Reddit reviews Wonder Woman By Greg Rucka Vol. 1
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I think Frank Cho's latest hissy fit is hilariously timed.
For those who haven't read Rucka's earlier Wonder Woman run, reprints just went on sale yesterday, and in literally the first issue (#195) Diana's publishing a book, a collection of essays and articles on topics like philosophy and gender politics.
The publisher has a rather provocative first cover that the embassy staff vetoes.
I just find it funny that that scenario is almost playing out in real life now, as soon as Greg gets back on the title.
My top recommendations (I'm not including the Rebirth stuff but I absolutely recommend it!):
– Wonder Woman by George Perez, Vol. 1
– Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka, Vol. 1
– The Legend of Wonder Woman, Vol. 1: Origins
– Wonder Woman: Earth One, Vol. 1
I second the Greg Rucka suggestion.
[This is the volume I started with.] (https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Woman-Greg-Rucka-Vol/dp/1401263321/ref=sr_1_15?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496175713&sr=1-15&keywords=wonder+woman) It's really lovely.
The Rucka WW trade that comes out in two weeks has it.
Oh nice, looks like a lot of story at a good price. I'll start there.
https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Woman-Greg-Rucka-Vol/dp/1401263321
While there exist many pre-New 52 Wonder Woman trades, sadly most of them are out of print these days. But here are a few suggestions of things that are still easy to find:
The Greatest Wonder Woman Stories Ever Told - This trade collects a wide variety of Wonder Woman stories from different eras, from her second appearance (All Star Comics #08 isn't collected) through an issue from 2001. Collected here are: Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth OGN (from Paul Dini and Alex Ross), Sensation Comics #1, Wonder Woman volume 01 issues #028, 099, 108, 163, 178, 214, and 286, and Wonder Woman volume 02 issues #020 and 170. While I don't necessarily agree that these are the greatest stories, it is a nice introduction to many different eras of Diana's career.
Chronicles - These trades are inexpensive, full color collections of the original Golden Age runs of Wonder Woman and Sensation Comics. Though DC never collecting all of Marston's original run in this format, these three books are a great, fun read, and a nice time-capsule view of what Wonder Woman was like when she first came into being. These three volumes collect All-Star Comics #08, Wonder Woman v1 issues #01-05, Sensation Comics #01-18, and Comic Cavalcade #01-02.
Diana Prince: Wonder Woman - Silver Age stories. Diana gives up her powers as the Amazons retreat from the Earthly dimension. Diana stays behind on Earth. Though there is some controversy about this run, and a lot of people really dislike it, I love it. I think it's a lot of fun, and it shows that Diana is just as caring, and willing and able to help people even without her powers. My only issue with the run is that it ends abruptly. These four volumes collect Wonder Woman v1 #179-204 (issues 197-198 were reprints of earlier issues in this run, so only their covers are collected), The Brave and the Bold (1955) #87, Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane (1958) #93, World's Finest Comics (1941) #204, and The Brave and the Bold (1955) #105.
George Perez Omnibus - This omnibus collects the beginning of Wonder Woman volume 02. After the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, Wonder Woman was rebooted. Her origin was stream lined, her villains and supporting cast were given make overs, and she was introduced to the world. The omnibus collects v2 issues #01-24 and Annual 01.
A lot of people complain about the level of exposition and general wordiness of Perez's run. I for one think it's a terrific, fun read. However, if you'd rather check the book out without shelling out the money for the omnibus, you can get the awesome Gods and Mortals HC, which collects issues 01-07, as well as the Wonder Woman animated movie from 2009 (which is well worth watching).
Odyssey - This was the final Wonder Woman story arc before the New 52 started. While I have railed against this story in the past, time has softened my view of it. It's not great, but it's an interesting elseworld's style take on the character, which for some reason was shoved into the main continuity. I find that the less a person has read of Wonder Woman, the easier it is to enjoy Odyssey. These two books collect Wonder Woman issues 600-614.
This is just a few suggestions based on what is still available. Most other runs out there, unfortunately, are collected in trades are that out of print (not entirely, usually just one or two books are out of print). Luckily, DC seems to be recollecting some of the more popular runs.
Later in March, Wonder Woman: War of the Gods is set to be released. This trade will collect the four issue War of the Gods mini-series and Wonder Woman v2 issues 58-62 for the first time. This story arc was the crafted by George Perez to celebrate Diana's 50th Anniversary. It also served as the final chapter of his run on Wonder Woman.
In May, the Wonder Woman by Mike Deodato TPB is coming out, featuring the story arc where Artemis takes over as Wonder Woman. Though the Amazon page says it's only collecting volume 02, issues 85, 0, and 90-93, it's actually set to collect all of Deodato's run, 85, 0, and 90-100.
In July, a new Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka TPB is coming out, with one more to follow collecting Rucka's entire run.
If you're looking to get into WW, try this! I just finished this entire run and LOVED it!
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A few people in these replies are recommending Greg Rucka's stories. I agree, but I'd like to give some clarification on his two different runs and how they are collected.
Pre-new 52:
Then after the New 52 launch (with Azarello's run), he returned for the Rebirth issues:
Or if you don't want to navigate runs of that length, and just want a nice straightforward story told in a single book: just go and read JLA: A League of One!
Rucka's is the best. He gets Diana. And the recent trade collects the Hiketeia graphic novel which is Wonder Woman's best self-contained story. I would recommend starting with Rucka.
Perez's run is important to the character, but it might not be important to you. It hasn't aged well.
Azarello's has a lot of good and a lot of bad in it. It's a well-written story from someone who doesn't "get" WW or the amazons like Rucka does. He "gets" badass greek gods, though, so that's what he wrote.
The Hiketeia is included in Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka Vol. 1 and that is also one of my favorite collections because I just love Rucka’s WW so much. He writes her so well.
That version's good.
Yes.
https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Woman-Greg-Rucka-Vol/dp/1401263321/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473029133&sr=8-1&keywords=wonder+woman+greg+rucka+vol+1
Yes, though you could wait for this which will be cheaper and include a bit more.
No that's all there is.
Wonder Woman by George Perez Vol. 1
Wonder Woman by Greg Rucka
Sorry, I screwed up --. I meant buy it for $10-
[What](https://smile.amazon.com/Wonder-Woman-Greg-Rucka-Vol/dp/1401263321?ie=UTF8&keywords=wonder%20woman%20volume%201%20rucka&qid=1480196375&ref=sr_13&sr=8-3).
You can talk to Amazon if you like and get them to fix the problem --. They may like the idea of a new sale. Jesus.
Also: Maybe get Under the Red Hood? That's $20.
This.
Wonder Woman By Greg Rucka Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401263321/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YYZvybHNXB263
Greg Rucka's entire run before the New 52. Vol 1 is already out, and vol 2 is coming soon.
Golden Age omnibus
George Perez hardcover omnibus
//Half the George Perez omnibus in paperback but I don't know if they'll complete it with volume 2
Paperback collection of the first half of Greg Rucka
They just reissued JLA - A League Of One so that should be easy to find too.
No collection of Gail Simone's run, sadly. And I have trouble finding trades of it new. Hopefully they reissue it.
Sorry should of been more clear. For the JLA if you buy the volumes in order you’ll go through Morrisons, then Waids and then Kelly’s run. This is the first one https://www.amazon.co.uk/JLA-TP-Vol-Deluxe-Editions/dp/1401233147
The Wonder Woman run was great the whole way through definitely worth looking into imo. The link for this one is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wonder-Woman-Greg-Rucka-Vol/dp/1401263321
I'd say pick up the volumes of Wonder Woman by X (IMO the best runs being Rucka's and Perez's)