Wonder Girl (2021-2022) #1

Wonder Girl (2021)

by Joëlle Jones, Jordie Bellaire (Colorist)

The story of Yara Flor starts here!
Raised in the faroff land of Boise, Idaho, Yara Flor has always felt something was missing from her life-and now she is headed to Brazil to find it. Little does she know her arrival will set off a series of events that will change the world of Wonder Woman forever. Her return has been prophesied, and with that prophecy comes the undivided attention of benevolent gods from pantheons beyond. Danger lurks around every corner-but is this young hero ready for her journey? Find out in a debut issue you absolutely cannot miss!
Spinning out of the bestselling Future State: Wonder Woman, acclaimed writer/artist Joëlle Jones makes a triumphant return to the character to officially introduce her into the DC Universe. You think you know Wonder Girl, but you have never seen her like this!

Genres: Comics, Dc Comics, Wonder Woman, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Comic Book

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 18, 2021

About the author

Joëlle Jones is an American comic book artist based in Los Angeles.
Jones attended the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland and has worked with a number of comics publishers, including DC, Marvel, Boom, Oni Press. She wrote and drew her own series Lady Killer, published by Dark Horse comics.
Jones has also provided illustration work for a number of clients, including Prada and the New York Times.

Reviews

[Bookishrealm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can we just appreciate the beauty in glory that is Yara Flor as wonder woman? I have a literally been waiting for this issue for a very long time especially since I first saw her in infinite frontier. This is one of the best first issues that DC has put out so far this year. I think that it is full of myth lore and legend and Brazilian culture that readers will definitely appreciate. It chronicles Yara going back to Brazil after an extensive period of time. I think that this serious is going to provide readers with a lot of action and a lot of intrigue and character development. And let’s just talk about how stunning the artwork is in this book. I think that this may end up being one of the best series for DC in the next year or so. I don’t see them dropping the ball when it comes to Yara as a character. I’m just really excited to be able to pick up the next issues whenever they do release.

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great start. We learn a little about Yara past and it aint so pretty. Then thrown into modern day with her and some stunning art to showcase it all. Bit confused why we're shown so many other tribes and people though.

[Diz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't usually review single issues, but I had to review this one in the hopes that more people read it. The new Wonder Girl, Yara Flor, is one of the most interesting and exciting characters to come out of DC Comics in a long time. Writer and artist Joëlle Jones does an amazing job with the art. The character designs are amazing, the colors pop, and the layouts are intriguing. The story involves the Greek gods, which is something I always enjoy in stories related to Wonder Woman. Keep the mythology coming!

[Nicholas Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy cow! The artwork was stunning! Everyone was beautiful!

This is such a great introduction to Yara coming home to Brazil after so many years. There were also some Brazilian cultural references thrown in.

[Gordon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was going well until the obligatory "middle aged writer writing social media stuff where kids sound like they're from 1967"

Otherwise it was a great start — minus the YouTuber stuff.

[Mia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has a good ending, but the story was rushed. Potential was there just it was missed, but art was great.

[Murphy C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, great debut. Joëlle Jones' artwork is eye-popping! Some of the absolute best artists at DC these days are women, and it's wonderful to see.

[Corrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading Joëlle Jones’ Future State Wonder Woman we continue with the spin-off series of Wondergirl (7 issues), where Jones introduces her officially into the DC Universe.

In Homecoming Part One:

Raised in Boise, Idaho, Yara Flor has always felt something was missing from her life-and now she is headed to Brazil to find it. Little does she know her arrival will set off a series of events that will change the world of Wonder Woman forever. Her return has been prophesied, and with that prophecy comes the undivided attention of benevolent gods from pantheons beyond.

Cracking start to this series. Joëlle Jones really makes stunning art. All those gorgeous women!

Themes: Brazil, the Gods and the Amazons get restless.

4.7 Stars

[Sarah Churchill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really great introduction to Yara, I love her already, and the artwork is stunning. Usually I find the first issue with a new character can feel a bit flat, but a lot of background was packed in thanks to the creative layouts, and I feel like I have a good grasp on the kind of character and story we're about to get from this series already.

[Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not much happens in this first issue but the artwork is still stellar! Interested to see where it goes.

[Khabeer Rashad · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love this. The way Joëlle draws Yara is really beautiful

[Emma Anais Doyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Art is GORGEOUS. I just wish there’d been a bit more story even though this is just a first issue.

[Phoenix · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an awesome debut. Makes me wish I didn’t skip Future State: Wonder Girl. Perhaps they’ll include that run with the collected issues for this first arc? I sure hope so!

I like Yara’s spirit; it’s nice to see a strong heroine that isn’t just yelling everyone’s head off and punching them. And don’t get me wrong, there’s room for strong and loud heroines too, but only if they’re nuanced beyond just yelling and punching everything like their boring male counterparts that perform the same schtick.

I’m also super curious what weapon Yara’s capable of activating and why that makes everyone in the DC universe (from Nightwing to Harley Quinn) nervous. Even if the possible doomsday set-up is well-trod territory, I’m still super curious.

Joelle Jones’ art is ridiculously gorgeous, as usual. I loved following some of her Catwoman run a few years back. I’m reeeeally tempted to add this to my pull list at my area’s comic shop.

[Turner Keith Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely stunning. This book is beautiful and full of potential that I, no doubt, believe it will deliver!

[Antonio Feitoza Gomes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was EPIC. As a Brazilian myself, I feel so happy and represented! Beautiful!

[Ana Luiza · Rating 3 out of 5]

she's pretty and that's all that matters 😎

[:) · Rating 1 out of 5]

cassie sandsmark and artemis carried. the rest is bullshit, i feel offended as a brazilian.

[Kastie Pavlik · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this!! I waited so long and it didn't disappoint! It's beautifully drawn with a good blend of storytelling in text and in the panels. I love the mixture of the Wonder Woman mythos and the other tribes. I look forward to it converging and seeing how Yara reacts. I loved the Future State series and am sad the CW passed on the live action show. The other tribes reacting, to me, doesn't seem odd at all. Diana was a weapon and Yara was the Future State Wonder Woman, so it's easy to see her in the same situation: a weapon. But where Themyscira wanted to protect Diana, they would fear another tribe's equivalent. I think that's cool. It's very in line with mythology to have counterparts, like Zeus/Jupiter/Set, etc.

[Parker J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally got to reading this and...it was as wonderful as I was hoping it would be. The set up for what the first story arc will be was really great, this was a good introduction to Yara Flor (though I recommend reading the Future State books that include her before diving into this), and I'm loving Queen Nubia.

Also, the art was killer. So so so so stunning. I'm really glad I bought a physical of this one so I can just stare at the beautiful pages for hours.

(Also, we had a mini Cassie cameo and I'm begging Joelle Jones to bring her into the fold of this series somehow)

[scribble · Rating 5 out of 5]

YES to everything going on in here. I love this first issue with my whole heart. And if you think that Yara was awesome in FS, buckle up because it seems it’s only getting better.
The beginning with the throwback being shown as we simultaneously read the flight attendant’s instructions was a *brilliant* idea. It was only when we returned to the now that I realized I was holding my breath.
Queen Nubia? I was so surprised and so ecstatic I was grinning the whole time through.

[Devin Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The art is awesome. Bellaire's brilliance as a colorist is well-documented, but I think I'm new to the clarity, dynamism, and expressiveness of Jones's art.

I feel a little bit like I've been dropped into a continuity/etc that I wish I knew better, but I'm mostly pushing that feeling aside. Gotta start somewhere.

[Estrela · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thrilling story so far! And also love the vibrant illustrations too

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm still a huge Joëlle zones fan, and this is a solid start.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything Joëlle touches turns to gold

[Katie]

the issue literally did not stop with its break neck speed and I’m all for it

really enjoying seeing Yara’s story unfold!!!

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The art is GORGEOUS, like I can't stop looking away. And I really am enjoying the story so far!

[Casey Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this way more than I expected. I love the art and am very interested in the story.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trial Of The Amazons part 4

[s · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yara flor what a woman you are

[Cuppiesaur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joëlle Jones nailed! The script is solid, the brazilian depiction is good and that art is ✨✨✨