Greg Rucka, Liam Sharp “Wonder Woman Volume 1: The Lies” (DC
Comics, 2017)
In issue 1 Greg Rucka wants you to know that he’s not
sticking with the Nu52 origin story for Wonder Woman. It’s all a lie!
She finds that she can’t get home, but rather than wallowing
in angst we’re off to Africa! Where there’s an ancient evil that needs to be
fought, and old friends that need to be seen.
Really this volume is concerned with clearing out the debris
from the keg party of the Nu52, and getting the living room ready for adults.
There’s plenty that goes on, but fundamentally it’s about getting things ready
for a bigger story.
And I liked it. I felt like Nu52 WW was a bit off, blood
thirsty and putting up with sexist crap. I don’t think that of this version of
the character. She’s got some classic sidekicks reintroduced, & I think is
in a good place for a new run. I don’t know that Rucka will bring new &
exciting to the character, but he’ll definitely get things working properly
again.
I did think that this was another Rebirth book that was
hampered by the art. I hate to be complaining, but really the art on the whole
is just substandard.
Anyway, an enjoyable book & I would like to read more.
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