"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.



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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Wonder Woman #11 Review



Strife goes to regale Hera with Diana's exploits in Hell. Hera is not impressed and reveals she has struck a bargain with Apollo for the throne.  Strife is often portrayed as frivolous and just someone who enjoys the chaos but I wonder if she is just a spectator in all this. We get to meet other deities in this issue. One is Demeter and the other, Apollo's sister, Artemis.


There is a prophecy that the Gods will be beaten by one of their own.Is it Diana or Zola's child? In any case some Gods do not want that to happen.


Hermes, Diana,and Lennox are with Zola. Diana wants to protect her but she also wants her to at least be allowed to make a decison or two herself. It's a nice touch to see Diana's desire to not treat Zola like a helpless child or object. Hermes is very concerned about Zola too and they seem to have some underlying chemistry. Be a shame if Hermes turns out to be a double-crosser.


We have the inevitable confrontation with Apollo and Artemis who have come for Zola.It is a demi-goddess facing Gods. It is a tough battle. Artemis and Apollo are powerful and take down Lennox and Hermes easily. We learn Diana is only 23 years old. It is why Apollo spares her. Her youth equals indiscretion.


They get Zola and take her to Hera. In return for the throne.


But of course, we know Diana will not have any of that. She follows and challenges them in Hera's house.

I enjoyed this issue. We got new gods, we had humor, very good character moments, action, suspense and the story moving along at a nice pace while still this new world unfolds before us.

4.5 out of 5 stars.

Best Panel. Diana, Lennox and Hermes prepare for battle with Apollo and Artemis




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  1. ArcadiaAugust 19, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Love Diana's trenchcoat. Demeter needs to invest in a bra. Hermes a double crosser? Are you psychic? Then again these are Greek Gods we are talking about. Betrayal is in their blood.

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