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A review by fantasynovel
Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Lies by Greg Rucka
4.0
3.5 stars
wasn't sure how to put down superhero comics that I read as I read them issue by issue. I finally decided on adding a volume once I've read all the issues contained in it.
The Lies is a fun read, although it's not a gamechanger. One thing I have to say, though--almost everyone credited for this book is a man. Look, we all like Rucka. Or moderately enjoy him. Whatever. But it's time that a woman writes Wonder Woman! It's the issue with many of the Rebirth titles and Marvel titles, and honestly, I'm getting fucking sick of it. Pull it together, guys, and hire some women. 2017 is too late for this fuckery.
Oh, and another thing: the women whom the cheetah god is keeping? They never get any lines. They're black women being used as props, not as real people. Sure, the power is within them or whatever, but they needed Wonder Woman to get there. It's a white savior narrative, and Rucka didn't even have the decency to give the women any lines.
wasn't sure how to put down superhero comics that I read as I read them issue by issue. I finally decided on adding a volume once I've read all the issues contained in it.
The Lies is a fun read, although it's not a gamechanger. One thing I have to say, though--almost everyone credited for this book is a man. Look, we all like Rucka. Or moderately enjoy him. Whatever. But it's time that a woman writes Wonder Woman! It's the issue with many of the Rebirth titles and Marvel titles, and honestly, I'm getting fucking sick of it. Pull it together, guys, and hire some women. 2017 is too late for this fuckery.
Oh, and another thing: the women whom the cheetah god is keeping? They never get any lines. They're black women being used as props, not as real people. Sure, the power is within them or whatever, but they needed Wonder Woman to get there. It's a white savior narrative, and Rucka didn't even have the decency to give the women any lines.