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Wonder Woman (1987) (Single Issues) #90-93, 0
Wonder Woman: The Contest
After winning a contest of physical and mental challenges, Princess Diana was elected to go to Patriarch's World to teach them the Amazon ways as the super-heroine Wonder Woman. But years later, Diana's mother is unsatisfied with her limited progress to bring an end to all acts of hate on Earth, so she institutes another contest to name a new champion. Attempting to defend her position, Diana enters the games but in the end is bested by the arrogant and powerful Artemis. Now, a defeated and dejected Diana can only watch as Artemis, a skilled warrior with a penchant for violence, journeys to Man's World as the new Wonder Woman.
120 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1995
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William Messner-Loebs
435 books38 followersWilliam Francis Messner-Loebs (born William Francis Loebs, Jr.) is an American comics artist and writer from Michigan, also known as Bill Loebs and Bill Messner-Loebs. His hyphenated surname is a combination of his and his wife Nadine's unmarried surnames.
In the 1980s and 1990s he wrote runs of series published by DC Comics, Image Comics, Comico, and other comics publishers, including DC's superhero series Flash and Wonder Woman among others. Additionally he has both written and drawn original creator-owned works, such as Journey: The Adventures of Wolverine MacAlistaire.
In the 1980s and 1990s he wrote runs of series published by DC Comics, Image Comics, Comico, and other comics publishers, including DC's superhero series Flash and Wonder Woman among others. Additionally he has both written and drawn original creator-owned works, such as Journey: The Adventures of Wolverine MacAlistaire.
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June 5, 2017
The title of Wonder Woman is at risk!
This TPB collects "Wonder Woman" #90-93 & #0.
Creative Team:
Writer: William Messner-Loebs
Illustrator: Mike Deodato
A NEW CONTEST FOR THE TITLE OF WONDER WOMAN!
Themyscira Island reappears after an absence of several months due to the dark magic of Circe, but although in real time only a few months passed, for the Amazons trapped in another dimension have passed 10 years, and not only that, now the Island of Themyscira is forcibly shared by another tribe of Amazons, the Bana-Mighdall.
Princess Diana is happy to reunite with her mother, Queen Hippolyta, however, Hippolyta is very disappointed with Diana as she considers that the princess has failed to fulfill her mission to achieve peace in the "Men’s World", So Queen Hippolyta decrees that a new contest must be held and whoever wins it will be the new Wonder Woman.
Although Diana is back in her home, Themyscira Island, she has never felt more isolated and no longer knows who to trust, since Queen Hippolyta conspires behind her back with other Amazons to fail in the contest, as well as the Amazon Artemis, of the Bana-Mighdall tribe, tells her stories about the Amazons’ past that Diana never heard before and now she does not know the truth anymore.
The Wonder Woman title is at stake and Diana's life will never be the same!
This TPB collects "Wonder Woman" #90-93 & #0.
Creative Team:
Writer: William Messner-Loebs
Illustrator: Mike Deodato
A NEW CONTEST FOR THE TITLE OF WONDER WOMAN!
Themyscira Island reappears after an absence of several months due to the dark magic of Circe, but although in real time only a few months passed, for the Amazons trapped in another dimension have passed 10 years, and not only that, now the Island of Themyscira is forcibly shared by another tribe of Amazons, the Bana-Mighdall.
Princess Diana is happy to reunite with her mother, Queen Hippolyta, however, Hippolyta is very disappointed with Diana as she considers that the princess has failed to fulfill her mission to achieve peace in the "Men’s World", So Queen Hippolyta decrees that a new contest must be held and whoever wins it will be the new Wonder Woman.
Although Diana is back in her home, Themyscira Island, she has never felt more isolated and no longer knows who to trust, since Queen Hippolyta conspires behind her back with other Amazons to fail in the contest, as well as the Amazon Artemis, of the Bana-Mighdall tribe, tells her stories about the Amazons’ past that Diana never heard before and now she does not know the truth anymore.
The Wonder Woman title is at stake and Diana's life will never be the same!
August 29, 2012
If you must read this, do yourself a favor: do not, under any circumstances, read it right after a Wonder Woman book by a writer like Perez, Rucka, or Simone. You know, a book that has good dialog, respect for the characters and their histories, and art that is neither hideously ugly nor exploitative. I'd hate it just based on the art alone. What are they wearing? Especially offensive and jarring when compared to Perez putting the Amazons in stylized chitons. And that's aside from the grotesque poses the artist uses that I guess are supposed to be sexy but really just look like somebody has a very vague idea of how the human spine works. The story is based on a kernel of a good idea but it's so poorly executed that it doesn't matter how good it looked in the planning stages.
April 23, 2023
A rather tedious read that feels text heavy yet light on entertainment value. There's far too much happening narratively and a lot of the pages are also rather visually overwhelming. The characters definitely deserve better than what they're given. Conceptually interesting, but poorly executed, it's a missed opportunity.
June 19, 2020
Like many mid-90s comics, the art here is a love it or leave it type of thing. Everyone looks like they are on massive doses of steroids, everything is hyper sexual, and there is generally a lot more blood gushing than in many other eras of mainstream comics. I was a teen when this kind of style was prevalent, so I feel that it has a certain nostalgic charm. I wouldn't blame anyone for disagreeing, though.
As for the story, it is pretty terrible. I guess whoever was making the decisions at the time felt that Wonder Woman comics needed a big change. That rarely works in comics, and it certainly doesn't work here. Is the "New Wonder Woman" even a footnote in comic book history? I know I didn't know anything about it until I picked this up.
As for the story, it is pretty terrible. I guess whoever was making the decisions at the time felt that Wonder Woman comics needed a big change. That rarely works in comics, and it certainly doesn't work here. Is the "New Wonder Woman" even a footnote in comic book history? I know I didn't know anything about it until I picked this up.
January 1, 2017
This is the first graphic novel I've read since Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History which was much better. I'm participating in Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge 2017, and since this requirement was the most repulsive I decided to get it over with. Well, comic books, pardon me, graphic novels have changed since I read them as a young girl. There's more violence and the language includes profanity. On the upside - and there are a couple - the English is grammatically correct. Wonder Woman is strong, independent, and her goal is to protect women and children from violence and destruction. If you have to read a graphic novel, this one is not a bad choice, but I can't recommend it.
August 31, 2019
Fun story with gorgeous, sexy artwork. Very '90's. 😃
July 8, 2017
I read this last year in the new collected edition Wonder Woman by Mike Deodato which collects #90-100, #0, #85.
I have really mixed feelings about this story. Purely looking at the plot, it's actually not a terrible idea. It's actually kind of cool. This is right around the same time when Doomsday killed Superman, and Bane broke Batman's back (alliteration), putting him out of commission. So it makes sense to then have something happen to Wonder Woman.
While the idea is pretty good, the execution fell flat. I did overall enjoy it, but I recognise the flaws it has. For starts, the artwork. I did really like the colouring but the drawings were just cringe. They were just really offensive and oversexualised. It looked like if Playboy got into the comic business. Artemis is depicted as having a tiny torso with double Ds and giraffe legs. Diana's thighs are very long, while her lower legs are shorter. It's clear what Deadato was trying to emphasise. There's also a lot of side-boob, just really degrading to the character. But, if you can get passed that, then there's the plot.
So again, I'm not entirely opposed to the plot, I think it's interesting and made sense in light of what was happening to the other members of the trinity around the same time. Diana returns to Themyscira only to find that her mother Hippolyta is very disappointed in the lack of progress she's made in man's world. She then decides to have a new contest to pick a new Wonder Woman. This is where Artemis comes in. Artemis competes in the contest and her and Diana are basically the two front runners. In the end however, Diana slips and falls, enabling Artemis to win the contest. Diana is then stripped of her title and Artemis becomes the new Wonder Woman. This was actually really a frustrating story to read in ways. Especially since Artemis doesn't understand what it means to be WW at all and how to bring peace to man's world. Artemis is a ready, fire, aim kind of person and ends up being a really destructive Wonder Woman. And she's also a huge bitch to Diana. Diana also returns to man's world and starts her own operation in a new costume (which makes her look like a biker-stripper) and a new title.
The fact that Artemis was able to beat Diana also doesn't make much sense. Artemis was the best of the Bana-Mighdall Amazons which means she's basically like a lower-tier to mid-tier regular Amazon. This is explained (poorly) by the fact that Diana doesn't have her superpowers when she's on Themyscira. But she's still the best Amazon. I guess Diana had relied on her powers too much while Artemis was hitting the gym everyday. John Byrne later retcons this and makes it even worse with some stupid spell that Magala cast on Diana on behalf of Hippolyta, making it so that Artemis drains away Diana's strength, speed, and ability when she's near her, which is even more stupid, but very fitting of Bryne's run.
Anyway, it was an entertaining story, but very frustrating and felt kind of unnecessary. I feel like it could have been really good if it was done better. The plot is promising and a somewhat cool idea, but it wasn't done properly. The writing isn't that great. The dialogue is very average and the execution just wasn't there.
Rating: 5/10.
I have really mixed feelings about this story. Purely looking at the plot, it's actually not a terrible idea. It's actually kind of cool. This is right around the same time when Doomsday killed Superman, and Bane broke Batman's back (alliteration), putting him out of commission. So it makes sense to then have something happen to Wonder Woman.
While the idea is pretty good, the execution fell flat. I did overall enjoy it, but I recognise the flaws it has. For starts, the artwork. I did really like the colouring but the drawings were just cringe. They were just really offensive and oversexualised. It looked like if Playboy got into the comic business. Artemis is depicted as having a tiny torso with double Ds and giraffe legs. Diana's thighs are very long, while her lower legs are shorter. It's clear what Deadato was trying to emphasise. There's also a lot of side-boob, just really degrading to the character. But, if you can get passed that, then there's the plot.
So again, I'm not entirely opposed to the plot, I think it's interesting and made sense in light of what was happening to the other members of the trinity around the same time. Diana returns to Themyscira only to find that her mother Hippolyta is very disappointed in the lack of progress she's made in man's world. She then decides to have a new contest to pick a new Wonder Woman. This is where Artemis comes in. Artemis competes in the contest and her and Diana are basically the two front runners. In the end however, Diana slips and falls, enabling Artemis to win the contest. Diana is then stripped of her title and Artemis becomes the new Wonder Woman. This was actually really a frustrating story to read in ways. Especially since Artemis doesn't understand what it means to be WW at all and how to bring peace to man's world. Artemis is a ready, fire, aim kind of person and ends up being a really destructive Wonder Woman. And she's also a huge bitch to Diana. Diana also returns to man's world and starts her own operation in a new costume (which makes her look like a biker-stripper) and a new title.
The fact that Artemis was able to beat Diana also doesn't make much sense. Artemis was the best of the Bana-Mighdall Amazons which means she's basically like a lower-tier to mid-tier regular Amazon. This is explained (poorly) by the fact that Diana doesn't have her superpowers when she's on Themyscira. But she's still the best Amazon. I guess Diana had relied on her powers too much while Artemis was hitting the gym everyday. John Byrne later retcons this and makes it even worse with some stupid spell that Magala cast on Diana on behalf of Hippolyta, making it so that Artemis drains away Diana's strength, speed, and ability when she's near her, which is even more stupid, but very fitting of Bryne's run.
Anyway, it was an entertaining story, but very frustrating and felt kind of unnecessary. I feel like it could have been really good if it was done better. The plot is promising and a somewhat cool idea, but it wasn't done properly. The writing isn't that great. The dialogue is very average and the execution just wasn't there.
Rating: 5/10.
July 26, 2022
Oh, 90's Wonder Woman. Never change.
The Contest, like its successor The Trial of Artemis, is a frustrating blend of good ideas with overtly baffling execution. I liked the new status quo of Antiope's Amazons living on Themyscira and the resulting tensions between both groups of Amazons, as well as the premise of Diana losing the mantle of Wonder Woman. Unfortunately, the means of accomplishing these story beats involve messy pacing and retcons that drag Hippolyta's character through the mud. To the book's credit, Artemis is established as a potentially worthy candidate for the Wonder Woman mantle, and her interactions with Diana are mostly enjoyable. Diana's genuine interest in Antiope's Amazons regardless of her sisters' prejudice is classic Diana, and I wish we'd had more time to flesh out Antiope's faction.
I understand Mike Deodato Jr was something of a fan-favorite artist on this title when it was coming out. While I respect that other people enjoy his work, I don't share the same admiration. The proportions are all over the place (especially with characters' legs), the women in this volume have pencil-thin waists, and there are occasions where Diana's butt is bent at such an angle that it nearly touches her back. Credit where it's due, I enjoyed Patricia Mulvihill's colors, but I wouldn't say they're exceptional here.
Arguably the lowest point for me was the retcons made to the Amazons's banishment. I'm fine with new creative teams making changes to the canon, but it's clear Messner-Loebs wanted to build off of what George Pérez had already established, and the things he tweaked weren't my cup of tea. Hippolyta has gone through some drastic changes over the years, but I felt these twisted her in a particularly dissatisfying direction.
I will say this - reading The Contest made for an entertaining look at this odd era for Wonder Woman, and I at least enjoyed that aspect of the experience. That said, unless you want this particular flavor of 90's excess, you should skip this.
The Contest, like its successor The Trial of Artemis, is a frustrating blend of good ideas with overtly baffling execution. I liked the new status quo of Antiope's Amazons living on Themyscira and the resulting tensions between both groups of Amazons, as well as the premise of Diana losing the mantle of Wonder Woman. Unfortunately, the means of accomplishing these story beats involve messy pacing and retcons that drag Hippolyta's character through the mud. To the book's credit, Artemis is established as a potentially worthy candidate for the Wonder Woman mantle, and her interactions with Diana are mostly enjoyable. Diana's genuine interest in Antiope's Amazons regardless of her sisters' prejudice is classic Diana, and I wish we'd had more time to flesh out Antiope's faction.
I understand Mike Deodato Jr was something of a fan-favorite artist on this title when it was coming out. While I respect that other people enjoy his work, I don't share the same admiration. The proportions are all over the place (especially with characters' legs), the women in this volume have pencil-thin waists, and there are occasions where Diana's butt is bent at such an angle that it nearly touches her back. Credit where it's due, I enjoyed Patricia Mulvihill's colors, but I wouldn't say they're exceptional here.
Arguably the lowest point for me was the retcons made to the Amazons's banishment. I'm fine with new creative teams making changes to the canon, but it's clear Messner-Loebs wanted to build off of what George Pérez had already established, and the things he tweaked weren't my cup of tea. Hippolyta has gone through some drastic changes over the years, but I felt these twisted her in a particularly dissatisfying direction.
I will say this - reading The Contest made for an entertaining look at this odd era for Wonder Woman, and I at least enjoyed that aspect of the experience. That said, unless you want this particular flavor of 90's excess, you should skip this.
August 28, 2017
Even though this is the next trade after Destiny Calling, I guess a whole bunch of issues happened in between these 2 collections? Which is a bummer because, as I said, I was interested in the continuation of the stories started in Beauty and the Beasts (volume 3, issues 15-19) which didn't get touched on in Destiny Calling (volume 4, issues 20-24). It's also jarring, because this opens in the aftermath of clearly some major events. [This volume collects issues 90-93.]
In this volume, Messner-Loebs retcons a bunch of the origin story (Diana couldn't use her powers on the island, the competition for who would be the emissary to Patriarch's world was done without the competitors in masks -- and mostly without clothes ... why you gotta be like this, comics illustrators?) which was particularly jarring, having read volume 1 of this series literally 2 days ago.
The idea that Hippolyta (who was skeptical of opening up Paradise Island to men in the first place) would be disappointed and frustrated that Diana has not done more to teach men the way of peace is understandable, but it's only been months in Diana's time (versus ten years in Hippolyta's time, because dimensional rift and magic spells) since the two of them last checked in with each other, so her frustration seems a bit excessive. And from there the story turns Hippolyta into an increasingly unlikeable character (I literally kept thinking we would find out she was possessed or someone else in disguise or something) -- also retconning Heracles' assault on the Amazons toward that end.
At least it reads quickly?
Also,
In this volume, Messner-Loebs retcons a bunch of the origin story (Diana couldn't use her powers on the island, the competition for who would be the emissary to Patriarch's world was done without the competitors in masks -- and mostly without clothes ... why you gotta be like this, comics illustrators?) which was particularly jarring, having read volume 1 of this series literally 2 days ago.
The idea that Hippolyta (who was skeptical of opening up Paradise Island to men in the first place) would be disappointed and frustrated that Diana has not done more to teach men the way of peace is understandable, but it's only been months in Diana's time (versus ten years in Hippolyta's time, because dimensional rift and magic spells) since the two of them last checked in with each other, so her frustration seems a bit excessive. And from there the story turns Hippolyta into an increasingly unlikeable character (I literally kept thinking we would find out she was possessed or someone else in disguise or something) -- also retconning Heracles' assault on the Amazons toward that end.
At least it reads quickly?
Also,
May 28, 2022
Bienvenida Wonder Woman al estilo de dibujos de los 90. Lo más cercano al Image o Marvel con personajes posando y siluetas perfectas. El tomo se resume en el apartado gráfico de la mano de Mike Deodato se daba a conocer en las grandes ligas, dibujaría en esos momentos a Thor y los Avengers para Marvel, editorial más afín con su estilo.
Por lo demás es la despedida de William Messner-Loebs con Diana perdiendo su derecho a ser Woman Woman en manos de una nueva amazona llamada Artemisa, con esa personalidad bien de su época donde la violencia prevalecía sobre la razón.
Borran toda la bondad y buen hacer de la reina Hipolita y la reemplazan por una persona egoista y con secretos. Eso más una guerra de bandas, Chetah, Circe, el Joker y muchas splash page.
Asombra como se pasó de toneladas de letras en los tomos de George Perez a todo lo contrario.
Por lo demás es la despedida de William Messner-Loebs con Diana perdiendo su derecho a ser Woman Woman en manos de una nueva amazona llamada Artemisa, con esa personalidad bien de su época donde la violencia prevalecía sobre la razón.
Borran toda la bondad y buen hacer de la reina Hipolita y la reemplazan por una persona egoista y con secretos. Eso más una guerra de bandas, Chetah, Circe, el Joker y muchas splash page.
Asombra como se pasó de toneladas de letras en los tomos de George Perez a todo lo contrario.
April 22, 2018
The only redeeming thing about this volume was the introduction of Artemis of Bana-Mighdall. Her relationship with Diana was good!
The rest of story was awful. The art was sexist because all the female characters were oversexualised. I hate the skimpy outfits the Amazons wore while they were participating in the contest. The Amazons of Bana-Mighdall were also whitewashed. The complete retcon of Hippolyta and Antiope's history was unacceptable. Hippolyta would NEVER betray her Amazon sisters like that. Hippolyta deserved better than this character assassination!!!
The rest of story was awful. The art was sexist because all the female characters were oversexualised. I hate the skimpy outfits the Amazons wore while they were participating in the contest. The Amazons of Bana-Mighdall were also whitewashed. The complete retcon of Hippolyta and Antiope's history was unacceptable. Hippolyta would NEVER betray her Amazon sisters like that. Hippolyta deserved better than this character assassination!!!
December 27, 2022
Required read as it establishes some things that have popped up again since this was published in the late 1990s. Including the first Artemis. Deodars Jr art and I believe some Brian Bollard covers during this arc.
August 9, 2025
Even though it's following the trend set by "The Death of Superman" I really enjoyed "Wonder Woman: The Contest" for it's fun story and beautiful artwork! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun '90s romp.
June 15, 2019
Subatomic Crap. Don't touch it or your fingers will melt almost instantly
January 25, 2023
Honestamente, aunque a mi si me gusta el arte de Deodato Jr., creo que no queda bien en Wonder Woman. Y uno de los cliffhangers no continúa en el siguiente número (de la parte 2 a la 3). :(
February 20, 2024
The artwork is typical for the 90ies (butts'n'boobs poses in almost every panel and generally incredibly sexist, while the men look like they're on steroids), but the story isn't half bad. 3.5 stars
March 20, 2024
I didn't like the ending at all. It didn't seem to fit the character of Wonder Woman.
February 29, 2016
This review can also be found on my blog.
I was at a comic book store with my boyfriend this weekend and found this! I had read it before but knew I liked it so I picked it up (that’s the only way I allow myself to buy books anymore). It was a steal – only $10! Always support your local comic stores, kids.
Diana returns to Themyscira only to find it ravaged and war-torn. Her Amazon sisters had been fighting demons – and each other – while she was away. Diana befriends Artemis, a warrior of the cast-off Amazon tribe, in hopes of restoring peace between her sisters. Her mother, Hippolyta, upon hearing of Diana’s time away, thinks she has failed in her mission to bring peace and equality to man’s world. The queen then calls for a contest to determine who the new Wonder Woman will be.
That is but one thread in this story, but it’s the most compelling. Everything Diana has fought for so far is on the line. It’s an easy segway point into Wonder Woman comics if you’ve never read them before, because many of her familiar elements are here and the story is easy to follow. The art is angular, with sharp colors and high contrast: very dramatic. This and the volume that comes after this, The Challenge of Artemis, are two of my personal favorite Wonder Woman stories and I highly recommend them! I’ll have to go back to the store to see if they get it in soon~
I was at a comic book store with my boyfriend this weekend and found this! I had read it before but knew I liked it so I picked it up (that’s the only way I allow myself to buy books anymore). It was a steal – only $10! Always support your local comic stores, kids.
Diana returns to Themyscira only to find it ravaged and war-torn. Her Amazon sisters had been fighting demons – and each other – while she was away. Diana befriends Artemis, a warrior of the cast-off Amazon tribe, in hopes of restoring peace between her sisters. Her mother, Hippolyta, upon hearing of Diana’s time away, thinks she has failed in her mission to bring peace and equality to man’s world. The queen then calls for a contest to determine who the new Wonder Woman will be.
That is but one thread in this story, but it’s the most compelling. Everything Diana has fought for so far is on the line. It’s an easy segway point into Wonder Woman comics if you’ve never read them before, because many of her familiar elements are here and the story is easy to follow. The art is angular, with sharp colors and high contrast: very dramatic. This and the volume that comes after this, The Challenge of Artemis, are two of my personal favorite Wonder Woman stories and I highly recommend them! I’ll have to go back to the store to see if they get it in soon~
December 20, 2014
A new Wonder Woman is crowned in this DC comics volume from Mike Deodato Jr. and William Messner-Loebs. Upon returning to Paradise Island, Diana finds a divide between the classic Amazons and the warriors of Bana-Mighdall. As secrets about the schism are uncovered, her mother Hippolyta demotes Wonder Woman for a failure to unite man's world. A new contest is held, one that sees rough-and-tumble warrior Artemis gain the title and costume. Not all is as it seems, especially when hints at tragedy are around the corner. The idea of a new character donning the classic outfit and title is what draws attention to this book; it continued a 1990s trend that saw four replacement Supermen and a violent new Batman take over the titles. Messner-Loebs sadly does not craft an engaging narrative, seemingly bouncing all over the narrative until the final reveal of the Artemis as Wonder Woman. The high point of the collection is the art by Deodato, which launched his mainstream comics career. Granted, the female poses are provocative and the men are overly beefed up, but the facial expressions are exquisite. Try out the Contest for yourself, and decide if it measures up.
February 26, 2008
There's just not enough love I can give this book. I could show my true fangeek and actually quote lines from it...but I wont do that. Not here. The only con for this book is that, it was drawn in the time where 'glossy cheesecake' was KING in the comics world, and so you have a story with very well rounded women, having very well rounded drama...but they're all dressed like they're at the Playboy Mansion for some poolside drinking. :/
But hey, that the tradition of the Paradise Island that was the norm on the television show. Sure, if you can overlook the togas, breasts that defy gravity, and long flowing Caucasian hair on ethnic women, then you'll find a story here that will keep you reading from start to finish. No shoujo can touch it!
But hey, that the tradition of the Paradise Island that was the norm on the television show. Sure, if you can overlook the togas, breasts that defy gravity, and long flowing Caucasian hair on ethnic women, then you'll find a story here that will keep you reading from start to finish. No shoujo can touch it!
October 27, 2012
I enjoyed this quick Wonder Woman arc, even though it wasn't especially super-hero-y, and it suffered significantly from the worst of comic drawing of women during the time period, which probably won't get better until we get back to the Rucka trades, but that's some time coming. Regardless, a quick arc that, after a gap in time from the trades, does a good job setting (or re-setting) the Themyscira stuff, and leads right into the next set of trades. A good read.
A point of annoyance, however. It's 2012, we have digital comics and such, and yet it appears that I cannot get about 60 issues (10 trades worth) between the previous Wonder Woman trade and The Contest? Really? I understand not wanting to print print something, but digital is cheap and easy, guys.
A point of annoyance, however. It's 2012, we have digital comics and such, and yet it appears that I cannot get about 60 issues (10 trades worth) between the previous Wonder Woman trade and The Contest? Really? I understand not wanting to print print something, but digital is cheap and easy, guys.
January 15, 2015
Currently reading through the trades of Wonder Woman in their publication order and coming straight from Destiny Calling by George Perez into this is quite jarring.
Even after reading up on some back stories of the new and continuing characters beforehand this title seems a little rushed and soulless in comparison to previous titles.
Even after reading up on some back stories of the new and continuing characters beforehand this title seems a little rushed and soulless in comparison to previous titles.
July 30, 2016
I actually like the changes to Diana's role that happen in this book, and I think that they have a good handle on her character. Unfortunately, it can't make up for the character assassination against Hippolyta nor can it make up for the horrible cheesecake art, which could not be more inappropriate on any other comic.
December 2, 2011
This story deals with Wonder Woman's return to Paradise Island and the a contest to pick her replacement. This volume sets up what is sure to be an interesting arc. While I enjoyed this story, the art really didn't work for me. They made her look more like Stripper Woman. It didn't work.
September 24, 2013
I really wanted to like this, but the whole plot can be summed up in one sentence, and the origin story of Wonder Woman just seems so...forced. I think the possibilities for the Amazon culture of Wonder Woman's family could have been so.much.better.
July 14, 2008
Sigh. Do not buy this trade paperback, just read it and put it back on the shelf. Meat puppet.
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August 10, 2011Nice idea...but not a good execution.
December 24, 2013
After finishing this, I went back and bumped up all my ratings of the Pérez run by one star. In retrospect, I'd rather have a dated WW bogged down in mythology versus whatever this was.
July 16, 2016
I really liked this! If it follows the same vein as the past then I know how it will end but I would be willing to read this storyline until its conclusion.
April 28, 2017
Guión - correcto
Dibujo - LOS NOVENTA IN UR FEIS. En serio. Culos, tetas, monstruos hipermusculados... y, lo peor, diseños de viñetas incongruentes
Dibujo - LOS NOVENTA IN UR FEIS. En serio. Culos, tetas, monstruos hipermusculados... y, lo peor, diseños de viñetas incongruentes
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