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A review by cleheny
Wonder Woman: Down to Earth by Eric Shanower, Drew Edward Johnson, Eduardo Risso, Stuart Immonen, Ray Snyder, Brian Stelfreeze, Steve Rude, Greg Rucka
4.0
This is my third time reading Greg Rucka's first Wonder Woman run, and I appreciate it more each time. These first six issues set up the many issues Rucka explores during these arcs: Diana's responsibilities as ambassador, Amazon sister, friend, and hero, and the tension between these roles; how Diana is perceived by the world around her; the effect of the modern world on an ancient pantheon; and the power of sacrifice and of faith.
There is only one major fight in these first issues, but they are not dull. Rucka builds on Diana's existing supporting cast and expands it with vivid characters, including Diana's embassy staff (all of whom are well-done, but Ferdinand the Kithotaur-chef is a particular standout) and a new villain, Veronica Cale. By spending time with these characters, instead of spending several pages on fights, Rucka lays the groundwork for the emotional impact of the stories that follow.
Several have negatively commented on the artwork. I wasn't too bothered by it, although Diana's facial structure does noticeably vary at times.
There is only one major fight in these first issues, but they are not dull. Rucka builds on Diana's existing supporting cast and expands it with vivid characters, including Diana's embassy staff (all of whom are well-done, but Ferdinand the Kithotaur-chef is a particular standout) and a new villain, Veronica Cale. By spending time with these characters, instead of spending several pages on fights, Rucka lays the groundwork for the emotional impact of the stories that follow.
Several have negatively commented on the artwork. I wasn't too bothered by it, although Diana's facial structure does noticeably vary at times.