mattgoldberg's review against another edition
4.0
I really like Rucka’s take on Wonder Woman and how he weaves together the mythological with the sociopolitical while still keeping Diana’s upstanding and unshakable morality at the forefront. If I have one qualm, it’s that the layout of some of the images leaves something to be desired. There were big, epic moments in this book, and they were poorly captured by putting the central action off to the side. But overall, it was a good read, and I’m eager to check out the next volume when it arrives later this year.
sherlokibook's review
3.0
Wonder Woman Renaissance: année un était sympa, même si je trouve que le titre ne lui convient pas. En effet on ne se consacre pas à la première année de Wonder Woman mais plutôt à la présentation des personnages qui gravitent autour d'elle notamment la "méchante principale" à tel point que Diana est presque un personnage secondaire ce qui est très dommage au vu de son potentiel.
library_jones's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
jackphoenix's review against another edition
4.0
It carries on the action and the depth of the previous entry quite well, if not perfectly, bringing readers a Diana they've never seen before while keeping her mythological roots.
apageinthestacks's review against another edition
5.0
This was so freaking good. Why couldn’t Rucka stay on the book for 10 years?
The “problem” with the first book is that nothing really lived up to Hiketeia. Don’t get me wrong, the other stories were still incredible, 5-star stories in their own right, but Hiketeia is hard to beat. In this collection, I feel like the quality is a bit more consistent. All of the stories follow a more singular overarching plot, and I loved the focus on mythology. Having it be a big part of this entire collection really worked in its favor, I think, whereas the first collection sort of jumped from “real life” to myth a lot.
The “problem” with the first book is that nothing really lived up to Hiketeia. Don’t get me wrong, the other stories were still incredible, 5-star stories in their own right, but Hiketeia is hard to beat. In this collection, I feel like the quality is a bit more consistent. All of the stories follow a more singular overarching plot, and I loved the focus on mythology. Having it be a big part of this entire collection really worked in its favor, I think, whereas the first collection sort of jumped from “real life” to myth a lot.
rouver's review against another edition
2.0
This Wonder Woman is the sequel to [b:Wonder Woman By Greg Rucka Vol. 1|27405492|Wonder Woman By Greg Rucka Vol. 1|Greg Rucka|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1468240163l/27405492._SY75_.jpg|47452848] and unlike the other Wonder Woman book I just read, makes sense in relation to the previous volume. That's not to say it doesn't have problems, but at least the story & characters were consistent. Not likable, not always logical, but sure...consistent.
But the reason this book lost a star? The illustrations. Let me show you a few.
First, the horse on the cover. I love horses. That thing was a weird chimera of horse, bird, and fish.
Bowfin for comparison:
Lets see if the artists understand the human female body:
I'd put that at a "no." Or Wonder Woman has had her spine broken.
That is absolutely a broken neck, at the least
You're drawing an undead skeleton-head Medusa. Should that stop you from giving her a hot bod & big boobs? Ha. Wait...what is *happening* with those boobs, anyway?
Illogical furry boobs? Check! Torso not connected to legs? Checkity-check!
Is...is she....POOPING OUT HER TAIL?
Boobs don't look like that unless you've had some work done. And dear god, what is happening with her bicep? Was she playing Monkey Bump?
(monkey bump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjOsEhe2r3w)
That time you corseted so hard your guts moved your boobs up to your clavicle
Or you were in such a hurry you forgot to put a shirt on under your leather blacksmith apron?
What is happening with her upper torso?
What do female evil villains do when they get together? Bitch about makeup, of course
Let's cover all our bases on misogyny: remember, even 9 yr olds get to weigh in on how hot you are. Plus, dirt on girls=ugly!
Hahaha! Girls are yucky!!
Women don't really have nipples
Wonder Woman's trademark snake spine:
No bones about it, this is a terrible drawing (Get it? "No bones"? Because it looks like she doesn't have any?) Hahahaha!
Imagine, if you will, a Superman comic where he saves suicide jumpers. On the cover, they decide to show him being cradled by the woman he's saving, as he falls helplessly in her arms. Oh, what...that's ludicrous? Then why is it ok here? Also, don't forget to make sure you can see both ass cheeks, even if that's not how bodies work. ...and a broken spine. Wonder Woman just managed to regrow those bones & not all of them are in the right place
I saved the worst for last. Those boobs! That ass! That SPINE!! You know, I've seen girls mocked for not being able to draw a bicycle, but no one pays them to put their monstrosities in comics and be praised for their work.
But the reason this book lost a star? The illustrations. Let me show you a few.
First, the horse on the cover. I love horses. That thing was a weird chimera of horse, bird, and fish.
Bowfin for comparison:
Lets see if the artists understand the human female body:
I'd put that at a "no." Or Wonder Woman has had her spine broken.
That is absolutely a broken neck, at the least
You're drawing an undead skeleton-head Medusa. Should that stop you from giving her a hot bod & big boobs? Ha. Wait...what is *happening* with those boobs, anyway?
Illogical furry boobs? Check! Torso not connected to legs? Checkity-check!
Is...is she....POOPING OUT HER TAIL?
Boobs don't look like that unless you've had some work done. And dear god, what is happening with her bicep? Was she playing Monkey Bump?
(monkey bump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjOsEhe2r3w)
That time you corseted so hard your guts moved your boobs up to your clavicle
Or you were in such a hurry you forgot to put a shirt on under your leather blacksmith apron?
What is happening with her upper torso?
What do female evil villains do when they get together? Bitch about makeup, of course
Let's cover all our bases on misogyny: remember, even 9 yr olds get to weigh in on how hot you are. Plus, dirt on girls=ugly!
Hahaha! Girls are yucky!!
Women don't really have nipples
Wonder Woman's trademark snake spine:
No bones about it, this is a terrible drawing (Get it? "No bones"? Because it looks like she doesn't have any?) Hahahaha!
Imagine, if you will, a Superman comic where he saves suicide jumpers. On the cover, they decide to show him being cradled by the woman he's saving, as he falls helplessly in her arms. Oh, what...that's ludicrous? Then why is it ok here? Also, don't forget to make sure you can see both ass cheeks, even if that's not how bodies work. ...and a broken spine. Wonder Woman just managed to regrow those bones & not all of them are in the right place
I saved the worst for last. Those boobs! That ass! That SPINE!! You know, I've seen girls mocked for not being able to draw a bicycle, but no one pays them to put their monstrosities in comics and be praised for their work.
wordaddict1107's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
amck's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
tabman678's review against another edition
5.0
Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka is just good stuff. I’ve loved every issue and both trades of it, I’d go so far as to say it’s the best Wonder Woman I’ve ever read.
It strikes a great balance between the Greek Mythology stuff and the lowly Earth narratives. And it’s all good all the time.
The art constantly shifting annoyed me as it always does but I wouldn’t call any of it horrible. Stylized yes but not horrible. I think Rags Morales and Drew Johnson do a fantastic job on the art and Sean Phillips is good but it’s an awkward shift at best because it happens right after a climactic fight.
There’s also an odd shift of characterization for Diana in the middle, but I thinks it’s due to Geoff Johns penning the issue instead of Rucka. And I like Rucka’s characterization of her more so it was noticeable to me I’m not sure if you’ll feel the same way but I will note it was an issue of Flash and not Wonder Woman.
All in all Greg Rucka’s Wonder Woman trades are fantastic and I urge you to read them if you can.
5 stars.
It strikes a great balance between the Greek Mythology stuff and the lowly Earth narratives. And it’s all good all the time.
The art constantly shifting annoyed me as it always does but I wouldn’t call any of it horrible. Stylized yes but not horrible. I think Rags Morales and Drew Johnson do a fantastic job on the art and Sean Phillips is good but it’s an awkward shift at best because it happens right after a climactic fight.
There’s also an odd shift of characterization for Diana in the middle, but I thinks it’s due to Geoff Johns penning the issue instead of Rucka. And I like Rucka’s characterization of her more so it was noticeable to me I’m not sure if you’ll feel the same way but I will note it was an issue of Flash and not Wonder Woman.
All in all Greg Rucka’s Wonder Woman trades are fantastic and I urge you to read them if you can.
5 stars.