Image: George Pérez/DC Comics A Wonder Woman deep diveīy George Pérez and assorted co-writers and artistsĪfter decades of confusing continuity, George Pérez set Wonder Woman right in 1987 with a reboot that focused on her mythological roots and a new supporting cast of complex female characters, along with some innovative reimaginings of her classic villains. It’s a clever reinvention with lovely art that retains the positive messages of the original Wonder Woman. Set in the 1940s, De Liz and Dillon take the broad strokes of Marston and Peter’s work and craft a new, immersive adventure using contemporary storytelling techniques. Wonder Woman fought costumed villains, Axis forces, and invaders from other planets as she embodied her creator’s vision of “the new type of woman who should rule the world.” This volume also contains a staggering amount of bondage imagery, and the combination of feminism and fetishism is as fascinating as it is bizarre. You’ll find a similar origin in the original 1940s comics, told very quickly before things take a turn toward bombastic action. Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus Volume 1īy William Moulton Marston and H.G.

And it’s canon, so everything that’s come out since is building off of this foundation. It’s also stunningly gorgeous, with lush, expressive artwork on every page. The book builds a compelling world around Wonder Woman, as Rucka and Scott bring new life to long neglected iconic characters. The classic beats remain in this modern take, from Paradise Island, to Steve Trevor, to Diana venturing into the world of men. Wonder Woman’s origins have been retold several times over the decades, and Rucka and Scott capture the best elements of each in Year One. Image: Nicola Scott/DC Comics Wonder Woman’s origin story

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