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njdarkish's review
3.0
This was a little messier than the previous two volumes. There are some cool ideas here, especially in regard to use of the Lasso of Truth, but as a whole I found the story much more difficult to follow, especially since the story that immediately preceded it was back in volume 1, so it had been a little longer since I had read it. The story's heavy involvement in secret organizations and the like also felt a little out-of-nowhere in that the previous Wonder Woman books I've read, in both Rebirth and the New 52, very much did not involve anything like that. I felt like I was supposed to pick up on their motivations and methods much more quickly than I did, which was problematic.
Finally, a note about the art: it's good and does well at avoiding any cheesecakiness. Sometimes the smaller panels went down in quality but as a whole I thought the visuals were good for the book.
Finally, a note about the art: it's good and does well at avoiding any cheesecakiness. Sometimes the smaller panels went down in quality but as a whole I thought the visuals were good for the book.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Wonder Woman Vol. 3: The Truth' by Greg Rucka with amazing art by Liam Sharp finds Wonder Woman with a broken mind and the members of Godwatch close on her heels.
The story opens with Steve and Diana Prince on an island that was supposed to be Themyscira. Steve's organization is in shambles and with Wonder Woman unable to tap into her powers due to a mental break, they are easy targets for the members of Godwatch who want to use Wonder Woman to break into Themyscira. Diana and Steve escape, with Diana going to a mental hospital to sort things out and Steve to try to stop the threat with the help of some old friends.
The story meanders a bit and feels like it wants to evade the truth, but the artwork is just stunning. I loved Liam Sharp's art this time around. This title is one I look forward to from the new Rebirth line. DC, Greg Rucka, and Liam Sharp have a winner here.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The story opens with Steve and Diana Prince on an island that was supposed to be Themyscira. Steve's organization is in shambles and with Wonder Woman unable to tap into her powers due to a mental break, they are easy targets for the members of Godwatch who want to use Wonder Woman to break into Themyscira. Diana and Steve escape, with Diana going to a mental hospital to sort things out and Steve to try to stop the threat with the help of some old friends.
The story meanders a bit and feels like it wants to evade the truth, but the artwork is just stunning. I loved Liam Sharp's art this time around. This title is one I look forward to from the new Rebirth line. DC, Greg Rucka, and Liam Sharp have a winner here.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
stormblessed4's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
jennthelibrarian's review
5.0
Boy Greg Rucka, is it going to be hard to continue on with Wonder Woman after this.
While there were some instances Wonder Woman did or said some things that did not seem like her, I loved this series as much, if not more than, the Brian Azzarello line, which was what got me in to Wonder Woman. Rucka knows her, what makes her tick. Her humanity, her compassion, her naiveté and innocence, her passion, are all clear throughout this entire line.
I read them in numerical order, which has driven some people nuts that there were two "different" story lines, but it was interesting to compare Diana's past with her present, and the ramifications of decisions made by all. To see Diana's development and have Cheetah made human were very rewarding. Rucka made me love Steve Trevor when previously in the comics I could have taken him or left him.
And oh boy, that last page of Issue 25- I may have to frame that.
While there were some instances Wonder Woman did or said some things that did not seem like her, I loved this series as much, if not more than, the Brian Azzarello line, which was what got me in to Wonder Woman. Rucka knows her, what makes her tick. Her humanity, her compassion, her naiveté and innocence, her passion, are all clear throughout this entire line.
I read them in numerical order, which has driven some people nuts that there were two "different" story lines, but it was interesting to compare Diana's past with her present, and the ramifications of decisions made by all. To see Diana's development and have Cheetah made human were very rewarding. Rucka made me love Steve Trevor when previously in the comics I could have taken him or left him.
And oh boy, that last page of Issue 25- I may have to frame that.
cgwinters1981's review
5.0
Wow, when I saw the image of Diana on the back cover of Diana in a straight jacket with the words “Divine Madness” on it I wanted to be like “Oh no, Rucka jumped off the deep end” but I found out that he didn’t do that. He wrote a story that allowed Wonder Woman to center back on herself, while giving plenty of room to develop the supporting cast that was lacking in previous incarnations of the book. Diana has to reexamine herself and figure out aspects of her personality given the bombshell lies she has been told for years (found out in volume 1, so no spoilers people). She needs to reconnect with herself and find her center and she does that while locked up in an mental health facility. It is humorous when the orderlies are laughing about her thinking she is Wonder Woman and then there is a moment that they find out. That was a great moment, so I spoiled one moment it isn’t the plot point and it isn’t something major to the overall story so get over it ;).
Read the rest of my review on cassiewinters.com
Read the rest of my review on cassiewinters.com
finalefile's review
2.0
I liked the first two volumes, but this one was hard for me to follow. It would have been nice to have a recap at the beginning, at least.
kacibookishkingdom's review
3.0
3.5 - It took me awhile to get into this one, I was a bit confused in the beginning, but it ended well.
iffer's review
3.0
As with many of the Rebirth titles, this was entertaining, but not stellar, for multiple reasons. I liked the bare bones of story and the art, and there were times when both shined, but much of this felt like a "good enough" effort. I personally suspect it's because of the twice a month Rebirth model, but that's a whole other topic.
There was so much to explore in Rucka's storyline, and I wish that Diana's breakdown, and feelings of betrayal, responsibility, and loneliness had been explored in a way that did them justice (possibly could've been communicated with better, intentional art). This was another case of being disappointed because there was so much unfulfilled potential. I guess we as readers knew what Rucka was getting at, because many of us have read Rucka and Wonder Woman before, but the story seemed to vacillate between glossing over emotional impact and nuance, and bashing you over the head with it (ahem, the whole binding with love business).
I also observed that, in a title that appears to intentionally include female characters, even female "villains," that Diana doesn't have any female friends to talk to. Rather, Superman and Batman are the ones who call a mini-intervention. I mean...we all know that they're the most emotionally evolved people ever... :p
There was so much to explore in Rucka's storyline, and I wish that Diana's breakdown, and feelings of betrayal, responsibility, and loneliness had been explored in a way that did them justice (possibly could've been communicated with better, intentional art). This was another case of being disappointed because there was so much unfulfilled potential. I guess we as readers knew what Rucka was getting at, because many of us have read Rucka and Wonder Woman before, but the story seemed to vacillate between glossing over emotional impact and nuance, and bashing you over the head with it (ahem, the whole binding with love business).