Hi, i'm a new comics fan, and was wondering which issues or volumes of Wonder Woman I should buy. I was thinking of getting some from the original (read: crazy) artist, which would be the most interesting. I Know that a lot of artist haven't put a lot of effort into her stories compared to Batman and Superman. If any fans could give me some advice, starting points or favorite stories, I would be really grateful. if it helps, i'm a girl, so I'm more interested in story and plot development rather than fan service (sorry, had to throw that out there )
2006-10-19 09:18:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Comics & Animation
Start with the trade paperback that has George Perez doing the art when they did the revamp. That series in my opinion had George Perez best stuff and also had the Olympic Gods drawn has they were meant to be drawn. That occurred after the Crisis of Infinite Earths series(get that too because it shows how Wonder Woman was killed during that epic maxiseries back in 1987). Also, get the current storyline that has Wonder Woman living for a year after the Infinite Crisis series and passing the reins to Donna Troy aka WW3. Here are some websites that I will give you to help you out. Me personally I'm not a big WW fan but I do have her earlier comics before the Crisis of Infinite Earth series. I hope this helps you out.
Also, did you know that back in the seventies WW lost her powers (well actually she wanted her powers removed) and became a spy (there was a movie by Cathy Lee Crosby in 1974 that protray her like in the comics of that time).
Trade Paperback
God and Mortals: Wonder Woman #1–7 (george perez)
Challenge Of The Gods: Wonder Woman #7–14 (perez)
Beauty and the Beasts: Wonder Woman #15–19 & Action Comics #600 (perez)
Destiny Calling: Wonder Woman #20–24 & Annual #1
The Contest: Wonder Woman #90–93 & #0
The Challenge of Artemis: Wonder Woman #94–100
Second Genesis: Wonder Woman #101–105
Lifelines: Wonder Woman #106–112
Paradise Lost: Wonder Woman #164–170 & Wonder Woman Secret Files #2
Cover to Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia. Art by J.G. Jones.Paradise Found: Wonder Woman #171–177 & Wonder Woman Secret Files #3
Down to Earth: Wonder Woman #195–200
Bitter Rivals: Wonder Woman #201–205
Eyes Of The Gorgon: Wonder Woman #206–213
Land of the Dead: Wonder Woman #214–217 & The Flash #219
Mission's End: Wonder Woman #218–226
2006-10-19 09:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by The Chaotic Darkness 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I would start by going on Ebay and getting the earliest available issue. The closest issue to #1. Then I would try to read 3 or 4 series of different stories from the 1970's. The 70's have some of my favorite artwork whether you're talking DC or Marvel. If you can't get a hold of an old comic, rent the pilot for the TV show with Linda Carter, it was great. This way you can at least get a better understanding of her origin and life on Paradise Island.
2006-10-19 19:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by elthe3rd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KuraiGengar's answer is great, the books that are mentioned are good. Keep your eyes open for any Showcase Presents books put out by DC. There is one volume of the Justice League of America out now and there will be a second volume coming out within the next few months. Both books have Wonder Woman as a member. There is a rumor that there will be a similar treatment from DC for the Silver Age Wonder Woman. These books generally have 400 pages of black and white comic goodness. The originals can be either very pricy or hard to find. The are in chronological order. In January there will be a Brave and the Bold volume of Showcase Presents, with a Batman story with Wonder Woman. If you want more information about the Golden Age Wonder Woman there are the Wonder Woman Archives Volumes 1 - 4. As you can probably tell, I am a Wonder Woman fan myself and have been for 30 years.
Trade paperbacks
The 1986 - 2006 Wonder Woman series is collected in several trade paperbacks:
God and Mortals: Wonder Woman #1–7
Challenge Of The Gods: Wonder Woman #7–14
Beauty and the Beasts: Wonder Woman #15–19 & Action Comics #600
Destiny Calling: Wonder Woman #20–24 & Annual #1
The Contest: Wonder Woman #90–93 & #0
The Challenge of Artemis: Wonder Woman #94–100
Second Genesis: Wonder Woman #101–105
Lifelines: Wonder Woman #106–112
Paradise Lost: Wonder Woman #164–170 & Wonder Woman Secret Files #2
Paradise Found: Wonder Woman #171–177 & Wonder Woman Secret Files #3
Down to Earth: Wonder Woman #195–200
Bitter Rivals: Wonder Woman #201–205
Eyes Of The Gorgon: Wonder Woman #206–213
Land of the Dead: Wonder Woman #214–217 & The Flash #219
Mission's End: Wonder Woman #218–226
Specials and one-shots
The Once and Future Story: A tale about spousal abuse.
The Hiketeia: Wonder Woman vs Batman.
Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth
JLA: A League of One: Wonder Woman must take down the JLA in order to save them from a deadly prophecy.
Wonder Woman: Amazonia: by William Messner-Loebs. Set in an imaginary Victorian-era England. This book was a top votegetter for the Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Award for Favorite Original Graphic Novel for 1998.
Superman/Wonder Woman: Whom Gods Destroy: Set in a Nazi-controlled future.
Just Imagine: Marvel Comics' Stan Lee and artist Jim Lee reimagine Wonder Woman as Peruvian María Mendoza, reborn as a warrior who wields a staff forged by Incan gods.
Kingdom Come: Alternate-reality future Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman The Blue Amazon is the third volume of the Elseworlds trilogy Superman's Metropolis and features a Diana Prince based on the film Der blaue Engel.
Wonder Woman: Tangent comics. A genetically engineered being intended to bridge the gaps between two warring species of aliens, one with brute strength, the other with psionic powers. This being possesses both.
2006-10-19 12:44:33 · answer #3 · answered by David Y 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
II'll let others recommend the best issues of the monthly comic, here are my recommendations for graphic novels/trade paperbacks:
Wonder Woman: Hiketia, written by Greg Rucka
Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth, by Paul Dini & Alex Ross
"Trinity"... here, she's one of the 3 central characters (you can guess the other two)- it's kind of a retelling of how they all first met.
and finally...
"Kingdom Come" by Alex Ross (it's not a strictly Wonder woman story, but she's one of the most prominent characters and that's easily *THE* must-read Graphic novel of the entire DC Universe) However, if you're new to reading comics you might want to wait on this one, since this story involves all the heroes- it's widely regarded as Ross' best work.
2006-10-19 09:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by C-Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the George Perez story arc would be the best jump off for a new comic fan.
2006-10-19 11:05:09 · answer #5 · answered by C-Nice44 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The issues by George Perez are all must haves, also now that Greg Rucka is writting I would pick up current issues
2006-10-19 11:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by snoop_dougie_doug04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that this is off topic, but you have Arale from Akira Toriyama's Dr. Slump in your avatar, that is so baller.
2006-10-19 09:31:43 · answer #7 · answered by HiddenLee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋