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Wonder Woman (2023) (Single Issues)
Wonder Woman (2023-) #8
Wonder Woman vs. The Sovereign! After being captured by a team of villains, Diana finds herself at the mercy of the scariest of them all. Unbe¬knownst to our hero, the Sovereign has been pulling her strings since the very beginning of our tale, and now it’s time for her to see the world his way as she falls under the influence of the Lasso of Lies! Plus, Trinity visits the past and unexpectedly changes the future!
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Published April 16, 2024
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May 5, 2024
I can see how this issue possibly rattled a few people's cages.
Diana trapped by the Sovereign in a 1950s nightmare Housewife Scenario while justifying it with Biblical quotes..
And Sgt Steel?...Owch!!
Diana trapped by the Sovereign in a 1950s nightmare Housewife Scenario while justifying it with Biblical quotes..
And Sgt Steel?...Owch!!
April 16, 2024
WHY do I keep doing this to myself??
Tom King apparently loves to be a sexist prick under the guise of 'I'm just demonstrating how much it sucks when people are sexist pricks'.
Also his writing sucks.
His stories suck.
He is not funny.
And this storyline (IS there even a storyline? More like a story Rorschach blot?) is absolute trash.
Tom King apparently loves to be a sexist prick under the guise of 'I'm just demonstrating how much it sucks when people are sexist pricks'.
Also his writing sucks.
His stories suck.
He is not funny.
And this storyline (IS there even a storyline? More like a story Rorschach blot?) is absolute trash.
April 30, 2024
The worst issue so far, the narrative remains a jumbled and directionless mess, and King's complete lack of consistency when it comes to understanding Diana's character bleeds through. A whole issue dedicated to a dream world where Diana is portrayed as a housewife who is horribly treated by Steve Trevor? As King would say; no thank you.
October 24, 2024
Não sei porque tem tanta gente criticando o Tom King por essa fase da Mulher Maravilha, eles está fazendo literalmente o que os incel ficam tão incomodados: colocando política e crítica social no gibi de heroi.
Nessa edição, o Tom King escreve uma história que incomoda muito, é bem revoltando ver o que o vilão faz com a Diana, considerando ainda todo o poder que possui enquanto símbolo de poder feminino. O vilão a humilha, deixando-a de joelhos e presa em um sonho em que ela é submissa ao homem, mas não submissa conforme tempos hodiernos, ele retrata um cenário totalmente conservador e machista, em que a Diana fica sendo dona de casa e respondendo apenas quando necessário ao seu marido. Isso é revoltante e quebra totalmente com as expectativas da heroína.
Torcendo muito para a Diana se libertar e descer o sarrafo no vilão que a prendeu e a humilhou.
Ah e quase esqueci de mencionar, o vilao se utiliza de muitas passagens bíblicas, se apoiando totalmente na religião para subjugar a Diana. Que cutucada boa nos religiosos.
Nessa edição, o Tom King escreve uma história que incomoda muito, é bem revoltando ver o que o vilão faz com a Diana, considerando ainda todo o poder que possui enquanto símbolo de poder feminino. O vilão a humilha, deixando-a de joelhos e presa em um sonho em que ela é submissa ao homem, mas não submissa conforme tempos hodiernos, ele retrata um cenário totalmente conservador e machista, em que a Diana fica sendo dona de casa e respondendo apenas quando necessário ao seu marido. Isso é revoltante e quebra totalmente com as expectativas da heroína.
Torcendo muito para a Diana se libertar e descer o sarrafo no vilão que a prendeu e a humilhou.
Ah e quase esqueci de mencionar, o vilao se utiliza de muitas passagens bíblicas, se apoiando totalmente na religião para subjugar a Diana. Que cutucada boa nos religiosos.
May 27, 2024
This is a hard issue to review and I wasn't sure what I would say, but then I read Patrick's review and he's mostly spot on with what I think. I still don't know what star rating to give, though. The subject matter was painful to read, but King always asks us to look deeper and think, really think, about what we're reading. That makes it compelling and uncomfortable, and if it achieves the intended result, aren't the stars warranted? I think...yes.
Look, less on this particular issue and more on King broadly, people either like him or hate him. He wants us to go further than most comics ask. I've never seen a consensual agreement for anything he's written, but my reviews tend to stay the same. Uncomfortable though it may be, I appreciate the deeper look he expects of the audience. I don't get stories this deep out of many novels I read. Everything's too superficial. King is not and I love that.
So, back to this issue. It is extremely uncomfortable to read, especially once the Sovereign starts weaving Biblical passages into it. And this is a bit spoilerish but important to note: Sovereign spouts this stuff as a way of gaining submission. He admits to not believing it and that he uses it to get people to submit to *him*. The story he tells of being beaten by his father while his mother giggles shows us that he wasn't raised to believe in Biblical oppression. If he was, his mother wouldn't have giggled. She would have remained silent. The submission sought in his childhood was to *his* father, not *The* Father. But the Bible certainly is a convenient way to gain submission and control over a nation. And this whole sequence parallels many divisions, abuses, and polarizations that we see today (many of which are repeating from the past, as well) being used to manipulate the public.
I think it helps to understand why King is doing this run. He's not trying to slander Wonder Woman or domesticate her into being America's darling house wife. He's giving her her own voice and allowing her, through her actually history in comics and in her actions, to define who she is and what she stands for. Any character facing an epically defining moment like this is going to experience rough moments that make them question things. If there are no questions, no trials, no thinking and thinking, then how can a character define themselves? We've seen it with Batman and Superman repeatedly. And yet I've never seen such heated backlash. Of course not. They're white men who haven't experienced oppression like women or minorities or the lgbtq+ community, or the disabled community, etc. Their rites of passage are not so uncomfortable. They don't force us to see uncomfortable or inconvenient truths. And therein lies a truth about Wonder Woman. Raised as a warrior in a land of strong women, she left paradise and found a world dominated by men, and in reality, her male writers did whatever they pleased with her, stripping her of a single origin story or even a solid characterization. The Wonder Woman we see today is not the Wonder Woman she has always been and King's goal is to give her what Batman and Superman have. Batman has Crime Alley. Superman has Krypton and the Kents. Wonder Woman has . . . a mess. She deserves legacy.
Loved Donna, Yara, and Cassie. Loved the turn Diana's situation took. She's not averse to violence and she doesn't adhere to Batman's one rule, and that's worth remembering as we get a glimpse of that.
As for the back up - I just realized that Lizzie is growing up much faster than Jon and Damian are aging. I've commented on the ages before, but not in this capacity. Do Amazons age faster? And someone else said there was an allusion to Lizzie being adopted in an earlier. I've also seen it mentioned online that it's been "strongly implied"that she's Emilie's daughter. I don't recall seeing this specific implication, although Steele did say Emilie was pregnant.
But the back up is cute. The samurai that she meets seems like an homage to Rorouni Kenshin. I appreciate the light-hearted tone of the backup compared to the heavy main.
Look, less on this particular issue and more on King broadly, people either like him or hate him. He wants us to go further than most comics ask. I've never seen a consensual agreement for anything he's written, but my reviews tend to stay the same. Uncomfortable though it may be, I appreciate the deeper look he expects of the audience. I don't get stories this deep out of many novels I read. Everything's too superficial. King is not and I love that.
So, back to this issue. It is extremely uncomfortable to read, especially once the Sovereign starts weaving Biblical passages into it. And this is a bit spoilerish but important to note: Sovereign spouts this stuff as a way of gaining submission. He admits to not believing it and that he uses it to get people to submit to *him*. The story he tells of being beaten by his father while his mother giggles shows us that he wasn't raised to believe in Biblical oppression. If he was, his mother wouldn't have giggled. She would have remained silent. The submission sought in his childhood was to *his* father, not *The* Father. But the Bible certainly is a convenient way to gain submission and control over a nation. And this whole sequence parallels many divisions, abuses, and polarizations that we see today (many of which are repeating from the past, as well) being used to manipulate the public.
I think it helps to understand why King is doing this run. He's not trying to slander Wonder Woman or domesticate her into being America's darling house wife. He's giving her her own voice and allowing her, through her actually history in comics and in her actions, to define who she is and what she stands for. Any character facing an epically defining moment like this is going to experience rough moments that make them question things. If there are no questions, no trials, no thinking and thinking, then how can a character define themselves? We've seen it with Batman and Superman repeatedly. And yet I've never seen such heated backlash. Of course not. They're white men who haven't experienced oppression like women or minorities or the lgbtq+ community, or the disabled community, etc. Their rites of passage are not so uncomfortable. They don't force us to see uncomfortable or inconvenient truths. And therein lies a truth about Wonder Woman. Raised as a warrior in a land of strong women, she left paradise and found a world dominated by men, and in reality, her male writers did whatever they pleased with her, stripping her of a single origin story or even a solid characterization. The Wonder Woman we see today is not the Wonder Woman she has always been and King's goal is to give her what Batman and Superman have. Batman has Crime Alley. Superman has Krypton and the Kents. Wonder Woman has . . . a mess. She deserves legacy.
Loved Donna, Yara, and Cassie. Loved the turn Diana's situation took. She's not averse to violence and she doesn't adhere to Batman's one rule, and that's worth remembering as we get a glimpse of that.
As for the back up - I just realized that Lizzie is growing up much faster than Jon and Damian are aging. I've commented on the ages before, but not in this capacity. Do Amazons age faster? And someone else said there was an allusion to Lizzie being adopted in an earlier. I've also seen it mentioned online that it's been "strongly implied"that she's Emilie's daughter. I don't recall seeing this specific implication, although Steele did say Emilie was pregnant.
But the back up is cute. The samurai that she meets seems like an homage to Rorouni Kenshin. I appreciate the light-hearted tone of the backup compared to the heavy main.
April 17, 2024
I didn't like it. We are at the eight issue and haven't got a single panel with Diana and Lizzie.
Also,back in issue 3 the possibility of Lizzie being adopted is mentioned but they don't go back to it,5 issues later.
Also,back in issue 3 the possibility of Lizzie being adopted is mentioned but they don't go back to it,5 issues later.
April 17, 2024
Tom King masterfully weaves a subversive and thought-provoking narrative that delves deep into the psyches of Diana and The Sovereign. King’s character work is nothing short of impressive, as he expertly explores the intricacies of Diana’s willpower and The Sovereign’s twisted ideology.
One of the standout aspects of this issue is King’s bold & unflinching examination of religion as a tool of oppression throughout history, particularly against women. This commentary adds depth & substance to the story, making it a purposefully uncomfortable read.
Daniel Sampere and Tomeu Morey delivered truly stunning art. The alternate reality sequences, where Diana is trapped in a never-ending cycle of domestic torture, are as visually attractive as they are painful to watch. The attention to detail & the mastery of color & composition make these scenes a true visual spectacle.
Breaking up the seriousness is a delightful scene featuring Donna, Yara, & Wonder Girl playfully tormenting Sergeant Steele. This brief interlude serves could be seen as a throwaway, but I saw it as a reminder that Diana still has allies out in the world.
The usual backup story, featuring Lizzie, Damian, & Jon, is another highlight of the issue. King’s script is full of humor & heart, & Belén Ortega’s art & Alejandro Sánchez’s colors bring the story to life perfectly. Lizzie’s adventure in Samurai Japan is an absolute hoot.
Wonder Woman #8 is a triumph in character-driven storytelling, thought-provoking themes, & stunning artwork. Tom King and the entire creative team have outdone themselves, and this is only the first act of a new arc!
One of the standout aspects of this issue is King’s bold & unflinching examination of religion as a tool of oppression throughout history, particularly against women. This commentary adds depth & substance to the story, making it a purposefully uncomfortable read.
Daniel Sampere and Tomeu Morey delivered truly stunning art. The alternate reality sequences, where Diana is trapped in a never-ending cycle of domestic torture, are as visually attractive as they are painful to watch. The attention to detail & the mastery of color & composition make these scenes a true visual spectacle.
Breaking up the seriousness is a delightful scene featuring Donna, Yara, & Wonder Girl playfully tormenting Sergeant Steele. This brief interlude serves could be seen as a throwaway, but I saw it as a reminder that Diana still has allies out in the world.
The usual backup story, featuring Lizzie, Damian, & Jon, is another highlight of the issue. King’s script is full of humor & heart, & Belén Ortega’s art & Alejandro Sánchez’s colors bring the story to life perfectly. Lizzie’s adventure in Samurai Japan is an absolute hoot.
Wonder Woman #8 is a triumph in character-driven storytelling, thought-provoking themes, & stunning artwork. Tom King and the entire creative team have outdone themselves, and this is only the first act of a new arc!
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August 16, 2024
Great issue. It's a shame the audience that needs to read this issue would never read a Wonder Woman story.
August 25, 2024
my adhd kinda hated this issue ngl
October 2, 2024
Wonder Woman heats up as the bad guys have ahold of Diana but little do they know, they're trapped in the room with her. Brutal torture tactics won't work on her this time.
June 8, 2025
4/5 👗’s
Not sure this fully accomplished its goal, but it feels like a pretty strong indictment of the current American “sovereign”, so I would say: Mission Accomplished.
Not sure this fully accomplished its goal, but it feels like a pretty strong indictment of the current American “sovereign”, so I would say: Mission Accomplished.
September 29, 2024
Captured after her titantic battle in Washington, D.C. the sovereign attempts to brainwash Diana by using the lasso of lies.
Moments when the hero is captured and at the mercy of the enemy often have me feeling somewhere between angry and saddened. Of course we know our hero will prevail at some point, but I can’t help but empathize as the opposition attempts to humiliate, harm and ultimately break the character we’re rooting for.
The writing is a bit heavier here, steeped in Christian proverbs and teachings as the sovereign tries to instill submissive traits and values in Diana. It made for a slower read than usual, but Diana and her immaculate muscles always impress.
Moments when the hero is captured and at the mercy of the enemy often have me feeling somewhere between angry and saddened. Of course we know our hero will prevail at some point, but I can’t help but empathize as the opposition attempts to humiliate, harm and ultimately break the character we’re rooting for.
The writing is a bit heavier here, steeped in Christian proverbs and teachings as the sovereign tries to instill submissive traits and values in Diana. It made for a slower read than usual, but Diana and her immaculate muscles always impress.
April 18, 2024
New low point for this run of Wonder Woman. She spent most of this issue tied up and hallucinating. The hallucination was about a stereotypical 1950s housewife. Most of us minorities know that there was nothing particularly glamorous about this time period; not only were women subjugated in gender-specific roles, but the entire queer community was criminalized and victims of hate crimes, and people of color were victims of widespread institutional racism, hate crimes, and Jim Crow laws.
So, Diana, you're really not facing a lot of pushback on why this is a hallucination you should want to break out of.
Beyond that, the Wonder Girls appeared for a hot second in a comedic scene. Then we had the backup feature about Trinity, accompanied by the Super Sons once more. That also tries for comedy. The plot of this backup story didn't even make sense, as it had a very flippant take on time travel.
So, Diana, you're really not facing a lot of pushback on why this is a hallucination you should want to break out of.
Beyond that, the Wonder Girls appeared for a hot second in a comedic scene. Then we had the backup feature about Trinity, accompanied by the Super Sons once more. That also tries for comedy. The plot of this backup story didn't even make sense, as it had a very flippant take on time travel.
June 25, 2025
Punto inevitable de encarar en la etapa de la Amazona a cargo de Tom King. quien ha estadio azuzando a toda la nación Estadounidense y el sector más misógino del Universo DC contra Diana y sus hermanas. El Soberano ha logrado poner en jaque a Wonder Woman, y por supuesto que el m��todo para ello es una de las ilusiones más rancias posibles. Mostrándonos los momentos más y estampas más "problemáticos" para el personaje en décadas. Pero, por supuesto, estamos en 2024/25 y no en los 50/60". El autor y artista no están haciendo tan solo una sexualización y muestra machista inconsciente o por ajada rutina social. Si estás leyendo esta etapa de Wonder Woman sin querer seguirle el juego narrativo reflexivo a King, pues entiendo que este número debe haber sido rabiosamente redactado por el autor para que sea el mayor azuze y estampida de esos lectores menos predispuestos a esta premisa.
P.D: TRINITY, SIGUE ASÍ.
P.D: TRINITY, SIGUE ASÍ.
April 17, 2024
I still feel like the points being made would be so much stronger if the writer was a woman. I’m still sitting through a series called “Wonder Woman” narrated by a pompous man!!! Poor Diana. Poor Steve. Poor Damian and Jon, still poorly written. Especially Damian here— I ask, once again, wtf is going on with the characterizations of Damian and Jon? The bit was funny, and I am liking Lizzie more over time, but I guess I have to keep mentioning in every issue review that Jon and especially Damian are a mess here.
There also wasn’t nearly enough of the Wonder Girls subplot— they get a couple pages and that’s it. I’ll probably entirely forget what they were doing by the time the next one comes out.
There also wasn’t nearly enough of the Wonder Girls subplot— they get a couple pages and that’s it. I’ll probably entirely forget what they were doing by the time the next one comes out.
April 16, 2024
Wonderfully Upsetting
This is one of the most effective Wonder Woman comics I have ever read. Cataclysm of cultures, manifestations of misogyny & twisting of religion have always been implied in her lore. Never have they been used this well. This book felt like getting slapped by history. The art is gorgeous. Well done by all. You’re comic book Amazons.
This is one of the most effective Wonder Woman comics I have ever read. Cataclysm of cultures, manifestations of misogyny & twisting of religion have always been implied in her lore. Never have they been used this well. This book felt like getting slapped by history. The art is gorgeous. Well done by all. You’re comic book Amazons.
April 23, 2024
This issue was a bit of a slow reentry back into the main storyline. The art was good, but the pacing could have been cleaner. It seems a point was made that we already know, but it does end in a place for the next issue or two to be exciting. As always, I do think the backup story was really fun!
April 19, 2024
The art quality is surpassing the story. Sexist villain with religous rhetoric aside, this has some of the best Wonder Woman art seen in a while.
April 19, 2024
I just love this arc.
April 20, 2024
How does Tom King write a blistering critique of how government uses religion to oppress women in the main story and then write such a fun hilarious back up story all in the same comic
April 21, 2024
At this point only King fan boys are liking this
May 9, 2024
This issue made me violently uncomfortable, which was the entire point. Masterfully done. 10/10.
May 10, 2024
One of the rare instances where I liked the Trinity backup more than the main story.
May 24, 2024
They had us in the first half.
Not wild about the main story but the second part saved this issue. I vastly prefer the stuff with Jon, Damian, and Lizzie.
Not wild about the main story but the second part saved this issue. I vastly prefer the stuff with Jon, Damian, and Lizzie.
June 3, 2024
3.8/5
June 26, 2024
3 stars. Man, this had potential but King's writing is so damn heavy handed and on the nose. It's so frustrating. This wasn't terrible but it lacked any subtlety.
July 22, 2024
Who would put Wonder Woman in a kitchen
July 28, 2024
7/28/24
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