Babs reviews Wonder Woman #33, the finale to Gail Simone's"Rise of the Olympian" story arc. Did you guys read it? What do you think? Do you think that Simone's interpretation of Wonder Woman's character is accurate? Based on the dramatic way that Diana's character changed in this series, do you feel that we will see future writers change her completely? Do you think she will go out and start a family, or do you think that she will have trouble adjusting to her new life?
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Babs' Review of Wonder Woman #33
Babs reviews the finale to Gail Simone's "Wonder Woman: Rise of the Olympian" story arc!
Babs reviews Wonder Woman #33, the finale to Gail Simone's"Rise of the Olympian" story arc. Did you guys read it? What do you think? Do you think that Simone's interpretation of Wonder Woman's character is accurate? Based on the dramatic way that Diana's character changed in this series, do you feel that we will see future writers change her completely? Do you think she will go out and start a family, or do you think that she will have trouble adjusting to her new life?
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Pheekeon June 30, 2009 at 11:09 a.m.
I couldn't find floppy's of it here, I really really hope there will be a trade soon cause i love wonder woman and this seems one of her coolest stories.
thanx for the reviews on this babs :)
@Pheeke said:
" I couldn't find floppy's of it here, I really really hope there will be a trade soon cause i love wonder woman and this seems one of her coolest stories.You're welcome my dear! Maybe in the next contest I can send you my copy of the issue? :)thanx for the reviews on this babs :)"
E.I.S.A.M.on June 30, 2009 at 11:44 a.m.
Donna Troy's dead? again!?!
and....Hypolita's gonna die!?! AGAIN!?! TOO!!!????!!!!
Gotta luv Wonder Woman. This arc, although it was good, isn't going to rank alongside the bigger arcs currently swirling around the DC Universe. Not to say it wasn't all that and then some. Gail did work son. Its just not the type of arc that's going to bring in new fans (in my opinion). But this could be the starting point in which Wonder Woman finally takes her place alongside the Batman, Superman, and Green Lantern arcs. There's momentum now and all the DCU has to do is capitalize on it. Okay rant over ;)
As far as issue #33 goes, it was great. The development of a new character, Achilles (yes that Achilles) is something that's been missing from Wonder Woman comics since.........pretty much ever. Although he's not really one of her Rogues in this arc, events have been set in motion in which they could possibly become hated adversaries in the near future. There's so much I wanna say but it would spoil the issue. Babs mentioned how a certain scene reminder her of the Wonder Woman animated movie and in some ways I felt the same about a different scene which takes place towards the end. It reminded me of one of the first JLA episodes that involved Felix Faust (no he's not in this issue). If you wanna read a comic with that, "us against them last stand" type of vibe then this is your issue. If you wanna read what I believe to be the beginning of a new era for not only Wonder Woman, but the Amazons and Olympians as well, this is the arc.
(P.S. Babs, it wasn't Poseidon who unleashed those sea creatures it was his son. Euphemus :D)
As far as issue #33 goes, it was great. The development of a new character, Achilles (yes that Achilles) is something that's been missing from Wonder Woman comics since.........pretty much ever. Although he's not really one of her Rogues in this arc, events have been set in motion in which they could possibly become hated adversaries in the near future. There's so much I wanna say but it would spoil the issue. Babs mentioned how a certain scene reminder her of the Wonder Woman animated movie and in some ways I felt the same about a different scene which takes place towards the end. It reminded me of one of the first JLA episodes that involved Felix Faust (no he's not in this issue). If you wanna read a comic with that, "us against them last stand" type of vibe then this is your issue. If you wanna read what I believe to be the beginning of a new era for not only Wonder Woman, but the Amazons and Olympians as well, this is the arc.
(P.S. Babs, it wasn't Poseidon who unleashed those sea creatures it was his son. Euphemus :D)
@E.I.S.A.M. said:
" Donna Troy's dead? again!?!No, and no loland....Hypolita's gonna die!?! AGAIN!?! TOO!!!????!!!!"
Tradogon June 30, 2009 at 11:48 a.m.
good review i'll check it out cute reviewer too.
geraldtheslothon June 30, 2009 at 11:49 a.m.
I forgot Wonder Woman had a series...:X
TheDrifteron June 30, 2009 at 11:49 a.m.
@Tradog said:
" good review i'll check it out cute reviewer too. "lololol
@Gambler said:
@geraldthesloth said:
(P.S. Babs, it wasn't Poseidon who unleashed those sea creatures it was his son. Euphemus :D) "Har har! But they belnged to Poseidon! Did I say that he was the one to unleash them? ;)
@geraldthesloth said:
" I forgot Wonder Woman had a series...:X "She does! And it's great! Gail Simone's interpretation of the character is fantastic, actually. I think she truly knows and captures Wonder Woman's character and the way she feels...which is great! I really recommend this series :)
Calvinon June 30, 2009 at 11:54 a.m.
Wow...Superman off-planet, Batman dead and now this with Wonder
Woman... DC is making History. Change is nice, and it's good to break
some traditions.
squidboy3000on June 30, 2009 at 11:58 a.m.
It would be awesome if wonder woman had children, but stuck with the justice league! She'd be too proud to take maternity leave. A pregnant superhero how PC is that!
Pheekeon June 30, 2009 at 12:03 p.m.
@Babs: That would be great!;) I'm not really sure what you mean with "next contest" thow.
Calvinon June 30, 2009 at 12:10 p.m.
@squidboy3000 said:
" It would be awesome if wonder woman had children, but stuck with the justice league! She'd be too proud to take maternity leave. A pregnant superhero how PC is that! "A pregnant superheroine would be cool. As long Nemisis is not the father! Boy I really wouldn't like that.
@Pheeke said:
@Calvin said:
" @Babs: That would be great!;) I'm not really sure what you mean with "next contest" thow. "We have contests all the time! I'll let you know about the next one. :)
@Calvin said:
" @squidboy3000 said:*Spoiler* There is a panel where she is talking about all the important things that Genocide tried to take from her. One of them being her "future" written beneath his picture. I thought that was pretty interesting." It would be awesome if wonder woman had children, but stuck with the justice league! She'd be too proud to take maternity leave. A pregnant superhero how PC is that! "A pregnant superheroine would be cool. As long Nemisis is not the father! Boy I really wouldn't like that. "
@Babs said:
" @Gambler said:Hmm, maybe I'm wrong. But I could have sworn Ares said they belonged to Euphemus.(P.S. Babs, it wasn't Poseidon who unleashed those sea creatures it was his son. Euphemus :D) "Har har! But they belnged to Poseidon! Did I say that he was the one to unleash them? ;) "
Pheekeon June 30, 2009 at 12:19 p.m.
@Babs: ok thanx :)
Calvinon June 30, 2009 at 12:21 p.m.
@Babs: Did you ever seen the Simpson's episode where Grampa says: "if a stranger offers you a ride, I'd say take it."? - That's more or less how I feel about him.
Yeah I'm not feeling Nemesis either. That would be a huge mistake in my opinion. Hopefully the DCU has a better suitor lined up for WW.
Vortex13on June 30, 2009 at 12:25 p.m.
Damn it this looks really good and I'm going to be broke spending all my money on comics.
@Calvin said:
" @Babs: Did you ever seen the Simpson's episode where Grampa says: "if a stranger offers you a ride, I'd say take it."? - That's more or less how I feel about him. "I did not, hence why I don't understand! Tell me more :)
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