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This issue more than any other demonstrates just how stretched out the Odyssey plot had become. The issue contains almost no action but plenty of wordy dialogue, as we finally learn the truth behind Diana’s Odyssey – and to be honest it’s not much of a big reveal. The final page however sets up next month’s penultimate issue showdown, as Diana at last confronts her ultimate foe – who introduces herself dressed in the classic Wonder Woman outfit! It’s old versus new – a cunning metaphor on the part of DC perhaps? However, it appeared that as far as the forthcoming DC Universe relaunch was concerned, it would be “Nu Diana” who would clearly be winning this particular battle…

And yet, speculation began to surface regarding photo shopped covers, following personal blog comments made by Cully Hamner, co-creator with Jim Lee of the new costumes about to be unleashed on fans, that the images being released by DC in Previews did not actually depict the finalised costume. Some fans even wondered whether DC were purposely playing ‘mind games’ with fans – and that they were trying to throw misleading curve balls in order to generate further controversy and “buzz”, using altered covers for Previews Catalogue listings – just in the same way they had done for issues 601 through 603, in order to keep secret the fact that Diana would be getting a new origin and costume in #600.

Some people even further speculated that there would be a “big” announcement as part of the huge Comic-Con event in San Diego – which would ensure DC grabbed further headlines. It was certainly an interesting time to be a DC fan – or detractor – and in particular for Wonder Woman fans – it was very much a roller-coaster ride…