Wonder Woman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition, Book 1

Wonder Woman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition

by Greg Rucka, Liam Sharp (Illustrator)

The first two volumes of the NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author Greg Rucka's return to WONDER WOMAN as a part of DC Universe Rebirth are collected here in hardcover for the first time ever!
After suffering an unimaginable loss, Diana must rebuild her mission as Earth's ultimate protector and champion. However, in the midst of her grief, her Lasso of Truth stopped working! Start down the rabbit hole as dark secrets from Wonder Woman's past unravel her present!
Flashing back between Year One and the current day, Greg Rucka and illustrators Liam Sharp and Nicola Scott weave together an epic of the Amazon Warrior, the likes of which have never been seen! This new deluxe edition collects WONDER WOMAN #1-14 and the WONDER WOMAN: REBIRTH one-shot.

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels, Wonder Woman, Superheroes, Fantasy, Graphic Novels Comics

360 pages, Hardcover

First published October 10, 2017

About the author

Greg Rucka, is an American comic book writer and novelist, known for his work on such comics as Action Comics, Batwoman: Detective Comics, and the miniseries Superman: World of New Krypton for DC Comics, and for novels such as his Queen & Country series.

Reviews

[Artemy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Greg Rucka's Wonder Woman Rebirth run is an excellent story that not a lot of people appreciated enough due to its weird structuring and collected editions. So I'm just here to say that the two hardcover deluxe editions are THE way to read this run to get the most enjoyment out of it, because the arcs aren't split — all the issues are collected here in their numeric order, just like they were intended to be read in the first place. So the two deluxes collect the entire story in order and you don't have to flip between four regular trades, you can just read the book and not think about all of that nonsense. In short about the book itself, this is a fantastic Wonder Woman story that delves deep into her history and character, and an excellent pick for new readers looking for WW comics after enjoying the movie. It's also a damn pretty book, too — Liam Sharp, Nicola Scott and Bilquis Evely all do an incredible job on art, and it looks that much better on glossy oversized pages. Overall, a fantastic pick, and one of the very few really great DC Rebirth comics worth checking out.

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally finished this! It's truly a shame to buy comics to your own shelf and then end up reading books from library before your comics... 🙈

I actually liked Wonder Woman's rebirth very much! There was some part thar lost my intrest but after giving this one a "brief" pause I ended up loving this after all.

[Nika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ракета! Всьо що можу сказати 😁😁😁

[Kier Scrivener · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I cannot for the life of me figure out where it went wrong. Where who I was and who I am became so terribly divided."

The introduction with Diana questioning what is true and what is false, playing with her canon and how she as a character, as Wonder Woman and an Amazon has been seen throughout the years. Rucka shows different canons of her and Themyscira as she battles with memories true and false, once true now false. She even uses the lasso of truth on herself in a very poignant moment. Saying 'the first casualty of war is truth' while binding herself in the lasso.

The idea of divergent selves is relateable outside of the realm of fantasy, though Diana has existed for a long time in regards to her place in the world she is in her late twenties, she has discovered herself and she has changed and now she is forced to reckon with who she was in paradise (innocence), who she became when she entered man's world (adulthood) and who she has become in ten years away from her origin.

Memory in reality is constructed by our perspective and experience and by our lens looking back. In my mid twenties I've been asking this same question a lot, the question of 'where did who I was and who I am divide?'

So on a meta level of acknowledging shifting canon, on a story level and on personal level the first arc really spoke to me.

The second volume is a look back at Diana's first year, not as Wonder Woman but more her journey to become Wonder Woman as she earns the mantle in the end of the arc and has only two fights throughout. But I think this was really nessecarily, especially on the tail of the introduction. It does add space between the ongoing plot but I think it will have clues to keys we don't know yet.

I liked the interspicing between Diana and Steve, not even page by page but throughout the panels, I always love that exploration. I should have noted this is my first Wonder Woman story, I don't think I've even experienced her in my other reading. My comics during has mostly included a lot of Batman and his supporting cast and a few delves into Supes and elsewhere. Diana is a character I know but unlike her male counterparts does not have the same ubiquitousness in pop culture or adaptations.

I loved the 2017 movie and have seen her appearing in some animated shows but I haven't collected as much through osmosis as the boys. Ninity-six percent of my knowledge on her is thanks to Sasha from Casually Comics. I have had this run recommended several times but gods and more large scale things have never been my thing, but I was wrong, segregated all girl upbringing with divinity can still be relateable.

Back to the second arc Year One, I liked that it took it's time. I am not completely sold on her not knowing English or being able to communicate. It feels very foreign for Wonder Woman but maybe that is the point. One side I am like it seems within her powers to speak any language on the other side having a demigod who has broken English being the powerhouse she is – is pretty sick. The only downside is they have to have her learn it pretty quick.

Over all, I really enjoyed the story, getting to know and explore the central characters of Diana, Steve, Etta and Barbara Ann. I am curious for the villain of the first arc, why in this canon she can't return to Themyscira, and has maybe been hallucinating or in a stimulation? Not sure. But you've succeeded. I have feelings and intrigue.

It feels 3.75 ish, I was originally going to give it 3 as I round down but that just seems to low to how much I loved these first installments

–– my comments on being a long time between when telling her year one story is moot as in reading them in order they go back and forth when in the bind ups they take every second issue and put them in volumes by arcs. So I am even more glad I choose to review both togerher as this was properly told interspersed––

[Nick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was looking for an entry point into WW comics and decided to start here; however, I was very confused by the alternating stories and how they fit together. I’m still confused about some of the characters. I wonder if it would’ve been easier to follow if I had read the original comics instead of this scrambled up mess.

The illustrations were great and I did learn about Diana Princess of the Amazons. Plus there was an intriguing mystery, so I will bump it to a 3 star.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slowly finding a way back to the heart of the character after all the ludicrous stuff DC's been putting her through, Rucka writes Wonder Woman with charm and aplomb. The art on this book, aside from a few minor quibbles, is absolutely beautiful as well.

In fact, if you have been away from Wonder Woman comics for a while, if you are confused about whether or not she's a child of Zeus, if you feel alienated by the directionless narrative of recent books, this is the perfect place to return to the story. After all, this is a book about returning to Paradise Island, and finding it a place you cannot recognize.

I highly recommend this book for Wonder Woman fans.

[Rick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably somewhere between a 3.5 and a 4, but I'll round up because Rucka's run here is just so damn charming.

I wasn't sure what to expect with Wonder Woman. I liked the film, but didn't think it was the masterpiece some thought it was. Really good, not great. I have my doubts about the character (gods among men, strange invisible island, strange invisible jet?) but DC Rebirth has been such a pleasant surprise that I thought I'd give it a go.

Very glad I did. Rucka made a terrific decision to alternate each issue between her backstory and her current story. It avoids bogging the reader down with yet another origin, while laying the groundwork that is needed, especially for newer readers.

The downside is that there's a different artist for each alternating arch. Love the idea, but the current-day story had a style I didn't love, while I adored the art of her origin. It works, thematically, but it wasn't a home run in execution.

For more detail, please read Jillian's review -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

She says pretty much everything I wanted to say, and likely better.

Recommended!

[ElmoBRR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bueno me da vagueza hacer reviews de cómics así que a partir de ahora stop, pero dios rucka es que que bien escribes. El dibujo es increíble también, la historia, todo es perfecto, pec

[✮Octjillery✮ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly loved this.

I only started getting into comics (of the non-manga variety) in the past year or so, and even more recently into the big ones--meaning DC and Marvel. So, this was really my first time reading a Wonder Woman comic (other than one origin story issue that was lent to me). This was also a Christmas gift from a comic-savvy friend, and I'm sorry it took me so long to get around to it!

I enjoyed the back-and-forth between the Year One issues and the present predicaments. Seeing Diana come into her powers at the same time that you see her struggling with her identity and several years' worth of convoluted memories had a powerful impact. Generally, I don't love when a story is told that way, but the shift is always punctuated by the transition between artists, which makes it more obvious and palatable. The timing is pretty spot-on, too, in that the present storyline often reflects the Year One events. It's easy to screw that up, but I don't feel like it was ever jarring or confusing.

I loved the art, as they both really suit the events that they're portraying. The art of the Year One issues is softer, more clear, suitable for a young woman coming into her powers and destiny. The art for the more current story is sharper and darker, more detailed in little ways. It fits with the sort of madness and confusion Diana faces.

I liked the attention to detail when it came to the communication between the characters when they all first met. Language would be an obvious barrier, and it always bothers me when it's not properly addressed. I also really enjoyed Barbara Ann because she's such a huge nerd.

Oh, and the cover art gallery in the back was amazing. I don't have the book on hand so I don't remember the one artist's name, but her covers were fantastic.

[Nate]

Several Goodreads reviewers suggest reading this series in the two deluxe editions rather than the four trades, so I'm taking their advice. The first fourteen issues (collected in this first deluxe edition) alternate between a present day storyline and a retelling of Wonder Woman's origin. While the two stories are told separately, each issue informs the next and reading them in publication order is important for context.

So how's the story? Quite good. Rucka's Diana shines, and her origin is a joy to read even knowing what happens. The present day arc, "The Lies," has a lot going on. Diana is trying to find Themyscira, which has been physically lost to her since she left it, and she asks Cheetah for help. The two of them save Steve from Cheetah's patron god, reuniting him with Diana (she was dating Superman during the New 52, ugh). This is all a prologue to uncovering the conspiracy about what happened to Themyscira. That's not to mention Etta Candy and Sasha Bordeaux's roles. It does feel like Rucka’s doing too much, but the story is balanced fairly well and given room to breathe with the origin issues breaking it up to provide meaningful context. The entire book - with both storylines - is actually a pretty smooth read. Rucka's scripting is straightforward. And you can tell he's setting up something big here.

The art is a major highlight. Liam Sharp (before his annoying abstract style), Nicola Scott, and Bilquis Evely make this a beautiful book to look at. Scott's Year One issues stand out in particular, but there's not a bad-looking page in sight.

I had mixed feelings about Rucka's earlier WW run, mainly because Infinite Crisis interrupted whatever good he was up to. So far, this run is entirely standalone with minimal references to the larger DC universe, and it's all the better for it.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Never actually having read a full run of Wonder Woman always left me unsure as to where I could pick up a comic and start but with this collected edition, it was easy.

It appears that this was the best way for me to go as Rucka gave me a beginning and a current timeline as the issues alternate between both in this collected edition so it lead me from the beginning which I vaguely remember; with Diana among her family in Themyscira, Steve's crash on her home, to her voyage to return him home. In all of that there's that beautiful naive and childlike wonder that Diana would have seeing so man different things and being away from home and that was great to read in between the issues of her present day where the naive wonder appears to have either worn off or died.

I loved how in this first issue the question of "Who really is Wonder Woman?" was started but far from over as this gave me enough to be interested to keep going with this Rebirth series so I'm off to find Vol.2

[ScarlettMi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful art. Just getting that up front here, because the art in these collected issues is gorgeous.

I really appreciate the challenge Rucka is taking on here in rebooting the story, keeping what already happened, amalgamating various origins for the character, and giving her a fresh start in a way that keeps things rooted in the classic elements that make Wonder Woman who she is. It's really impressive how well he manages to do that here.

[andrew y · Rating 4 out of 5]

It makes me sick but this makes me want to give DC another chance.

[Annika · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was cool, plus the art was differently consistent, which is always nice.

[Albert · Rating 2 out of 5]

above average artwork, but the writing is just okay (especially considering how good Rucka's previous run on WW)

[Nalle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ay no sé, la amo.

[Anna Francesca · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations are really good and the story line was filled with action and so much more. This is the first Wonder Woman graphic novel I have read and I think it’s the best place to start if you’re new to Wonder Woman and have seen the film as it starts from around the same place. Really love the deluxe edition - having all of these in one hardback is so much easier!

[Luke Muench · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonder Woman has always struggled to find her footing when it comes to solo outings, with plenty of books over the years that feel awkward or undefined. This series works to play off of the very idea of this, presenting that Diana has had her memories of her past tampered with time and again in an effort to both retell her origin story in a clean and easily followable way while exploring the modern day consequences of her past. The series alternates between an issue from Diana's earlies days as Wonder Woman and her present day struggles, which may sound jarring but works to the book's benefit, with a more consistent art direction (with a different art team drawing the images from one time period versus another) and allowing for readers to experience and understand how the past directly correlates and influences the events of today. The character work for Diana and Cheetah is particular is fantastic, with some nice supporting characterization for Steve, his military team, and Etta. Even the Amazons feel exceptionally compelling as characters, a family that operates a governmental system for the betterment of their island. The ways in which the culture is portrayed is refreshing and compelling, making me wish we spent a little more time with them.

For everything this book does well, I do think it stumbles in a few ways. For one, the villains of the book are both very boring and very confusing. As this is revealed later on, I won't necessarily spoil who the modern day antagonists are, but they feel uninspired, and I rarely understood what they were talking about or what their plot is. As for Ares, he's always felt like a poor antagonist, and barely makes an appearance as it is. Otherwise, it's generic terrorists, which serve their purpose in showing how Diana shows compassion to her foes and helps those who have been manipulated by greater outside forces, but it makes that aspect of the book feel especially weak. If anything, the antagonist of the book is Diana's memory, but that doesn't work especially well to create a sense of urgency or tension outside a couple of key moments.

Additionally, some of the plot feels overly repetitive, and I'm unsure whether this is because the writers feel the need to over present certain plot points due to the infrequency of the issues that touch on each of the two alternating plots, but for every issue that was a banger and showed our heroes at their best, there's an issue that feels like it all but repeats ideas we've already gone over multiple times. This slowed pace, especially towards the latter issues, definitely dampens the experience and makes me feel like the present needed to be put on pause while the past caught up, with more plot that needed to be divulged in one plot before both stories could continue.

While I am enjoying this book, this is unfortunately not the conclusion of the narrative, and the outcome and presentation of the second deluxe edition could have a grander negative impact on this one by proxy, as I don't view this as a book that stands on its own especially well. Still, there are a few issues in her that stand out as some of the better DC issues I've read in a while, and easily some of the best writing that Diana has been afforded in recent memory.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonder Woman: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1 (Wonder Woman (2016) (Single Issues) -1, 1-14)
This new deluxe edition collects WONDER WOMAN #1-14 and the WONDER WOMAN: REBIRTH one-shot.

“Wonder Woman Vol.1 The Lies” (DC Universe Rebirth) by Greg Rucka and co.
[originally published as Wonder Woman: Rebirth 1. Wonder Woman 1,3,5,7,9,11]

Volume#1 review:
Deeper and darker than predecessor versions of Wonder Woman we enter a narrative of complex characters with much shared history and complicated relationships and ambiguous ambitions.

Notable quotes:
[1a] “War … the FIRST casualty of war … is TRUTH.” - WW
[1b] “You are MANY to MANY. Peace-Maker and War-Fighter. Supplicant, aspirant, penitent. The true friend and the boon companion, the trusted soul and the truth-speaker … and you have been DECEIVED.” - unknown narrator

[3a] “I KNOW you don't want me here. If I had ANY other choice, I would HONOR that desire. Believe me when I say .. I have NONE.” - WW
[3b] “FACE ME!” - WW

[5a] “Love can exist with hatred, each preying on the other --” - WW
[5b] “Help me KILL Urrzkarrrtga. FREE me from my CURSE. PRRRRROMISE me, Diana.” - Cheetah, Dr. Barbara Ann Minerva

[7a] “'Illeism' … Some consider it a sign of NARCISSISM o even MEGALOMANIA.” -
[7b] “She SHOULD be [yours]. She CAN be.” - Cadulo
“You've got some TOXIC ideas of MACULINITY, dude.” - Steve

[9a] “You have been very STRONG. Carry that COURAGE and FAITH just a little further now.” - WW
[9b] - “... everything h—he MADE me do … it as all LIES ...” - Barbara Ann

[11a] “MOTHER?” - WW
[?] “It is as if everything has become a PARODY of the HOME I LEFT behind … … it was all just a LIE.” - WW


Wonder Woman, Vol. 2: Year One (Wonder Woman (2016) #2) by Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott (Artist)
Collects WONDER WOMAN #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, #14.

WONDER WOMAN Vol.2 YEAR ONE

Wonder Woman (2016-) #2 by Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott (Illustrator)
Yr. 1, Part 1
“I can see the BEUATY of the heavens. I can see the poetry in their motion. But all we do is witness.”
“Our gods speak through the world around us. Rarely – if ever – in their own voice.”

Wonder Woman (2016-) #4
Yr. 1, Part 2
“All were armed with similar weapons. All do the same thing. Some launch multiple projectiles in rapid succession. The range far surpasses that of our best archers.”

Wonder Woman (2016-) #6
Yr. 1, Part 3
“A dove on a naval base. Definition of irony right there.”

Wonder Woman (2016-) #8
Interlude:
“An understanding of mythology is a bedrock of a classical education…” - tutor

Wonder Woman (2016-) #10
Yr1, Part 4
“… the press have arrived, and they are, of course, far more interested in her bra size than what’s just happened here…”

Wonder Woman (2016-) #12
Yr1, Part 5
“So … you can talk to animals.”

Wonder Woman (2016-) #14
Yr1, Finale
“Do you know who I am, mortal?” – Ares choking Steve
“Yeah, you’re an ASSshhurRkk.” – Steve

[Kaion · Rating 5 out of 5]

F*ck yeah! I know I was in the minority for not loving the Azzarello/Chiang run of Wonder Woman, but the retcon of the Amazons as bloodthirsty rapists never sat right with me.

Rucka is with me, because basically half of this volume (the odd issues, collected as "Vol 1: The Truth") is a retcon of the above, and provides an explanation for why her story and her memories have been rewritten so many times. Yes, it's very meta and sets up the story for future issues, but is not, on its own, particularly exciting (and the art is rough).

Nope, the standout of the volume is the even issues (collected as "Vol. 2: Year One"), and as the title suggest, serve as the story of Diana's origin and how she left Themyscira and came to man's world.

And this part kicked major butt! And was gorgeous to boot (much like its title character)!

And brought back the Lasso of Truth as her most important weapon! And her bisexuality! And the invisible plane!

I could rave all day about this depiction of Diana, and how it emphasizes her playfulness, her compassion, her curiosity, and her sense of duty as an ambassador.

Instead, I'll just point out one detail that shows how well Rucka understands the character: He re-establishes the fine Wonder Woman tradition of saving (shirtless) Steve Trevor from being kidnapped and tied to things, and Steve's complete OK-ness about being rescued. Marston would be so proud.

*Warning regarding violence: Funny feelings regarding the mall shootout. It's not named for obvious reasons, but the mall that Diana and crew go out to on the day trip is a real, and very recognizable, mall in San Diego. I have been at that mall, and seeing it captured so astutely was definitely uncanny ... and then seeing it shot up. :(

[hielianthos · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE TITLE

Consent, bitch. Let me rephrase that; CONSENT, BITCH!!!

THE REVIEW

Now,that we got that out of the way, the review , a very concise one it will be indeed. I love the story ( so far ... ) . It has been everything I ever wanted. Dianna , once again , being a friend to Barbara and Barbara ,finally, accepting that. The story IS what I desire from superhero comics. Feminism. Women being there for each other even when one has abandoned herself. Sisters refusing to let one another in pain. Casual queerness. Yes ,I said it. Queerness is not a character trait. Let me repeat for the people in the back; QUEERNESS IS NOT A CHARACTER TRAIT. Representation in general? We got it. Do we need more? Yes.

WANT MORE DETAILS?

Now down to the bread and ,unfortunately for my vegan ass ,butter : Dianna is in character. She is unmistakably Dianna. She's kind ,gentle ,fierce , a feminist ,a warrior, a person that believes in love and good and fights against injustice and evil. Dianna. I love her.

THE REST

The art: I like it. It is very beautiful. My only problem is Wonder Woman's waist. It is drawn too small for someone of that height and muscle mass. Also, massive tits , but I can excuse that one. It's comics after all....

CONCLUSION

I don't usually write lengthy reviews but I was very pleasantly surprised by this, so you're welcome, I guess. I , friend , will leave you with these words of wisdom:

"They do it because they can." Issue 3

"I believe we should all be allowed to love one another and do so without restraint." Issue 9

*insert a Steve Trevor looking at you with love*

Also , Etta's outfits are awesome.

[Diego · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Greg Rucka Wonder Woman series, but I'm obsessed with Liam Sharp, Nicola Scott and Jenny Frison art.



This is a must read, this ombibus does justice to the original publication of the comics in singles issues, two stories with different plot lines told one after the other.



Greg Rucka does a great work telling a new version of Wonder Woman for the Rebirth era, giving her a kind of a new fresh start, and a more clear origin story. He keeps the plot line interesting and the narrative used for this book gives a great contrast between a the heart lighted origin and a darker more filled with action story. However, in both stories the endings are not his strong, making them a little bit nerdy sometimes.



Now let's talk about Liam Sharp and Nicola Scott art, it was crazy wild. It really stands up and same as Greg Rucka, they showed that they're capable of creating different moods for different types of plots. Just look at it.



This books are a better way to follow the vision of Greg Rucka. I really am continuing it.

[Jasna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second time reading this content but first time reading it in its original order. I bought the individual volumes a few years ago when they first came out. As others have mentioned, i enjoyed the original order much more, as well as the hardcover art on the outside and at the end.

Beyond the presentation of the book, I loved the content. Rucka is my favorite comic book writer. I also love the art and that Wonder Woman has darker skin here, truer to what someone from a warm and sunny island would look like. Liam Sharp's work is beautiful.

I love the reimagined characters of Steve Trevor, Etta Candy, and Barbara Ann Minerva. I love the use of the lasso as a way for everyone to communicate with each other and accelerate Diana's language learning. I love the diverse Amazons and the depictions of Diana's patrons in animal form. I love the idea of this Diana being more of a free, though selective, lover, to resolve past stories of her being romantically involved with both Superman and Steve, though also noting that she loved an Amazon named Kassia before leaving Themyscira. I loved the all-female badass Maru armed forces and the imagining of the Maru virus by Ares' followers. I thought the depiction of Diana's trauma and crisis of identity when she realizes the illusions she has experienced was tastefully done.

Do I love everything? Yes, it's Rucka and Wonder Woman!

[Alek Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first solo Wonder Woman story, and boy was it good. I got into comics during the New 52, but never picked up Wonder Woman for some reason. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing coming into this story. I know that DC Rebirth is all about undoing most of New 52 and bringing characters back to their roots. I didn't feel all that lost having not read the previous New 52 stories, and I think I like Wonder Woman's roots. Greg Ruka's Year One story arc really shows us the innocence and purity of WW's character, and The Lies story arc with our present day WW was an incredible mystery that has me looking forward to the next edition.

This story was also full of Steve Trevor; which I loved. His and Diana's relationship is my favorite in the DC universe and this story really explores it's history and meaning. It fixes the awkward Super/Wonder relationship of New 52 with a short but sweet scene that had me going "Awww". It also briefly foreshadows the revelation that Steve isn't the "first man on the island". I hope the next edition gives us more on Diana's possible twin brother.

Finally the artwork was spectacular. The book consists of a handful of artists and all of them delivered. Every scene fit perfectly with the art style chosen.

[Sasan Shabrou · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not a huge Wonder Woman fan but my 5 year old daughter is. I hope she enjoys reading this one day. That being said I bought this after watching the Wonder Woman movie with her this past summer and thought what a perfect way to start into the Wonder Woman comics since most of my comics are Batman or Justice League, the Rebirth seemed like a good place.

I liked how it summarized what had previously happened before the Rebirth and mangled all the storylines into incoherent thoughts and memories almost playing with Wonder Woman's mind. In this book we meet a strong and confident woman who knows her place is above mortals but wishes to not share that burden on her shoulders, her only weakness is how she sees herself. In this aspect she is probably the more realistic than all the other DC nonhuman superheroes.

This was a good quick read and I'm sorry to myself for not reading this earlier. I'll be looking for other Wonder Woman books soon.

[Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good. I was quite curious as to how the "year one" storyline and modern storyline would interact. Turns out, just the right amount. I didn't super care for the modern story's art, but it wasn't terrible. Nicola Scott's art for the year one story was infinitely better (even if she does draw Steve like a Howard Chaykin-esque bubble faced business boy). The retelling of her origin was really well done. The modern story had the requisite Rebirth "my continuity does not make sense, i must fix it" stuff, and since I don't know all the twists and turns of WW continuity it didn't mean a whole lot to me. But it was told well enough despite that. I think, in the end, I kind of prefer Rucka's older WW material, I think just because there's a larger variety of it. This book was half origin story retelling, a quarter continuity resetting, and a quarter genuinely new storyline. So yeah, good stuff, but by its nature not too NEW.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love everything Greg Rucka did to revitalize the Wonder Woman comic. Diana herself is compassionate and wise as well as divinely strong and battle tested. Steve Trevor, IMO, should always be around but especially as a compelling love interest. (Whose idea was it to have his shirt come off in every issue of Year One? Give them all the money!) Cheetah/Barbara Ann is so interesting as a friend turned foe turned friend (as well as having a fun, cinematic archeologist backstory). Etta’s characterization and role is also an interesting new angle. The art is DIVINE. All the artists deliver dynamic action and pretty (but not over-sexualized) people. Everything about this is gold! So I prefer to believe that DC didn’t ruin it pretty much the instant Rucka left the title. We’re in a time loop and the only WW issues coming out are 1-25.

[Oli Turner]

“The first casualty of war is truth”
Very prescient words particularly given current events.
“I wish to pass in peace, but I will fight if I must. If you force me to fight, you will lose.” So badass. greg rucka returns to wonder woman and somehow manages to deftly navigate dc continuity decisions and incorporate it into the story.
Parallel story lines with different artists - Presumably a very astute way to meet deadlines on the monthly issues.
Great art from Nicola scott and Liam sharp and gorgeous colours.
A retelling of Diana’s origin meeting with Steve Trevor. An intriguing ending compelling me to get the second volume.
A particular highlight for me was the interlude issue with Barbara Minerva being a modern day Indiana Jones - that story should have its own mini series

[Ashley Lambert-Maberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can barely remember it. Was trying to get back into comics through the Comixology app. Had tried during the new 52 reboot (which I found terribly confusing, the series' were set in different time periods). I think the key (for us elders) is to pick one title, read the series, possibly reading a few others if your favourite character gets caught in a crossover, but trying to keep up with all the series at once, especially after the fact, made for an uncomfortable reading experience.

(Note: I'm a writer, so I suffer when I offer fewer than five stars. But these aren't ratings of quality, they're a subjective account of how much I liked the book: 5* = an unalloyed pleasure from start to finish, 4* = enjoyed it, 3* = readable but not thrilling, 2* = disappointing, and 1* = hated it.)

[Jason Potrzeba · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a trade collection, the deluxe collection is the way to go. With the larger pages and hardcover binding. This is a beautiful book.

As far as the collection themselves, this book collects #1-14 as well as the Rebirth #1. The books are presented in an order that basically goes one story present, one story past and this alternates throughout the entire collection. I'm not sure if that is how each book was originally released but with this collection I felt that this put together a very enjoyable read. The artwork was also excellent.

I'm looking forward to picking up the deluxe collection volume 2 once it is released.