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james_desantis 's review for:
Wonder Woman, Volume 1: Blood
by Brian Azzarello
I can't believe I actually enjoyed a Azzarello book.
So this is the New 52 relaunch of Wonder Woman, and for the most part, it's a pretty fun ride.
Right at the start this poor girl, Zola, is being chased around in her underwear by some killers. So while it was scary and exciting I couldn't help but feel we're going to get a lot of Azzarello edgy right off the bat. However, I will say once Wonder Woman does make her appearance, it becomes basically a protect mission of Zola and her baby while also world building the gods here. With this highs takes, protect mom/daughter storyline, and learning about all the gods and their place, while giving Diana a new origin, the volume offers a lot of interesting ideas.
Good: The art is solid, with some awesome new designs on the gods, and I especially like Wonder Woman's style here plus she's drawn with such ferocity yet kindness under it all. I also enjoyed Diana a lot here, as she is a protective person and will fight if must, but when she fights, you better stay the fuck away. I also like the world building and learning about the gods as well as most of the side cast.
Bad: It's a lot of shit being thrown at you. Tons of gods, tons of places, a few twist on old lore, and of course a bit of edgy moments (did Zola HAVE to be in her underwear for the first 1/3rd of the book?) So might be a tad overwhelming to just jump in here.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprise. While not as good as year one Wonder Woman from Greg Rucka, I did have fun with this, and will pick up the next few volumes. Goodjob Azzarello! A 3 out of 5.
So this is the New 52 relaunch of Wonder Woman, and for the most part, it's a pretty fun ride.
Right at the start this poor girl, Zola, is being chased around in her underwear by some killers. So while it was scary and exciting I couldn't help but feel we're going to get a lot of Azzarello edgy right off the bat. However, I will say once Wonder Woman does make her appearance, it becomes basically a protect mission of Zola and her baby while also world building the gods here. With this highs takes, protect mom/daughter storyline, and learning about all the gods and their place, while giving Diana a new origin, the volume offers a lot of interesting ideas.
Good: The art is solid, with some awesome new designs on the gods, and I especially like Wonder Woman's style here plus she's drawn with such ferocity yet kindness under it all. I also enjoyed Diana a lot here, as she is a protective person and will fight if must, but when she fights, you better stay the fuck away. I also like the world building and learning about the gods as well as most of the side cast.
Bad: It's a lot of shit being thrown at you. Tons of gods, tons of places, a few twist on old lore, and of course a bit of edgy moments (did Zola HAVE to be in her underwear for the first 1/3rd of the book?) So might be a tad overwhelming to just jump in here.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprise. While not as good as year one Wonder Woman from Greg Rucka, I did have fun with this, and will pick up the next few volumes. Goodjob Azzarello! A 3 out of 5.