DC Super Hero Girls: Verano en el Olimpo

DC Super Hero Girls Graphic Novels #3

by Shea Fontana

¡Han llegado las vacaciones, pero un héroe nunca descansa! Hay vacaciones de verano en Super Hero High, así que Wonder Woman se dirige al monte Olimpo a visitar a su padre, Zeus. Pero cuando aparece su celoso hermano Ares, la reunión familiar se convierte en una pelea en toda regla, lo que lleva a Ares a declararle la guerra a Metropolis Las DC Super Hero Girls tienen que detenerle... pero si Supergirl, Batgirl, Wonder Woman, Bumblebee, Poison Ivy, Katana y Harley Quinn se dedican a pelearse entre ellas en vez de contra su verdadero enemigo, no podrán regresar a las clases... ¡Han llegado las vacaciones, pero un héroe nunca descansa! ¡Jamás!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Superheroes, Graphic Novels Comics, Middle Grade, Dc Comics, Science Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 27, 2017

About the author

Shea Fontana is a writer for film, television and graphic novels. Her credits include developing and writing the DC Super Hero Girls animated shorts, TV specials, movies and graphic novels; Polly Pocket (developed and story editor), Doc McStuffins, The 7D, Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets (wrote show bible and first season), Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (story editor), the new Muppet Babies series; two Disney on Ice shows where she wrote new material for the worlds of Mickey Mouse, Inside Out, Disney Princesses, Finding Dori, Frozen, and other Disney and Pixar properties; and the feature film, Crowning Jules. She has also written for top comic titles including Justice League, Wonder Woman, Batman: Overdrive (coming 2019), Catwoman/Looney Tunes, and contributed anthology pieces starring Deathstroke and Teen Titans.

Her DC Super Hero Girls graphic novels have been New York Times Best Sellers. Her debut graphic novel, Finals Crisis, was honored with Diamond's 2016 Gem Award for Best All-Ages Graphic Novel, and DC Super Hero Girls: Past Times at Super Hero High won the 2017 Gem Award for Best All-Ages Graphic Novel as well as the Comixology Reader's Pick award for Best All-Ages Graphic Novel of 2017. DC Super Hero Girls won the 2018 Ringo Award for Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel. She was listed 61st on Bleeding Cool’s Power List of Comics for 2018. The London Free Press declared her “not afraid to be corny,” which is an accurate assessment of her persona both on and off the page.

She lives in sunny Los Angeles where she enjoys hiking, hanging out with her beagle, Ziggy, and changing her hair color. Using the secret identity “Shea Q. Off,” Shea played roller derby until her angry knees forced her into early retirement.

Reviews

[Karina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually liked reading this kid’s book to my daughter. Superhero girls fighting for justice. Plots were okay. I liked that they included Greek gods and current superhero mix.

Not too shabby!

[Genres and Journals *Tia* · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is summer break for the teens of Super Hero high! We mostly follow Wonder Woman as she visits her dad on Mount Olympus but all the other supers are shown here and there as well - plus we get a glimpse of some Greek gods too. Probably the best in the series so far. Love the theme of loving your friends like sisters!

[Mehsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third volume and this time it is summer vacation for our heroes! Of course there are also villains to defeat so this volume was full of fun and fighting. And also lots of sisterhood and friendship.

This book's timing couldn't have been better, it is summer vacation for many schoolkids, and thus this book becomes even more fun to read. Plus those of us who long for summer vacation (but are adults) will love this book as well as it reminds us of the thrill of making plans for the vacation, asking our friends what their plans are.

Before I start with the story and what I thought of it, I want to address Siracca. I am a bit confused about it. I never heard of the character before, but I found the whole Syrian refugee story a bit too convenient given it is such a hot topic. Sadly, I can't really find a lot of information about Siracca, plus the sites are a bit conflicting if they have information (some say she was born in Palestine, others say Syria). But I just can't get over the feeling that the whole refugee thing is just added as a hot topic thing. If it is not, please let me know, I just want to know more about Siracca, she is such an awesome character.

Most of the story's focus is on Wonder Woman (sorry, I am not going to call her Wondy, that is just too silly), but we also see other groups of super heroes. Which in the end all connect together! Wonder Woman is going to Olympus to meet with her dad and see her siblings, she is taking Bumblebee with her (she wanted to take other people, but sadly everyone else had plans). I did feel sorry for Wonder Woman, it was quite hard for her to decide to go to her dad. On the one hand she wants more time with him, find out about her heritage, but on the other side she isn't really sure about it all.

I loved seeing her siblings, see how they looked, acted, and what they did. Plus it was great fun seeing Olympus.

Of course our superheroes never rest as there is a subplot next to the Wonder Woman goes to Olympus story. Lots of mystery, excitement, and of course battles! The battles were well written and I enjoyed them. It was fun to see everyone's powers, and see Wonder Woman grow even further as a character.

The art is still great, though I still can't get over the eyes of the characters. They just look a bit weird, and at times I just was laughing because of how they looked (and at some moments it just wasn't the right scene for laughing).

But I definitely enjoyed this volume and I can't wait for the next volumes!

Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summer vacation has just begun at Super Hero High and all of the super hero students are headed their separate ways.

Wonder Woman is invited to visit her dad's side of the family up in Olympus and end ups bringing Bumblebee along with her and we get to meet Wonder Woman's siblings.

This graphic novel is different than the others, in the fact that you are jumping around from different points of view throughout the entire story because they are all having different adventures over the summer. It was a cute graphic novel and would be great for kids, I just think theis storyline was a little more ridiculous than the others, and I could not enjoy it as much as the others in the series. The artwork is good, the power of friendship and love is still the main theme and the superheroes still kick the butts of the bad guys.

[Annemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh My God, YES! Finally! A comic version of this that is as good as the animated series.
This comic was super fun. The characters were grouped up in interesting pairings and their individual storylines were fun, and having them all come together was great too. I loved meeting the Greek Gods as well. I know he's a villain, but the Ares in this comic is great too. I really like him. Aphrodite liking Pride and Prejudice and Wuthering Heights was so good. Apollo and his music, Demeter and her plants/veganism, I LOVED how they were all characterised.
The one thing that kinda felt weird to me was Bumblebee seemingly being Wonder Woman's last choice despite them being closer than some of the other characters she asked, but she might have asked her earlier since it was never explicitly shown.
This comic has great humour, the characters I love in fun, new combinations, and a fun plot, that while still slightly predictable, wasn't as super obvious as the other volumes I've read, and the characters are pretty much up to speed with the reader, so that helps too. I'm so glad I finally had one of these I really love, because I adore the animated series.

[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This volume is just as its predecessors: a lot of fun, hilarious and full of badass female characters. I especially love the the cutesy art style takes nothing away from the characters' badassness. This volume has another really fun storyline and I'd definitely recommend it if you like superheroines and if the cute artstyle intrigues you.

[Maggie Gordon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Awww... Summer Olympus is an adorable comics for kids featuring mostly the women of the DC universe as teenagers. Everyone is on summer vacation when a terrible plot is hatched by Strife and Aries. Meanwhile, poor Wonder Woman has some pretty big decisions to consider! I love these books for the bright art and accessible superhero storylines. They remind me of My Little Pony for the crowd who likes a bit more punching :)

[Lizz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another enjoyable addition! Zeus tells Dad Jokes (???) and the power of friendship and sisterhood defeats the god of war! I also loved that so many of Diana's half-siblings were biracial, including Siracca (demigod of wind) who was a Syria refugee. That was a nice touch, especially for a book aimed at kids. And remember: friends don't let friends become supervillains.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC from Netgalley

Perfect for middleschoolers. i love the design of the characters and the world. I thought it was a fun read.

[Travis Berketa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughters and I found DC Super Hero Girls: Summer Olympus very amusing, due to the likes of Zeus and the Gods and, of course, the super hero girls.

So, the premise is that the Super Hero Girls have cleaned up Metropolis of criminals and are now ready for their Summer vacation. Wonder Woman has been invited, by her father Zeus, to spend her holidays on Olympus with her brothers and sisters (the rest of the pantheon of gods). Wonder Woman is not sure she wants to spend time with a family she doesn't have a real connection with, but wants to learn more about them; so she agrees to go, when Bumblebee says that she will tag along.

But, of course, it wouldn't be Super Hero Girls if there wasn't a villain to defeat, so Shea Fontana weaves together a story that interrupts all the super heroes holidays (Batgirl, Katana and Beast Boy are travelling around Europe on museum tours; Supergirl, Big Barta and Lady Shiva are enjoying life on the Kent farm; Poison Ivy is looking after her garden; and Harley is at an acting retreat) in order to combat a most powerful villain. Ares, God of War, and Stryfe, Goddess of Chaos, (also Wonder Woman's half-siblings) declare war on Metropolis; only after Stryfe has travelled Europe stealing precious artefacts, which could defeat Ares, from various museums. However, even though the artefacts have been hidden away, Wonder Woman finds (with the help of her friends and family) that there is one way that she can stop Ares.

With the underlying message that, no matter where you are in the world, true friends stand by you through tough times, as well as the good, Summer Olympus proved to be a fabulous story with some memorable scenes. This is a graphic novel that super hero fans of all ages should enjoy.

Looking forward to the next DC Super Hero Girls graphic novel: Past Times at Super Hero High .

[Barred Owl Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the critically acclaimed author Shea Fontana, DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: SUMMER OLYMPUS continues the hit original graphic novel line!

Super Hero High is out for summer in the newest original graphic novel featuring your favorite superheroes.

It's summertime, which means Wonder Woman has to take her annual trip to visit her dad, Zeus, and this time she's bringing a few of her super-friends along. When the girls arrive at Olympus, it's not long before the family reunion devolves into a family competition and the gods offer Wonder Woman the ability to become "full goddess" to increase her powers, but at the cost of renouncing her life at Super Hero High. Will Wonder Woman refuse the offer? And if she does, might this mean war on Super Hero High?

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: SUMMER OLYMPUS continues to develop the relationships forged in DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: FINALS CRISIS and HITS AND MYTHS, written by Shea Fontana and developed for children ages 6-12.

DC Super Hero Girls features DC Comics' most powerful and diverse lineup of female characters as relatable teens, playing out across multiple entertainment content platforms and product categories to create an immersive world. Icons including Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee, Poison Ivy, Katana and many more make their unprecedented teenage introduction, as each character has her own storyline that explores what teen life is like as a superhero.

[Grace (The Reading Raindoe) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is the third in the Superhero Girls series. Since the book continues to add new characters, the guides in the front are really helpful for remembering who is in the comics and their roles. This volume focuses more on Wonder Woman, which I assume is meant to capitalize on the Wonder Woman movie.

I was big into Greek mythology when I was younger, so I love seeing all these figures again. I had never heard of Siracca before and I thought she was a really interesting character. I hope she makes more appearances in future issues.

I thought it was so fun to see what all of the various girls are up to for the summer. Supergirl is working on the farm, Harley Quinn is at a drama camp, all the girls are off on their own adventures and Wonder Woman is at Olympus with her dad. She faces some difficult decisions but her friends help her out in the end. All’s well that ends well.

This book is another short and fun read that any kid interested in superheroes will enjoy. Not perfect, but cute. Thanks to DC Comics for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. Originally posted on The Reading Raindoe

[☘Tara Sheehan☘ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this with my 8 yr old because she is a HUGE DC Super Hero Girls fan. She has a bunch of the dolls, Legos and playsets. When I took her to see Wonder Woman she even brought her DC Super Hero Wonder Woman doll with her.

This wording probably works a little better for starting around the Middle School Age but my daughter didn’t have trouble understanding the story lines. There is a huge bit that involves the Greek Gods and thanks to Rick Riordan she was very familiar with them and their background but if your child isn’t they may need a crash course to keep everything straight and really get all the context. You could easily see a spin off here. Yeah! More toys for me to buy lol

The graphics and color pallet worked well with this age level story and really helped the plot and characters come to life more. Overall it’s just a fun story.

[Matt · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an original graphic novel.

I just started reading comic books to my 4-year-old daughter before bed, and during the multi-night reading of this graphic novel, my 2-year-old started joining us.

This is the sixth "DC Superhero Girls" that we have read together.

In this volume, it is summer vacation, and all of the heroes are spread out in different clusters, depending on how they decided to spend their summers. Most of the story showcases Wonder Woman and Bumblebee at Mount Olympus, but all of the stories tie together as their is a face-off with the Greek gods and goddesses.

Here is how I would rank what we've read so far from this series:

1. "Past Times at Super Hero High"
2. "Search for Atlantis"
3. "Date with Disaster"
4. "Finals Crisis"
5. "Hits and Myths"
6. "Summer Olympus

[thebookiereviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun story in which Wonder Woman is invited to spend the summer with his dad. Lots of fun adventures and hilarity takes place on this Vol 3.

The writing is funny and the characters are well done. The art is absolutely sweet.

I would absolutely recommend this for children and adults who want something quite light. A fun, sweet, nice reading for all ages.

Disclaimer: I got a copy from netgalley for my honest review

[Emery · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just to be clear, I read the FCBD version, so it may be quite different from the full version. I personally didn't care for it as there was far too much sexism (shopping is mentioned on page 3) and the whole thing lacks sustenance. I just don't care for works that claim to empower girls while simultaneously belittling them. But maybe that's just my old, grouchy opinion. :)

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to DC for early access to this title from NetGalley!

The school year at Super Hero High is wrapping up, and Wonder Woman is invited to Olympus to spend the summer with her father, Zeus. Zeus offers her the opportunity to become full-goddess, but his renegade children are wreaking havoc on Metropolis.

Not great, but a solid middle-grade offering.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book because they have a whole lot of business to do, actually, yeah a whole lot of business to do and the message-one who took them there, he said "A message? A message? I'm eager to deliver this message," but it was just to get there, so they would stop the meany misfits because they are the people who are destroying their world.

[Sn · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was a good book and i enjoyed it the graphic was good and well thought about the plot of the s tory
the characters are well presented and wonder woman's family was well thought about. i love how the characters allw went their seperate ways but joined toghether to save the world. i think if you enjoy superheroes and comics you will love to read this book

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy these little younger versions of the superheroes and villains (which are still "good" in these books), and I would recommend them to people with small children (especially girls) who are interested in these characters. The messages are positive, and the stories are fun. Of course, I also think they're fun for adults who simply want to enjoy that kind of thing!

[JoAnne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great graphic novel - especially for young girls! I especially liked how they spun Diana (Wonder Woman) and her parents just like a kid with divorced parents would - Diana went to spend the summer with Zeus - her dad- on Mount Olympus. This is a great series, loved reading it with my daughter.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm always a sucker for mixed-race stories, so I love that Wonder Woman got to embrace herself here. The touch on refugees (especially Syrian) was a great nod to more serious issues, even though most of the drama happened in Metropolis.

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really fun, a little simple, but good for (young) fans of DC Super Hero Girls. I'm a big fan of the DCSHG art, so, of course, I love the art for this. My only "complaint" is that it is not really intresting for people above the target audiance, which is more of a bonus than a requirement.

[Xander Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a fun little tale that has a nice moral at its center. I still can't figure out why they don't use Catwoman more.

[Jaymie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun addition to the graphic novel and middle grade adventures from Super Hero High.

I received an electronic review copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[taeli · Rating 3 out of 5]

10/25/17

[Gail Fazio · Rating 5 out of 5]

The went to Olympus where wonder women's dad lives it was adventures.

[Heather Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

megan spring reading 2018, graphic novel, series

[Roxanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter got this for Christmas and loved it. I though it was really fun, plus bonus of introducing my kid to the Greek pantheon. Thumbs up all the way around.

[Lissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute, as always. I adore the art + characters.

The story was a bit simple but then again the target audience is young kids.