DC Announces The Legend Of Wonder Woman

10/14/2015 03:35 pm EDT

DC Comics has announced a new Digital First series, The Legend of Wonder Woman, which will retell Wonder Woman's origin ahead of her cinematic debut in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. The nine-issue digital series is written and illustrated by Renae De Liz, with inker/colorist Ray Dillon.

Here's the plot synopsis provided by DC:

In the beginning there was only chaos. But Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, sees a better future – and eventually her daughter is destined to bring that new world to life. But before her ultimate destiny is revealed, Diana of Themyscira must learn the important lessons of an Amazonian childhood!

The Legend of Wonder Woman debuts in January.

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