton Cowles depict Wonder Woman and the Sovereign's conflict playing out over the course of fifty days, with the clock running backwards to show how events unfolded as they did. On the twelfth day of this tale, Steve Trevor is seen bleeding out after being shot by the Sovereign, as the villain its his "obvious regret" for the murder of Wonder Woman's beloved, after the fact.

The death of Steve Trevor changes everything for Wonder Woman, upending a love story decades in the making, and will undoubtedly have consequences in her story moving forward as her battle against the Sovereign rages on. When we interviewed Wonder Woman's Tom King and Daniel Sampere, both made it clear that the coming story will be one for the ages.

What Steve Trevor's Death Means for The DC Universe

Steve Trevor's Death Gives Wonder Woman a Batman-Level Tragedy

a romance with Superman, Steve Trevor remains a constant she can fall back on when she needs it. However, his death shakes up Wonder Woman's life by depriving her of a ing character who's been by her side from the beginning.

The death of Batman's parents or the destruction of Superman's home planet. With Steve Trevor's death imminent, readers should prepare to witness how Wonder Woman handles this devastating loss.

Our Take on DC Killing Off Steve Trevor

What Role Does Steve Trevor Fulfill In Wonder Woman's Story?

The title page of Wonder Woman #14 poses an intriguing question: What is the point of Steve Trevor? This key love interest has existed just as long as Diana, yet Steve Trevor hasn't managed to become as iconic to Wonder Woman as Lois Lane is to Superman or Catwoman is to Batman. Romance isn't Wonder Woman's primary focus as a character, so audiences lack a clear idea of what role Steve plays in her narrative. As Steve Trevor's story reaches a brutal end, Wonder Woman will finally confront what he means to her, defining his purpose in DC lore once and for all.

Wonder Woman #14 is available October 16th, 2024 from DC Comics.