Wonder Woman: The True Amazon

author: Jill Thompson
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.96
book published: 2015
rating: 4
read at: 2016/11/27
date added: 2016/11/27
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Wonder Woman: The True Amazon' by Jill Thompson is a graphic novel that feels like a storybook. The story and art make this a winning read.

This is the story of the arrival of Diana on the island of Themiscyra. Her mother Hippolyta wanted a child, so she created one out of sand. She sang to it every night, and the song was so beautiful that the gods took pity and brought the baby to life. She was loved by all and this made her spoiled and selfish. She used her talents to rid the island of monsters and rule everyone's hearts, but there was one person she couldn't win over. In order to win that person over, Diana competes and plays a selfish prank that has devastating effects. The outcome will change her life forever.

It's a different origin than I've heard, but it's one that I found more captivating and magical. The art and lettering lend themselves to the fairytale feel of the book. That we know Diana as Wonder Woman makes this selfish brat more tolerable because we know something must happen to change her. I enjoyed this one shot and I feel like we have been getting some wonderful Wonder Woman stories of late.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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