Wonder Woman #21 – Tom King, Writer; Guillem March, Artist
Ray – 9.5/10
Ray: Tom King is great at using small bridge arcs to really drive home the themes he’s working with, and this two-parter was the perfect follow-up to the battle with the Sovereign. While still mourning the death of Steve Trevor, Diana is summoned to Olympus. Ares has been murdered, Hippolyta is the chief suspect, and Zeus intends to strip her of her immortality. Diana brings Batman to help solve the mystery – but Zeus demands collateral, and Batman’s life will be forfeit if the crime isn’t solved in time. Making things worse, as the two of them investigate the Gods, someone is out to get them – with one of Zeus’ thunderbolts being used to target Batman and take him out of commission. With him recovering, Diana is left to handle the interrogations, and a twisted tale starts to unravel between Hephaestus, Aphrodite, and Dionysus – some of Olympus’ biggest power players.
Tom King has obviously done his research on the Greek Gods, because this group is every bit violent, mercurial, petty, and dramatic as they are in mythology. And soon, a secret dalliance is revealed, turning one of the more gentle Gods into a raving maniac, while one of Ares’ deepest secrets – stemming from his long rivalry with Wonder Woman – comes to light. And over it all, Zeus gleefully waits for the clock to tick down so he can claim Batman’s life. It’s cruel even for him, which neatly plays into the resolution. The mystery is great, but I have to say the real highlight here is some of the quiet conversations Diana and Bruce have as she continues to grapple with the death of Steve Trevor and her impulsive decision to become a mother as a tribute to him. Bruce, obviously, is no stranger to grief and the long healing process, and this story is a fantastic character spotlight for their bond.
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