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old_tim's review
5.0
It's about clearing away the debris from the Nu52 & setting up the house so it's livable again. There's enough action and adventure to keep you interested, but really this is all about future storytelling.
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medusax0's review
2.0
This trade was okay, just okay. I think the main problem with this trade was that my expectations were really high, and I was severely disappointed.
It started out really strong and I was looking forward to it. Wonder Woman thinks that someone is messing with her head, her memories and to top it all off she can't go home. It was after the first issue that things kind of go downhill.
Now, don't get me wrong the storyline as a whole is pretty interesting and definitely not what I was expecting (in a good way), but it just wasn't what I was expecting. Though I have to admit, the Cheetah storyline was intriguing and kept me interested I wanted to know more. Actually that plot point was the highlight of the trade.
The whole trade was pretty fast paced, and action packed which was great. Honestly that fight scenes where some of my favorite parts. The artwork and colors were gorgeous, I loved Diana's design in this and the jungle was beautiful!
Now, here's the plot point I didn't like: Steve Trevor. Actually, I'm indifferent about this plot point, I don't hate it but I don't love it either. When I talk about Steve Trevor, I'm talking about him as a soldier, because I liked him and his team in that instance. What I'm on the fence about is the romance. Toward the end of the trade it got real sweet and I wasn't feeling it. Maybe, I'm just bitter because I loved Diana and Clark together and she totally disregarded the whole entire relationship. Overall, I'm not impressed with the Steve/Diana relationship but that might change, who knows?
All in all, the trade wasn't bad, it just didn't met my high expectations. I will continue on with run, hopefully it gets better or my expectations get lower.
Received by publisher in exchange for a honest review.
It started out really strong and I was looking forward to it. Wonder Woman thinks that someone is messing with her head, her memories and to top it all off she can't go home. It was after the first issue that things kind of go downhill.
Now, don't get me wrong the storyline as a whole is pretty interesting and definitely not what I was expecting (in a good way), but it just wasn't what I was expecting. Though I have to admit, the Cheetah storyline was intriguing and kept me interested I wanted to know more. Actually that plot point was the highlight of the trade.
The whole trade was pretty fast paced, and action packed which was great. Honestly that fight scenes where some of my favorite parts. The artwork and colors were gorgeous, I loved Diana's design in this and the jungle was beautiful!
Now, here's the plot point I didn't like: Steve Trevor. Actually, I'm indifferent about this plot point, I don't hate it but I don't love it either. When I talk about Steve Trevor, I'm talking about him as a soldier, because I liked him and his team in that instance. What I'm on the fence about is the romance. Toward the end of the trade it got real sweet and I wasn't feeling it. Maybe, I'm just bitter because I loved Diana and Clark together and she totally disregarded the whole entire relationship. Overall, I'm not impressed with the Steve/Diana relationship but that might change, who knows?
All in all, the trade wasn't bad, it just didn't met my high expectations. I will continue on with run, hopefully it gets better or my expectations get lower.
Received by publisher in exchange for a honest review.
ageekyreader's review
4.0
I still can't put my finger on it, but something about the realism of the art and the incredibly strong colors was a little much for me. Other than that, it was a great first volume.
apageinthestacks's review
5.0
There are four (big) reasons why this is amazing.
1. It’s Greg Rucka. He is by far my favorite Wonder Woman writer and one of my favorite writers period. His writing style is incredible, but his attention to character (especially Diana’s character) is how he really shines.
2. The history. The last couple weeks I’ve read every single major Wonder Woman run since George Perez. While reading this the first time (without any of that history/prior knowledge), it was a fun mystery but didn’t hit as hard as it did this time. I was SO invested because I had just read all of the stories that contradict and overwrite each other, so having that historical knowledge really made this all the more enjoyable.
3. How it’s collected. I remember loving this when it was coming out bi-weekly, but it was also definitely harder to follow along as every other issue was a prequel story. In trade format, they’ve collected them by story arc (so this collects issues 1, 3, 5, etc), and I think it reads better ultimately.
Edit: okay I take back what I just said. After rereading the Year One storyline, while both of these arcs stand alone (Year One especially is an incredible story by itself and a good intro to WW), they also definitely do play off of each other and reading them as they came out is probably the best. I do definitely stand by my like for reading this all at once, though. Because so much of the plot is intertwined and a mystery, reading it as it came out was slightly less enjoyable simply because I couldn’t always remember everything.
4. The art. Liam Sharp’s work here is SO incredible, and his detail works perfectly with the jungle setting and just the atmosphere in general.
1. It’s Greg Rucka. He is by far my favorite Wonder Woman writer and one of my favorite writers period. His writing style is incredible, but his attention to character (especially Diana’s character) is how he really shines.
2. The history. The last couple weeks I’ve read every single major Wonder Woman run since George Perez. While reading this the first time (without any of that history/prior knowledge), it was a fun mystery but didn’t hit as hard as it did this time. I was SO invested because I had just read all of the stories that contradict and overwrite each other, so having that historical knowledge really made this all the more enjoyable.
3. How it’s collected. I remember loving this when it was coming out bi-weekly, but it was also definitely harder to follow along as every other issue was a prequel story. In trade format, they’ve collected them by story arc (so this collects issues 1, 3, 5, etc), and I think it reads better ultimately.
Edit: okay I take back what I just said. After rereading the Year One storyline, while both of these arcs stand alone (Year One especially is an incredible story by itself and a good intro to WW), they also definitely do play off of each other and reading them as they came out is probably the best. I do definitely stand by my like for reading this all at once, though. Because so much of the plot is intertwined and a mystery, reading it as it came out was slightly less enjoyable simply because I couldn’t always remember everything.
4. The art. Liam Sharp’s work here is SO incredible, and his detail works perfectly with the jungle setting and just the atmosphere in general.
rouver's review
3.0
I accidentally read these out of order. I read book 2 (which was excellent; [b:Wonder Woman Vol. 2: Year One|35080112|Wonder Woman Vol. 2 Year One|Greg Rucka|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1494146446s/35080112.jpg|52294566]) and then book 3 ([b:Wonder Woman Vol. 3: The Truth|36125199|Wonder Woman Vol. 3 The Truth|Greg Rucka|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1503713772s/36125199.jpg|53943960]...but reading THIS book first is essential to understanding the 3rd book.
Having not read any Wonder Woman comics previous to this Greg Rucka reboot, I found it fascinating how he tried to reclaim the storyline for himself. Wonder Woman was sent from paradise, never to return. NEVER. And yet, in other comics, she's been there multiple times. Rucka explores the thought that maybe Diana never actually DID return.
The artwork wasn't egregious, but it still had a couple issues
This just looked wrong
And does Steve ever pause in the middle of enemy territory during a mission to take a sexy waterfall shower? Because I need pictures of that.
Women AND cats both have nipples. Clearly Cheeta is naked.... really, this is a no-win situation. It's not like I WANT to see her nipples. And shouldn't they have given her 8? Why can't she just have a bit of clothing?
Having not read any Wonder Woman comics previous to this Greg Rucka reboot, I found it fascinating how he tried to reclaim the storyline for himself. Wonder Woman was sent from paradise, never to return. NEVER. And yet, in other comics, she's been there multiple times. Rucka explores the thought that maybe Diana never actually DID return.
The artwork wasn't egregious, but it still had a couple issues
This just looked wrong
And does Steve ever pause in the middle of enemy territory during a mission to take a sexy waterfall shower? Because I need pictures of that.
Women AND cats both have nipples. Clearly Cheeta is naked.... really, this is a no-win situation. It's not like I WANT to see her nipples. And shouldn't they have given her 8? Why can't she just have a bit of clothing?
koriwatson's review
4.0
I have no context for what is going on. I enjoyed it but I am now very confused.
alessandrajj's review
5.0
Como eu estava com sdds de ler um quadrinho bom pra caralho ❤️❤️❤️ queria que todas as história da WW fossem bem escritas assim :~
readingrosie's review
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.