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carochacord's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
artemisstarlite's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mirandatayde's review
3.0
Me pareció una historia interesante y con recursos a los cuales se les pudo sacar muchísimo provecho, pero no fue así; a lo largo de ésta sucedían muchas cosas sin explicación alguna y llegaba a ser mega confuso.
Mi principal queja es qué tan sexualizadas estaban las protagonistas en los dibujos.
Mi principal queja es qué tan sexualizadas estaban las protagonistas en los dibujos.
doctorwoofwoof's review against another edition
4.0
Marvel continues to push me away, as the comics market is littered with bad editorial decisions and choices. With me, all it has succeeded in doing was alienating me and reminding me of how much I love DC (despite the trainwreck of lateness that is DOOMSDAY CLOCK)... especially the character of Superman!
That said, I have been playing catch-up with a number of titles, as I try to determine which ones I will specifically be subscribed to on Comixology. Besides the Bendis-helmed SUPERMAN books, I am also leaning toward JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK as the next one to add to the list. It was with the conclusion of WW & JLD: THE WITCHING HOUR that the decision to add JLD to my subscription list was cemented!
I knew of Tynion's name prior to undertake the reading of it. Not really familiar to his writing style, just that his name carries a lot of weight in the comic world. Having witnessed his writing here, I can see where that aforementioned "weight" comes from. Seriously, this was a solid read, from beginning to end!
I feel that Zatanna is a character that most people don't seem to get write, which seems odd unto itself. However, here, she was frikkin' brilliant! Strong-willed, with a good heart and moral compass. I wasn't sure how I would like her without her token "top hat, coattails and fishnets", but I did (partly due also to recent mental changes on my part, as I find myself looking at the female characters, in both the DC Universe as well as Marvel, as more than just "fanboy eye candy")! With Tynion's writing, as well as the uber-talents of Jesus Merino, Amanuela Lupachino, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Fernando Blanco and Miguel Mendonca on art, Zee was truly in good hands!
Swamp Thing was another who I wasn't sure how he would be handled by someone other than Alan Moore (who, whether he's a kook now or not now, was still one of the best ST writers, outside of ST's creator, Len Wein). My fears and initial apprehension were quickly dispelled, as Tynion, along with the aforementioned artists on this story, turned out out one hell of a good Earth Elemental! I even found myself warming to the faux floral dreds that Swampy was sportin'!
Besides my excitement at how well Zee and ST were handled, the rest of the players, including Wonder Woman, were written well, with attention given to have them be more than just comic tropes. All the characters contributed to making this a tense, magic-heavy story, with ramifications carrying over into the JLD regular series.
And one last thing.. Circe. Not really a spoiler, just mentioning her. I always thought her character was kinda meh, especially the garb she had been given over the years. However, here, Tynion did awesome things with her, writing (and dressing) in a manner that would not be out of place in SANDMAN! Soooo COOL!!!
Look, if you like your brain to be crushed by angst and characters who keep getting rebooted what seems like every/every other year, then, by all means, continue to ride the Marvel Trainwreck. If you want a story you can sink your teeth into, then look no further. This truly one I can not recommend enought!
That said, I have been playing catch-up with a number of titles, as I try to determine which ones I will specifically be subscribed to on Comixology. Besides the Bendis-helmed SUPERMAN books, I am also leaning toward JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK as the next one to add to the list. It was with the conclusion of WW & JLD: THE WITCHING HOUR that the decision to add JLD to my subscription list was cemented!
I knew of Tynion's name prior to undertake the reading of it. Not really familiar to his writing style, just that his name carries a lot of weight in the comic world. Having witnessed his writing here, I can see where that aforementioned "weight" comes from. Seriously, this was a solid read, from beginning to end!
I feel that Zatanna is a character that most people don't seem to get write, which seems odd unto itself. However, here, she was frikkin' brilliant! Strong-willed, with a good heart and moral compass. I wasn't sure how I would like her without her token "top hat, coattails and fishnets", but I did (partly due also to recent mental changes on my part, as I find myself looking at the female characters, in both the DC Universe as well as Marvel, as more than just "fanboy eye candy")! With Tynion's writing, as well as the uber-talents of Jesus Merino, Amanuela Lupachino, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Fernando Blanco and Miguel Mendonca on art, Zee was truly in good hands!
Swamp Thing was another who I wasn't sure how he would be handled by someone other than Alan Moore (who, whether he's a kook now or not now, was still one of the best ST writers, outside of ST's creator, Len Wein). My fears and initial apprehension were quickly dispelled, as Tynion, along with the aforementioned artists on this story, turned out out one hell of a good Earth Elemental! I even found myself warming to the faux floral dreds that Swampy was sportin'!
Besides my excitement at how well Zee and ST were handled, the rest of the players, including Wonder Woman, were written well, with attention given to have them be more than just comic tropes. All the characters contributed to making this a tense, magic-heavy story, with ramifications carrying over into the JLD regular series.
And one last thing.. Circe. Not really a spoiler, just mentioning her. I always thought her character was kinda meh, especially the garb she had been given over the years. However, here, Tynion did awesome things with her, writing (and dressing) in a manner that would not be out of place in SANDMAN! Soooo COOL!!!
Look, if you like your brain to be crushed by angst and characters who keep getting rebooted what seems like every/every other year, then, by all means, continue to ride the Marvel Trainwreck. If you want a story you can sink your teeth into, then look no further. This truly one I can not recommend enought!
rpukoszek's review against another edition
4.0
I honestly really liked it, but I'm also super biased and tend to love anything with Zatanna...
redmoon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
booknooknoggin's review against another edition
3.0
Kinda had hoped this would have been better. It was kinda slapdash put together and wasn't long enough to make the story feel epic as it should have. This should have been like the Batman Metal story.....ugh.
larakaa's review against another edition
3.0
So in the end this comic says, a woman scorned taking revenge is beyond saving?
travelling_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
"There is a tugging one feels on their heart as the moonlit shadows grow each night. A great cosmic toll ringing out, warning all of humankind to light their fires and tuck their children tightly into bed. There is a reason humans have always feared the dark."
--
It is no secret that I love Wonder Woman and Greek mythology a lot. Hecate in particular, is one my favorite goddesses to ever grace the literature, with her mysterious powers and three bad-ass aspects at the moonlit cross roads, guarded by her dogs.
So, the reason follows that I could not miss this issue that brings together my two favorites. Now, was it a bad idea to jump into this issue without having read any of the previous issues in the collection? Possibly. Did I regret it? Not even a little bit.
Batman realizing I actually have no idea what is going on in the story.
With cameos from Batman, Man-bat, Swamp Thing, Circe, and Detective Chimp (I swear I am not making this up), this was an exciting adventure filled to the brim with magic, mythology and kick-ass artwork.
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It is no secret that I love Wonder Woman and Greek mythology a lot. Hecate in particular, is one my favorite goddesses to ever grace the literature, with her mysterious powers and three bad-ass aspects at the moonlit cross roads, guarded by her dogs.
So, the reason follows that I could not miss this issue that brings together my two favorites. Now, was it a bad idea to jump into this issue without having read any of the previous issues in the collection? Possibly. Did I regret it? Not even a little bit.
Batman realizing I actually have no idea what is going on in the story.
With cameos from Batman, Man-bat, Swamp Thing, Circe, and Detective Chimp (I swear I am not making this up), this was an exciting adventure filled to the brim with magic, mythology and kick-ass artwork.
hazmat's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
Idk man it was just like! Cool to look at!!! And stuff!!
Idk man it was just like! Cool to look at!!! And stuff!!
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