'The Calm'
Writer:
Brian Azzarello
Art:
Cliff Chiang
What can you expect from this issue?
In this issue you will be introduced to the world of New Genesis. This is Orion's home and the home of his father the Highfather, king and ruler of this high-tech people. He is somewhat critical of his son's judgement and abilities and this father/son tension continues throughout most of this issue. Remember that Wonder Woman got a pretty hard beat-down in issue #21 and Orion has brought her to New Genesis to heal. This issue is aptly named 'The Calm'. Wonder Woman and her cohort are really re-grouping in this issue for what you will come to see will be a major showdown with the First Born. This issue is less about Wonder Woman and more about Orion. I think this is a good thing because Orion as a character up until this issue has not been well developed. He is such a pivotal character to this story that an Orion-based issue had to be on the cards for Wonder Woman fans. Later in the issue Wonder Woman finds herself back in a post-apocalyptic London after leaving New Genesis. One of the faithful have fallen in this issue...no spoilers here! The God of War appears to remain an ally of Wonder Woman which is the highlight of this issue for me.
What did I think of this issue?
The pace of this issue is somewhat slower, but I really got a sense of who Orion is and how keen he is to share Wonder Woman's mission to protect Zeke (Zola's baby). What I mean to say is that character development takes top priority over action scenes. This is good thing when Azzarello is steering the ship. Predictably, Orion's attitude (as can be seen in previous issues) has a lot to do with his relationship with his father. I like that I am more in touch with his character now. I never really like issues of Wonder Woman where she takes a bit of a back seat to the events going on around her, but I knew it was only going to be temporary.
I was delighted to see Cliff Chiang behind all the art in this issue. His simple line-work and angular style is what makes Chiang's art distinctive. His personal style of illustration makes him an expert storyteller alongside Azzarello as writer. Queen Hera (the beautiful Goddess this blog is named after) is very present in this issue. Her presence for me softens the group of fighters/survivors that Wonder Woman has around her. Hera provides this amazing contrast between the grouping of allies Wonder Woman has. I hope for great things for Queen Hera in future issues. Apart from Wonder Woman, she has to be my favourite character in this series. Queen Hera has fallen from a great height but even in this issue remains majestic and I hope an ally to Wonder Woman's cause...but we will see in future issues I suppose.
What did others think of this issue?
If you know something about comic books you know that everyone loves this new series of Wonder Woman. Its contrast from previous series is stark and remains a high quality reinvention of this character. Most reviewers recognise this, and this can be read in their reviews...
Unleash The Fanboy Review
The Pop Cultist Review
There are many more reviewers you can seek out to get a better feel for how great this issue and series is. I encourage you to check out what others have to say.
I am reading a lot of great titles right now, but this is my favourite superhero title right now. Nothing else comes close to this new series of Wonder Woman in both storytelling and art work.
So what do I give this issue?
Grade: A+
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| The Highfather and Queen Hera |
Welcome
to New Genesis! Wonder Woman makes her first visit to Orion’s homeworld
and comes face to face with the Highfather...and sees the strange hold
he has over his uncontrollable son! - See more at:
http://www.dccomics.com/comics/wonder-woman-2011/wonder-woman-22#sthash.QRuEgqTH.dpuf
Welcome
to New Genesis! Wonder Woman makes her first visit to Orion’s homeworld
and comes face to face with the Highfather...and sees the strange hold
he has over his uncontrollable son! - See more at:
http://www.dccomics.com/comics/wonder-woman-2011/wonder-woman-22#sthash.QRuEgqTH.dpuf
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