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metalandteacups's review
3.0
I have read this previously.
So I only read the Wonder Woman #1, as I have recently watched a movie about the creator of Woman Woman which peaked my interested in the Golden Age origin. There are somethings that seem ridiculous but in retrospect make sense in that era.
So I only read the Wonder Woman #1, as I have recently watched a movie about the creator of Woman Woman which peaked my interested in the Golden Age origin. There are somethings that seem ridiculous but in retrospect make sense in that era.
tmwebb3's review
3.0
Very good. Only faults were the tons and tons of exposition to get through; felt more like reading a book. Like this origin of Wonder Woman, and the emphasis on the Greek mythology part. Felt old in dialogue and art, but it is old so that can be forgiven. Exposition made it more of a slog to get though than it should have been.
l1nds's review
3.0
Gosh that was a lot of exposition! It was fine and all, but it's definitely showing it's age. Here's hoping the 75th anniversary collection picks up with the next volume!
ericawrites's review
4.0
George Pérez's Wonder Woman fucking slaps. The reimagining of her origins, the reboot of her story, and the art stay true to her foundation and the essential core of Wonder Woman's message and character. There was even a dad joke about Diana speaking Greek!
Plus, I loved how they looked beaten up after these characters go through a life-or-death battle. Wonder Woman had a zillion snake bites all over her, and they all looked like shit.
-1 star due to the published in 1987 of it all. Perhaps the most famous misstep of Pérez's run is the fatphobia and fat shaming of Etta Candy. (Etta Candy is one of the most fantastic sidekick characters ever created.) Diana isn't around Etta for more than a day before her thought bubbles have her fat shaming Etta.
I also noticed some anti-Black racism, and there were a few moments of misogynistic violence (called out as such by the text) that perhaps weren't necessary.
Plus, I loved how they looked beaten up after these characters go through a life-or-death battle. Wonder Woman had a zillion snake bites all over her, and they all looked like shit.
-1 star due to the published in 1987 of it all. Perhaps the most famous misstep of Pérez's run is the fatphobia and fat shaming of Etta Candy. (Etta Candy is one of the most fantastic sidekick characters ever created.) Diana isn't around Etta for more than a day before her thought bubbles have her fat shaming Etta.
I also noticed some anti-Black racism, and there were a few moments of misogynistic violence (called out as such by the text) that perhaps weren't necessary.
kellylynnthomas's review
4.0
I'd never read WW before this (not sure why), and after doing so I think it's a shame she isn't more in the spotlight. The book has the traditional appeal of a super hero book in the good vs. evil plot, but manages to be a nicely feminist text in addition. Yes, WW is scantily clad. No, there's no way you could fight crime in a sleeveless top without showing everyone your boobs. But like Catwoman's spandex, you gotta admit that this outfit (minus the sleevelessness) gives WW ultimate flexibility. Capes just aren't that practical, you know? And even better, her boobs aren't ginormous. Sure, she's still got the idealized female figure, but I didn't think she was overly sexualized. Even more miraculously, she wasn't de-sexed. She's a sexy, powerful woman, and her personality and comfort with herself only adds to her appeal.
kefkataran's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0