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Wonder Woman, Vol. 1: The Just War
Far below Themyscira, Ares, the God of War, has been imprisoned for generations, repenting his past sins. But his new cellmate Grail may have an unexpected effect on him…and the plan they’ve come up with threatens to change Themyscira—and the world—forever!
When Wonder Woman rushes to eastern Europe to rescue Steve Trevor from a mission gone wrong, she’ll find herself face to face with a very new, very different God of War. It’s true, Ares has been reborn on Earth—but has he changed for the better? Of all the role models in the world, he seems to have chosen…Wonder Woman?! Diana and Steve Trevor better watch their backs, because Ares isn’t the only creature of myth to find his way to Man’s World…and he’s not the only resurrected Olympian either.
Collects Wonder Woman #58-65.
When Wonder Woman rushes to eastern Europe to rescue Steve Trevor from a mission gone wrong, she’ll find herself face to face with a very new, very different God of War. It’s true, Ares has been reborn on Earth—but has he changed for the better? Of all the role models in the world, he seems to have chosen…Wonder Woman?! Diana and Steve Trevor better watch their backs, because Ares isn’t the only creature of myth to find his way to Man’s World…and he’s not the only resurrected Olympian either.
Collects Wonder Woman #58-65.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published October 22, 2019
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G. Willow Wilson
471 books3,317 followersHugo, World Fantasy and American Book Award-winning author of novels and comics, including THE BIRD KING, INVISIBLE KINGDOM, and ALIF THE UNSEEN. Co-creator of Ms Marvel. Honorary doctor of letters, Rutgers University. I accidentally started a dutch baby baking cult during quarantine. Not very active on here right now, but often found on Twitter.
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October 24, 2019
I have to say, I expected more after G. Willow Wilson's great run on Ms. Marvel. This was bland and uninspired, rehashing old stories that have been done numerous times in Wonder Woman and Thor. Themyscira and Olympus have disappeared stranding the gods on Earth with lost memories. Now the gods all want to take on new identities while failing miserably. Steve Trevor is back to being the useless damsel in distress authors like to paint him in.
Cary Nord's art is not very good. He's taken on a minimalistic approach reminiscent of early Mike Mignola before he discovered the use of shadow. Jesus Merino's art looks phoned in too. It's very static with no energy whatsoever.
Cary Nord's art is not very good. He's taken on a minimalistic approach reminiscent of early Mike Mignola before he discovered the use of shadow. Jesus Merino's art looks phoned in too. It's very static with no energy whatsoever.
September 20, 2019
G. Willow Wilson's run on Wonder Woman starts off with a pretty bland storyline. Ares gets free from imprisonment, decides to become a warrior for justice but misunderstands what justice is. Then a lot of Wonder Woman comic stamps start to surface, like Diana in search for Themiscyra, Diana against the public perception of her image, Diana's rivalry with Veronica Cale, Steve Trevor as damsel in distress... It's all so very milquetoast and boring and nothing that even casual Wonder Woman readers haven't read dozens of times before. I don't think there was a single new or interesting idea in this entire volume. I'm shocked to admit this, but after reading this volume I am much more looking forward to Steve Orlando's recently announced run judging by how solid his stories were in Wonder Woman, Volume 9: The Enemy of Both Sides, and I don't feel bad at all that Willow Wilson decided to leave the book after just one year. Clearly something didn't gel here, because The Just War is as a very uninspired take on Diana and her world. This was a disappointment.
June 4, 2023
G. Willow Wilson, who had tremendous success with her teen superhero Ms. Marvel for Marvel Comics, brings her talents as writer to DC, for her 2019 run of Wonder Woman.
In Volume 1, “The Just War”: Ares, the God of War, escapes from his prison under Themyscira; Diana finds out that Steve Trevor is in trouble (again); traveling to the war-torn country of Durovnia, Diana finds Ares, who claims to have turned over a new leaf, which is actually just the same old leaf; they fight a lot, but then Ares saves a baby and has a come-to-Jesus moment (sorry to mix religious iconography); Aphrodite shows up, and she ends up wearing a lot of Steve’s clothes, which is awkward; Greek mythical beasts like minotaurs and Pegasi find themselves as refugees in Washington, D.C., which I’m sure really pisses off Ted Cruz; Veronica Cale is keeping Diana’s supervillain Nemesis as prisoner in her basement… or is she?
This is a superb run of well-written stories with plenty of action and humor to please everyone. Also, great artwork by Cary Nord, Xermanico, Jesus Merino, and Emanuela Lupacchino.
In Volume 1, “The Just War”: Ares, the God of War, escapes from his prison under Themyscira; Diana finds out that Steve Trevor is in trouble (again); traveling to the war-torn country of Durovnia, Diana finds Ares, who claims to have turned over a new leaf, which is actually just the same old leaf; they fight a lot, but then Ares saves a baby and has a come-to-Jesus moment (sorry to mix religious iconography); Aphrodite shows up, and she ends up wearing a lot of Steve’s clothes, which is awkward; Greek mythical beasts like minotaurs and Pegasi find themselves as refugees in Washington, D.C., which I’m sure really pisses off Ted Cruz; Veronica Cale is keeping Diana’s supervillain Nemesis as prisoner in her basement… or is she?
This is a superb run of well-written stories with plenty of action and humor to please everyone. Also, great artwork by Cary Nord, Xermanico, Jesus Merino, and Emanuela Lupacchino.
April 10, 2022
This was a fun read!
It starts with Diana learning that Steve has been captured and then well she is on her way to free him despite Etta's reluctance and well war on both sides and she kinda hates it and then at the same time we have Ares coming and how he comes in and stopping the war or doing something, I am unclear on it but then he has to fight Diana, there is a subplot with whats happening wiht Steve and the olympian animals and something with Aphrodite and then how it all crosses over and I guess the writer wanted to make a point of uselessness of war and how there are no winners, but its unclear so yeah there's that.
And some other stories with the animals meeting some waitress named Maggie and how Diana sorta helps them and so I guess they are building towards the story of "What happened to Olympus?" and all that and its intriguing and I kinda like the idea but it depends on the execution.
GWW gets the characters voices sorta well but I wish we had less exposition and ore action but hopefully future issues delve more into it and I a liking te bigger mystery here and it seems promising.
It starts with Diana learning that Steve has been captured and then well she is on her way to free him despite Etta's reluctance and well war on both sides and she kinda hates it and then at the same time we have Ares coming and how he comes in and stopping the war or doing something, I am unclear on it but then he has to fight Diana, there is a subplot with whats happening wiht Steve and the olympian animals and something with Aphrodite and then how it all crosses over and I guess the writer wanted to make a point of uselessness of war and how there are no winners, but its unclear so yeah there's that.
And some other stories with the animals meeting some waitress named Maggie and how Diana sorta helps them and so I guess they are building towards the story of "What happened to Olympus?" and all that and its intriguing and I kinda like the idea but it depends on the execution.
GWW gets the characters voices sorta well but I wish we had less exposition and ore action but hopefully future issues delve more into it and I a liking te bigger mystery here and it seems promising.
December 9, 2020
This is about as good as I expected.
If never read wonder woman this will do just fine. She's heroic, fun, and passionate. Wonder Woman herself is great. But the plot is basic. It starts interesting enough with Diana looking for Steve but then when Ares comes along it ruins plans. It becomes a bit too preachy without feeling like it earned the right to be, or make much sense. But it is still written well enough, fun enough, and the art is good enough.
A decent book but nothing mind-blowing. A 3 out of 5.
If never read wonder woman this will do just fine. She's heroic, fun, and passionate. Wonder Woman herself is great. But the plot is basic. It starts interesting enough with Diana looking for Steve but then when Ares comes along it ruins plans. It becomes a bit too preachy without feeling like it earned the right to be, or make much sense. But it is still written well enough, fun enough, and the art is good enough.
A decent book but nothing mind-blowing. A 3 out of 5.
January 18, 2020
Wilson takes over Wonder Woman, but rather than shake things up, she follows fairly closely on Greg Rucka's lead. Ares is again the main bad guy, but there is also a nod to current events by introducing a bunch of refugees trying to come to America, the twist being these folks are not exactly human.
Pretty good overall in the short term, but I worry I could get bored if the bigger storyline is drawn out too long.
Pretty good overall in the short term, but I worry I could get bored if the bigger storyline is drawn out too long.
May 10, 2019
3.5 Not the home run I was expecting from Willow Wilson but there is a lot of potential.
World: The art is fantastic, other than the really really horrible two issues done by Jesus Merino. For the most part the art is stylish, the line work is light and fun and the colours really pop. Oh and the sense of motion in the fights is beautiful. The world building here is solid, this is a new writer and of course Willow Wilson going to put in motion new pieces of the world for his greater story and also the issue by issue and the pieces she uses is interesting. This world feels like an updated and modern version of the film and that is not a bad thing. Starting with Ares and the Pantheon is a strong choice and the fish out of water pieces are also interesting. Of course we also get cameos from interesting choices I did not expect but it was also fun to see (the Giant story).
Story: I will say that I love Ms. Marvel and the tone that book brought and the straight forward storytelling that it presented. In those tales the story was not complex the emotions were not complex (other than the emo school drama which is also great) and the outcome is the good usually wins. So when Wilson Wilson was announced as the new writer for Diana I felt amused and surprised as I would have thought that it’s not exactly a given fit for Diana and Willow Wilson. However I will say that the results are more than I expected. The first arc with ‘The Just War’ feels like a Wonder Woman movie book and also feels like a Willow WIlson book with the banter and the tone and the pacing, it’s a rather enjoyable time and though the look at war is a bit basic but I like it, it provides a very clear message and a very strong perspective (albeit basic) on the current state of our world and how conflicts are not always black and white. The next issue with the “fish out of water” scenario was also really fun and reminded me of Ms. Marvel in terms of the fun light banter and the snippy remarks, it was a nice change of pace after the 5 issue first arc. The book does take a nose dive after that with the two issue Nemesis story which felt janky and choppy and had really horrendous art. Those two issues felt rushed, a bit too convenient, and really contrived (but it makes sense in the context of the story). I would have personally saved Cale for later but oh well, the end was beautiful which is exactly what a Wonder Woman story should have ended but all the stuff before it was rather sub par. Then we get to the Giant story and that was better than the Nemesis story but not nearly as well done as the ‘Just War’. It’s not a bad story but there is a lot of action here and also the sense of urgency is not really there and it does meander a bit. However the banter and the characters that are involved make it enjoyable. A tighter script would have been a bit better and I do think that this book is going through some growing pains to settle in on the tone and what it wants to do, plus we need to get to know the characters. There is a lot of potential and honestly there are a lot more terrible writers working at DC at the moment (Williamson comes to mind, oh and Orlando).
Characters: I loved Kamala, she was such as great character and her personal voice was amazing, plus she had a bunch of support cast members that were just as complex, quirky and interesting. So, what will Willow Wilson bring to Diana? About the same as Rucka’s but a little lighter at the moment. She writer’s Diana well and Diana does respond consistent to the current iteration of the character that the movie established. There is a slight unfocused to the personal voice still but I think Willow Wilson is trying to find Diana’s voice and I know it will settle in soon. Her Diana is not as perfect and not put on a pedestal as much which I like and I love that emotionally she is not without flaws, her human side really comes out to play here and I like that (flaws makes for good drama). The supporting cast is an interesting choice. Willow Wilson very quickly introduces us to a few new characters and rebooted versions of classic characters that she will be playing with and for the most part they are interesting. For the most part the banter is there and I hope that we get more quiet moments with these characters soon so get to know them. I like these new personalities and I want to know more. The retooled Pantheon is interesting and I like how Aeres was written and another companion that Diana is living with, it’s not as drastic as the Azzarello version of the Pantheon but it is interesting.
It is a good start for the most part, it’s not a home run, there are some rough patches but there is a lot of potential to be found here. There’s are some subtle differences to how Willow Wilson writes Diana and I like it.
Onward to the next book!
World: The art is fantastic, other than the really really horrible two issues done by Jesus Merino. For the most part the art is stylish, the line work is light and fun and the colours really pop. Oh and the sense of motion in the fights is beautiful. The world building here is solid, this is a new writer and of course Willow Wilson going to put in motion new pieces of the world for his greater story and also the issue by issue and the pieces she uses is interesting. This world feels like an updated and modern version of the film and that is not a bad thing. Starting with Ares and the Pantheon is a strong choice and the fish out of water pieces are also interesting. Of course we also get cameos from interesting choices I did not expect but it was also fun to see (the Giant story).
Story: I will say that I love Ms. Marvel and the tone that book brought and the straight forward storytelling that it presented. In those tales the story was not complex the emotions were not complex (other than the emo school drama which is also great) and the outcome is the good usually wins. So when Wilson Wilson was announced as the new writer for Diana I felt amused and surprised as I would have thought that it’s not exactly a given fit for Diana and Willow Wilson. However I will say that the results are more than I expected. The first arc with ‘The Just War’ feels like a Wonder Woman movie book and also feels like a Willow WIlson book with the banter and the tone and the pacing, it’s a rather enjoyable time and though the look at war is a bit basic but I like it, it provides a very clear message and a very strong perspective (albeit basic) on the current state of our world and how conflicts are not always black and white. The next issue with the “fish out of water” scenario was also really fun and reminded me of Ms. Marvel in terms of the fun light banter and the snippy remarks, it was a nice change of pace after the 5 issue first arc. The book does take a nose dive after that with the two issue Nemesis story which felt janky and choppy and had really horrendous art. Those two issues felt rushed, a bit too convenient, and really contrived (but it makes sense in the context of the story). I would have personally saved Cale for later but oh well, the end was beautiful which is exactly what a Wonder Woman story should have ended but all the stuff before it was rather sub par. Then we get to the Giant story and that was better than the Nemesis story but not nearly as well done as the ‘Just War’. It’s not a bad story but there is a lot of action here and also the sense of urgency is not really there and it does meander a bit. However the banter and the characters that are involved make it enjoyable. A tighter script would have been a bit better and I do think that this book is going through some growing pains to settle in on the tone and what it wants to do, plus we need to get to know the characters. There is a lot of potential and honestly there are a lot more terrible writers working at DC at the moment (Williamson comes to mind, oh and Orlando).
Characters: I loved Kamala, she was such as great character and her personal voice was amazing, plus she had a bunch of support cast members that were just as complex, quirky and interesting. So, what will Willow Wilson bring to Diana? About the same as Rucka’s but a little lighter at the moment. She writer’s Diana well and Diana does respond consistent to the current iteration of the character that the movie established. There is a slight unfocused to the personal voice still but I think Willow Wilson is trying to find Diana’s voice and I know it will settle in soon. Her Diana is not as perfect and not put on a pedestal as much which I like and I love that emotionally she is not without flaws, her human side really comes out to play here and I like that (flaws makes for good drama). The supporting cast is an interesting choice. Willow Wilson very quickly introduces us to a few new characters and rebooted versions of classic characters that she will be playing with and for the most part they are interesting. For the most part the banter is there and I hope that we get more quiet moments with these characters soon so get to know them. I like these new personalities and I want to know more. The retooled Pantheon is interesting and I like how Aeres was written and another companion that Diana is living with, it’s not as drastic as the Azzarello version of the Pantheon but it is interesting.
It is a good start for the most part, it’s not a home run, there are some rough patches but there is a lot of potential to be found here. There’s are some subtle differences to how Willow Wilson writes Diana and I like it.
Onward to the next book!
October 29, 2019
My thanks to NetGalley and DC Entertainment/DC Comics for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.
I really love Wonder Woman, but I find that the comics that star her are hit and miss for me. This particular one was a miss. The artwork wasn't consistent from panel to panel. In one panel, everything would be drawn in a realistic and beautiful way, the next, the same objects would be rendered almost crudely and gritty. It was rather jarring to me.
Also, the storylines jumped around a lot. Characters were dropped, re-introduced having an issue and then dropped again when a bigger issue popped it's head up. I liked the character of the waitress, but what was her purpose? Will she pop up again or was she just there to move the plot along, never to be seen again?
And Ares was rather all over the place. He was ok with killing those he perceived as bad, even though there were innocent people present, then when confronted with a baby that he probably orphaned, he was repentant, THEN flip flopped again AND despite being the god of war, he didn't know how to use a particular weapon when he obtained it from Wonder Woman.
The whole story didn't flow well. It jumped all over the place and it didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Maybe I read it wrong, but it didn't work for me.
Not horrible, but I didn't like it much. 2, it was ok but should have been better it's Wonder Woman for crying out loud I expected more, stars.
I really love Wonder Woman, but I find that the comics that star her are hit and miss for me. This particular one was a miss. The artwork wasn't consistent from panel to panel. In one panel, everything would be drawn in a realistic and beautiful way, the next, the same objects would be rendered almost crudely and gritty. It was rather jarring to me.
Also, the storylines jumped around a lot. Characters were dropped, re-introduced having an issue and then dropped again when a bigger issue popped it's head up. I liked the character of the waitress, but what was her purpose? Will she pop up again or was she just there to move the plot along, never to be seen again?
And Ares was rather all over the place. He was ok with killing those he perceived as bad, even though there were innocent people present, then when confronted with a baby that he probably orphaned, he was repentant, THEN flip flopped again AND despite being the god of war, he didn't know how to use a particular weapon when he obtained it from Wonder Woman.
The whole story didn't flow well. It jumped all over the place and it didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Maybe I read it wrong, but it didn't work for me.
Not horrible, but I didn't like it much. 2, it was ok but should have been better it's Wonder Woman for crying out loud I expected more, stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2019
Although she will forever be known as the co-creator of Marvel’s first Muslim superhero, Ms. Marvel AKA Kamala Khan, G. Willow Wilson has written for other publishers, whether it be the excellent Invisible Kingdom for Dark Horse or creator-owned work for DC’s soon-to-be defunct imprint Vertigo. Speaking of DC, Wilson returns to Marvel’s biggest rival to be the latest writer on the main Wonder Woman title, which seems to be the ideal fit.
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June 21, 2019
Basic Plot: Due to the actions of Ares, both Themiscyra and Olympus have imploded, dumping gods and monsters alike into the mundane world. Wonder Woman investigates what has happened.
The plot is interesting and moves at a decent pace. It is interesting, but it isn't grabbing me as strongly as I expected and I'm not sure why. The art is good if inconsistent. Some panels are definitely better than others. I am pretty sure more than one artist worked on this volume, as I noted multiple styles, sometimes within the same issue, which was slightly jarring.
This feels like the start of something new and I am intrigued to see where it will go.
The plot is interesting and moves at a decent pace. It is interesting, but it isn't grabbing me as strongly as I expected and I'm not sure why. The art is good if inconsistent. Some panels are definitely better than others. I am pretty sure more than one artist worked on this volume, as I noted multiple styles, sometimes within the same issue, which was slightly jarring.
This feels like the start of something new and I am intrigued to see where it will go.
April 16, 2019
Read these as individual issues. Just such a fun romp through mythology with a character that I adore. But I also loved what Wilson's story did for the issues that affect refugees and immigrants through these characters and their dilemma. It's an overall fun story and worth the read
October 31, 2019
Wonder Woman, Vol. 1: The Just War
Written by G. Willow Wilson, Cover art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. Art by Cary Nord, Xermanico, Emanuela Lupacchino, and Jesus Merino
I haven’t read Wonder Woman comics for a number of years, so when this came up on Netgalley, I decided to check it out. Especially since it was written by G. Willow Wilson, the writer of Ms. Marvel in Marvel comics. This Ms. Marvel is not Captain Marvel aka Carol Danvers, but a Muslim Pakistani American teenager, Kamala Khan.
This book collects Wonder Woman issues #58-64, Vol. 1 The Just War. The individual issues were published Nov 2018-Feb 2019. Wonder Woman discovers that Ares is no longer imprisoned in Themyscira when she goes to (yet again) rescue Steve Trevor. Other Gods such as Aphrodite and mythical creatures from Olympus also show up on Earth but they do not remember how they got there or what happened to Olympus. Wonder Woman questions what happened to Themyscira and of her mother, Hippolyta? Of course, Ares causes mayhem, even when he thinks he is doing good. There is a bit of comic relief when the mythical creatures end up in Washington DC.
I thought the story was good but not great. It didn’t feel fresh or new. I may had been expecting more from Willow Wilson. Overall, I thought the art was excellent, especially Terry and Rachel Dodson’s cover art. The one exception was Cary Nord’s art, which I felt was uneven and at times simplistic. It varied so much that I wondered if they changed artists mid-issue.
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Written by G. Willow Wilson, Cover art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. Art by Cary Nord, Xermanico, Emanuela Lupacchino, and Jesus Merino
I haven’t read Wonder Woman comics for a number of years, so when this came up on Netgalley, I decided to check it out. Especially since it was written by G. Willow Wilson, the writer of Ms. Marvel in Marvel comics. This Ms. Marvel is not Captain Marvel aka Carol Danvers, but a Muslim Pakistani American teenager, Kamala Khan.
This book collects Wonder Woman issues #58-64, Vol. 1 The Just War. The individual issues were published Nov 2018-Feb 2019. Wonder Woman discovers that Ares is no longer imprisoned in Themyscira when she goes to (yet again) rescue Steve Trevor. Other Gods such as Aphrodite and mythical creatures from Olympus also show up on Earth but they do not remember how they got there or what happened to Olympus. Wonder Woman questions what happened to Themyscira and of her mother, Hippolyta? Of course, Ares causes mayhem, even when he thinks he is doing good. There is a bit of comic relief when the mythical creatures end up in Washington DC.
I thought the story was good but not great. It didn’t feel fresh or new. I may had been expecting more from Willow Wilson. Overall, I thought the art was excellent, especially Terry and Rachel Dodson’s cover art. The one exception was Cary Nord’s art, which I felt was uneven and at times simplistic. It varied so much that I wondered if they changed artists mid-issue.
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 5, 2020
A escritora norte-americana e muçulmana G. Willow Wilson ficou famosa por criar e desenvolver as histórias de Kamala Khan, a personagem adolescente da Marvel, que também é seguidora do Islã. O próximo trabalho de G. Willow Wilson nos quadrinhos de super-heróis foi, então, na editora rival, DC Comics, fazendo logo a sua principal personagem feminina, a Mulher-Maravilha. Não sei se eu estava com muita expectativa para ler estas histórias - que já saíram há um bom tempo no Brasil e eu acabei deixando e deixando para depois - ou se realmente esses roteiros estão aquém da média das histórias da princesa amazona. Wilson coloca um trio de seres mitológicos que servem de alívio cômico e destoam totalmente do resto da trama, os desenhos de Cary Nord também estão muito instáveis, não fazendo jus à arte dele em outras obras como Conan, o Cimério, por exemplo. Já os desenhos de Xermânico que faz os fill-ins são mais agradáveis e mais consistentes com o que tivemos de arte para a Mulher-Maravilha nesta fase Renascimento DC Comics. Claro, vou continuar acompanhando série, mas com menos expectativa e empolgação.
June 3, 2024
Barring my utter confusion at what looks like yet *another* reboot (this was Rebirth, if I understood correctly), I just didn’t enjoy this story all that much.
The art at the start was great, but it changed midway through to a style that made Diana’s features a lot harsher.
The war plot felt extremely vague to the point that I wondered if maybe there was a tie in to an earlier story and Wilson expected the reader to just remember that. A lot of the dialogue meant to be poignant were so unspecific that the lines fell flat for me. We get vague war in vague country and solution that is also… vague.
The lawsuit storyline is resolved too quickly. It felt like another rehash of superhero registration which wasn’t that interesting considering how many times it’s been done before, but I thought it’d be interesting for a character like Diana. She’s so beloved, the stories where others distrust her are usually interesting. But it’s resolved with a swiftness.
The story about the exiled Olympian creatures was the most interesting part of the volume for me, but it’s like 6 pages. So, overall, there wasn’t a lot for me to love here.
Bummer.
The art at the start was great, but it changed midway through to a style that made Diana’s features a lot harsher.
The war plot felt extremely vague to the point that I wondered if maybe there was a tie in to an earlier story and Wilson expected the reader to just remember that. A lot of the dialogue meant to be poignant were so unspecific that the lines fell flat for me. We get vague war in vague country and solution that is also… vague.
The lawsuit storyline is resolved too quickly. It felt like another rehash of superhero registration which wasn’t that interesting considering how many times it’s been done before, but I thought it’d be interesting for a character like Diana. She’s so beloved, the stories where others distrust her are usually interesting. But it’s resolved with a swiftness.
The story about the exiled Olympian creatures was the most interesting part of the volume for me, but it’s like 6 pages. So, overall, there wasn’t a lot for me to love here.
Bummer.
February 28, 2020
This was ok. Good art. The storyline of the gods home disappearing really was reminding me of something else I’ve read but I can’t put my finger on what.
March 29, 2020
An intriguing beginning to what I hope will be an excellent Wilson era Wonder Woman
May 23, 2020
G. Willow Wilson takes the reins on Wonder Woman in these eight issues that pit Diana against Ares, before facing the vengeance of Veronica Cale!
Wilson's Wonder Woman has some great ideas; she gets the core of Wonder Woman pretty well, the idea that she doesn't like fighting as a first response, and that compassion and love are what really power her, as well as the truth. Her storyline choices really reflect this, and I love that she used a lot of the Themyscira continuity that we've established so far, like the fates of Ares and Grail, as well as what Veronica Cale's been up to. The execution gets a little muddled at times, with a lot more time devoted to the side-characters than Diana unfortunately, which means some storylines go on a bit longer than they need to.
The other main problem is the artwork; Cary Nord was touted as the big artist joining Wilson's run, but his art leaves a LOT to be desired. It's sketchy and unfinished, and I expect a lot of this is due to the fortnightly schedule of the book, but don't grab an artist who can't hold up - the book's been fortnightly for 57 issues at this point, it shouldn't be a surprise. Thankfully, the other artists on the book are much more impressive, with contributions from Jesus Merino (who keeps coming in to save Wonder Woman's bacon when it comes to art), and Xermanico. There's also a guest issue by Emanuela Lupachino, a personal favourite of mine and a wonderful fit for Diana's world.
There are some teething problems with this volume - some dodgy artwork and a bit of fluff in terms of story, but Wilson gets what makes Diana the character everyone loves, and her enthusiasm for the book really shines through.
Wilson's Wonder Woman has some great ideas; she gets the core of Wonder Woman pretty well, the idea that she doesn't like fighting as a first response, and that compassion and love are what really power her, as well as the truth. Her storyline choices really reflect this, and I love that she used a lot of the Themyscira continuity that we've established so far, like the fates of Ares and Grail, as well as what Veronica Cale's been up to. The execution gets a little muddled at times, with a lot more time devoted to the side-characters than Diana unfortunately, which means some storylines go on a bit longer than they need to.
The other main problem is the artwork; Cary Nord was touted as the big artist joining Wilson's run, but his art leaves a LOT to be desired. It's sketchy and unfinished, and I expect a lot of this is due to the fortnightly schedule of the book, but don't grab an artist who can't hold up - the book's been fortnightly for 57 issues at this point, it shouldn't be a surprise. Thankfully, the other artists on the book are much more impressive, with contributions from Jesus Merino (who keeps coming in to save Wonder Woman's bacon when it comes to art), and Xermanico. There's also a guest issue by Emanuela Lupachino, a personal favourite of mine and a wonderful fit for Diana's world.
There are some teething problems with this volume - some dodgy artwork and a bit of fluff in terms of story, but Wilson gets what makes Diana the character everyone loves, and her enthusiasm for the book really shines through.
September 2, 2020
This cover epitomizes why I used to have no interest in Wonder Woman comics. However, I have kept trying to find good Wonder Woman stories after loving the 2017 movie, and I had a lot of hope for this one, since the Ms. Marvel comics by G. Willow Wilson are some of my favorites. Unfortunately, this book is a tired retread of familiar story tropes, and its attempt to be politically relevant falls flat through its vagueness, generality, and lack of world-building.
I would not read this again, and would not recommend it. I will probably give the series another chance and read the second book, but I am very disappointed with this book's tiresome story and exaggerated, objectifying art. If I ever had to rescue Steve Trevor, I would make sure to pack a change of clothes for him, because he spent 80% of this book shirtless.
I would not read this again, and would not recommend it. I will probably give the series another chance and read the second book, but I am very disappointed with this book's tiresome story and exaggerated, objectifying art. If I ever had to rescue Steve Trevor, I would make sure to pack a change of clothes for him, because he spent 80% of this book shirtless.
November 19, 2019
There were stakes and drama but everything just seemed off and light.
April 7, 2020
The art is my biggest complaint, Cary Nord's style does not work for Wonder Woman at all. The story is boring, another random war with Ares and Themyscira had disappeared again. Nothing new.
June 25, 2022
Fajne, jednak komiksy z superbohaterami it’s not my cup of tea. Wolę ich w wydaniu na wielkim ekranie.
September 17, 2019
The artwork is basic and uninspiring. But nothing too terrible. The dialogue, however, is just silly. Beyond amateurish. I've read dialogue from indie published books that was better. For me, the story wasn't much better. It's basic. It's lazy. You have one lover going after another that is in danger. They switch it up by having it be the woman attempting to save the man, but this being a Wonder Woman comic, it isn't surprising. The inclusion of the mythical creatures was the breaking point. I mean, I get it is a comic about a superheros but this called for too much suspension of disbelief.
This was a 16 page DNF.
Thanks to Netgalley for a free review copy.
This was a 16 page DNF.
Thanks to Netgalley for a free review copy.
January 20, 2021
G. Willow Wilson's take on Wonder Woman is entirely OK. She really grabs at the classic mythology of Wonder Woman, bringing characters like Ares, Aphrodite, and Nemesis into the story: some classic and some newer. There's also a mystery involving the disappearance of Themyscira.
And that's all the problem too, which keeps this first volume from flying high. The main storyline, about Ares, really doesn't have much new to say about the character. Oh, he theoretically has a whole new viewpoint, but he's still the same arrogant ass. And Themyscira disappearing seems like something that happens every few months. Even the plotline of the gods scattered across the world seems like we've seen it before (and we have, whether it was Amazons in Wonder Woman or gods in Thor).
So there's a lot same 'ole same 'ole here, and thus far, not anything to really grab our attention.
And that's all the problem too, which keeps this first volume from flying high. The main storyline, about Ares, really doesn't have much new to say about the character. Oh, he theoretically has a whole new viewpoint, but he's still the same arrogant ass. And Themyscira disappearing seems like something that happens every few months. Even the plotline of the gods scattered across the world seems like we've seen it before (and we have, whether it was Amazons in Wonder Woman or gods in Thor).
So there's a lot same 'ole same 'ole here, and thus far, not anything to really grab our attention.
January 14, 2020
2.5 rounded down.
I'm a little disappointed as this seems like Wilson is doing a re-tread of Azzarello and Rucka but it is coming out kind of pedestrian. Definitely not what I expected after loving Ms. Marvel and A-Force.
I'm a little disappointed as this seems like Wilson is doing a re-tread of Azzarello and Rucka but it is coming out kind of pedestrian. Definitely not what I expected after loving Ms. Marvel and A-Force.
February 25, 2020
Public library copy.
As a fan of the writer she's an excellent fit for writing Wonder Woman . I would nit pick that the art and story direction suffered when Cary Nord left. With yet another appearance by Veronica Gale, it's as if every new writer that comes along keeps pitting WW against her to poor effect. Marvel used to do that with the FF and every writer started with their Dr Doom story.
Also the voices were awkward in a way WW hadn't been. Sometimes I'd have to read a line more than once because it was like Thor was speaking.
It's too bad Terry Dodson only did the cover art. I'd much prefer Wilson paired with a WW artist of that caliber.
As a fan of the writer she's an excellent fit for writing Wonder Woman . I would nit pick that the art and story direction suffered when Cary Nord left. With yet another appearance by Veronica Gale, it's as if every new writer that comes along keeps pitting WW against her to poor effect. Marvel used to do that with the FF and every writer started with their Dr Doom story.
Also the voices were awkward in a way WW hadn't been. Sometimes I'd have to read a line more than once because it was like Thor was speaking.
It's too bad Terry Dodson only did the cover art. I'd much prefer Wilson paired with a WW artist of that caliber.
February 4, 2021
"Is your cause so just that the loss of innocent life can't sully it?"
I love Wonder Woman, even though I'm not much for comic books. She hits me right in the feels and asks the important questions, like is war ever the right course of action when innocents die? Can people actually change their natures? What is more powerful than revenge? There's not an easy answer in a world nuanced with people.
I enjoyed seeing a glimpse into her life with Steve, how they're constantly trying to tell each other to be safe while they both have jobs that lead straight into danger. But they don't hold each other back; they hold space for the other person to be themselves and do what they must and love with all their hearts.
Seeing some of the other gods of Olympus thrown into the mix here to try and make a new start on Earth was interesting. Nemesis, Hades, Aphrodite and other fantastic creatures just don't blend well into live in Washington DC.
I love Wonder Woman, even though I'm not much for comic books. She hits me right in the feels and asks the important questions, like is war ever the right course of action when innocents die? Can people actually change their natures? What is more powerful than revenge? There's not an easy answer in a world nuanced with people.
I enjoyed seeing a glimpse into her life with Steve, how they're constantly trying to tell each other to be safe while they both have jobs that lead straight into danger. But they don't hold each other back; they hold space for the other person to be themselves and do what they must and love with all their hearts.
Seeing some of the other gods of Olympus thrown into the mix here to try and make a new start on Earth was interesting. Nemesis, Hades, Aphrodite and other fantastic creatures just don't blend well into live in Washington DC.
March 26, 2024
It has been quite awhile since I read a Wonder Woman graphic novel. This was a good one to start with again.
Great art and a lovely story with foundations in current events and myth. Too much Steve Trevor in my opinion, but he was all the rage once the movies came out that it is too be expected.
Steve Trevor goes missing in a war zone and Diana immediately takes off to find him in the midst of a civil war conflict. But she finds more than she is expecting when in the midst of the civil war she comes face to face with Ares. But an Ares that doesn't remember everything about his life or Olympus and he isn't the only Olympian in the area. I do love when Diana gets to interact with other gods and goddesses and plenty of that to be found here! Aphrodite is the best bit in my opinion, she comes off much wiser than she is normally played for in the comics which is fun to see. And it appears that we are getting more of the Diana/Aphrodite team up in volume 2.
Great art and a lovely story with foundations in current events and myth. Too much Steve Trevor in my opinion, but he was all the rage once the movies came out that it is too be expected.
Steve Trevor goes missing in a war zone and Diana immediately takes off to find him in the midst of a civil war conflict. But she finds more than she is expecting when in the midst of the civil war she comes face to face with Ares. But an Ares that doesn't remember everything about his life or Olympus and he isn't the only Olympian in the area. I do love when Diana gets to interact with other gods and goddesses and plenty of that to be found here! Aphrodite is the best bit in my opinion, she comes off much wiser than she is normally played for in the comics which is fun to see. And it appears that we are getting more of the Diana/Aphrodite team up in volume 2.
January 10, 2020
Diana rushes off to rescue Steve, who is MIA in a mission gone wrong, and is horrified to find the area crawling with baddies and gods, because what has come of Olympus and Themascyra? I really liked the art--Diana was very strong, and not sexualized. Steve could have worn more shirts, but whatever. This was a story of complicated feelings and actions, with a lot to dig in to and think about. I love this author from Ms Marvel, and I'm excited to see what she does with Wonder Woman. DC style isn't really my style, so I didn't love this, but I think it was very well done.
"Justice is not what makes you feel good. Sometimes justice doesn't benefit YOU at all--sometimes you must give up that which you treasure most so that someone else may benefit from it."
"Justice is not what makes you feel good. Sometimes justice doesn't benefit YOU at all--sometimes you must give up that which you treasure most so that someone else may benefit from it."
February 15, 2020
I was excited to see G. Willow Wilson's take on Wonder Woman, but something about this didn't work for me. It's more of an expectation thing than any flaw in the writing itself. I loved how she focused on neighborhood and family in Ms. Marvel, but "The Just War" is an epic, world-spanning, big-issues kind of story.
That makes sense for Wonder Woman, since she's one of the biggest guns in the DC Universe... but it's not quite what I wanted. The quiet character moments are good; I guess I just want them closer to the center of the story.
That makes sense for Wonder Woman, since she's one of the biggest guns in the DC Universe... but it's not quite what I wanted. The quiet character moments are good; I guess I just want them closer to the center of the story.
March 6, 2021
Loved this book. Beautiful artwork. Great storyline... although a little repetitive of other storylines already written. The inclusion/addition of a nonchalant, devil-may-care updated Aphrodite wearing nothing but cute t-shirts— brilliant. She is hilarious and different in this book. More “Harley Quinn”
And the “Lost Mythical Beasts” spin? Laugh out loud funny. I enjoyed that so much! I also loved the magical part at the end... Aphrodite and her beautiful swan 🦢 💞
But the bottom line?
“Love makes you brave”
And the “Lost Mythical Beasts” spin? Laugh out loud funny. I enjoyed that so much! I also loved the magical part at the end... Aphrodite and her beautiful swan 🦢 💞
But the bottom line?
“Love makes you brave”
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