On Valentine's Day, Wonder Woman becomes the most desired Valentine in the DC universe, accumulating over sixty unwanted dates from both heroes and villains. The unexpected confession of love from Doctor Psycho adds a dramatic twist, especially considering his previous antagonistic behavior towards her. Wonder Woman has become the reigning heart-throb, captivating everyone in the DC universe.
Apologies, Nightwing, but it appears that DC Comics has a new heartthrob this Valentine's Day, and they're capturing the attention of both heroes and villains! Potential spoilers for DC's How to Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1 ahead.
Wonder Woman, known for her status as the Princess of Themyscira and a key member of the Justice League, has earned a new title: Rizzer Extraordinaire, surpassing Nightwing as the ultimate heartthrob in the DC Universe. While Diana has always had admirers, this Valentine's Day she effortlessly captures the hearts of heroes and villains, much to her dismay.
This year's DC Valentine’s Day special, How to Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1, features eight 10-page romantic comedy stories focusing on the love lives of favorite heroes and villains.
In the Wonder Woman-focused story, "Say Yes to the Mess" by Brendan Hay and Maria Laura Sanapo, DC firmly establishes Diana Prince as the reigning heartthrob. Villains and heroes alike compete for Wonder Woman's affections, with some surprising admirers.
In "Say Yes to the Mess," chaos ensues as villains, heroes, and regular citizens vie for Wonder Woman's attention. Diana, unimpressed, finds herself cleaning up the mess and rescuing those in danger. Guy Gardner, Poison Ivy, and Doctor Psycho are among those trying to win her over. By the end of the day, Diana has received over sixty unwanted date requests, cementing her status as the most sought-after Valentine in the DC Universe.The Wonder Woman holiday special featured a more light-hearted and whimsical tale, a departure from her typically serious narratives. It also gave a charming Valentine's Day twist by portraying Diana as the most sought-after Valentine in the DC universe, a title usually associated with Dick Grayson. Nightwing also received his own Valentine's story, focusing on his balancing act between Batgirl and his crimefighting duties.
In a bold narrative move, Doctor Psycho confessed his love for Wonder Woman by mind-controlling a crowd to spell out "I <3 WW," surprising given his participation in an Anti-Wonder Woman task force. The latest issue of the ongoing series revealed this, making his declaration of love even more unexpected given his animosity towards women and Wonder Woman in particular.
DC's How to Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1 (2024) is now available from DC Comics, featuring a story titled "Say Yes to the Mess," written by Brendan Hay and illustrated by Maria Laura Sanapo, with a cover by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti.