Wonder Woman: Her Greatest Battles #[nn]
In "Powerplay," Wonder Woman faces her most personal trial yet when Superman falls under Max Lord’s control, forcing her to confront the Man of Steel in a brutal, heartbreaking clash. Written by Greg Rucka and brought to life by Rags Morales, David López, and a stellar team of artists, this pivotal issue sees Diana pushed to her limits—both physically and morally—when she must decide how far she’ll go to free her friend. The cover by Frank Cho captures the intensity of the moment, making this a must-read chapter in her saga.
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Superman is under Max Lord's control, restraining Wonder Woman as she confronts Max. Superman and Wonder Woman fight, but finally she is able to make her way back to Max and ensnare him in her lasso. Max refuses to release Superman; she commands him to tell her how to free Superman from his control, and he responds, "Kill me." So she does, snapping his neck.
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