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fantasynovel's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
wasn't sure how to put down superhero comics that I read as I read them issue by issue. I finally decided on adding a volume once I've read all the issues contained in it.
The Lies is a fun read, although it's not a gamechanger. One thing I have to say, though--almost everyone credited for this book is a man. Look, we all like Rucka. Or moderately enjoy him. Whatever. But it's time that a woman writes Wonder Woman! It's the issue with many of the Rebirth titles and Marvel titles, and honestly, I'm getting fucking sick of it. Pull it together, guys, and hire some women. 2017 is too late for this fuckery.
Oh, and another thing: the women whom the cheetah god is keeping? They never get any lines. They're black women being used as props, not as real people. Sure, the power is within them or whatever, but they needed Wonder Woman to get there. It's a white savior narrative, and Rucka didn't even have the decency to give the women any lines.
wasn't sure how to put down superhero comics that I read as I read them issue by issue. I finally decided on adding a volume once I've read all the issues contained in it.
The Lies is a fun read, although it's not a gamechanger. One thing I have to say, though--almost everyone credited for this book is a man. Look, we all like Rucka. Or moderately enjoy him. Whatever. But it's time that a woman writes Wonder Woman! It's the issue with many of the Rebirth titles and Marvel titles, and honestly, I'm getting fucking sick of it. Pull it together, guys, and hire some women. 2017 is too late for this fuckery.
Oh, and another thing: the women whom the cheetah god is keeping? They never get any lines. They're black women being used as props, not as real people. Sure, the power is within them or whatever, but they needed Wonder Woman to get there. It's a white savior narrative, and Rucka didn't even have the decency to give the women any lines.
rosatulipan's review against another edition
3.0
It actually left me wanting more, which doesn't tend to happen with many comics. Also, Diana: a queen
geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'Wonder Woman, Volume 1: The Lies' by Greg Rucka with art by Liam Sharp collects the odd numbered books of the recent Wonder Woman Rebirth series. I liked the art a bit better than the story.
Wonder Woman is having a crisis of faith, which seems to tie in with her many origin stories. She and Steve Trevor are on the outs, and she's not able to get home to Themyscira. In order to do that, she seeks help from one of her enemies, Cheetah. Which is how she ends up in closer proximity to Steve and his team when they get in trouble. Steve's team is sent to a remote village where a bunch of girls have gone missing. This turns out to be something bigger and more evil than they can handle. Hopefully Wonder Woman can get their in time.
I read a couple of these individual issues when they came out and I liked them well enough. As a whole, it's an okay story, but I didn't feel all that strongly about it. The art carries this graphic novel over the top. It's pretty good.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Wonder Woman is having a crisis of faith, which seems to tie in with her many origin stories. She and Steve Trevor are on the outs, and she's not able to get home to Themyscira. In order to do that, she seeks help from one of her enemies, Cheetah. Which is how she ends up in closer proximity to Steve and his team when they get in trouble. Steve's team is sent to a remote village where a bunch of girls have gone missing. This turns out to be something bigger and more evil than they can handle. Hopefully Wonder Woman can get their in time.
I read a couple of these individual issues when they came out and I liked them well enough. As a whole, it's an okay story, but I didn't feel all that strongly about it. The art carries this graphic novel over the top. It's pretty good.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
powerful0z's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
mirum's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
_ash0_'s review against another edition
2.0
Not that impressed with the story. Wonder Woman looks kickass. She doesn't remember much and her thoughts are clouded with some events that she doesn't even remember happening. She isn't able to get back to her mother and her island. And then she meets some cheetah (Barbara Ann) who helps her get back to her island. I had no idea who the cheetah was and what her relation was to Wonder Woman. A little backstory would have helped here. This book also has old Steve who also helps her. The story didn't end here and I have to read the other volumes to understand what exactly is happening and who the villain is etc. Artwork was great but story was not that interesting.
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
3.0
I was engaged through a majority of this book. This is the first volume of the re-birth and I'm assuming that all the characters are feeling out of place by the universe change and it's written a little confusing. I've only read DC Universe: Rebirth, The Deluxe Edition. I think it's also make references to the new 52 WW comics and I've only read the First Volume. I'll probably check out a few more to see if I can't piece together the whole story a little more. But I like this one a lot more that I liked Wonder Woman, Volume 1: Blood I loved Wonder Woman's new costume design, I like that a majority of the geek story telling is gone, and I like that it had more of a female empowering message. Not only does it tackles a toxic masculinity demon that is defeated by women but also her treatment and respect towards Cheetah. I really liked the strong character they gave WW and the story with Cheetah is what really sold me. The story can get a little fuzzy at times, and I never really dug the idea of Steve Trevor but I think he's here to stay *Sigh*, but Wonder Woman has a strong character and I super loved Cheetah in this book. The The art in this book is also really great all through the volume they make it dark when it needs to be and all the designs have a lot of care put into it. ~Ashley
indecisivesailorscout's review against another edition
3.0
Significantly better than I was expecting. I'd really like to see where this story goes.
stormblessed4's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25