State of the Art

Greg Rucka & Nicola Scott “Wonder Woman Vol 2: Year One” (DC Comics, 2017)

Man, I bet this was confusing to read in floppies. Issues were alternating temporally.  The issues collected in Volume 1 were the odd numbers, which tell a story set in the present day. Volume 2 is the even numbered issues. This is set in the past, and is a(nother) telling of Wonder Woman’s origin story.

The good news is that if you are reading the trades there is really no confusion.

The better news is that this volume is fantastic. Greg Rucka straightens some things out, and Nicola Scott’s art is gorgeous.

This is state of the art superhero comics, people.  READ IT. BUY IT.

Thanks to NetGalley and DC Comics for a review copy.

Raven hair, a ruffled dress, a necklace made of gold

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.