cafedetinta's review against another edition
3.0
La parte en la que Diana escribe un libro y el debate que suscita es muy interesante, pero decae con algo absurdo como es el por qué Verónica Cale quiere desacreditarla. De todas maneras, es un tomo entretenido y con buen dibujo.
jackphoenix's review against another edition
5.0
A stellar iteration of the Amazon Princess which deftly blends her mythic origins and political importance, while adding an appropriate touch of humor to boot.
apageinthestacks's review against another edition
5.0
It's obvious Greg Rucka is one of the best writers Wonder Woman has ever had--while so far I'm liking his current run a little better, this was absolutely fantastic as well. Can't wait for vol. 2.
rouver's review against another edition
3.0
I guess it makes sense that a comic book that is centered around an established female comic book hero would actually be about her, but I've disappointed in the past. Comics that are supposed to feature a female superhero so often end up being all about the male characters instead. It helps that Wonder Woman has her own expansive backstory to draw upon, rather than trying to pull out a supporting character and try to make her shine on her own. The first story sets up Wonder Woman to defend a young woman against the cudgel-like justice of Batman. The Fates love to set up stories of betrayal and tragedy, and Batman is the perfect single-minded patsy to play the role set out for him. (Man, I'm really starting to hate Batman.) The rest of the book centers around a successful woman who is trying to bring down Wonder Woman in the public arena with a smear campaign. Her motivations are a bit weak: she's jealous that Wonder Woman was born into privilege & power, whereas she had to rely upon hard work and motivation to reach her dreams. The gods, as always, are petty and manipulative...and easily manipulated...and jealousy among that incestuous group never turns out well for the mortals.
There were a lot of butt shots of Wonder Woman, which seemed overly gratuitous (do we ever just see the ass of male super heroes? Has a study been done?). And any mom that's had to spend her day bent over chasing toddlers will tell you that if you try to wear something like this, your boobies will fall out. I guess besides the Lasso of Truth, Wonder Woman got a Bra of Holding.
There were a lot of butt shots of Wonder Woman, which seemed overly gratuitous (do we ever just see the ass of male super heroes? Has a study been done?). And any mom that's had to spend her day bent over chasing toddlers will tell you that if you try to wear something like this, your boobies will fall out. I guess besides the Lasso of Truth, Wonder Woman got a Bra of Holding.
mattgoldberg's review against another edition
4.0
This is pretty good. Plot-wise, it’s a little overstuffed and it makes the “end” feel a bit unsatisfying as just about every plot thread is left dangling. There are also tangents that don’t really work that well even if they’re accompanied by terrific artwork (I’m thinking primarily of the conversation between Ares and Diana). But I like the way Rucka writes Wonder Woman, and ‘The Hiketeia’ is no joke. I also dig Wonder Woman getting her own Lex Luther in the form of Veronica Cale and how that opens the door for dueling concepts of feminine power.
vkm13's review against another edition
5.0
Greg Rucka is my favourite comic book writer and this book contains many of the reasons why. Great characters, interesting situations, and just a lot of fun. I'm very glad that DC decided to re-release his original Wonder Woman run and look forward to picking up the other volumes.
bobarisu's review against another edition
3.0
The Hiketeia was great.
The rest? Does graduate school operate differently in this universe than ours? Veronica has three of them when really you could get one and then get a job. Veronica's motivation is petty and uninspiring - if she were actually smart she could just befriend Wonder Woman and get publicity perks for the hard work she feels isn't being recognized. It's a good way to promote her science and get that ego boost she wants but definitely doesn't need. The rest of this collection was drawn out and doesn't really resonate as strongly as Hikateia did in one go.
The rest? Does graduate school operate differently in this universe than ours? Veronica has three of them when really you could get one and then get a job. Veronica's motivation is petty and uninspiring - if she were actually smart she could just befriend Wonder Woman and get publicity perks for the hard work she feels isn't being recognized. It's a good way to promote her science and get that ego boost she wants but definitely doesn't need. The rest of this collection was drawn out and doesn't really resonate as strongly as Hikateia did in one go.
subhamroxx's review against another edition
4.0
This volume was so epic and I loved it!
It was a big read for sure but it starts with the Hiketia story where a girl named Danielle begs Diana for protection in some ages old Greek ritual and she fights Batman and the erinyes/Fates and thats like one of my favorite Wonder woman stories ever and I loved it!
Then we have different stories like her trying to be an ambassador and the politics and defaming side of things and I like how subtly its done and it brings her to so many conflicts especially with the riots and all and pits her against Silver Swan and then Dr Psycho and that was the best part and I loved that story especially the development of Veronica cale and how she comes about as a villain on her own here which is great.
Plus the big stuff with the Greek gods and whatever is happening with Medusa and Circe and then on Themysciria and their conflicts with Olympus and whatever Ares is planning. Its such a great thing like it was building slowly and will have big pay-offs in the future storyline! Loved the whole thing!
And the art is so good, it catches Diana's personality and struggles really well and I love all aspects, yes its long but its just fleshing out most things and putting players in place for the big conflict down the line. Its scope is epic and I loved every aspect. A must read.
It was a big read for sure but it starts with the Hiketia story where a girl named Danielle begs Diana for protection in some ages old Greek ritual and she fights Batman and the erinyes/Fates and thats like one of my favorite Wonder woman stories ever and I loved it!
Then we have different stories like her trying to be an ambassador and the politics and defaming side of things and I like how subtly its done and it brings her to so many conflicts especially with the riots and all and pits her against Silver Swan and then Dr Psycho and that was the best part and I loved that story especially the development of Veronica cale and how she comes about as a villain on her own here which is great.
Plus the big stuff with the Greek gods and whatever is happening with Medusa and Circe and then on Themysciria and their conflicts with Olympus and whatever Ares is planning. Its such a great thing like it was building slowly and will have big pay-offs in the future storyline! Loved the whole thing!
And the art is so good, it catches Diana's personality and struggles really well and I love all aspects, yes its long but its just fleshing out most things and putting players in place for the big conflict down the line. Its scope is epic and I loved every aspect. A must read.
emzee93's review against another edition
4.0
Having seen the movie and having just read Wonder Woman Rebirth I was surprised by all of the Greek mythological characters that were present in this comic as well as Themiscyra's role in the modern world. I felt that The Hieketa was kind of out of place with the rest of the story, but I believe this is a collection of comics so it didn't pull me out too much. I think I might like this version better then Rebirth.
Dr. Psycho freaked me out.
Dr. Psycho freaked me out.