DC Comics has confirmed Wonder Woman's mother, Hippolyta, is taking her place on the Justice League. 2021 will be an exciting time for lovers of DC Comics. January and February will see the entire line replaced by the Future State range, which will explore the future of the DC Universe. Then, in March, there'll be a number of new series launches and changes of the guard.

Brian Bendis and David Marquez are reuniting for a new series of Justice League, with Bendis switching up the team roster considerably. The new Justice League includes some of the staple heroes, notably Batman and Superman, but it is missing big names such as the Flash, Cyborg, and Martian Manhunter. A number of newer characters are stepping up to join the Justice League for the first time, including the likes of Black Adam and Naomi. But the most surprising addition is a new recruit who's taking Diana's place as the new Wonder Woman.

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It seems Queen Hippolyta of Themyscira is taking over her daughter's role as the Amazons' champion in the world of men. The current Endless Winter event has revealed this isn't the first time Hippolyta has been part of a superhero team. The event recently introduced the Justice League of the 10th century, with Hippolyta serving alongside Black Adam, the Viking Prince, and an early Swamp Thing. It's possible Endless Winter will force Hippolyta to become more active in the world of men, explaining why she joins the modern Justice League.

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It will be fascinating to see how Hippolyta navigates the modern world, and the dynamic between the Amazon Queen and Aquaman, champion of Atlantis, will no doubt be an entertaining one. Meanwhile, Endless Winter has just deepened the history between Hippolyta and Black Adam, with a flashback story to the 10th century highlighting their different approaches; the two are sure to continue to clash.

The most concerning question, of course, is just what has happened to Diana herself - and why the original Wonder Woman has left the Justice League. The Future State initiative appears heavily focused on Diana's legacy, with stories featuring both Nubia and new character Yara Flor, both of whom are destined to become the Wonder Women of tomorrow. All this suggests a dramatic change in Diana's status quo, with the Amazon Princess perhaps leaving Earth for good. If so, a woman who has frequently negotiated peace between the Amazons and the human race will have left, and her mother is unlikely to be able to bridge the philosophical and cultural gulf quite so effectively. The people of Earth may soon find themselves wishing Diana was the Justice League's Wonder Woman again.

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