"Disarm yourself, Princess," Hades, God of the Underworld, commands the Daughter of Circe in the…read moreiconic sixth issue of Kelly Thompson's Absolute Wonder Woman comic book series.
"I am surprised, sire. You are a God, and yet you fear my weapons?" Diana remarks playfully as she removes her tiara.
"Curiosity rules this more than fear, I'd say," Hades responds tersely.
"Better?" the last Amazon inquires, having shed her armor.
"Do you think I can't smell an enchanted pouch? The magic coming off that thing might as well have cartoonish stink lines. Empty it."
Soon, three magic lassoes, including the glowing, blood-red, Nemesis Lasso, are coiled harmlessly on the floor; and the origin story of how the Nemisis Lasso came to be, lushly painted by Mattia De Iulis, begins.
Unfortunately, I must report that, at the Harris Teeter nestled in Maple Lawn Marketplace in Fulton, Maryland, you will not have the opportunity to purchase an enchanted lasso made from blood willingly given by Prometheus and unwillingly drawn from the last remaining basilisk. You will, however, find almost all of the staples every twenty-first-century family requires, barring a mad rush by shoppers to prepare for an impending snowstorm.
Vibrant strawberries and blueberries, lush, not-quite-ripened, green bananas, and organic cucumbers, not to mention party supplies, deli-made croissant bread, coffee, teas, and bottled water are just a few of the necessities you could purchase, along with seasonal displays of stuffed squishies to bring cheer to kids of all ages. This isn't our favorite Harris Teeter, but it will do in a pinch.
