mattgoldberg's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a fascinating overview of Wonder Woman stories because you see how she has to shift around a patriarchal society that’s continually unsure of what it means to depict a strong woman, especially when the writers and editors in charge of that depiction have been, for the most part (and in all part for this book) men. Batman and Superman are basically the same guys with the same origins and same cornerstones even though the stories and tones may change. Wonder Woman doesn’t get that luxury, which makes her a compelling cultural icon.
nadybl's review against another edition
3.0
Saw that book at the library and could not resist revisiting my childhood hero. However, it's not exactly the greatest stories ever told, but the greatest story by era, I think. And the oldest stories are, well, childish and a bit ridiculous. But even in my younger years, I didn't like those.
I am glad I read it to the end because the older stories were much more interesting. Maybe I will try to catch up on what happened to Wonder Woman between the time I was an avid fan and now.
I am glad I read it to the end because the older stories were much more interesting. Maybe I will try to catch up on what happened to Wonder Woman between the time I was an avid fan and now.
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