georgezakka's review against another edition
3.0
This book is crazy and weird and magical in a way that I don’t understand. I went into the book thinking I was gonna understand it but oh my god it seems I know nothing about magic and it’s crazy.
I don’t dislike the book but it’s not great for me, mostly because I didn’t understand the book which held me back and made me not want to read it but it makes more sense later on. The story’s cool, the goddess of magic Hecate wants to rewrite magic in her own vision and the new Justice League dark have to stop her.
The art in the book is amazing, Alvaro Martínez Bueno draws Hecate incredibly and every page pops out with colour and style.
The twist at the end is awesome, Circe only helping them not because she wants to stop Hecate but because when Hecate dies, she can rewrite magic in her own vision.
I hope the rest of the series isn’t as hard to understand as this one and I enjoy it more.
Overall, good book.
I don’t dislike the book but it’s not great for me, mostly because I didn’t understand the book which held me back and made me not want to read it but it makes more sense later on. The story’s cool, the goddess of magic Hecate wants to rewrite magic in her own vision and the new Justice League dark have to stop her.
The art in the book is amazing, Alvaro Martínez Bueno draws Hecate incredibly and every page pops out with colour and style.
The twist at the end is awesome, Circe only helping them not because she wants to stop Hecate but because when Hecate dies, she can rewrite magic in her own vision.
I hope the rest of the series isn’t as hard to understand as this one and I enjoy it more.
Overall, good book.
drewmay97's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
rdpulfer's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun read. All too often, Wonder Woman is strangely cast aside from the DC magical community, despite having mythical powers and origins that are, well, magical in nature. This comes to a clash when the witch goddess Hecate comes at DC's witches with a vengeance - threatening to possess Wonder Woman. This results in her teaming up with the likes of DC's Justice League Dark - including Zatanna, John Constantine, Man-Bat, Detective Chimp and Swamp Thing. It's a fun read with plenty of cool cameos, and a very interesting premise. Honestly, I wouldn't mind if there were more Wonder Woman stories like this one.
meetyouineveryplace's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
nicolet2018's review against another edition
4.0
I found out that it would make sense to read this concurrently with Justice League Dark volume #1 as this storyline occurs in-between the issues featured in that graphic novel. It is revealed that Hecate has chosen Diana as one of her five Witch marked to hold a piece of her power. But Diana is losing control and Hecate plans to destroy all magic in the multiverse. With little options and more lives lost, Justice League Dark turn to Circe for help. John Constantine joins the gang of Zatanna, Swamp Thing, Detective Chimp and Man Bat as they attempt to stop Hecate's destruction.
All seems to be lost as no one can match Hecate or her Witch marked. Heck, she even froze time and made the Justice League unaware of her presence. But Diana is determined to do something and so she learns about the true story of Hecate.
I loved this hardcover edition. It is beautifully made with dark colours and glitter to represent the stars and the moon. The art was lovely as well. if you remove the sleeve, the front and back covers have art too.
Storyline wise, it felt like there is more to reveal. I liked that more female leads are introduced like Manitou Dawn and Black Orchid. It was strange to see villain Circe helping As one problem comes to a close, more emerge.
Reread 21 Dec
I enjoyed the art! And this was an installment in a large storyline. At the core, I was sad for Hecate because she was betrayed by those she thought would respect and love her. Again, it was the fear of a powerful woman that caused her to become the Crone.
All seems to be lost as no one can match Hecate or her Witch marked. Heck, she even froze time and made the Justice League unaware of her presence. But Diana is determined to do something and so she learns about the true story of Hecate.
I loved this hardcover edition. It is beautifully made with dark colours and glitter to represent the stars and the moon. The art was lovely as well. if you remove the sleeve, the front and back covers have art too.
Storyline wise, it felt like there is more to reveal. I liked that more female leads are introduced like Manitou Dawn and Black Orchid. It was strange to see villain Circe helping
Spoiler
though it is revealed that she is the fifth Witchmarked.Reread 21 Dec
I enjoyed the art! And this was an installment in a large storyline. At the core, I was sad for Hecate because she was betrayed by those she thought would respect and love her. Again, it was the fear of a powerful woman that caused her to become the Crone.
a_h_haga's review against another edition
1.0
I picked up this comic because it was about Hecate, and while I hoped it would be an interesting story, I feared it would be just another un-informed horror story about women and power. And it was.
Basically, this story say that all women with power are selfish, and if they share, they so it in hate. It say something good is bad, and something bad is good.
The art is ok, if a bit messy. The story start out interesting, but is easily predictable and boring. I considered DNFing the book a couple of times.
The characters, tho, were weak. Every-one of them were 1-dimensional and as easy as can be, fitting into the small box needed to move the thin story forward.
I know comics and stories make their own spin on history and "dead" religions, but it is something that irk me to no end, and this story fell into that chategory.
Basically, this story say that all women with power are selfish, and if they share, they so it in hate. It say something good is bad, and something bad is good.
The art is ok, if a bit messy. The story start out interesting, but is easily predictable and boring. I considered DNFing the book a couple of times.
The characters, tho, were weak. Every-one of them were 1-dimensional and as easy as can be, fitting into the small box needed to move the thin story forward.
I know comics and stories make their own spin on history and "dead" religions, but it is something that irk me to no end, and this story fell into that chategory.
bukluvr's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
lainy122's review against another edition
3.0
Loved the art style like whoa. Story was a cool idea, although I wasn't too impressed with Hecate being the big bad - don't really know enough about DC to know if this is canon though, so can only go off my own mythology prejudice XD
haunted_air's review against another edition
4.0
Friendly reminder that the magical/mythical side of superhero comics is where I live.