Spoilers for Surprise Girl #14!
DC Comics’ Surprise Girl
has been one of many firm’s flagship heroes for over eight a long time now, with the expert navy colonel referred to as Steve Trevor
being Surprise Girl’s fellow confidant, warrior, and one real love, solidifying him as a personality who followers can at all times get behind. Having adopted the ups, downs, retcons, and refreshes of Surprise Girl and Steve Trevor’s relationship over time, DC floored me in 2024 by killing Steve off, a tragic occasion that has profoundly affected your entire DC Universe.
Launched in 1941’s All-Star Comics #8, by William Moulton Marston and H.G. Peter — the identical situation Surprise Girl made her debut in — Steve, after crash-landing on Paradise Island, aka Themyscira, dwelling of the secluded Amazonian warriors, turned the primary man to step foot on their soil and instantly turned a pivotal character in Surprise Girl lore.
However in 2024’s Surprise Girl #14, by Tom King and Daniel Sampere, after 83 years of being among the best non-powered characters at DC, Steve was killed, single-handedly destroying Surprise Girl in a approach that shattered her mentally and emotionally.
DC Comics Killed off Steve Trevor in 2024, Altering Surprise Girl Lore Ceaselessly
Steve Trevor Died in Surprise Girl #14
Letting his guard down when assembly with Henry Charles — the key King of the USA of America — who, unknowingly to Steve, acts as a hidden monarch that pulls the nation’s strings, Steve is shot by Henry and left to bleed out — an abrupt and brutal ending for this iconic Surprise Girl-affiliated character. Wanting to use what he sees as Diana’s solely weak point, Henry, villainously referred to as the Sovereign, succeeds in his nefarious objectives, with Surprise Girl’s completely heartbreaking response to the information, alongside along with her defiance in accepting Steve’s destiny, solely furthering the influence of this second for me.
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Leaping throughout the times following Steve’s dying, this situation frequently pulled after which broke my heartstrings, with the panel depicting Surprise Girl curled up with Steve’s flag whereas crying alone silently, making his loss really feel extremely actual and affective. But it surely’s not till Diana fairly actually swims to the Underworld to intercept Steve’s boat on the River Styx that it hits even more durable. Greeting Diana with a candy “Hey, fairly woman. I missed you,” the next few pages present what Steve meant to Diana however, extra poignantly, what she meant to him, with their exchanges being nothing in need of good.
Steve Trevor’s Legacy Will Stay on in His and Surprise Girl’s Child Daughter, Trinity
Proven passing by way of the afterlife unimpressed and nonetheless considering of Diana in Surprise Girl #15 (a journey which may result in Steve discovering his approach again to life sooner or later), the ultimate web page of Surprise Girl #14 sees Diana create a new child out of the sands of Themyscira and items of her and Steve’s essence, “birthing” their child daughter named Trinity. Performing as dwelling proof of Steve’s reminiscence, Trinity, within the near-future-set backup tales featured in latest Surprise Girl points, carries on her mom’s superhero legacy whereas displaying that Steve Trevor nonetheless lives on in spirit relatively than physique.
It’s price noting that Steve Trevor has died and been revived earlier than, together with his first dying by the hands of Physician Cyber in 1969’s Surprise Girl #180, by Dennis O’Neil and Mike Sekowsky, solely lasting a couple of years till Steve returned to life in an expectedly convoluted comedian guide approach, a resurrection that may hopefully be repeated in future Surprise Girl tales. Although Steve Trevor could not stroll amongst the dwelling any longer, Surprise Girl and her allies are aggressively searching down the Sovereign, guaranteeing that 2025 may high final 12 months as one of many character’s hardest years but.
Surprise Girl #14 is obtainable from DC Comics.
Steve Trevor
Steve Trevor is a key character within the Surprise Girl franchise, serving as each a love curiosity and a heroic determine in his personal proper. His character’s bravery, loyalty, and ethical integrity make him a significant a part of the narrative, notably within the DCEU movies Surprise Girl (2017) and Surprise Girl 1984 (2020). Steve’s sacrifice in World Warfare I and his surprising return within the sequel add layers to his character and the general storyline.
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William Moulton Marston
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Diana Prince/Surprise Girl (love curiosity), Etta Sweet (buddy, assistant), Sammy, Charlie, and the Chief (comrades-in-arms throughout World Warfare I), Maxwell Lord (adversary, not directly by way of Surprise Girl 1984)
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United States Military, Allied Forces throughout World Warfare I, related to the Amazons by way of his relationship with Diana Prince/Surprise Girl
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Surprise Girl
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Knowledgeable Fight Abilities, Pilot, Strategic Intelligence, Braveness and Management
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Steve Trevor is a World Warfare I pilot and intelligence officer who crash-lands on the island of Themyscira, dwelling to the Amazons. He meets Diana, Princess of the Amazons, and informs her of the continuing battle. Steve and Diana kind a bond as they go away Themyscira to struggle within the battle. He performs an important position in Diana’s journey to turning into Surprise Girl, and their relationship turns into central to her story. In Surprise Girl 1984, Steve returns beneath mysterious circumstances, which considerably impacts Diana’s character improvement and the story’s occasions.
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6’0″ (183 cm)
Abstract
Steve Trevor is a key character within the Surprise Girl franchise, serving as each a love curiosity and a heroic determine in his personal proper. His character’s bravery, loyalty, and ethical integrity make him a significant a part of the narrative, notably within the DCEU movies Surprise Girl (2017) and Surprise Girl 1984 (2020). Steve’s sacrifice in World Warfare I and his surprising return within the sequel add layers to his character and the general storyline.
Surprise Girl
Surprise Girl is the superhero identification of Diana, Princess of the Amazons. Created on the island of Themyscira, Surprise Girl is a super-powered demi-goddess with excessive bodily energy who makes use of magical items (like her well-known Lasso of Fact) to defeat her foes. As mighty as her fellow heroes Superman and the Justice League, Surprise Girl is unmatched in her compassion and advantage.
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William Moulton Marston
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All Star Comics
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Diana Prince
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Justice League, Justice Society of America, Justice League Darkish, Justice League Worldwide
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Amazon-Olympian
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March 22
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Surprise Girl
Abstract
First showing in 1941, Surprise Girl is the premiere feminine superhero of DC comics. Working alongside the likes of Batman, Superman, and different DC heroes, she has been a staple in comics and superhero films for many years. Whether or not preventing solo or as a member of the Justice League, Surprise Girl by no means rests in her mission in opposition to evil.
