Showing posts with label Wonder Woman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wonder Woman. Show all posts
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Woman Warrior Wednesdays #21 by Kate Krimson
Wonder Woman #610-DC Comics-$2.99
4.5 out of 5 stars
Summary:
In Manhattan, Giganta, a female warrior who can sometimes be as big as her name implies, is destroying much of the city in search of Diana/Wonder Woman. A woman appears and magically takes Giganta to another place, where the Morrigan, Cheetah, and Artemis are. These are Giganta’s teammates in trying to bring down Wonder Woman. Artemis is telling the others about how she was defeated by Doctor Psycho.
In the meantime, Wonder Woman wakes up in a hospital bed with a doctor and a nurse by her side. Her bed has blanket that is covered with stars. The doctor tells Diana that she was extremely close to dying. The doctor leaves and the nurse who is also named Diana hands Wonder Woman her clothes and kick-butt accessories. Nurse Diana tells Wonder Woman that the blanket came from an old lady, Myra Clotho, who just came out of a coma and made the blanket as soon as she heard that Wonder Woman was in the hospital. Wonder Woman puts the blanket on like a cape and pays a visit to Myra.
Myra, a fate, tells Wonder Woman that she is the only one who can stand up against an ultimate evil and that justice chose her when she saved a bird that Artemis had shot down. Myra gives Wonder Woman the strand of string that contains her fate. A Kere, a death-spirit, comes to take away Myra Wonder Woman defeats it by showing it compassion and by telling it to be free, but Myra still dies. Then all the Keres go free in Hades, which makes Charon, aka the man who takes the dead across the rivers of Acheron and Styx, cry because he knows it means someone has forgiven them.
Diana says farewell to Myra’s dead body and then is attacked by Giganta. Wonder Woman kicks her out of the building. Steve Trevor sees everything. Wonder Woman says hi to him, but she is not sure why she knows him. Artemis tries to shoot Wonder Woman, but the arrows are blocked by her wristbands. Wonder Woman captures Artemis with her lasso and reveals to her the truth that the Morrigan had hid from her. Artemis is ashamed of herself and asks Wonder Woman to kill her, but she says it would be better if Artemis helped her fight the Morrigan. Giganta tries to attack Wonder Woman, but she brings Giganta to the ground with a smash.
Wonder Woman, Giganta, Artemis, and Cheetah come upon the Oracle of Themyscira. Wonder Woman says she does not want to know the will of the gods, but plans on killing a few.
Writers (J. Michael Straczynski and Phil Hester): A story must have action for readers to want to continue on the journey that flows through the pages. If this comic does not have enough action for you, then you are hard to please. There are plenty of fight scenes to keep one entertained, but also there is the revealing of a hero’s fate and the releasing of the Keres from their curse.
Illustrator (Eduardo Pansica): Pansica’s depictions of fierce fighting females almost make the reader jump back from the page. Giganta standing on top of a statue she smashed with her hair being blown back as she lets out a roar with her battleaxe in her hand. The Kere with her blazing red eyes and giant bat-like wings climbing towards Myra. Giganta leaping towards Wonder Woman like a growling hungry tiger. Wonder Woman telling the gods that she coming for them.
Pansica also draws the characters with real emotions on their faces. Anger clearly comes through on the faces of Cheetah, Giganta, and Artemis as the march out to find Wonder Woman and attempt to destroy her. Happiness shines through the eyes of Myra as she looks upon the only one who can defeat the ultimate evil. Shame pours itself out of Artemis when she realizes the wrong that she has done.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Woman Warrior Wednesdays-#2 by Kate Krimson
Wonder Woman-DC Comics-#600
4 stars out of 5
In introduction to this issue, which is entitled “Wonder Woman Can Save the World,” Lynda Carter, the actress who portrayed Wonder Woman on the 1970s TV show, says that it is not Wonder Woman’s outfit or accessories who make her who she is, but her inner self, which represents “the ‘secret self’ inside every woman—the beautiful, unafraid, tenacious and powerful woman we know resides within us.”
The introduction is followed by several story lines and art pieces.
Art Piece #1: Adams Hughes’ drawing of “Wonder Woman,” which follows the introduction, depicts Wonder Woman’s ability to be graceful and tough at the same time. She lifts an elephant over her head without breaking a sweat.
Story Line #1 (“Valedictorian”): Wonder Woman is seen blasting through the air and leading a bunch of superheroes, mainly women, into battle. Her companions include Batwoman, Batgirl, Supergirl, Manhunter, Black Alice, Miss Martian, Ravager, Bulleteer, The Question, and several others. They are fighting cyber-sirens, which are hypnotizing men with their beauty. The fight is taking place near the White House. The battle is won. Wonder Woman leaves to attend the graduation of Vanessa Kapatelis, a close friend. They have taught each other valuable lessons. Wonder Woman taught Vanessa to “Keep faith. Trust to love. Fight with honor. But fight to win.” Vanessa taught Wonder Woman that “love endures” even though “circumstances change.”
Art Piece #2: Nicola Scott and Jason Wright created a shiny and flashy Wonder Woman on top of a pillar with ancient Greek architecture and the sea behind her.
Art Piece #3: Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert, and Rob Reis display a Wonder Woman that is much like Donatello’s Judith. She is beautiful and feminine, but also a warrior with her sword raised up. The blood on the sword comes from the chopped off head of Medusa, which has eyes that are scarily still open.
Story Line #2 (“Fuzzy Logic”): Wonder Woman, Power Girl, and Batgirl defeat Chang Tsu, a Humpty Dumpty with a side of robot. Power Girl asks Wonder Woman for advice, which at first sounds like romantic advice, but ends up being advice for pet care.
Art Piece #4: Guillem March’s Wonder Woman brings new meaning to “roll with the punches” since she almost seems like a ball of fists.
Art Piece #5: Greg Horn’s life-like Wonder Woman stands proudly amongst a dark and cloudy landscape.
Art Piece #6: Francis Manapul and Brian Buccelato display Wonder Woman’s Amazonian roots in her fighting in a battle with ancient Greeks and with her arrow-struck shield in hand.
Art Piece #7: Phil Jimenez and Hi-Fi’s work depicts the world that created Wonder Woman as well as the world that Wonder Woman created with her standing proudly in the center.
Story Line #3 (“Fire Power”): Wonder Woman and Superman save people from a plane crash, which was caused by Nikos Aegeus. Nikos is using Zeus’ lightning bolts to cause trouble. He wants $100 million or he’ll do something tragic every hour that he doesn’t have his money. He strikes a train bridge next. Superman manages to stop a train from having a horrible accident on the damaged bridge. Wonder Woman traps Nikos in her lasso. Superman distracts Nikos from cutting the lasso with Vulcan’s knife and during this time Wonder Woman lands the winning punch in Nikos’ face.
Art Piece #8: Jock’s Wonder Woman has a lasso that looks like neon light, but an appearance that seems to say vixen instead of warrior.
Art Piece #9: Shane Davis, Jaime Mendoza, and Nei Ruffino have a Patriotic Wonder Woman whose portrayal could be seen between that of Uncle Sam and Rosie the Riveter. She has the American flag waving in the background, sparkles at her feet, and her lasso in her hand, ready for action.
Story Line #4 (“The Sensational Wonder Woman”): Wonder Woman is seen fighting a battle, while someone discusses what made her who she is.
Story Line #5 (“Odyssey: Prologue-Couture Shock”): Wonder Woman appears in her new outfit that is stylish yet comfy. In the new clothes, she is running down the street and bumps into a bunch of men that want to fight her. She kicks butt and manages to leave a “W” in a bad guy’s forehead. The men have explosive devices attached to their chests and blow up. It appears whatever mission they were on has failed. Wonder Woman decides to go see the oracle, a goth girl who hangs out under a bridge. The oracle reminds her of the home that she is trying to save, which now is nothing but knocked over Greek columns.
The issue ends with Jim Lee and J. Michael Straczynski discussing Wonder Woman’s new look in “Behind the Scenes: The New Costume.” Straczynski gives the best reasoning for the new clothes: Wonder Woman needs clothes that she “can fight in, that add to her presence and her strength and power.” As Lynda Carter reminded us in the introduction, the clothes don’t matter, but the woman does.
4 stars out of 5
In introduction to this issue, which is entitled “Wonder Woman Can Save the World,” Lynda Carter, the actress who portrayed Wonder Woman on the 1970s TV show, says that it is not Wonder Woman’s outfit or accessories who make her who she is, but her inner self, which represents “the ‘secret self’ inside every woman—the beautiful, unafraid, tenacious and powerful woman we know resides within us.”
The introduction is followed by several story lines and art pieces.
Art Piece #1: Adams Hughes’ drawing of “Wonder Woman,” which follows the introduction, depicts Wonder Woman’s ability to be graceful and tough at the same time. She lifts an elephant over her head without breaking a sweat.
Story Line #1 (“Valedictorian”): Wonder Woman is seen blasting through the air and leading a bunch of superheroes, mainly women, into battle. Her companions include Batwoman, Batgirl, Supergirl, Manhunter, Black Alice, Miss Martian, Ravager, Bulleteer, The Question, and several others. They are fighting cyber-sirens, which are hypnotizing men with their beauty. The fight is taking place near the White House. The battle is won. Wonder Woman leaves to attend the graduation of Vanessa Kapatelis, a close friend. They have taught each other valuable lessons. Wonder Woman taught Vanessa to “Keep faith. Trust to love. Fight with honor. But fight to win.” Vanessa taught Wonder Woman that “love endures” even though “circumstances change.”
Art Piece #2: Nicola Scott and Jason Wright created a shiny and flashy Wonder Woman on top of a pillar with ancient Greek architecture and the sea behind her.
Art Piece #3: Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert, and Rob Reis display a Wonder Woman that is much like Donatello’s Judith. She is beautiful and feminine, but also a warrior with her sword raised up. The blood on the sword comes from the chopped off head of Medusa, which has eyes that are scarily still open.
Story Line #2 (“Fuzzy Logic”): Wonder Woman, Power Girl, and Batgirl defeat Chang Tsu, a Humpty Dumpty with a side of robot. Power Girl asks Wonder Woman for advice, which at first sounds like romantic advice, but ends up being advice for pet care.
Art Piece #4: Guillem March’s Wonder Woman brings new meaning to “roll with the punches” since she almost seems like a ball of fists.
Art Piece #5: Greg Horn’s life-like Wonder Woman stands proudly amongst a dark and cloudy landscape.
Art Piece #6: Francis Manapul and Brian Buccelato display Wonder Woman’s Amazonian roots in her fighting in a battle with ancient Greeks and with her arrow-struck shield in hand.
Art Piece #7: Phil Jimenez and Hi-Fi’s work depicts the world that created Wonder Woman as well as the world that Wonder Woman created with her standing proudly in the center.
Story Line #3 (“Fire Power”): Wonder Woman and Superman save people from a plane crash, which was caused by Nikos Aegeus. Nikos is using Zeus’ lightning bolts to cause trouble. He wants $100 million or he’ll do something tragic every hour that he doesn’t have his money. He strikes a train bridge next. Superman manages to stop a train from having a horrible accident on the damaged bridge. Wonder Woman traps Nikos in her lasso. Superman distracts Nikos from cutting the lasso with Vulcan’s knife and during this time Wonder Woman lands the winning punch in Nikos’ face.
Art Piece #8: Jock’s Wonder Woman has a lasso that looks like neon light, but an appearance that seems to say vixen instead of warrior.
Art Piece #9: Shane Davis, Jaime Mendoza, and Nei Ruffino have a Patriotic Wonder Woman whose portrayal could be seen between that of Uncle Sam and Rosie the Riveter. She has the American flag waving in the background, sparkles at her feet, and her lasso in her hand, ready for action.
Story Line #4 (“The Sensational Wonder Woman”): Wonder Woman is seen fighting a battle, while someone discusses what made her who she is.
Story Line #5 (“Odyssey: Prologue-Couture Shock”): Wonder Woman appears in her new outfit that is stylish yet comfy. In the new clothes, she is running down the street and bumps into a bunch of men that want to fight her. She kicks butt and manages to leave a “W” in a bad guy’s forehead. The men have explosive devices attached to their chests and blow up. It appears whatever mission they were on has failed. Wonder Woman decides to go see the oracle, a goth girl who hangs out under a bridge. The oracle reminds her of the home that she is trying to save, which now is nothing but knocked over Greek columns.
The issue ends with Jim Lee and J. Michael Straczynski discussing Wonder Woman’s new look in “Behind the Scenes: The New Costume.” Straczynski gives the best reasoning for the new clothes: Wonder Woman needs clothes that she “can fight in, that add to her presence and her strength and power.” As Lynda Carter reminded us in the introduction, the clothes don’t matter, but the woman does.
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