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    Wonder Woman #1

    Wonder Woman » Wonder Woman #1 - The Visitation released by DC Comics on November 2011.

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    Guest Star in her own book... again 7

    A god has a hidden agenda, a woman has a child that is not yet around, neither is the father of said god and in the middle of it all, there’s Wonder Woman.The Good:Bizarre: This book is odd enough to keep me interested. It’s got a lot of weird characters in it who look weird and do weird things and then there’s a horse’s head cut off and all that. Solely based on the ideas in this book, I’ll give it another shot. The book is also surprisingly brutal.Supporting Cast: There are a lot of characters...

    4 out of 11 found this review helpful.

    Sun in your Eyes? 0

    Amazing first issue! I was honestly blown away! A fan of Greek Mythology? PICK IT UP!The GoodLet me start off by saying im not the biggest Wonder Woman fan. I respect her place in the DCU and I acknowledge why people dig her so much but I have never even been remotely interested in picking up her solo. That being said, I like Brian Azarello, I thought the art looked great, and I was interested as to why Azarello would describe this as a horror book so I thought I would give it a shot. Boy am I g...

    10 out of 10 found this review helpful.

    Wonder Woman is AWESOME!!!!! 2

    Brain Azzarello is a fairly dark writer so it came to a surprise that he would be taking on the amazing amazon. It was announced that it would also be a horror book. I would like to say THANK YOU!  THE GOOD: The art is amazing. It gives the characters personality and the action scenes were amazing. I felt like I was almost watching a movie. I'm really excited about what is going to happen in this book. I really think that this is going to have a lot to do with Greek Mythology and I think that is...

    11 out of 12 found this review helpful.

    Surreal Mythology 11

    I’m going to be completely honest with you: I wasn’t expecting to pick this book up. I’m waiting on some reprints of books I really DID want to pick up this month, though, and decided to get it because I need to read something. And I REALLY liked this book. In my opinion, the best Wonder Woman writers (guys like George Perez and Greg Rucka) are the ones who take her connection to Greek mythology and just run with it. That’s exactly what Brian Azzarello is doing here. He seems to be constructing ...

    8 out of 8 found this review helpful.

    Told you to stay close 3

    I have to say that in terms of a Wonder Woman comic this was very much not what I would expect.  There is mythology here, but it is portrayed in a very contemporary and edgy way.  There are mythical creatures here and they are portrayed relatively the same.  The plot as it is is not something which might be associated with Wonder Woman either, but that is not necessarily a bad thing.  Diana here is drawn from her sleep to protect a woman who has appeared in her room.  This leads to a drawn out b...

    11 out of 12 found this review helpful.

    Looking at Wonder Woman with Vertigo Vision. 13

    With Wonder Woman's "new look" and the 52 accessible points, why not write a contemporary Wonder Woman story?  Being a huge Batman and Vertigo fan I've read a lot of Brian Azzarello's work, since most of his body of work is Batman or Vertigo.  I honestly don't remember him writing a female lead of this importance and that is what scared me about him being the ongoing writer of Wonder Woman.  Brian Azzarello is not a one trick pony.  He mixes mythology and classic archetypes with this modern sett...

    11 out of 11 found this review helpful.

    Horsey! ...Aw. 1

    The New 52 puts one of DC's iconic characters is a much darker and more dramatic atmosphere than usual in Wonder Woman. Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang present readers with an intriguing new Wonder Woman mythology where the gods are simultaneously more human and even more inhuman.Following J. Michael Stracynski's Odyssey story arc, this Wonder Woman relaunch is probably one of the least controversial of the many ones happening this month. It is a relaunch basically coming on the back of a relau...

    7 out of 7 found this review helpful.

    Spinning Swords & Mythological Horrors 16

    Overview  Wonder Woman makes her debut into the new DCnU, reboot, revitalization, re... something. I didn't wish to get my hopes up for this series too much, so I really, really enjoyed this issue. This book was accessible, and it presented Wonder Woman as strong, proud, interesting and confident, and it had her being a hero and protecter of mortals. Which is why she is iconic yes? So two pluses.   Diana is also one of the characters that this tends to have make overs and retcon's a bit more tha...

    16 out of 17 found this review helpful.

    Finally! THIS is Wonder Woman!!! 4

    Zeus is up to his old tricks again and fate has drawn Diana into the midst of one of the god's many deadly squabbles.The GoodI absolutely loved Cliff Chiang's art in this book, especially how he draws Diana. And his take on the gods was refreshing. He modernizes them some but keeps the classic elements that work for each. The little touches like the change in Apollo's skin tone as night shifts into day is the kind of stuff I love seeing. He also has a great sense of fluid motion during his actio...

    7 out of 7 found this review helpful.

    Are you lost? 0

    Are you lost? This is a bad book, oh not for characterization or even writing or art...it's a bad book because the titular character isn't shown for most of the book and has no part in the story as it is AND we're not introduced to her at all.The whole point of this reboot is to introduce people to these characters. Well, if I read this book not knowing anything about Wonder Woman I would still know nothing about Wonder Woman other than her name is Diana and she apparently fight centaurs that ca...

    2 out of 12 found this review helpful.

    Diana's Horrific Make-Over 0

    With the possible exception of Aquaman, none of DC's A-listers needed a reboot more than Wonder Woman. With her dated costume, somewhat silly name, and history of ridiculously fetishistic covers, Diana desperately needed a clean slate. That's exactly what she has been given, and while her costume only ended up getting a minor make-over, everything else here feels completely new.Cliff Chiang's art is the first thing to really jump out here. More than anything, it reminds me of Marc Hempel's brill...

    4 out of 4 found this review helpful.

    A New Beginning without the Beginning part. 0

    To begin with I really hated/loved the art style. It was certainly cool for the first few pages but it started to grate on me overall. I really loved the cover, but to continue this style throughout is just not my cup of tea. Perhaps it will grow on me, or maybe they will change it over time. I'm hoping for the latter rather than the former.The real meat of this book of course is the story. Which I loved, we are back to talking about Greek mythology and we are back to the take charge, fearless W...

    2 out of 2 found this review helpful.

    Azzarello Makes You Wonder 0

    The Story A mysterious key brings a girl named Zola to Wonder Woman. The son of Zeus searches for his father. My Thoughts:I was looking forward to this new Wonder Woman series ever since it was announced that Brian Azzarello was going to be the series writer. He has been a favorite of mine for some time now. Everything I've read from him to date has been amazing. This first issue however, didn't quite live up to my expectations. Maybe I'm just not seeing what everyone else saw in it. It wasn't h...

    3 out of 4 found this review helpful.

    PUT ON SOME PANTS 0

    The Good: That cover is a great hook. Brutal without being forced. Very catchy. Cliff Chiang's art is nice. It's simple without being too simplistic. Ironically I had the hardest time finding the mysterious hooded woman in this issue than I had in any of the rest.The character designs for all the beings out of Greek mythology were cool and unique. This issue does a GREAT job at avoiding sexy fanservice without ignoring the fact that things happen. Wonder Woman changes clothes and it's casual. It...

    3 out of 4 found this review helpful.

    Like she can totally kick those monsters butts. 0

    Review for Wonder Woman #1.  The Story: Apollo learns about his fathers latest escapades. And a woman who was attacked by minotaurs, gets a key from Hermes and gets transported to Diana, they go back to Zola's farm and she kicks some butt.  The Good: In a very small amount of time Azz gives us Diana's personallity, she doesn't joke around, when she wants something give it to her or she will force it from your very weak, very human hands and she a warrior, there is no doubt about that. The way th...

    3 out of 4 found this review helpful.

    Well... Good So Far 0

    Ever been asked to give your opinion on a meal after only one bite?That's kind of what reviewing Wonder Woman #1 is like.O.K., so first off, I'm not exactly what you would call a Wonder Woman fan (sorry, Razz). I don't think I've read an issue of Wonder Woman since I was a kid - and even then it's debatable as I was always more of a Wonder Girl (Donna Troy) fan than a Wonder Woman fan.A glance at the art didn't really sway me one way or the other. It's not bad, it's not good, it just is (totally...

    1 out of 2 found this review helpful.

    Wonder Woman Returns To A More Primitive Form! 0

    Diana is back as the DC Comics self confident strong woman, Wonder Woman! This issue 1 will show a different Diana from the one we used to know and love, with New 52 rebooting everyone back to #1, we get to see Diana with her old costume -- and no pants whatsoever (joking aside). Written by Brian Azzarello and artwork by Cliff Chiang.The GoodWith Wonder Woman appearing in the New 52 with a fresh start, I didn't know if I would actually like this comic. A lot of Wonder Woman writers and artist ha...

    2 out of 2 found this review helpful.

    Wonder Woman for the modern Era 0

    Next to Aquaman, Wonder Woman was the title I was looking forward to the most, Sure it appeared to be quite different from the Wonder Woman we all knew, but that's what intrigued me. I'd been wanting to get into the character for some time now and thanks to this, I can.The new Wonder Woman costumeThe story is that a woman named Zola is found by Hermes who is sent to protect her because she is baring the child of Zeus. When some strange monsters attack her house, Hermes sends her to the one perso...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

    Wonderland 0

    Wonder Woman is one of the DCU's heavy hitters. She makes up a third of their Holy Trinity of characters with Superman and Batman, but she has never really gotten the respect that such a distinction demands. This issue sets her up in a world where she can really be herself as a character. Azzarello does not try to make her out-superhero her male Trinity counterparts - he places her in situations that Batman and Superman would not work properly in.Azzarello has described his intended mission for ...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

    WW52 0

    I have always found Wonder Woman to be something of a paradox, at once she’s a feminist icon but created under the guise of traditional femininity and gender roles. I think her origin story has always had great potential if only DC were bold enough to completely reimagine her the way Batman has become darker in tone over the years. Discard her silly suit and let her link to Greek Myth be what propels her into the future of comics. What Worked The art is really well done, alive and fresh. An...

    0 out of 0 found this review helpful.

    Feels like a movie. Definitely awesome. 0

    It took me a long time to get around to picking this issue up. For some reason I was hesitant at the stripped-down look of the art which made everything look sparse and bare. But here I am having just bought and read WW #1 and wow! Fantastic start to the new series. Taking advantage of a fresh start, Azzarello puts Wonder Woman and the Greek mythology firmly in the real world and starts her off immediately called to action by a woman in distress. This comic definitely has a modern, movie-like qu...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

    Talk about strong Women 0

    The Good: Brian Azzarello throws out most of the continuity from the beginning, to give us a new bad ass Wonder Woman not seen in ages. Wonder Woman doesn't appear right away but when she does she elevates the book. Azzarello and Chiang change and redesign the new Gods to suit this story. This Wonder Woman story may be a horror comic but Wonder Woman still kicks ass. Cliff Chiang's art really adds to the Greek mythology feeling, it feels like I'm looking at a Greek Vase.The Bad:Verdict: Wonder W...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

    You better work new Wonder Woman! 0

    THE GOODThe art for Wonder Woman anywhere near as amazing as Justice League and some of the other new comics that have been released in the new 52 (mainly Batman). Right from the start this comics gives you more of an mythological feel, like a Hercules story then a super heroine tale but in the best way imaginable.We get to see an unknown figure plotting something big against the amazon princess, as well as an appearance by Hermes. We also find out that Wonder Woman once again does not wish to b...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

    Wonder Woman #1 0

    Love the action in this issue! the sword Diana threw, caught me off guard wasn't expecting that. A bit of a slow burn but with reading 1-3 in one go, its shaping up to be a good story. ...

    1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

    Wonder Woman seems to be taking on a few Percy Jackson elements 0

    When did DC take after him?Percy Jackson...a well known Book series where the main characters are demigods. Is it rubbing off on DC? One of the most popular of the new 52, Wonder Woman depicts the Olympian Family as divided, with the men being rather womanizing...at least Zeus and Hermes are. Hera, angry, attempts to kill one of Zeus's mistresses with Centaur monsters, nearly killing Hermes before Wonder woman appears. How you kill a God.......its a strange thought.Despite this thought, and the ...

    1 out of 2 found this review helpful.

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