After writing arcs for Supergirl and Harley Quinn, Toronto artist and writer Mariko Tamaki will take on arguably the most iconic female superhero of all this June: Wonder Woman. Tamaki, an Eisner winner for her coming-of-age graphic novel This One Summer, will write the twice monthly comic beginning with issue 759, out June 10. The series will be drawn by Spanish comic artist Mikel Janín, who has worked extensively for DC, including as artist for Batman and Justice League Dark.

“Writing for comics is pretty much a dream job full stop,” Tamaki said in a statement. “It’s pretty fricking cool. Wonder Woman was the hero I grew up with, she was my little-kid-living-room cosplay. I have always wanted a golden lasso and an invisible jet and I feel like now, writing Wonder Woman, I’m one step closer.”

The series will introduce businessman Maxwell Lord as the villain. Lord is also the villain in the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984, the big-screen film sequel starring Gal Gadot. The movie opens June 4.

It’s true. I am Wonder Woman (writer) now. As you can imagine, it’s a lifestyle I’m slowly growing accustomed to. 🥳❤️💙‼️⚡️🌈⭐️ https://t.co/X15A3rdSDK

— mariko tamaki (@marikotamaki) March 9, 2020