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ricoocri's review against another edition
5.0
I was pretty disheartened at the reviews on here for Volume One of this trilogy, it seemed to be primarily from people who aren't too familiar with the Wonder Woman mythos, which is fine I suppose. A lot of people were angry that Diana had a father or that men were in the amazons' backstory, and like, both of these things weren't new and it's pretty strange to read that people felt that one comic book would set depictions of women in comics back a decade (did not happen). Anyway this one was really great, I'm really excited to get volume 3 from the library tomorrow, Doctor Psycho as a reddit PUA is the kind of genius reinvention that only Grant could think of.
sonaderon's review against another edition
3.0
"I can wear what I want" will be a valid thing for Wonder Woman to say only when Batman and Superman start fighting crime in Speedos.
howiedoowinfam's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jhstack's review against another edition
3.0
There's a lot about this trade I'm mixed on, from the incel-y Dr. Psycho (a dead giveaway upon his introduction) to Uberfraulien to discussions of Wonder Woman's accouterments. (e-galley from Netgalley)
hidinginstacks's review against another edition
2.0
Oof.
Even Yanick's art couldn't save this volume. I...
Where do I begin?
I wasn't too fond of the first volume because it seems very...sexualized. Unnecessarily so. & it seems amped up to an alarming degree in Volume 2. I guess this could be more on Yanick's part, since he is the artist. But like, yo. I don't need weird sexy Wonder Woman parts being fully exaggerated when there's no need to. Like why is her mouth hanging open half the time?
Anyway, the story. Atrocious. Nazi mind control, let's go invade Themyscira and kill Hippolyta! It all did not seem to be very cohesive. I know this is supposed to be a nod to/retelling of Diana's origin story, too. But it seemed to take all of the elements of the comics of the past and threw them together with no real understanding of WHY Wonder Woman was seen as a pivotal feminist figure. It was just...weird. Reading Grant's stuff, I'm usually impressed. This WW is not my favorite at all.
Beautiful art, of course, but this wasn't my cup of tea. Don't think I'll finish out this series too quickly.
Even Yanick's art couldn't save this volume. I...
Where do I begin?
I wasn't too fond of the first volume because it seems very...sexualized. Unnecessarily so. & it seems amped up to an alarming degree in Volume 2. I guess this could be more on Yanick's part, since he is the artist. But like, yo. I don't need weird sexy Wonder Woman parts being fully exaggerated when there's no need to. Like why is her mouth hanging open half the time?
Anyway, the story. Atrocious. Nazi mind control, let's go invade Themyscira and kill Hippolyta! It all did not seem to be very cohesive. I know this is supposed to be a nod to/retelling of Diana's origin story, too. But it seemed to take all of the elements of the comics of the past and threw them together with no real understanding of WHY Wonder Woman was seen as a pivotal feminist figure. It was just...weird. Reading Grant's stuff, I'm usually impressed. This WW is not my favorite at all.
Beautiful art, of course, but this wasn't my cup of tea. Don't think I'll finish out this series too quickly.
d_iris's review against another edition
1.0
It's like...why bother continuing with the story? I didn't like the first one, so what made me think I'd like its sequel any better? Diana doesn't understand what it is to BE Wonder Woman; doesn't understand the plight of women everywhere, or their individual struggles/beliefs/cultures. She thinks her way is the only way, and that is not the Diana, Princess of Themyscira that I know.
The writer(s) play around with what they think feminism is, having all of their female sub-plot characters want all men everywhere destroyed. They have them full of hate and rage, and Diana mirrors them. I just don't understand how this could ever pass as Wonder Woman.
1/5
Post Script: Wonder Woman Sheik was FIRE!
The writer(s) play around with what they think feminism is, having all of their female sub-plot characters want all men everywhere destroyed. They have them full of hate and rage, and Diana mirrors them. I just don't understand how this could ever pass as Wonder Woman.
1/5
Post Script: Wonder Woman Sheik was FIRE!
beththebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not a big superhero fan, but this was a fascinating storyline with wonderful, clearly drawn art and quality dialogue. It also continues a series that is great for those who watched the movies and want to start getting into the Wonder Woman graphic novels.