No matter what some fans think about Patty Jenkins is still an exciting prospect. Seeing how the movie's post-credits scene ended the film on a sort of cliffhanger, there are a lot of varying directions that the next movie could now go.
Lynda Carter's cameo at the end of Wonder Woman 1984 as Asteria was a nice callback to the original show, but is she guaranteed to appear in the sequel? There are a lot of comic book stories that the next film could borrow from, with some involving some other DC heroes.
Blood
Brian Azzerello doesn't really seem to care for superheroes, but his twisted imagination brought fans one of the few good books from The New 52. With the help of artist Cliff Chiang, "Blood" reimagines the legendary Greek Pantheon for a darker Wonder Woman book.
Fans tend to have a knee-jerk reaction to the word "dark" when it comes to DC projects, but "Blood" has a unique feel that would still be in line with the prior films if it were adapted. Besides, after the last movie went too far in places with its lighthearted tone, something a little darker could be refreshing.
The Circle
Gail Simone's beloved run with Wonder Woman kicked off with a bang. Drawn by Terry and Rachel Dodson, "The Circle" establishes Diana as a super-spy who is ed by a new romantic interest Nemesis as she tries to put the kybosh on an evil scheme by modern Nazis.
Hippolyta plays a major role in the story, with Diana's mother hiding a dark secret from her past. The idea of Wonder Woman unearthing the truth her mother kept from her in the midst of a madcap, James Bond-esque adventure could prove to be a real treat for fans.
Gods Of Gotham
If a report by We Got This Covered is to be believed, Patty Jenkins wants Superman and Batman to appear in the third Wonder Woman movie. While this report should be taken with a grain of salt, it does open up a lot of story possibilities.
Written by J.M. DeMatteis along with artist Phil Jimenez, "Gods Of Gotham" sees the children of Ares possess Batman's greatest villains, which leads to Batman having to team up with Wonder Woman to stop them. While Superman doesn't appear in this story, the idea of a crossover with Batman and Wonder Woman sounds fun, whether it be Robert Pattinson's or otherwise.
Ends Of The Earth
Gail Simone's run really focused on the adventure of the character, with "Ends of the Earth" truly giving this aspect a good showcase. Set directly after "The Circle," Diana's next adventure was just as epic, but far more mythic.
An epic adventure that pays homage to the classic fable Beowulf, "Ends of the Earth" actually sees Wonder Woman team up with the legendary hero as they must battle a larger threat. "Ends of the Earth" should certainly be considered for the next film, especially since it features one of Diana's more underrated foes, The Queen of Fables.
The Lies
In a conversation discussing the best Wonder Woman writers, Greg Rucka will always be among the first people mentioned. While his best Wonder Woman story was written in 2002, another great Rucka story comes from when he returned to the book with artist Liam Sharp for DC Rebirth.
"The Lies" retconned many of the events from The New 52, as Wonder Woman was forced to battle the fanatical servant of an evil god. Barbara Ann Minerva a.k.a. The Cheetah was undermined in Wonder Woman 1984, so an adaptation of "The Lies," which gives her a big role, could make up for that.
Dead Earth
An adaptation of this story could be risky, but since Wonder Woman: Dead Earth is one of the best comics in recent memory, it'd be a fun experiment. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, Wonder Woman must battle massive monsters in order to protect the last of humanity.
Written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth is an epic, bloody, and haunting Wonder Woman yarn. Adapting Dead Earth may seem like an odd move, but ending a superhero's trilogy in a post-apocalyptic future has worked in the past.
A Day In The Life
Next to Wonder Woman, Lois Lane is perhaps the most beloved female DC character, and "A Day In The Life" is a fun little story that explores both of them. As Lois s Wonder Woman on a trip to The United Nations, writers Phil Jimenez and Joe Kelly examine what really makes the two women tick.
beside Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman.
Eyes Of The Gorgon
Another Greg Rucka story, "Eyes of The Gorgon" came during his first run in the early-2000's. Putting it simply, "Eyes of The Gorgon" tells the story of when Medusa, the famous monster from Greek mythology, returns to provoke Wonder Woman into a battle to the death.
"Eyes of The Gorgon" also shows how intelligent Wonder Woman is, as when she battles Medusa, she does something very risky to gain an advantage. With a story that calls back to Diana's Grecian roots, "Eyes of The Gorgon" could offer something to audiences that they haven't seen in many superhero movies.
Trinity
Matt Wagner gave fans a glimpse at the first gathering of the three pillars of The DC Universe in the form of the miniseries Trinity. A story that has Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman team up for the first time, The Trinity must work together to stop Ra's Al Ghul and Bizarro.
One thing that Wagner nails that would be so fun to see on screen is that it shows who all the characters are at their core, with Wonder Woman really showing off who she is. Notable examples of this are when she takes issue with Batman's brutality and Ra's Al Ghul's sexist comments.
The Hiketeia
Another story that pits Batman and Wonder Woman against each other, except that this one is far less jovial. Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia is a graphic novel that sees Wonder Woman protect a young woman who murdered a group of sex traffickers which is made all the more difficult when that same girl is hunted by The Dark Knight.
Serving as Greg Rucka's debut with art by J.G. Jones, The Hiketeia is a modern-day Greek tragedy as there really is no way to win. Though the main selling point would be Batman, seeing Wonder Woman go through such an ordeal that deconstructs her would make The Hiketeia a true contender to be the best Wonder Woman movie.
