A COSMIC THREAT ENCROACHES ON GATEWAY CITY! Wonder Woman has thrown everything she can think of at The Tetracide, and still it pushes forward, devouring Gateway City. With everything on the line, Diana has one big idea left, but in her current state, she has nowhere near the power she needs to pull it off...
Absolute Wonder Woman #5 continues the series' trend of delivering an inventive and visually breathtaking take on the Amazonian warrior. With Kelly Thompson's strong character work and Sherman's dynamic art, this issue balances action, mythological intrigue, and emotional depth in a way that feels fresh yet true to Diana's essence. The new lasso twist and the climactic battle add layers to the story while reinforcing Wonder Woman's identity in the Absolute Universe. This is a must-read for fans who love ambitious reimaginings of their favorite heroes. Read Full Review
This series doesn't feel like quite as much of an Elseworlds as the other two in the line it somehow feels like a quintessential Wonder Woman tale, just brilliantly askew. Read Full Review
Absolute Wonder Woman Issue 5 digs its claws into more mythology. The framework of the Wonder Woman lore now reaches new territories, making the story fresh and expansive. Read Full Review
The first major plot arc of the series draws to a close with a cliffhanger ending that finds Diana being pulled straight into hell. So...yknow...no rest for the hero. Its cool that theres no breather between one climax and the introduction of the next big conflict, but it would be nice to allow Wonder Woman a bit of time to get acclimated to a world that she hasnt quite found herself able to adjust to quite yet. Every previous incarnation of Wonder Woman has allowed for that on some level. The constant peril is another clever stylistic Thompson addition to Dianas narrative rendering. Read Full Review
Overall, a solid issue that wraps up the opening arc in a satisfying way. Read Full Review
Absolute Wonder Woman 5 is a rewarding conclusion to The Last Amazon arc, which ends in a manner to immediately get readers hyped and anticipating the next arc. Read Full Review
The Tetracide and Diana face-off in an intense confrontation in this latest chapter. Thompson hits on some creative takes with the writing. Sherman, Bellaire and Carey stage the monstrous bout with fantastic art. Welcome to a brand new era that you shouldnt miss. Read Full Review
Epic opening story comes to an epic conclusion, maintaining the quality in artwork and writing that we've seen all along. They make this look easy! Read Full Review
Absolute Wonder Woman #5 drives home how compelling Diana of the Wild Isle origin story is. The mother-daughter relationship between Circe and Diana did so much to help get over what defines this version of Wonder Woman. That led to Wonder Woman's iconic lasso to take on a twist that is unique to the Absolute Universe. How that then transitions into the next big story for Absolute Wonder Woman was done so naturally your immediately invested in where Diana's journey goes from here. Read Full Review
Absolute Wonder Woman brings its first arc to a close with a rewarding and suitably epic conclusion which plays to the strengths of its dynamic creative team. The final piece of the puzzle falls neatly in to place as Absolute's Diana of the Wild Isle claims her lasso and makes good on her promise to protect Gateway City. Read Full Review
Absolute Wonder Woman #5is possibly the best issue in the series to date. Kelly Thompson's script isn't without its flaws, but the story makes up for its shortcomings through strong pacing, solid action, and a surprising resolution. Readers on the fence about this series may want to check out this issue.7.5/10 Read Full Review
Absolute Wonder Woman #5 is a successful and satisfying conclusion to the series opening arc. Even though there may be many more stories to tell from Dianas past, Thompson brings the two storylines in these first five issues together in a nice bow, concluding the emotional arc underpinning Dianas first appearance on Earth. Its a strong first entry in a promising new series. Read Full Review
Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman are well on their way to producing an all-time great Wonder Woman run. This version of Diana represents everything that's great about the character. She's smart, brave, compassionate, and willing to put others first. Her solution to defeat the Tetracide was brilliant as well as uplifting. I can't wait for the next issue, wish it was coming out next week instead of next month.
Oh and I should mention Sherman's ridiculously great art. The action pages leave you on the edge of your seat and his expert paneling is joy to read.
Beginning to end, this inaugural storyline was pure perfection in terms of both writing and artwork, akin to Scott Snyder’s excellent Court of Owls storyline in BATMAN 14 years ago. I can’t wait to see where the next storyline takes us!
Sticks the landing beautifully.
A Really solid first story arc. The pacing was tight, the art was consistent. Might have to read this in Trade Paperback form
Though I like the way this ended, I feel that the writing is very lazy. What I mean by that is there was plenty of time in the other issues to establish the lasso. Instead, it seems incredibly convenient that it's exactly what Diana needed to beat the monster. The idea of something that makes anything is going to drastically change future stories as the reader will constantly be thinking she can use the lasso to solve almost any problem, especially when Steve can easily talk her down. Again, though I liked how it ended, I just think future stories are going to be muddied by the resolution.
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