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A review by cmcwhite_357
Wonder Woman (2016) #1 by Greg Rucka
3.0
After seeing Wonder Woman on the silver screen, I was blown away by how little and yet so well the portrayal of her greatness. With that image burning in my mind I entered a comic book store for the second time in as many months to get a copy of one of my first heroes stories. The owner recommended this and I took him up on it. I'm not current on Wonder Woman lore, so I was eager to see what's been done with her since my last comic book buy. Back when comics cost $1.95 or less.
First I noticed comics are no longer on newsprint and no longer have multiple references to previous editions that help the reader know the story arc and background. Both changes saddened me. I was immediately lost and unsure where my heroine was in her life. I did correctly assume the dual stories were not tangential but parallel. But why WW was offering warnings and forced to face claw and tooth to talk to a goddess? Why was her friend fallen? Who is the mysterious military commander named Etta and how is a man under her command connected to WW? What significance a mug shot in his pocket?
I guess longtime devotees will know these historical references but I don't. It felt like the writers either assumed I already know or trust them enough to come back and buy issue 2 for the reveal.
The art. Yes. The art is good. I loved the forested jungle and the city jungle artistry. The color schemes were purposefully similar. The dangers in each were no ma ch for the soldiers for hire but WW's were more frontally presented if not more explained. I loved her costume and how her form was drawn but I was a bit unhappy with her facial features. Her jaw and cheeks were a bit too softened. It's a tough balance between femininity and warrior princess, I'm sure. So it seems the artist chose feminine softness balanced with confident power.
So did I like it? Yes. Will I buy issue two at $2.99? Yes. Hopefully the background will flesh out more so I can be less confused.
First I noticed comics are no longer on newsprint and no longer have multiple references to previous editions that help the reader know the story arc and background. Both changes saddened me. I was immediately lost and unsure where my heroine was in her life. I did correctly assume the dual stories were not tangential but parallel. But why WW was offering warnings and forced to face claw and tooth to talk to a goddess? Why was her friend fallen? Who is the mysterious military commander named Etta and how is a man under her command connected to WW? What significance a mug shot in his pocket?
I guess longtime devotees will know these historical references but I don't. It felt like the writers either assumed I already know or trust them enough to come back and buy issue 2 for the reveal.
The art. Yes. The art is good. I loved the forested jungle and the city jungle artistry. The color schemes were purposefully similar. The dangers in each were no ma ch for the soldiers for hire but WW's were more frontally presented if not more explained. I loved her costume and how her form was drawn but I was a bit unhappy with her facial features. Her jaw and cheeks were a bit too softened. It's a tough balance between femininity and warrior princess, I'm sure. So it seems the artist chose feminine softness balanced with confident power.
So did I like it? Yes. Will I buy issue two at $2.99? Yes. Hopefully the background will flesh out more so I can be less confused.