"We are each other's shelter from the storm."
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #6

One day I walked into a library and my eyes fell on a book called Kingdom Come. I picked it up and to my surprise it was a comic book...or rather as I later learned, a graphic novel. But I saw beautifully painted panels and heroes that I recognized from my childhood who seemed ...well, grown up. I borrowed that book and I was moved and fascinated by, not only the story of men and women who are great heroes, but by they way they showed their humanity. They suddenly were not two dimensional people who just fought bad guys. They were deeply complex. I love books and reading on the whole and I guess getting into the comic genre as an adult woman was a case of serendipity. It led me to finding DC comics and the heroes I grew up with on TV and saw in movies and newsprint. It led me to finding Clark Kent or as he is known by his other name, Kal-El, and Princess Diana. I fell in love with them and am obsessed with all things Amazonian and Kryptonian now. I love their relationship. I love what they stand for. I love the contrasts of the princess/farmer's son; reporter/ambassador; pragmatic warrior/idealistic protector and empathetic teacher/enforcer of justice. A girl born of the earth and a boy who fell from the sky. The first daughter of Themyscira and last son of Krypton. And it surprised me to find that there were many fans like me, who adore them too.

DC rebooted their universe in 2011 and my favorite pairing is now canon!!! Yay.



Disclaimer : Superman and Wonder Woman are the property of DC comics.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Wonder Woman #9 Review



War and Strife meet in Damascus and discuss Diana's approaching nuptials with Hades. Strife wants an escort. War is not interested. But what was most telling in this scene was how they sat causally among the carnage of human flesh and blood and suffering.


Hermes, Zola and Lennox sit with Hephaestus and Eros and they discuss Diana's situation. I don't know why but one moment I really love Hephaestus and then the next I am wondering if he is really trying to help or sink Diana. Part of me feels he gave her those pistols knowing full well she could not deflect them. Anyway he has been invited and he is going to take the others as his guests.


We go to the underworld and see Diana. Is she a willing bride to be or is she playing a role? It is difficult to say especially when she reacts to seeing her home in hell and the way she shows concern for Persephone.


We get a glimpse of Aphrodite. Must say I like the way the Goddess of Love speaks. Especially to Zola about being beautiful.


In his lair, Hades seem to be a little disappointed many of the "family" are not turning up. Though Strife makes it her business to appear.  Her banter with all her siblings is always amusing to read. And then we have one of the best scenes. Diana being dressed and made up for her wedding by three gorgon like dogs, who address Hades as "father". Diana is macabre and beautiful.


Hades meets his bride-to-be but he does not trust her one bit. And he is going to subject her to a test. It reminds me of the water and the witch test. Sink or swim. In this case, bind for all eternity or hang.

I continue to really enjoy this title. It is so creative and although there was no Chiang, Atkins once again did a commendable job.

I give this 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Best panel: I love seeing Diana in those Grecian gowns.


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  1. ArcadiaMay 27, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Here comes the bride. Here comes the bride. So, Diana's not wearing white. Is there something you need to tell us, Diana? Diana is certianly dressed for a wedding with the Lord of the Dead. Dark eyeshadow, dark lipstick, red dress with skeleton hands and having demon dogs as your handmaidens. Geez, what was the bacherlorette party like? Where's Elvira to take Diana's place when you need her?

    So Hades suspects Diana may not love him. Dude, you shot her with Eros gun. What do you expect? Since I don't think this wedding is gonna fly, I'm returning my gifts.

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