Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1

The wait for this book is finally over, and the final product is a lush, chaotic, staggering, and horrifying at the same time. Kelly Sues vision for the gods are very loyal to their mythological counterparts, combined with Phil Jimenezs art, its a book I couldnt stop looking at. I immersed myself into this world fully, and each page was more impressive than the last. If youre a fan of Wonder Woman, Greek mythology, or new to comics, be prepared to be dazzled. Read Full Review

Phil Jimenez dazzles with the brilliant design of every page of this issue. There are some truly magnificent visual moments to be found throughout this issue and I was stunned as the story progressed. Read Full Review

DeConnick and Jimenez deliver a wondrous piece of mythic storytelling with Wonder Woman Historia #1, and one that supersedes the Superhero genre itself. Read Full Review

The story is important, and the artwork is gorgeous. It's easy to throw around the superlatives, but there's no denying this"Wonder Woman Historia #1 is one of the best comics you can pick up this week. Read Full Review

It took quite some time for this volume to make it to the comics rack. It was well worth the wait. The next issue wont make an appearance until the other side of winter. If that second volume looks and reads anything like the first, Spring of 2022 couldnt come soon enough. Read Full Review

Every year there's a couple of comics that come out and immediately take the status of "must-read", this is one of those for this year. Read Full Review

The pages are sprawling, the mythologies are deep, and the feminist case that the Goddesses' have against males are enough to carry a great conversation in a Human Sexuality course. Scratch that, enough to teach an entire Human Sexuality course - and this is only Book One! "Historia: The Amazons" deceivingly looks like a storybook, but in actuality carries multitudes featuring some of the best work that a comic book legend who drew the titular icon during her golden years has ever put to page, whether pencil or paint. Read Full Review

Final Thoughts:Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons is a master class on what happens when amazing writing meets stellar art and inks. It creates a candy shop of so many different flavors. There is rage, sadness, love, and hope to name a few. This entire issue was nothing but eye candy. With DC beginning to align all of their franchises with Flashpoint, I would LOVE for this to be the origin story of the Amazons. From my understanding, there was an Amazon-centered movie in the works with Warner Bros. some time ago. If that is still in the works, please please PLEASE use this issue as the inspiration. Pick up this comic. Seriously, pick it up. When (and if) it is collected in either a hardcover or trade format, I shall be buying it. That is how much in love I am with it. Read Full Review

Between the art and story, this book is going to light a fire in your imagination. It can feel incomprehensible and confusing at times, but that's kind of the point as we witness inconceivable meetings between gods with impossible powers. Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons is an intellectual feast for the eyes that challenges the senses and the very idea of gods in comics. Read Full Review

It's one of the most ambitious Elseworlds DC has ever done, with a concept that seems designed to challenge and art that pulls you in from minute one. I have no clue where it's going, but I'm excited to find out in three months. Read Full Review

Gaius

Nov 30, 2021

Comics wise this has been a pretty good year for Wonder Woman but this is probably my favorite WW comic this whole year (probably even further back than that) and it doesn't even Diana in it! I usually read digitally exclusive for the most part but I would absolutely say go out and get a physical copy of this. Jimenez was already my favorite WW artist but his work here blows away just about everyone who has ever worked on Wonder Woman before. Gene Ha and Nicola Scott have some grand canyon sized-shoes to fill. Very interested to see where DeConnick takes this version of Hippolyta and the Amazons. I've read just about every origin of Wonder Woman and the Amazons that DC's put out and I don't think I've ever been as interested to see w here this goes. more

allenquanobi

Nov 30, 2021

Wow. This might be Jimenez's best art in my opinion. Every page of this book looks like art that should be hung up in a museum. You can spend hours just pouring over the detail of the art on each page. The story is very good and cool as well, an origin for the Amazons. Honestly, they should just delay the book even more if the art needs time to look like this. One of the best comics of the year, and definitely worth picking up.

jwilliams051197

Nov 30, 2021

It is a excellent dark retelling of The Amazon's origin from George Perez's run of Wonder Woman. The artwork by Phil Jimenez are absolutely gorgeous. The writing by Kelly Sue DeConnick is very compelling, suiting the grandeur of the Greek pantheon.

Toonstrack

Dec 01, 2021

Wow. That would be a sufficient response to reading a book like this as I have just done. But it certainly isn't sufficient to my tastes. Im quite certain if you're reading this you have either already read the book, or you already plan to. But in case those don't apply, I'll be the one of untold many to tell you do stop what you are doing and read this book. This is one of the best issues of a comic I have read all year, if not the best. And even if you dont agree with that assessment, after having read this you'll see that its creators have made quite a hearty stake for that claim. The sheer amount of plain effort to be seen within the pages of this book is alone a worthy mark of high regard, but it also shines in its execu tion. I saw snippets of Phil Jimenez art for this before the issue even released. I've not been too privy to his works thus far other than knowing he has an inimitable style and startlingly strong line work. So I had my expectations. But I can happily say that those were exceeded and shattered. To say this is one of the most visually stunning comics I've held in my hands in some time would be an understatement. To put it succinctly, you feel like you are watching a movie as you read thus. And you almost wish you were, if only to see these pictures move as a living thing would, and not a drawing. Every aspect of the artistic direction in this is inspired, refined, executed near flawlessly. Every goddess design, is something inventive, creative, unique.... this is almost a character design class in and of itself. Even simplistic designs like Aphrodite bear clearly untold hours of intent and though put into it. And as an aside, yes, she is portrayed as rather "plump" here. Some may complain about that. But keep in mind... a goddess has no need for human nutritional health. Much like I wouldn't scoff at Thor being shown as a potbelly viking of immense strength(which we have also seen multiple times) I would not expect any gods to kowtow, to be restricted or burdened to human standards of beauty, form, health or anything else. Personally though, I'd say my favorite design of this is Athena. Its truly an inventive look to see in both concept and execution. Its phenomenal work. The panel work and storytelling is no less impressive. Theres little I wish to say here for fear of spoiling the wonder of looking upon these pages but its all there. Its on point. As an aspiring comic artist it truly is an intimidating thought to be tasked with creating something like this. Jimenez killed it. As for the story, well, its deceptively simple. But for a book so visually dense, it was the right decision. For beneath its rather simplistic narrative is tons of ideal, and tons of ideas. Kelly Sue Deconick has been known for her depthful exploration of such ideas.. Ideas about what it means to he a woman in this world, or even in this universe. What it means to be a mother. To be a daughter. To be burdened by choices, rules that even the gods simply cannot break. Even if you are to disagree with some of these ideas, or find them futile, or reduce them down to base emotional responses to otherwise unimportant things.... you have to appreciate the presentation. I sure do. This story works. It works very well. I really could go on about this for a while. Its that good. But I think I'll end it here. This book could've been a one shot and it'd still be fantastic. But I am very much looking to part to. The creators have their work cut out for then to compete with this. I almost feel like I didnt pay enough for this. Easiest 10 in a while. more

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Merlyn - Dec 1, 2021

We know the goddesses are meant to represents human females. Just as Thor is the classic strongman. These concepts aren't born from ether, just as the gods weren't born from ether, they were born from human minds. So when the choice is to make Aphrodite like that, it's a wink at the fat positivity movement. Now I think that's the worst advice you can give to someone who's overweight: you're beautiful the way you are, don't change a thing. Especially now that covid hits a lot of obese people.

Merlyn - Dec 1, 2021

Though in my defense I wouldn't have commented if I would've seen what post you liked on the Nightwing annual. That's disgusting and you should know better than to do that.

Mout - Dec 1, 2021

fat positivity movement is taking over the world huh, those bastards. it's very sad ☹

Toonstrack - Dec 1, 2021

I dont even know which review you're referring to on the nightwing animal. And I'm not sure where you're getting the concept that these are intended to be humans when many of them are drawn with minimal if any human features. Artemis has doe eyes, hecate is an amalgamation of forms barely recognizable at all, and Athena has no true form at all. As you said, these are up to our own interpretation of what God hood is like.

Toonstrack - Dec 1, 2021

No one in this book tells people they should be fat to look like aphrodite, nor is aphrodite shown to be someone anyone else conspires attractive. I think you're reading a little much into this, and again, even if that was the creator intent that is just as valid as any other interpretation of a fictional God. There was a time when plumpness was indeed seen as attractive just as there was a time small penises were seen as preferable.

Toonstrack - Dec 1, 2021

All this to say that judging this design on messages that aren't sent, and restrictions that aren't relevant(nutritional health is meaningless to these beings) seems misguided but im open to other interprations of it, just like im open to these interpreting of the gods. Thor predates the strong man archetype, its very possible he wouldn't have been a lean man in the minds of the vikings.

Merlyn - Dec 1, 2021

I'm pretty sure you know what reviews you like, right? So let's not play stupid games because we won't win any prizes. I didn't say these are meant to be humans, I said the gods are meant to represent the humans or aspects of them, there's a big difference. Aphrodite is the goddess of beauty, among others. It's really not a big intellectual effort to see what they're hinting at and I'm sure if you ask Kelly Sue DeConnick about this, she would definitely agree this was her intent.

Toonstrack - Dec 1, 2021

I upvoted a few of the nightwing reviews, just tell me what it is that triggered you specifically because I'm not going back and checking atm. The gods usually represent a few key traits that are universal in there depictions, like thors strength. Aphrodites is beauty yes. But beauty is a subjective trait, as evidence by standards changing constantly over history including to favor how she's depicted here.

Toonstrack - Dec 1, 2021

Even cleopstra is believed to be overweight/plump in real life, and she was certainly considered beautiful by certain powerful individuals. So if your argument is that an overwight person cannot be attractive, well that's an opinion and you're entitled to it, but I cant say I agree with that. Intent doesn't really matter here as I said, and I'm not interested in guessing at what the intent was.

Merlyn - Dec 1, 2021

"standards changing constantly over history including to favor how she's depicted here" I got it, so you agree with all the fat positivity movement. That's all I wanted to know. It's not that a fat person can't be attractive, they can be, it's that it isn't healthy to encourage and celebrate it like it's a positive trait. But I guess you don't care about their health as long as the new social theories embrace it.

Merlyn - Dec 1, 2021

Of course, according to those same new social theories, if you're a skinny model you don't deserve to be celebrated if you're beautiful, I'm sure you're up to date with the new mantra. So just to recap, if you're fat, you can be beautiful and you deserve to be celebrated, it's actually pretty healthy, if you're thin, you should feel ashamed of yourself and it's not healthy. Gotta love the demented worldview so many people embrace these days.

Toonstrack - Dec 1, 2021

Wow, what a way to mosread my comment! Um maybe you haven't been paying attention but fat people are not commonly viewed as attractive today, your own comments reflect the mindset most gave. The singular example I gave was one from long ago, and plump women were seen as more attractive in times long past. Widely, unanimously amongst communities, not for political reasons. Thats what I was actually referring to.

Toonstrack - Dec 1, 2021

Given that your entire second comment is assumptive nothingness contrived from your own misunderstanding in my comment, I'd normally ignore it entirely but I'd like to add that no, skinny people are in fact favored heavily by society and this is reflected by the unrealistic standards of thinness presented by supermodels and magazines and the beauty industry.

Toonstrack - Dec 1, 2021

I do not consider myself part of any positivity movement, but that doesn't mean I think that every depiction of an overweight person as attractive or beautiful is a statement, nor do I feel the need to agree or disagree with it. It depends on my personal tastes, and I do not consider it a requirement to find every woman attractive for them to be considered beautiful by others. Skinny ones can be and are beautiful as well, no one said otherwise at any point in this conversation.

Merlyn - Dec 1, 2021

In case it has escaped you, that "unrealistic standard" is slowly brushed aside, while more and more fat models are being prompted forward because of the fat positivity movement. Never mind that they're actually trying to turn those beauty contests in something else entirely since lately the requirements are about the career and social stances of the models rather than how they look, but that's another subject.

Merlyn - Dec 1, 2021

It is a statement, though, that's my point. Maybe you want to ignore it, but it isn't a coincidence that Aphrodite was depicted that way, I can assure you of that.

Toonstrack - Dec 1, 2021

Do you have a statement from the writer confirming that? Because that's really the only thing I'll take seriously. I could just as much say since aphrodite is the ONLY female in the book that isnt skinny, that the writer actually hates fat people and was making a satirical statement on the changing landscape of the beauty industry. But that would be a baseless accusation without the writers input.

Toonstrack - Dec 1, 2021

And yes, the unrealistic standard is being brushed aside. That's not a bad thing because it was, indeed, unrealistic. Fat models being promoted isn't always a movement, I mean, you wouldn't argue that fat people dont wear clothes would you? Should clothes designed for plus sized people not be shown on plus sized models? Personally, I support all different body types being represented in the industry rather than only considering skinny people capable of achieving attractiveness.

Merlyn - Dec 1, 2021

No, I don't have a statement from the writer but I have a brain and I know that Kelly is exactly that type of feminist that embraces weird bullshit like this. Aphrodite is NOT the only female in the book that isn't skinny, you might not have been paying close attention to the art. I like how you make play dumb when I make arguments that you don't find a counter to.

Merlyn - Dec 1, 2021

I choose to believe you play dumb because the "fat models being promoted isn't always a movement" is a joke and I don't think you're sincere there at all. Yeah, I got that you support this, no need to repeat that, message received loud and clear. You support telling fat people they're ok how they are, they shouldn't try to change a thing, who cares about the illnesses that come with being overweight, right?

Toonstrack - Dec 2, 2021

The point of my fake argumentative exactly was not to espouse its accuracy or validity but to point out the futility in arguing the intent of the creator as regards political messaging without actual having, ya know, evidence to back it up. But given its you I'm speaking to that doesnt surprise me, so like I said unless you have the writers confirm this is pointless and you're doing the same thing you always do and inserting your politics into the book.

Psycamorean - Dec 2, 2021

Holy shit, just go masturbate to your fat chick porn and leave your comments there. You are such a fucking pussy, Merlyn. A goddess was overweight, it's the end of the world. If you were to look into mythology at all, these gods change shape and form constantly. Who gives a shit? Merlyn himself is probably 500 pounds since he clearly sits on his ass, pirates comics and rages about them all day, but like a proper incel, he can't stand a woman over 110.

Toonstrack - Dec 2, 2021

But like I said before even if that WAS the intent, I dont consider that a flaw of the book because you yourself said the design of these gods is up to interpretation. Apparently only interpretations you like count though. Your entire second post is you arguing with yourself, once again at the expense of actual proof or evidence so with so I'm ignoring it.

Psycamorean - Dec 2, 2021

Sorry to comment such pure vitriol but holy shit Merlyn is so fucking annoying, what a waste of space. He probably couldn't read a coloring book without getting offended that there's too much brown on the dog turd he's coloring in. I really don't get what this guy's problem is. Does he need some real strife in his life to get over such petty bullshit issues, or is it in fact because of strife in his life that he overfocuses on bullshit to escape it? I really want to know.

Merlyn - Dec 2, 2021

The crazy got here so I'm out, I don't need this insanity.

Toonstrack - Dec 2, 2021

what you choose to believe or not, is irrelevant clearly, because you just make up things to believe like you did in your review, and in this comment section.you straght up admit your basis for claiming writers intent is nonexistent, and you straight up dodged a legitimate real world reason that fat people would be models so what am I to do here? I'm not gonna employ your strat of making up argument points and I'm not interested in rebutting your fake ones, so do you have anything of substance?

Psycamorean - Dec 2, 2021

He literally never has anything of substance. he's just a child throwing a tantrum every week. He's one of the most useless, yet consistently active users on here.

Psycamorean - Dec 2, 2021

Thank god he's becoming a joke in the greater online comic book community. Maybe he can have some worth as a joke.

Merlyn - Dec 2, 2021

If you want to continue this conversation, choose one of my reviews and we'll continue there but as long as the mentally ill guy who can't stop reviewing his books without commenting about my reviews and stalks me everywhere and keeps talking about me on discord is still here, I'm not continuing this, I want to stay away from his crazy. We're probably not going to agree on this anyway so I get it if we end it here.

Psycamorean - Dec 2, 2021

Nice projection. Here's the deal. Either you are yourself suffering from mental issues, specifically paranoia, or you're simply a super fucking sad person with nothing outside of this. Or both. At least one of these is the reality, however. Crazy to you is calling you out on your bullshit. Crazy to me is complaining incessantly about every little culture war dumbfuck issue in a comic book you were clearly never going to like because you have a parasocial problem with the writer, lunatic.

Mout - Dec 2, 2021

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Mout - Dec 2, 2021

Toonstrack explained very well his thougts and Merlyn just ignored them, sad

FuzzyCracker - Dec 2, 2021

This all has to be a performative act, right? No one can be *this* stupid and paranoid, right?

Loafy Trophy - Dec 2, 2021

Toonstrack - great, insightful review. Have you had a chance to read Decorum? It's the only other book that's had art on this level IMO this year.

Loafy Trophy - Dec 2, 2021

Also imagine telling on yourself as badly as Merlyn has here. You literally might as well go all the way and say "I'm a repulsive incel who's never seen a woman naked in real life and never will" if you're going to rage this hard over the interpretation of Aphrodite as a curvier woman.

Toonstrack - Dec 2, 2021

I havent read decorum but I will certainly check it out if its anything like this

Loafy Trophy - Dec 2, 2021

Decorum is certainly different but beautiful all the same. Huddleston shifts between styles the way a musician changes notes, it's just seamless. He goes from simple sketching to Blade Runner-esque digital, to Dali-influenced almost painted looking, to impeccably clean, clear linework and back, all in the same issue.

Toonstrack - Dec 2, 2021

Wow, sounds great. Definitely wanna find that

Psycamorean - Dec 2, 2021

Decorum is great. Excited it'll (eventually) come back.

Loafy Trophy

Dec 02, 2021

Phil Jimenez puts in a literal superstar performance on every single page of this book and I couldn't stop staring and flipping back through just to catch yet another small detail. His work on the pantheon of gods is truly inspiring stuff. The chilling metal suit and otherworldly movement of Hecate, the incredible detail and depth of space in Aphrodite's hair, and every single glorious peacock surrounding Hera were just some of the little things that gave me goosebumps. This immediately goes to the top of the list for me next to Mike Huddleston on Decorum for best looking book of the year. The colors by the trio of Hi-Fi, Arif Prianto, and Romulo Fajardo Jr. just took everything to the next level too, particularly on the clay jar pages, using bright reds to create a brilliant, violent contrast. Finally, DeConnick's story walked a perfect tightrope of letting the art shine while providing wonderful depth of story on what it means to be a woman in a man's world. The feeling of rebellion permeates through the pages as we watch the creation of Themyscira and that's a credit to DeConnick for making the moment really resonate with the reader. This entire book is a perfect display of creativity, imagination and why these myths are timeless. I can't wait to read the next installment. more

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Gaius - Dec 3, 2021

I forgot the mention the colorists but yeah, they deserve full marks for making this book look as great it does.

Onomatopoeia

Dec 03, 2021

An incredible piece of art and storytelling. I hate to sound like an echo, but Jimenez has really outdone himself. It took me far longer than normal to read this issue simply because I was enamored with each panel and page. Rather than be overshadowed by the art, DeConnick's story stands on its own. Modern mythology re-tellings tend to come off as heavy-handed or overly parodic (Thor comes to mind), but this is just so natural. DeConnick seems to be sharing a story that's always been there rather than a forced retcon.

daspidaboy

Dec 04, 2021

I think anyone should read this. I personally dont really have a problem with Aphrodite looking fat, because in mythology everyone shapes-shift. But the art, the story, the action is extremely phenomenal. We might have arguably the best DC black Label book of all time if the series is consistent. This is also arguably the best book to come out of DC and Marvel Comics. It's this or Immortal Hulk Issue 50 for me.

_maite14

Dec 10, 2021

This is going to be one for the ages. With exceptional artwork and a thrilling telling of the origin of the Amazons, this issue is absolutely mind blowing.

Antenovial

Dec 20, 2021

A wonderful book that lives up to the mythos of the Amazons and enriches it beautifully.

Skywolf

Jan 08, 2022

What a masterpiece!

Zuhnay

Jan 31, 2022

Gorgeous art with a lot of thought put forth in its design. Story is intriguing and engaging and matches the art in feel.

Psycamorean

Feb 07, 2022

This is really outstanding. The writing and the art are both great, and as someone who finds Wonder Woman and the Amazons kind of bland, this was entertaining. If you don't like this, you have no taste.

Hailey

Nov 08, 2022

This is a fantastic book. It feels epic in every way.

Almir

Apr 19, 2023

Essa história é muito boa e a arte é divina uma boa introdução para as Amazonas

Avanvolk

Aug 16, 2024

Listen...did this book have its problems? Yes, it did. Did it smell a little too strongly of thinly-veiled misandry? You betcha. DeConnick clearly has beef with not only certain men, but all men, everywhere, throughout history. She seems to think that because some men have horrifically abused and mistreated some women, therefore all men are bad simply because they are men. Was the portrayal of Aphrodite ridiculous? Absolutely it was. The Goddess of love and beauty being depicted as morbidly obese? I eye-rolled so hard I saw my prefrontal cortex. You can argue all you want that beauty standards have changed through the years, but there has never been a time in history when someone THAT large would've been regarded as the highest standard of physical beauty. So this was by no means a perfect issue. It was well-written in parts, had an epic feel to it (which I liked), and set up an interesting plot going forward, but it did have some glaring problems that cannot (and should not) be ignored. HOWEVER. All that being said, I don't think I can say that I have ever witnessed art so breathtakingly gorgeous, so staggeringly intricate and detailed, so utterly and completely stunning in my whole entire life. I'm certainly not buying whatever message Kelly Sue is very clearly trying to sell here, but dangit...I can't bring myself to give this issue lower than a 10 for the sole fact that Phil Jimenez's art is, quite simply, perfect. It's just...perfect. It's so good that it deserves bonus points that make up for the marks I would've taken off for DeConnick shamelessly clubbing me over the head with her fourth-wave feminist cudgel. Knowing that Jimenez isn't drawing the rest of the series, I don't expect to enjoy the next two issues very much, but at least I was treated to an absolute visual FEAST for one issue. more

chardorangutang

Dec 20, 2025

Genuinely some of the best comic art ever published, so ambitious and it reaches past every ambition

I Review Comics

Feb 08, 2022

Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons Book One Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick | Artist: Phil Jimenez | Publisher DC Comics/Black Label Review ✍ Kelly Sue DeConnick is not a writer I usually check for while visiting my Local Comic Shop. She famously stated that if “don’t like her politics, don’t buy my books”. Being conservative this is normally the point when I check out on a creator and their works. I doubt that Kelly and I agree on most issues but I am a fan of Wonder Woman and DC Black Label has not let me down so I figured I’d give the series a shot. The main draw to Historia is the art. This book looks different from most other titles on the shelves today. Phil Jimenez’s art is intricate, striking and at times feels ethereal. The art is perfect for this format and worth the cover price alone. Historia is a Feminist story but it's not one of those Feminist stories that exist only to bash Men. There is a fair bit of Man bashing in the book but there there are several poignant points in the book that elevate the material beyond the typical hatefest. The story does take some warming up too but by the end of Book One, I found myself heavily invested in the direction of the series. The comic begins with the Pantheon of Goddesses airing their grievances to Zeus regarding Men. The segment could have been cringe with a lesser writer. However, the complaints are valid in their own right. Kelly also uses Zeus to push back on the idea that men are all bad and suggests that each side has a role to play in the grand scheme of things. For some reason whenever the Amazon’s and Greek Gods and Goddesses are written into a story the dialogue gets pretentious and I start to zone out. This isn’t a Kelly Sue issue, it happens in every Wonder Woman story I’ve ever read. I wish DC would do a better job grounding these characters but it will probably never happen. Once the grievances are aired and Zeus dismisses the Goddesses they hatch the plot to create the first Amazons. The lore and world-building here are stellar and the situation picks up steam when Hippolyta is introduced to the story. She is called to midwife and deliver a child. Hippolyta is put into a rough position and choice that many women have to face daily and is nearly lost before the Goddesses intervene. I won’t spoil the book but the last third of the comic was genuinely powerful and leads to what I believe will be the birth of Diana. I’m glad I gave the book an honest shot. Kelly and Phil have great chemistry and I do not doubt that Historia will be a complete epic by the end of the series. In short: Wonder Woman: Historia presents a compelling origin to the Amazons. This is an amazing start and one of the best Wonder Woman stories I’ve ever read. For More Subscribe: https://ireviewcomics.substack.com/ more

cumgurglinrhino

Dec 04, 2021

That art

Merlyn

Nov 30, 2021

Ok, so first of all, the art from Jimenez here is just gorgeous, he really outdid himself big time. He did some great work on Batman too, but this is next level stuff. I like the fact that DC gave this book to an artist, regardless of his sex, and they reaped the rewards in spades. Good job there! Now the story is another thing. If you know Kelly Sue DeConnick, you know the hating of men is par for the course with her so I expected that and we got that. What bothered me a lot was the way Aphrodite was depicted. The whole fat Aphrodite thing is ridiculous, I know today this is an unforgivable thing to say but I'm going to say it all the same: being fat isn't beautiful and is sure as shit isn't healthy. I know the woke brigade has embraced the fat positivity movement but that's wrong because it actually does a lot of harm to the people it claims to help. That got to me, I won't lie, because health matters much more than ideological bullshit. Also, last I checked, Aphrodite was not the god of appetite, that's Rosie O'Donell lol. This rating would be much lower if not for the art but Jimenez was awesome here and the story is not that bad either. more

BigCliff

Dec 06, 2021

OK! The first few pages of this book definitely feels like an "all men are evil" narrative thanks to Hera's introduction to the victims of man's world & the meeting of the God's between Hera, Zeus, Ares, Aphrodite, etc, but the book begins to expand & presents a story that sets you up for an intense yet tragic origin story. This is all thanks to DeConnick's & Jimenez's collaboration both in writing & art. Jimnez brings Dennoick's writing to life in his artwork. You can tell they had meetings upon meetings to accomplish a book of this stature. My only concern for this series is that the art may be too impressive? My eyes can't really focus on what to look at exactly. Every page has a multiple of eye candy artwork that you can't help but admi re for minutes upon end. And combine that with what DeConnick is writing, plus the mention of Nubia & The Amazon's "Well of The Lost Souls," then you have a very impressive, damn near surprisingly enjoyable first chapter introduction. Here's my only complaint? How does this end? I'm aware of the amazons living on Themyscira and what not. But in other stories that island is presented as a paradise for women. How will DeConnick explain that the island is now a prison of some sorts? Will she establish that the amazons embraced this prison & made it their own paradise or will she change their origin all together? The first page of the book states "between the bitter war between the amazons & the Gods of men..the amazons lost." So how will she explain that? With that being said, i'm cautiously optimistic to see where this story goes. more

Silver Rocket

Dec 12, 2021

Art (10/10) Story (5/10)

Comics Appreciation Project

Jun 02, 2022

Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons, by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Phil Jimenez (DC) I picked up this issue at a local comic shop just after it received the 2022 trifecta of Eisner nominations for “Best Single Issue”, “Best Penciller” and “Best Writer”. I read an interview with both creators and Jimenez described being truly inspired on this script and it shows in the finished project. The art is absolutely stunning and truly worthy of the “Best Penciller” nomination. The black label oversized prestige format was well-suited for this endeavor. I am familiar with DeConnick but this origin-telling felt a bit heavy and cumbersome and was vastly overshadowed by the art. The project as a whole reminded me a little of the Eisner-wi nning series “Promethea” by Alan Moore and JH Williams III, but the story fell short of making it a definitive must-read. more

Zazikarion

Dec 13, 2021

The art by Phil Jimenez is gorgeous, but that’s the only good thing about it. Bad character designs and KSD’s atrocious writing really bring it down, a shame because I was actually looking forward to this.

Ebonyc

Dec 01, 2021

Gorgeous art, but woke writing even for amazons who by definition don't like men, but Mary Sue deConnick manages to to take the fun out of their world and basically see all her politics in them. I respect her wish to not buy her book. I don't believe me, Aphrodite turned from the embodiment of beauty to an ugly, fat creature.

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Merlyn - Dec 2, 2021

This guy gets it, get him a medal.