WONDER WOMAN in June

[4PointOh]

Aaron Lopresti, hereforth known as A-Lo, can draw a cover something wicked can't he?

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WONDER WOMAN #21
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan
Cover by Lopresti
At the ends of the universe, Wonder Woman falls victim to the Black Horizon, risking the safety of her soul. To salvage her very existence, she must ally herself with the legendary Beowulf and another fearsome warrior from DC's past! But that's only half of Wonder Woman's troubles, as Tom "Nemesis" Tresser runs afoul of one of Diana's unexpected houseguests!
On sale June 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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TRINITY #1-4
Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway
Covers by Carlos Pacheco
DC’s new weekly series TRINITY explodes in an extra-sized debut issue featuring art by fan-favorite Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man) & Art Thibert with lead stories and dialogue by Kurt Busiek (SUPERMAN, ASTRO CITY)!
The lead feature explores the unusual bond — and importance — of DC's top three characters, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, as a mysterious dream links them together and may prophesy important changes in their trinity!
Plus, a co-feature in issue #1 explores the mysterious connection between several villains who are watching the Trinity —as well as the near future for these characters and their surrounding world! Co-features in issues #2-4 fill in back-story on some of the other important players in this major storyline. These stories are written by Busiek & Fabian Nicieza with art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens (NIGHTWING, GREEN ARROW), Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Jerry Ordway (ALL-NEW ATOM, INFINITE CRISIS).
Issue #1 on sale June 4; issue #2 on sale June 11; issue #3 on sale June 18; issue #4 on sale June 25 • Issue #1 40 pg, issues #2-4 32 pg, FC, All $2.99 US

And check out this beauty:

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WONDER WOMAN 1:4 SCALE MUSEUM QUALITY STATUE
Sculpted by Andy Bergholtz

Standing atop battle-damaged Grecian ruins, this stunning 18” Wonder Woman mixed-media statue shows the Amazon Princess in all her fury. This 1:4 scale museum quality figure is composed of resin, metal, and an expertly crafted fabric outfit, including briefs with a star pattern, a faux-leather bodice, and a flowing cape. She is armed for battle with a shield, sword, eagle-shaped axe, and a lasso. The full piece measures approximately 16.5” high x 11” wide x 14” deep.

This exclusive, limited edition statue includes a 4/color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4/color box.

Advance-solicited;
in stores November 5, 2008 * Statue * $295.00 US

Nice Dodsons poster:

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WONDER WOMAN #13 Poster
Art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson
From the cover of WONDER WOMAN #13

Advance-solicited; on sale November 26, 2008
Poster * $7.99 US

[Michael P]

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Oh, shit, Wonder Woman's a Skrull!

[Flying Saucers Over Oz]

"We soaked one hand in Palmolive, and one hand in regular dishwashing liquid..."

[4PointOh]

"We soaked one hand in Palmolive, and one hand in regular dishwashing liquid..."

LOL!!!!!!!

[BnL]

I've never heard of the Black Horizon. Is that new?

[WhiteRose]

Oh, shit, Wonder Woman's a Skrull!

DAMMIT you beat me to it.

[Cam63]

"We soaked one hand in Palmolive, and one hand in regular dishwashing liquid..."

We have a winner.

[Cam63]

DAMMIT you beat me to it.

Late nite ?

[Chiroptera]

Damn this just looks awesome!

EEEE, excitement! :D

[cedardryad]

That's a mighty fine looking statue...

[Chiroptera]

That's a mighty fine looking statue...

I spent about 5 minutes drooling over my keyboard and staring at it. :rolleyes:

[MPagar]

Bah, that was supposed to be my post. Sorry for posting it under your name, Mags.

Anyway, nice statue. Too bad those things are always too pricey for my taste, but at least they released those neat looking Wonder Woman action figures. I'm not even a big WW fan and I think they look great.

[Chiroptera]

Bah, that was supposed to be my post. Sorry for posting it under your name, Mags.

Anyway, nice statue. Too abd those things are always too pricey for my taste, but at least they released those neat looking Wonder Woman action figures. I'm not even a big WW fan and I think they look great.

Ditto. I'll never pay for that statue, but I do have all four of the wondy figures. :D


Also I meant to comment earlier... If that comic cover is a nod toward a plan to retell that old silver age story where Diana gets turned into a lizard woman I'm totally gonna egg Gail's house.

[scout1279]

Every time I see Wonder Woman art from Lopresti, I get more and more jazzed that he's going to be on this book.

[Rattlehead]

I'm glad to see Aaron Lopresti is getting to draw the real Wonder Woman instead of wasting his time drawing that cheap knock-off over at Marvel.:p

[AaronJ]

Every time I see Wonder Woman art from Lopresti, I get more and more jazzed that he's going to be on this book.

Agreed.

And I can't wait to see both interior previews for Trinity, and covers (by Pacheco). Should be fantastic.

[JKCarrier]

To salvage her very existence, she must ally herself with the legendary Beowulf and another fearsome warrior from DC's past!

Please tell me they're going to use the version of Beowulf from the short-lived '70s series (http://comics.org/covers.lasso?SeriesID=2214) -- the one who fought Dracula and flying saucers. That would be too cool.

And, given that "one demon hand" thing she's got going on, could the other warrior be Claw the Unconquered (http://comics.org/covers.lasso?SeriesID=2215)?

Can Starfire (http://comics.org/covers.lasso?SeriesID=2334) be far behind? You may have finally found a way to get me to pick this book up. ;-)

[Sarah Beach]

That statue looks nice.......

except for the FETISH HEELS on the boots!

Come on! Do we REALLY have to put up with that? It looks stupid!

[MPagar]

Okay, didn't notice those. I never liked the heels on Wonder Woman; felt so impractical for her character, plus felt like it was there to emphasize on her sexuality. But other than that? Kick ass statue.

[scout1279]

I'm not one of those people who gets upset about superheroes wearing high heels (I say being able to kick ass in high heels just makes them more impressive), but I never understood Diana in high heels. They didn't have pumps in ancient Greece.

[AaronJ]

I'm not one of those people who gets upset about superheroes wearing high heels (I say being able to kick ass in high heels just makes them more impressive), but I never understood Diana in high heels. They didn't have pumps in ancient Greece.

Not to mention that she can fly. So the argument that they aren't convenient doesn't really ... erm ... fly.

Also, ever seen a salsa competition?

[scout1279]

Not to mention that she can fly. So the argument that they aren't convenient doesn't really ... erm ... fly.

Well, like I said, being able to kick ass in high heels is impressive. I wear high heels every day and sometimes I find it difficult to walk in them. If someone can pull off a roundhouse kick in them, more power to her.

That said, high heels are impractical for anyone, anywhere. Ocassionally, everyone needs to stand on rocky terrain, or walk over a grate, or even just stand for long periods of time. Being able to fly doesn't exempt Wonder Woman from that.

[AaronJ]

Well, like I said, being able to kick ass in high heels is impressive. I wear high heels every day and sometimes I find it difficult to walk in them. If someone can pull off a roundhouse kick in them, more power to her.

That said, high heels are impractical for anyone, anywhere. Ocassionally, everyone needs to stand on rocky terrain, or walk over a grate, or even just stand for long periods of time. Being able to fly doesn't exempt Wonder Woman from that.

Sure it does. She can glide over a grate or rocky terrain. Not to mention that she doesn't have muscles like we do. She's super-strong.

If we were talking the practicality for a regular person, that would be one thing. But I can't see heels being an impediment to someone who can fight Superman in space. :)

[Gail Simone]

I don't get the love for the heels on Wonder Woman. I know how people like them in general, that I understand, but I don't get why Wonder Woman should be wearing them.

[Karen El]

I don't get the love for the heels on Wonder Woman. I know how people like them in general, that I understand, but I don't get why Wonder Woman should be wearing them.

She needs big stompy boots!

[4PointOh]

I don't get the love for the heels on Wonder Woman. I know how people like them in general, that I understand, but I don't get why Wonder Woman should be wearing them.

Nor do I. Particularly when you understand that her costume/uniform was designed by the Amazons, and not by Bob Mackie.

[Chiroptera]

Nor do I. Particularly when you understand that her costume/uniform was designed by the Amazons, and not by Bob Mackie.

BAM. Nail on the head.
This is what bugs me. High Heels are not a pracitical choice for someone who engages in heavy physical activity so even from a modern day thought basis it doesn't make sense. But when you take into account that this outfit was designed by people who first had their nation founded centuries ago, long before high heels were invented? It just doesn't make any sense at all.

[AaronJ]

I don't get the love for the heels on Wonder Woman. I know how people like them in general, that I understand, but I don't get why Wonder Woman should be wearing them.

It depends on how they're drawn. And I don't personally think she *should* have them. Just speaking for myself, I'm not against them or for them. It just depends on the art, I suppose.

It would be funny in that they might make her more self-conscious, since she would be like 6'4" with heels. Like Maria Sharapova complained when she shot up from about 6'0" to about 6'2", now she puts on 3-4" heels, and she's ready to play in the NBA. :)

But, AFAIC, either way is fine. I just have never gotten the "they're not practical" argument when we are talking about someone who can not only fly, but destroy buildings with her fist, etc. That's my only issue, really.

[Cam63]

I'm not one of those people who gets upset about superheroes wearing high heels (I say being able to kick ass in high heels just makes them more impressive), but I never understood Diana in high heels. They didn't have pumps in ancient Greece.

Yeah, but they did wear 'em in Ancient Grease.

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/021007/1475__grease_l.jpg

[Linkara]

Okay, didn't notice those. I never liked the heels on Wonder Woman; felt so impractical for her character, plus felt like it was there to emphasize on her sexuality. But other than that? Kick ass statue.

I think it goes to the strength of the statue in conveying a powerful character when one doesn't automatically notice something like the heels. I certainly didn't catch it at first glance because I thought the pose beautifully captured the character.

[Chiroptera]

I think it goes to the strength of the statue in conveying a powerful character when one doesn't automatically notice something like the heels. I certainly didn't catch it at first glance because I thought the pose beautifully captured the character.

So VERY True.

I really love that statue.. I wish I could afford something like that.

Ah well, I've still got my rogue statue.

[The Beast Of Yucca Flats]

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Beowulf? Damn, I was thinking in the wrong direction when I saw last month's solicit; I figured Dr. Occult or something (as in "old-- and we mean 'old'-- DC hero").

[Wonder Watcher]

I don't get the love for the heels on Wonder Woman. I know how people like them in general, that I understand, but I don't get why Wonder Woman should be wearing them.easy, because she can do it backwards in them. ;)

It's just an aesthetic choice isn't it? and personally I'm easy on the subject, flats look good, heels look good and I'm fine seeing her in both. So long as she's got the stripey boots I'll be happy.

As far as supers are concerned I find arguments for and against costume details based on practicality to be based on very shaky ground.

[AaronJ]

easy, because she can do it backwards in them. ;)

It's just an aesthetic choice isn't it? and personally I'm easy on the subject, flats look good, heels look good and I'm fine seeing her in both. So long as she's got the stripey boots I'll be happy.

As far as supers are concerned I find arguments for and against costume details based on practicality to be based on very shaky ground.

EXACTLY!

Post of the Day. :)

[MichaelChen]

I don't get the love for the heels on Wonder Woman. I know how people like them in general, that I understand, but I don't get why Wonder Woman should be wearing them.


I don't understand high heels on comic women in general. Real world women wear them to increase the length of their legs. Comic women already have inhumanly long legs. They simply don't need high heels. Combat boots look great on those comic women who wear them for that reason. Their legs are longer in flats than any real world woman in high heels. So visually it works just fine.

[Eliseu Gouveia]

I don't understand high heels on comic women in general. Real world women wear them to increase the length of their legs. Comic women already have inhumanly long legs. They simply don't need high heels. Combat boots look great on those comic women who wear them for that reason. Their legs are longer in flats than any real world woman in high heels. So visually it works just fine.

High heels do not enhance the lenght of women´s legs.
They are used to tweak their posture, making the figure more erect and protruded in key sensual areas.

I don´t think they´re very practical, especialy in more down-to-earth heroines like Batgirl or Huntress who are still bound by things like gravity.
And I don´t think Diana would wear them.

But they are visualy appealing, so I can understand their use on other characters.

[Wonder Watcher]

High heels do not enhance the lenght of women´s legs.Of course they give the illusion of longer legs.

They are used to tweak their posture, making the figure more erect and protruded in key sensual areas.also very true.


I don´t think they´re very practical, especialy in more down-to-earth heroines like Batgirl or Huntress who are still bound by things like gravity.
And I don´t think Diana would wear them.She must be mysteriously attracted to them in some way though because every so often you'll see her wearing them ;)


But they are visualy appealing, so I can understand their use on other characters.Also a good enough reason for Wonder Woman to wear them in my view, she's supposed to look great after all.

[Chiroptera]

I gotta ask, after having this heels-v-flats conversation for two pages, in which we've all basically just repeated ourselves several times. Is there anything to accomplish by saying it again?

I'd started to reply to Wonder Watcher's post and then I went "Wait this sounds familia- This is the same thing I said on page 2!"

[Samurai]

Please tell me they're going to use the version of Beowulf from the short-lived '70s series (http://comics.org/covers.lasso?SeriesID=2214) -- the one who fought Dracula and flying saucers. That would be too cool.

And, given that "one demon hand" thing she's got going on, could the other warrior be Claw the Unconquered (http://comics.org/covers.lasso?SeriesID=2215)?

Can Starfire (http://comics.org/covers.lasso?SeriesID=2334) be far behind? You may have finally found a way to get me to pick this book up. ;-)

WW's hand on that cover is a dead give-away... it'll be Claw and Beowulf! Cool, I have most of those old series, never thought I'd see them again! (Though Claw has already returned in the modern age, with his team-up with Red Sonja)

[Eliseu Gouveia]

She must be mysteriously attracted to them in some way though because every so often you'll see her wearing them ;)


LOL
Don´t get me wrong, I´m not for or against them.

I´m not in the camp defending that high heels compromise her fighting capability since she´s not bound by gravity, she´s at least a class 100 in strenght and I´m actualy attracted by the idea of her being able to do everything Superman does, only backwards and wearing high heels (anyone knows where that came from? :D

When I say that I don´t think she´d wear them, it´s only because
1) I don´t know if they had them back in Themyscira
2) High Heels can be a fashion statement but also a male ideal of female beauty - which is something I don´t think she´d willingly conform to-

In practice, though..... I pretty much don´t care either way. :p

[Wonder Watcher]

I gotta ask, after having this heels-v-flats conversation for two pages, in which we've all basically just repeated ourselves several times. Is there anything to accomplish by saying it again?

I'd started to reply to Wonder Watcher's post and then I went "Wait this sounds familia- This is the same thing I said on page 2!"Hang on a minute, isn't repeating yourself over and over again without seeing the other persons POV the principle of all forums?.

Dangerous talk like that could bring down the whole board. ;)

[Wonder Watcher]

LOL
Don´t get me wrong, I´m not for or against them.

I´m not in the camp defending that high heels compromise her fighting capability since she´s not bound by gravity, she´s at least a class 100 in strenght and I´m actualy attracted by the idea of her being able to do everything Superman does, only backwards and wearing high heels (anyone knows where that came from? :DI guess most here know it was Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, she had to do everything Fred did, but backwards in high heels. Greg Rucka had Superman make a reference to it when talking to Diana during his run - which led me to look it up at the time.


When I say that I don´t think she´d wear them, it´s only because
1) I don´t know if they had them back in Themysciraumm, no idea about Themyscira but it appears heels were around in ancient Greece.

2) High Heels can be a fashion statement but also a male ideal of female beauty - which is something I don´t think she´d willingly conform to-

In practice, though..... I pretty much don´t care either way. :pMe neither, in fact I like to see both, just for variety's sake. On your male ideal point, yes a woman in heels looks great but most of the women I know love their collections of high heels (and acquiring more of them) too much for it to be just that. :)

[Chiroptera]

Heels were around in ancient greece. Just not the pumps and stilletos seen on heroines in todays comics.

They had tall wooden full heels, but none of the pointy tipped heels we see today. That's my biggest beef with the heels. They don't add up with the notion that her costume was designed on Themyscira.

I don't particularly mind the heels myself. Personally I think she should wear the heels when she's presenting at big events and stuff.

Opening a children's hospital? Heeled boots.
Guest of honor at a charity gala? Heeled boots.
Fighting of a horde of rampaging kill-bots? Flat soled boots.

Diana's a thinking woman, it makes senses that she'd want the sexy high-heeled boots for when she wants to look her best. It would make sense for her to want to flats for when she wants the most freedom of movement while on her feet.

Now whether or not her hopes work out is another story. After all we do often see the villains crashing events like gala's and hospital openings.
This would make it so that there would be times to show off how she can fight off that horde of rampaging kill-bots while still wearing high heels, but it wouldn't throw off the idea that Diana considers the warrior's concerns of what to wear when she KNOWS she's going into battle. What she where's when she doesn't know she is going into battle is a whole nother story. :D