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oddmara's review
5.0
This was the first ever Wonder Woman story I've ever read and it was great. It's interesting to see how they tackle blindness while still having Wonder Woman be incredibly overpowered and honestly I think they did a pretty good job with it. I never realised that Wonder Woman was about the Greek Gods but honestly I am not against it. I love new takes on the Greek pantheon. There was a bit of Wally West and Zoom in this story, and honestly, I am very fascinated by the concept of Zoom. Silly name included. Something about characters that aren't inherently evil (in the way they interact with the heroes and what their goals are). Obviously I don't know much about the Wonder Woman side characters but the connection with the greek pantheon still made the universe feel familiar while having an interesting and new story. I also adore the elements of horror.
gabs_myfullbookshelf's review
3.0
Felt like the adventure with the Flash was kind of random in comparison to the rest of the story (also I don't care about the Flash, especially Wally West). I really don't read many comics so I felt like a bit of a newbie (I NEVER read DC comics, but I watched the Wonder Woman movie about a month ago and it changed my life so I tried these out). The art was pretty solid. I am reading another one of these right now [b:Wonder Woman, Vol. 2: Love and Murder|1142008|Wonder Woman, Vol. 2 Love and Murder|Jodi Picoult|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1292061034s/1142008.jpg|1129347] and I prefer the artwork in this one immensely.
Still, I'm still not sure I love the layouts of comics/graphic novels. More of a "me" problem than any problem with the storyline.
Still, I'm still not sure I love the layouts of comics/graphic novels. More of a "me" problem than any problem with the storyline.
bloodravenlib's review
3.0
I borrowed this one from my local branch of the public library.
This is what I wrote about it on my blog as part of a post on various graphic novels. The complete post is here:
[http://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/2007/06/short-booknotes-on-graphic-novels-14.html]
"This volume features two stories, and Rucka provides an excellent continuation of the tale from Eyes of the Gorgon. First, Wonder Woman must team up with The Flash when Cheetah frees Zoom. Then, Diana, Cassandra, also known as Wonder Girl, and Ferdinand the minotaur must travel to the Underworld in order to free Hermes. However, not all is at it seems. With Athena in the throne of Olympus, the deposed Zeus and his brothers plot revenge. Is Ares joining them as well, or does he have an agenda of his own? Overall, a fast paced story with a good plot and great art to complement the tale."
This is what I wrote about it on my blog as part of a post on various graphic novels. The complete post is here:
[http://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/2007/06/short-booknotes-on-graphic-novels-14.html]
"This volume features two stories, and Rucka provides an excellent continuation of the tale from Eyes of the Gorgon. First, Wonder Woman must team up with The Flash when Cheetah frees Zoom. Then, Diana, Cassandra, also known as Wonder Girl, and Ferdinand the minotaur must travel to the Underworld in order to free Hermes. However, not all is at it seems. With Athena in the throne of Olympus, the deposed Zeus and his brothers plot revenge. Is Ares joining them as well, or does he have an agenda of his own? Overall, a fast paced story with a good plot and great art to complement the tale."
captwinghead's review
3.0
I guess I'm just never going to be a huge fan of Rucka's Wonder Woman books. He leans way too hard on the mythology for me. Also, he tends to write more about others reacting to Diana than actually featuring Diana.
That being said, this, aside from the Hiketeia, is one of his more enjoyable books.
This starts with Diana working with Wally West. I may not like Johns' writing but he writes Wally in an enjoyable way. His other coincides with Diana's when Reverse Flash escapes with help from Cheetah. Diana, having been recently blinded from her fight with Medousa, goes with Wally to stop the pair. The chemistry between Wally and Diana isn't perfect but this story is likable enough.
Then, it's back to the mythology as Diana, Cassandra and Ferdinand go to hell to retrieve Hermes (I think) for Athena. They do so in return for a gift of their choosing from Athena. This is an interesting battle with a cameo from Ares, one of my favorites. I think this would play out really well in a film, actually. However, even as a fan of mythology, I was a little bored during the exposition heavy pieces.
Still, if you like Greek mythology and you're a fan of Rucka, you'll probably enjoy this.
That being said, this, aside from the Hiketeia, is one of his more enjoyable books.
This starts with Diana working with Wally West. I may not like Johns' writing but he writes Wally in an enjoyable way. His other coincides with Diana's when Reverse Flash escapes with help from Cheetah. Diana, having been recently blinded from her fight with Medousa, goes with Wally to stop the pair. The chemistry between Wally and Diana isn't perfect but this story is likable enough.
Then, it's back to the mythology as Diana, Cassandra and Ferdinand go to hell to retrieve Hermes (I think) for Athena. They do so in return for a gift of their choosing from Athena. This is an interesting battle with a cameo from Ares, one of my favorites. I think this would play out really well in a film, actually. However, even as a fan of mythology, I was a little bored during the exposition heavy pieces.
Still, if you like Greek mythology and you're a fan of Rucka, you'll probably enjoy this.
leahtd's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this comic. Wonder woman is awash in mythology and other gods, which I loved. Also, the illustrations were dark with plenty of perspective. Sometimes the different speech bubbles were different colors, which helped with clarity and let characters talk out of panel (which made the story feel bigger than the panel limitations).
morrigan's review
4.0
This is the second Wonder Woman graphic novel I've read and it was even better then the first.
A solid and intriguing storyline with excellent characters. I'm keen to read more of Greg Rucka's Wonder Woman because I thoroughly enjoy how he writes her.
A solid and intriguing storyline with excellent characters. I'm keen to read more of Greg Rucka's Wonder Woman because I thoroughly enjoy how he writes her.
cygnoir's review
3.0
This is probably my favorite in this series because of all the Greek mythology cleverly woven into the story.