Wonder Woman #17
The finale of "The Circle" pits Wonder Woman against the secret sect formed solely to prevent her birth! But to take down this ancient threat, Wonder Woman must find a way to return to Paradise Island, from which she was banned! Meanwhile, Nemesis is left alone to face the rampaging army of Captain Nazi!
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
Size: 32 Pages
Price: $2.99
Comments
Love Simone's run. Interesting plot lines are being seeded. Gail seems to be delving into the WW mythos in a way few ever have. At least since Perez.
Posted by Labor on 02/12/08 at 06:29 PM
Agreed, Labor. I love the mythology, but less so the "agent" stuff and the monkeys (sorry, love monkeys, but they're just not doing it for me). But the stuff with Hippolyta and the Circle? Phenomenal.
Posted by daccampo on 02/13/08 at 01:47 PM
I think there is some interesting things to explore as Diana Prince. WW has had a history of working with the government. And outside of Paradise Island, Diana doesn't really have a "job". She can't be pulling people out of burning buildings all day long.
The angle of a government agent is in line with her military histroy and provides a story reason for WW to monitor what is going on around the world. There is potential there.
Based on her Birds Of Prey work, I think Simone can spin it into something worth reading.
Posted by Labor on 02/13/08 at 05:46 PM
I love Gail Simone's work, I love Wonder Woman, I'll keep buying this title as long as I have $2.99 / month to spend!
This was a great first arc, I love how Simone is utilizing the Lasso (especially in the second issue of this arc). Can't wait for more!
Posted by PhantomPhrenemy on 02/20/08 at 01:02 PM
I'm loving what Gail has brought to the series. I'm looking forward to finding out where she will be taking Dianna in 2008. I think more people should be reading this book!
Posted by Superyan on 03/08/08 at 01:35 PM
Just want to chime in my agreement. I'm loving Gail's take on Wonder Woman and the history that I've never heard before. Can't wait to see where she takes Diana.
@Phantom - You're so right about the lasso. Lovin' it!!
Posted by Dez on 03/08/08 at 09:31 PM
Will give it another issue before it gets dropped.
Posted by JD on 02/12/08 at 05:10 PM