reddish_moose's review against another edition
3.0
But like a strong 3 three-star. There's nothing within this graphic novel that I disliked and quite a bit that I enjoyed. Unfortunately, there wasn't anything that I really loved either.
finalefile's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first superhero comic I've read, and it was a great introduction to the genre! I recently saw the new Wonder Woman movie, and I assumed that this would tell the same story - I was wrong about that (the comic takes place in the modern day, instead of World War I), but it was still a great story! With Diana and Barbara Ann, there are two strong, developed female characters in this volume, with many more (Etta and all the Amazons) on the sidelines.
My main complaints are that there were some sections that flipped too quickly between different speakers and scenes, which made it a bit confusing, and the fight scenes were nowhere as developed as they were in the movie. But still, a strong 4 stars! And Diana is gorgeous in this rendition. Now I have to figure out what to read next in this unfamiliar genre...
My main complaints are that there were some sections that flipped too quickly between different speakers and scenes, which made it a bit confusing, and the fight scenes were nowhere as developed as they were in the movie. But still, a strong 4 stars! And Diana is gorgeous in this rendition. Now I have to figure out what to read next in this unfamiliar genre...
kisielewskka's review against another edition
Hm niby komiks o genezie ale jakis taki mało przejrzysty.
Pewnie fajny retelling originu dla ludzi, ktorzy znaja troche Diane, ale imo kiepskie na kompletny start.
Pewnie fajny retelling originu dla ludzi, ktorzy znaja troche Diane, ale imo kiepskie na kompletny start.
kazgriffin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nolo42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
punkystarshine's review against another edition
5.0
CANON. BISEXUAL. WONDER. WOMAN. That is all. Carry on. Read this.
kacibookishkingdom's review against another edition
4.0
First volume was better, but still a good read. Story just seemed a bit slower for this volume.
iffer's review against another edition
4.0
This isn't earth-shattering, but it's solid, and let's be honest, with both Marvel and DC frequently turning things upside down and sometimes for the insensitively stupid, that's something to be grateful for. Greg Rucka writes a solid origin story for Wonder Woman and smooths over some characteristics that could be problematic.
For instance, this Wonder Woman is lady-led, and avoids the "born sexy yesterday" trope. Not only does this volume offhandedly reference Diana's romantic relationship with another woman without feeling like PC pandering, but it's explicitly stated that Diana leaves Themyscira because the world needs a hero to prevent war, not because she was enamored of her first man sighting. Furthermore, Diana's acclimation to contemporary society is stewarded by a group including Steve and two other women, Etta and Dr. Minerva, which makes a heck of a lot more sense anyway.
I enjoyed seeing Wonder Woman maintain her role as someone who struggles against war, hate, fear and chaos with truth, except translated to the amorphous "war" on terrorism, rather than something more easily painted as Good vs Evil (e.g. World War II).
P.S. I think that the creators were having a little fun mocking fan service in comics and genre fiction with Steve somehow always ending up sans shirt after fighting and then being flown away in Diana's arms.
For instance, this Wonder Woman is lady-led, and avoids the "born sexy yesterday" trope. Not only does this volume offhandedly reference Diana's romantic relationship with another woman without feeling like PC pandering, but it's explicitly stated that Diana leaves Themyscira because the world needs a hero to prevent war, not because she was enamored of her first man sighting. Furthermore, Diana's acclimation to contemporary society is stewarded by a group including Steve and two other women, Etta and Dr. Minerva, which makes a heck of a lot more sense anyway.
I enjoyed seeing Wonder Woman maintain her role as someone who struggles against war, hate, fear and chaos with truth, except translated to the amorphous "war" on terrorism, rather than something more easily painted as Good vs Evil (e.g. World War II).
P.S. I think that the creators were having a little fun mocking fan service in comics and genre fiction with Steve somehow always ending up sans shirt after fighting and then being flown away in Diana's arms.