'It never rains, but it pours.' Just one of many scores of sayings unfamiliar to Princess Diana when she first arrived in patriarch's world eight years ago. Such cliches often lead to amusing instances of confusion in her Wonder Woman persona. As Diana Prince, this same naivete can cause awkward and difficult moments in social and professional settings. There are some catch phrases that she never quite comprehends. On this day, however, the meaning and appropriateness of a saying couldn't be more clear. Four friends are hopelessly insane. The burden of Circe's evil incantation grows by the hour. A potentially monumental reprieve has unexpectedly slipped away. For the briefest of moments, Diana believes her predicament can't get any worse.
She cringes as the pulsating sound seems to perform a taunting tap dance upon her eardrums. "Ignore it!" she stubbornly insists to herself. Seconds elapse. Minutes pass. After ten minutes, the infernal noise subsides, but the silence proves only momentary. The universal Justice League alert signal gives way to a specific call to the JLA frequencies of both she and Hawkgirl. This is a message which unfortunately she must answer.
"Diana!? What's going on down there? Didn't you two receive the JLA emergency summons?" The unmistakable voice is that of Superman. Wonder Woman detects a combination of concern and frustration in Kal's tone. "The Kryptonian seems relieved to make contact with Paradise Island, but the hero is also a bit miffed at the failure of she and Hawkgirl to check in with headquarters. "We heard the emergency signal Superman." the Amazon responds assertively. "I apologize for our not reporting in, but Hawkgirl and I very busy down here. We've stripped the wings off of my invisible jet and extracted the engine. We're making good progress and it's in everyone's best interests that Shayera and I continue our work without interruption. You can fill us in on anything pertinent."
Kal-El is annoyed, but it has never been easy for him to square off against the proud princess in a war of words. The Batman has no such reservations, however. "Now listen here Diana!" Bruce vehemently chastises. "We don't hold triple priority meetings just for the hell of it! You've provided no factual basis to justify your current mission, so for now break it off. You and Hawkgirl are to transport up to the satellite immediately, or I'll come down and drag you both up here!"
Both parties abruptly cut off the nasty exchange simultaneously. Wonder Woman is livid. She bellows with rage and barely resists an overwhelming urge to smash the Thanagarian laboratory. The heroine storms around the room, breathing deeply and deliberately to calm her troubled soul. She focuses her mind upon the difficult task ahead. She must go to the satellite and bluff her way through the obvious absence of Hawkgirl.
*****
Thoughts cascade through her mind as Wonder Woman steps into the JLA transporter tube on Paradise Island. "I must avoid physical contact with everyone other than Clark and Hal." she reminds herself. "I have to act normally. I'm angry with Batman, rightly so, and should show that. I dare not lose focus upon the true threat I pose to my friends, however."
Upon completion of the transport, Wonder Woman exits onto the platform. She is in the reception area of the JLA satellite where she is awaited impatiently by Batman and Superman. The men are visibly displeased. "Where is Shayera?" Bruce asks in an accusatory manner. Diana's spine chills, for her initial thought is that her colleagues suspect her of foul play. Her mind rests easier seconds later when the Batman's subsequent statement clarifies his thinking. "The League doesn't alter its practices to suit Wonder Woman's whims." he scolds. "It's an abuse of your authority to instruct Hawkgirl to skip this meeting. You have no right to ..."
"Enough!" Wonder Woman screams at Batman. "I am an Amazon. How dare you speak to me in such condescending fashion!" Small traces of saliva spew from Diana's mouth as she lambastes her colleague. The heroine encroaches menacingly towards Bruce, who stands firmly in his tracks while offering his trademark glare. As Diana expects and secretly prays for, Superman steps between the two.
"I don't have to explain myself to you." Diana snaps at the Batman as calm is somewhat restored. "Hawkgirl is safe on my homeland and her time is better spent there. I can fill her in with any details she needs to know. That's my decision. You choose to disagree? Fine. It's my prerogative to make this call and I stand by it!"
Diana enters the conference room, followed closely by Superman and a rather tight-lipped Batman. A hush envelops the group, for clearly they have overheard some of the heated exchange between the princess and the Batman. The room is packed, therefore the only available seat would place her between Batman and Aquaman. To avoid any chance for incidental contact, she uses her spat with Bruce as an excuse to stand off to the side. She begins to walk towards the back of the room when suddenly she recognizes a small, but very significant visitor seated near the head of the table.
Standing 4' 11'', aged and frail, the blue-skinned alien would hardly seem imposing to the casual observer. To those of the Justice League however, the guardian is a most formidable presence. Hailing from the planet OA, he is a member of the legendary Guardians of the Universe. This small council of elders serves as benefactors and governing body the Green Lantern Corps, a select group of heroes and heroines hand-chosen to wield their super charged power rings. Each Green Lantern is assigned a quadrant to patrol and the Guardians are known to take these responsibilities quite seriously.
"The guardian's purpose here on Earth is twofold." Hal Jordan begins. "The council is very concerned over the theft of my power ring. It must be recovered at once and he will assist us in that effort. He is also here to judge my worthiness to continue as the Green Lantern of this sector."
There are looks of astonishment and mumbling throughout the group which Hal attempts to quiet as he turns the forum over to the visitor. The guardian makes no attempt to be tactful, but he is succinct in expressing himself. "The Green Lantern of Earth, known colloquially as Hal Jordan, will be judged by the Guardians. The loss of one's power ring is a major failing, the circumstances of which will have to be investigated thoroughly. Should he be found negligent in the keeping and defense of this great weapon of justice, he will be relieved of his post."
"For now, my top priority is the retrieval of the stolen ring." the guardian continues. "The power battery was accessed an hour ago to recharge the ring. Strangely, I was unable to pinpoint its location beyond the northern hemisphere of Earth. The battery has now been deactivated at the source on OA, leaving the thief with less than a day's worth of power left. I attempted to track the ring itself, but was unsuccessful. Something is shielding it somehow, which would take impressive knowledge and technology."
Diana feels a lump forming in her throat. The guardian's prior searches have been impeded by the mystical aura surrounding Paradise Island. The Amazon no longer benefits from that protection while away from her home. She makes a concerted effort to remain calm and subtly drifts in the direction of the exit. At the urging of numerous Leaguers, the guardian again attempts to hone in upon the missing power ring. "Great Hera No!" Diana fears to herself. "I'll be exposed in seconds!"
From the instant she transported up to the satellite, Wonder Woman has remained extremely cognizant of her surroundings. She has constantly reevaluated her situation and weighed her options to stay ahead of potential trouble. As such Diana is somewhat prepared for the worst. Nevertheless, the heroine must react quickly and convincingly to elude teammates and allies who will now see her as an enemy.
Deeply immersed in meditation, the guardian's eyes suddenly open, accompanied by an atypical expression of astonishment. "The power ring is right here!" he exclaims. The alien's words are largely drowned out, however, by a hair-raising shriek from the Amazon princess. By all appearances, she has just fallen victim to the same horrible insanity which the Flash suffers from. Heroes and heroines give a little ground, for in her seemingly crazed state, Wonder Woman is presumed to be a deadly threat.
Before her friends can mount an effective containment strategy, Diana utilizes the power ring. Screaming hysterically, the princess swats Leaguers aside with a giant green hand. She desperately seeks to reach the JLA transporter and clears a path, save the resistance of one. The Amazon snarls with animal-like rage as the blue and red clad form of Superman approaches. "I've only got one chance." Diana thinks. "I must get through Clark in one, swift motion. If he impedes my progress or restrains me, the whole JLA could be doomed!"
Their perspectives differ. Superman sees a dear friend charging wildly towards him. She is incensed, crazed and possibly even possessed. She is clearly dangerous and must be corralled, but not at the expense of inflicting grievous bodily harm. By contrast, Wonder Woman plays the part of an insane meta-human. With the Man of Steel as her foe, Diana needn't concern herself about his well-being. She is therefore at liberty to unleash her full fury upon him.
The Amazon champion shows no recognition of the Kryptonian as she savagely targets his eyes. Kal reacts to her assault and attempts to lock onto her arms. The heroine abruptly changes tactics. She grabs his cape and shirt about the neckline. Relying upon her superior fighting techniques, Diana gains the needed leverage to lift her powerful adversary off of his feet. She whips the astonished hero over her shoulders and pile drives him face first through both the conference table and the floor underneath.
Wonder Woman whirls her feet as her arms follow through on her assault against Superman. Once again facing the doorway, the super heroine accelerates towards freedom. She swiftly traverses the reception area. Diana reaches the transporter platform. As she ascends the required two steps, her legs are suddenly ensnared by a precisely aimed bola arrow. "Merciful Minerva!" the Amazon exclaims as she loses her footing and her left knee jams against the top step.
Red Tornado closes in rapidly upon the prone Amazon princess. Zatanna and Hawkman are the closest Leaguers following Reddy's charge. Diana's head start is nearly gone. There isn't the second or two she needs to shed Green Arrow's innovative restraint. Desperately, the heroine uses her arms to propel herself from the stairs into the tube. The transporter activates instantly as per Wonder Woman's mental instructions. Although, her pursuers arrive while the outline of her frame is still visible within the glowing transporter energy, they are too late to prevent the teleportation.
*****
"Where did she transport to!?" Batman urgently asks as the group huddles around the transporter console. Red Tornado quickly studies the instruments. "She didn't use any of our JLA tubes located throughout the planet." the android observes. "According to this, Wonder Woman teleported to a location five miles above the surface out over the heart of the Pacific Ocean. Apparently a craft was there waiting for her, and it is fast enough to have completely vanished from a two hundred mile radius within a matter of seconds."
"Only the invisible jet could move that fast!" Black Canary declares. "But that makes no sense. Wonder Woman and Hawkgirl have been disassembling the plane for hours. How could Diana have summoned it unless ..."
"Unless ..." Superman sternly interjects as he returns from the lower deck, "Wonder Woman has turned against the Justice League!" The Kryptonian's statement causes a sudden hush amongst the ranks. The realization begins to set in that the Amazon has intentionally deceived them. Apparently, Diana faked insanity and pre-planned her escape. Reactions range from anger to confusion to steadfast denial. The JLA is unable to establish contact with Hawkgirl. Speculation mounts as to Shayera's status and Wonder Woman's involvement in such. Emotions soon begin to fester.
Superman and Batman attempt to seize control of the proceedings. With the reverential Guardian providing an impartial presence, the two heroes quiet the bickering and focus attention upon the situation. "We have many questions and very few answers." the Batman states. "The Flash has been rendered insane. Hawkgirl is out of communication. The Hawkship is missing. Green Lantern's power ring has been stolen and is now in the possession of Wonder Woman. There is also reason to suspect that the princess is somehow involved in some, if not all, of these incidents."
Diana is very well-liked and respected by her JLA colleagues. Even in these damning circumstances, there remains a strong belief in the Amazon champion. Leaguers seek an alternative explanation to her apparent transgressions and most gravitate towards a prevailing hypothesis. "All of this craziness seems to trace to back to our encounter with Circe." the Atom notes. "Is it possible the witch managed to turn the tables on Wonder Woman? Could Circe have dispatched Diana to the alternate dimension and taken her place here? With her sorcery, she could impersonate the princess."
Superman immediately rejects Ray Palmer's conjecture. "Circe could duplicate Diana's appearance, but not her Amazon powers. The sorceress could bluff her way through some heroics, but she has limits. I was just propelled clear through titanium steel deck plating. Circe doesn't possess the physical strength to do that; Wonder Woman does!"
Several members amend the Atom's idea by speculating that during their recent confrontation Circe managed to seize control of Princess Diana's mind. As the resident mystical expert, Zatanna offers her insights on this notion. "On the surface, it seems unlikely." Zee opines. "While Circe's sorcery is dangerously formidable, it tends to be far more effective against males than females. Diana is as strong-willed an individual as I've ever met. It would be awfully difficult for even Circe to overpower her mind."
"So are you saying that it couldn't happen?" Elongated Man asks. Zatanna shakes her head. "I have my doubts Ralph, but let's not forget the unusual dynamics in play here. Circe's power is largely fueled by hatred. She feels considerable disdain towards men, hence her specialized propensity for de-evolving them into her mindless slaves. As for Diana, she is an obsession to Circe. Inexplicably, the princess is a source of paranoia for her. Circe harbors irrational fear and animosity towards Wonder Woman. She seeks to torture Diana's soul in addition to causing her death. As such, Circe would extend herself to the maximum to defeat her personal nemesis."
"Look Zee, enough with the psycho-analysis!" Hawkman grumbles. "Shayera is in trouble and she needs our help!" Katar's impassioned argument receives some support. "Hawkie's right!" Ollie Queen proclaims. "Wonder Woman lured Hawkgirl into her clutches. Sure we need to figure out what's wrong with Diana, but first we have to find the Amazon and hope she leads us to Hawkgirl."
Green Arrow is typically outspoken and, although good intentioned, his gruff mannerisms often alienate others. In this instance, however, Ollie's recommendation coincides with the thinking of his colleagues. "We need to keep digging for the 'why'," Batman insists, "but to find it we have to track down the princess. It's time we pay a visit to Paradise Island!"
She cringes as the pulsating sound seems to perform a taunting tap dance upon her eardrums. "Ignore it!" she stubbornly insists to herself. Seconds elapse. Minutes pass. After ten minutes, the infernal noise subsides, but the silence proves only momentary. The universal Justice League alert signal gives way to a specific call to the JLA frequencies of both she and Hawkgirl. This is a message which unfortunately she must answer.
"Diana!? What's going on down there? Didn't you two receive the JLA emergency summons?" The unmistakable voice is that of Superman. Wonder Woman detects a combination of concern and frustration in Kal's tone. "The Kryptonian seems relieved to make contact with Paradise Island, but the hero is also a bit miffed at the failure of she and Hawkgirl to check in with headquarters. "We heard the emergency signal Superman." the Amazon responds assertively. "I apologize for our not reporting in, but Hawkgirl and I very busy down here. We've stripped the wings off of my invisible jet and extracted the engine. We're making good progress and it's in everyone's best interests that Shayera and I continue our work without interruption. You can fill us in on anything pertinent."
Kal-El is annoyed, but it has never been easy for him to square off against the proud princess in a war of words. The Batman has no such reservations, however. "Now listen here Diana!" Bruce vehemently chastises. "We don't hold triple priority meetings just for the hell of it! You've provided no factual basis to justify your current mission, so for now break it off. You and Hawkgirl are to transport up to the satellite immediately, or I'll come down and drag you both up here!"
Both parties abruptly cut off the nasty exchange simultaneously. Wonder Woman is livid. She bellows with rage and barely resists an overwhelming urge to smash the Thanagarian laboratory. The heroine storms around the room, breathing deeply and deliberately to calm her troubled soul. She focuses her mind upon the difficult task ahead. She must go to the satellite and bluff her way through the obvious absence of Hawkgirl.
*****
Thoughts cascade through her mind as Wonder Woman steps into the JLA transporter tube on Paradise Island. "I must avoid physical contact with everyone other than Clark and Hal." she reminds herself. "I have to act normally. I'm angry with Batman, rightly so, and should show that. I dare not lose focus upon the true threat I pose to my friends, however."
Upon completion of the transport, Wonder Woman exits onto the platform. She is in the reception area of the JLA satellite where she is awaited impatiently by Batman and Superman. The men are visibly displeased. "Where is Shayera?" Bruce asks in an accusatory manner. Diana's spine chills, for her initial thought is that her colleagues suspect her of foul play. Her mind rests easier seconds later when the Batman's subsequent statement clarifies his thinking. "The League doesn't alter its practices to suit Wonder Woman's whims." he scolds. "It's an abuse of your authority to instruct Hawkgirl to skip this meeting. You have no right to ..."
"Enough!" Wonder Woman screams at Batman. "I am an Amazon. How dare you speak to me in such condescending fashion!" Small traces of saliva spew from Diana's mouth as she lambastes her colleague. The heroine encroaches menacingly towards Bruce, who stands firmly in his tracks while offering his trademark glare. As Diana expects and secretly prays for, Superman steps between the two.
"I don't have to explain myself to you." Diana snaps at the Batman as calm is somewhat restored. "Hawkgirl is safe on my homeland and her time is better spent there. I can fill her in with any details she needs to know. That's my decision. You choose to disagree? Fine. It's my prerogative to make this call and I stand by it!"
Diana enters the conference room, followed closely by Superman and a rather tight-lipped Batman. A hush envelops the group, for clearly they have overheard some of the heated exchange between the princess and the Batman. The room is packed, therefore the only available seat would place her between Batman and Aquaman. To avoid any chance for incidental contact, she uses her spat with Bruce as an excuse to stand off to the side. She begins to walk towards the back of the room when suddenly she recognizes a small, but very significant visitor seated near the head of the table.
Standing 4' 11'', aged and frail, the blue-skinned alien would hardly seem imposing to the casual observer. To those of the Justice League however, the guardian is a most formidable presence. Hailing from the planet OA, he is a member of the legendary Guardians of the Universe. This small council of elders serves as benefactors and governing body the Green Lantern Corps, a select group of heroes and heroines hand-chosen to wield their super charged power rings. Each Green Lantern is assigned a quadrant to patrol and the Guardians are known to take these responsibilities quite seriously.
"The guardian's purpose here on Earth is twofold." Hal Jordan begins. "The council is very concerned over the theft of my power ring. It must be recovered at once and he will assist us in that effort. He is also here to judge my worthiness to continue as the Green Lantern of this sector."
There are looks of astonishment and mumbling throughout the group which Hal attempts to quiet as he turns the forum over to the visitor. The guardian makes no attempt to be tactful, but he is succinct in expressing himself. "The Green Lantern of Earth, known colloquially as Hal Jordan, will be judged by the Guardians. The loss of one's power ring is a major failing, the circumstances of which will have to be investigated thoroughly. Should he be found negligent in the keeping and defense of this great weapon of justice, he will be relieved of his post."
"For now, my top priority is the retrieval of the stolen ring." the guardian continues. "The power battery was accessed an hour ago to recharge the ring. Strangely, I was unable to pinpoint its location beyond the northern hemisphere of Earth. The battery has now been deactivated at the source on OA, leaving the thief with less than a day's worth of power left. I attempted to track the ring itself, but was unsuccessful. Something is shielding it somehow, which would take impressive knowledge and technology."
Diana feels a lump forming in her throat. The guardian's prior searches have been impeded by the mystical aura surrounding Paradise Island. The Amazon no longer benefits from that protection while away from her home. She makes a concerted effort to remain calm and subtly drifts in the direction of the exit. At the urging of numerous Leaguers, the guardian again attempts to hone in upon the missing power ring. "Great Hera No!" Diana fears to herself. "I'll be exposed in seconds!"
From the instant she transported up to the satellite, Wonder Woman has remained extremely cognizant of her surroundings. She has constantly reevaluated her situation and weighed her options to stay ahead of potential trouble. As such Diana is somewhat prepared for the worst. Nevertheless, the heroine must react quickly and convincingly to elude teammates and allies who will now see her as an enemy.
Deeply immersed in meditation, the guardian's eyes suddenly open, accompanied by an atypical expression of astonishment. "The power ring is right here!" he exclaims. The alien's words are largely drowned out, however, by a hair-raising shriek from the Amazon princess. By all appearances, she has just fallen victim to the same horrible insanity which the Flash suffers from. Heroes and heroines give a little ground, for in her seemingly crazed state, Wonder Woman is presumed to be a deadly threat.
Before her friends can mount an effective containment strategy, Diana utilizes the power ring. Screaming hysterically, the princess swats Leaguers aside with a giant green hand. She desperately seeks to reach the JLA transporter and clears a path, save the resistance of one. The Amazon snarls with animal-like rage as the blue and red clad form of Superman approaches. "I've only got one chance." Diana thinks. "I must get through Clark in one, swift motion. If he impedes my progress or restrains me, the whole JLA could be doomed!"
Their perspectives differ. Superman sees a dear friend charging wildly towards him. She is incensed, crazed and possibly even possessed. She is clearly dangerous and must be corralled, but not at the expense of inflicting grievous bodily harm. By contrast, Wonder Woman plays the part of an insane meta-human. With the Man of Steel as her foe, Diana needn't concern herself about his well-being. She is therefore at liberty to unleash her full fury upon him.
The Amazon champion shows no recognition of the Kryptonian as she savagely targets his eyes. Kal reacts to her assault and attempts to lock onto her arms. The heroine abruptly changes tactics. She grabs his cape and shirt about the neckline. Relying upon her superior fighting techniques, Diana gains the needed leverage to lift her powerful adversary off of his feet. She whips the astonished hero over her shoulders and pile drives him face first through both the conference table and the floor underneath.
Wonder Woman whirls her feet as her arms follow through on her assault against Superman. Once again facing the doorway, the super heroine accelerates towards freedom. She swiftly traverses the reception area. Diana reaches the transporter platform. As she ascends the required two steps, her legs are suddenly ensnared by a precisely aimed bola arrow. "Merciful Minerva!" the Amazon exclaims as she loses her footing and her left knee jams against the top step.
Red Tornado closes in rapidly upon the prone Amazon princess. Zatanna and Hawkman are the closest Leaguers following Reddy's charge. Diana's head start is nearly gone. There isn't the second or two she needs to shed Green Arrow's innovative restraint. Desperately, the heroine uses her arms to propel herself from the stairs into the tube. The transporter activates instantly as per Wonder Woman's mental instructions. Although, her pursuers arrive while the outline of her frame is still visible within the glowing transporter energy, they are too late to prevent the teleportation.
*****
"Where did she transport to!?" Batman urgently asks as the group huddles around the transporter console. Red Tornado quickly studies the instruments. "She didn't use any of our JLA tubes located throughout the planet." the android observes. "According to this, Wonder Woman teleported to a location five miles above the surface out over the heart of the Pacific Ocean. Apparently a craft was there waiting for her, and it is fast enough to have completely vanished from a two hundred mile radius within a matter of seconds."
"Only the invisible jet could move that fast!" Black Canary declares. "But that makes no sense. Wonder Woman and Hawkgirl have been disassembling the plane for hours. How could Diana have summoned it unless ..."
"Unless ..." Superman sternly interjects as he returns from the lower deck, "Wonder Woman has turned against the Justice League!" The Kryptonian's statement causes a sudden hush amongst the ranks. The realization begins to set in that the Amazon has intentionally deceived them. Apparently, Diana faked insanity and pre-planned her escape. Reactions range from anger to confusion to steadfast denial. The JLA is unable to establish contact with Hawkgirl. Speculation mounts as to Shayera's status and Wonder Woman's involvement in such. Emotions soon begin to fester.
Superman and Batman attempt to seize control of the proceedings. With the reverential Guardian providing an impartial presence, the two heroes quiet the bickering and focus attention upon the situation. "We have many questions and very few answers." the Batman states. "The Flash has been rendered insane. Hawkgirl is out of communication. The Hawkship is missing. Green Lantern's power ring has been stolen and is now in the possession of Wonder Woman. There is also reason to suspect that the princess is somehow involved in some, if not all, of these incidents."
Diana is very well-liked and respected by her JLA colleagues. Even in these damning circumstances, there remains a strong belief in the Amazon champion. Leaguers seek an alternative explanation to her apparent transgressions and most gravitate towards a prevailing hypothesis. "All of this craziness seems to trace to back to our encounter with Circe." the Atom notes. "Is it possible the witch managed to turn the tables on Wonder Woman? Could Circe have dispatched Diana to the alternate dimension and taken her place here? With her sorcery, she could impersonate the princess."
Superman immediately rejects Ray Palmer's conjecture. "Circe could duplicate Diana's appearance, but not her Amazon powers. The sorceress could bluff her way through some heroics, but she has limits. I was just propelled clear through titanium steel deck plating. Circe doesn't possess the physical strength to do that; Wonder Woman does!"
Several members amend the Atom's idea by speculating that during their recent confrontation Circe managed to seize control of Princess Diana's mind. As the resident mystical expert, Zatanna offers her insights on this notion. "On the surface, it seems unlikely." Zee opines. "While Circe's sorcery is dangerously formidable, it tends to be far more effective against males than females. Diana is as strong-willed an individual as I've ever met. It would be awfully difficult for even Circe to overpower her mind."
"So are you saying that it couldn't happen?" Elongated Man asks. Zatanna shakes her head. "I have my doubts Ralph, but let's not forget the unusual dynamics in play here. Circe's power is largely fueled by hatred. She feels considerable disdain towards men, hence her specialized propensity for de-evolving them into her mindless slaves. As for Diana, she is an obsession to Circe. Inexplicably, the princess is a source of paranoia for her. Circe harbors irrational fear and animosity towards Wonder Woman. She seeks to torture Diana's soul in addition to causing her death. As such, Circe would extend herself to the maximum to defeat her personal nemesis."
"Look Zee, enough with the psycho-analysis!" Hawkman grumbles. "Shayera is in trouble and she needs our help!" Katar's impassioned argument receives some support. "Hawkie's right!" Ollie Queen proclaims. "Wonder Woman lured Hawkgirl into her clutches. Sure we need to figure out what's wrong with Diana, but first we have to find the Amazon and hope she leads us to Hawkgirl."
Green Arrow is typically outspoken and, although good intentioned, his gruff mannerisms often alienate others. In this instance, however, Ollie's recommendation coincides with the thinking of his colleagues. "We need to keep digging for the 'why'," Batman insists, "but to find it we have to track down the princess. It's time we pay a visit to Paradise Island!"
