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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault
It was an interesting take on the meeting of the Big Three.
As always, the prize goes to Batman for most interesting character.
What is with that pink hair though?
As always, the prize goes to Batman for most interesting character.
What is with that pink hair though?
Save Batman, I really don't give a damn about DC, and in most ways this story is more of the same. A few mostly invincible meta-humans scrap with an inhuman baddie who has the same megalomaniacal master plan we expect of any James Bond villain worth his salt. Wagner though manages to squeeze a good bit of humanity out of these three and breathe enough life in to Supes and WW to make it well worth reading. Thanks for the loaner J.
I liked this mostly because Wagner's art was fun. It's not particularly intricate, which compared to most comic art of the day, makes it look juvenile. There are no ripped muscles, or fine-lined landscapes. There's a simplicity that I find utterly appealing. For example, when Superman flies downwards, he looks like a "V" with red at the top and blue at the bottom. It's endearing, and complemented rather than distracted from the story. So kudos for that. Wonder Woman did look a little more masculine than usual, but hey...AMAZON. That's ok.
The story, though, also had a simplicity to it. It didn't grab me as much as I'd hoped. Also it is often told in first person, but the person speaking changes often without any differentiation, which is too confusing. Wagner should have colored the letters for each character. But he did portray the characters well. As an origin story, it's worth reading.
The story, though, also had a simplicity to it. It didn't grab me as much as I'd hoped. Also it is often told in first person, but the person speaking changes often without any differentiation, which is too confusing. Wagner should have colored the letters for each character. But he did portray the characters well. As an origin story, it's worth reading.
Must read. Great plot, simple classic artwork, combines great villains, etc.
One downside: Wonder Woman has a man's built with boobs.
One downside: Wonder Woman has a man's built with boobs.
So often, stories with Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman go horribly awry for me. I'm not much of a Justice League fan, and I think the focus on conflicts between Batman and Superman often undermine the stories they appear in together.
This volume, while not stellar storytelling, is, at least, a fun read. You get the first team up between The Big Three, and Wagner spends absolutey no time telling any of their origins (all hail Matt Wagner).
I also enjoy that there is a villain from each of their pantheons, but it's none of their Top Villains. No Lex, no Joker, no Cheetah.
I recommend this for Justice League fans looking for a sort of Year Zero to the formation of the JLA, people who like superhero teamups where the heroes have conflicts but don't go all Civil War over it, fans of Matt Wagner's art, anyanyone looking for a fun silver-agey story from the 21st century.
This volume, while not stellar storytelling, is, at least, a fun read. You get the first team up between The Big Three, and Wagner spends absolutey no time telling any of their origins (all hail Matt Wagner).
I also enjoy that there is a villain from each of their pantheons, but it's none of their Top Villains. No Lex, no Joker, no Cheetah.
I recommend this for Justice League fans looking for a sort of Year Zero to the formation of the JLA, people who like superhero teamups where the heroes have conflicts but don't go all Civil War over it, fans of Matt Wagner's art, anyanyone looking for a fun silver-agey story from the 21st century.
Did not like Wonder woman's shorts. Liked the story line. Also what was with batman kissing Wonder Woman? What he thinks he doing
DC Comics' holy trinity is presented here in grand fashion as Matt Wagner delivers a great tale that takes another look at the earliest dealings of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. He does a fantastic job creating different atmospheres for the different settings (Metropolis, Gotham, and Themyscira). Its great to see how these amazing heroes see each other and deal with their different ideals while all being heroic. The villains here are fantastic especially Wagner's Bizarro. His art is great and reminds me of Tim Sale at times. I loved this book whether its in continuity or not. So much fun.
What's interesting about this book is Wagner's examination of environment and how it defines and drives its heroes. Batman breaks a dude's jaw because Gotham is a hard place, and when someone invades his turf, it is his responsibility to make sure the darkness doesn't swallow someone into the shadows before he can question them. Wonder Woman acts swiftly and silently because she lives in Paradise and has no reason to be underestimated or expect pain, though all the men around her do underestimate her (except for a certain Kryptonian). Superman misses a train a couple of times a week, so that his cover as Clark Kent won't be blown in the bright light of Metropolis' burning daytimes.
What unites these three is a strong sense of where they're from. As much praise as I've heard about this book because of its stellar character moments (there are many, my favorite being Batman's first sight of Wonder Woman's invisible jet and thinking, simply, that he wants one), I appreciate more the thematic link between place and the hero's defending their chosen place. It is in such connections, defined early on by Wagner, that we see how place influences decisions, and actually gets the better of characters at times (I leave it to you to discover what Batman does on Paradise Island). Some choices are surprising and delightful. It is these moments that make Trinity worthwhile reading. The plot is fairly standard fare, even as it is a pretty entertaining meeting story. But the thematic connections continually surprise and deepen our understanding of these three icons.
What unites these three is a strong sense of where they're from. As much praise as I've heard about this book because of its stellar character moments (there are many, my favorite being Batman's first sight of Wonder Woman's invisible jet and thinking, simply, that he wants one), I appreciate more the thematic link between place and the hero's defending their chosen place. It is in such connections, defined early on by Wagner, that we see how place influences decisions, and actually gets the better of characters at times (I leave it to you to discover what Batman does on Paradise Island). Some choices are surprising and delightful. It is these moments that make Trinity worthwhile reading. The plot is fairly standard fare, even as it is a pretty entertaining meeting story. But the thematic connections continually surprise and deepen our understanding of these three icons.