The issue brings some pretty big developments that thrust the series into its next stage, and at the same time it leaves the readers aware of the difference in power that our heroes have, compared to those they're going up against. It may not have the sheer emotional resonance that the previous issue had, but it perfectly outlines the impending threat. If the scenes in this issue are any indication, the next few issues should be full of action. Bloody, awesome action. Read Full Review

At one point Wonder Woman gets knocked down into the mud, and, believe it or not, it doesn't turn into some awkward schoolboy fantasy. She looks rugged and battle-worn and every bit the Amazon warrior she's been made out to be. An interesting tidbit comes when Azzarello reveals Wonder Woman's age to be 23 years old. She looks a tad too old for that to be true, but given her ability to trade blows with a sun god, I won't be the one to mention that to her. Read Full Review

For my money, there is no better comic book series in the new 52 than Wonder Woman, and if you're not reading this series you should be. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

Azzarello sticks to his guns and his slow burn of a story, though you can definitely sense that the big blow-out is near. Read Full Review

Cliff Chiang has a great style for this series, with his designs for the supernatural characters being consistently immediately recognizable and fairly unique. Apollo and Artemis are opposing, embodying the sun and moon respectively, continuing his trend of great design work. His emotional work is strong and simple, which works also. Overall, along with his stellar action sequences, Chiang provides a unique voice and clear visuals to a series relying on exactly these qualities. Read Full Review

There's something about Diana of Themyscria that has kept her alive in pop culture all these years " but this isn't it. While we're not in Tim Burton levels of self-indulgence anymore, Azzarello's story is getting away from him, and there's only so much goodwill Chiang can muster with pretty art for a nonstarter plot. Gods and monsters have thrived in this run of Wonder Woman, but until we get some humanity from the lead character, this book will never reach its true potential. Read Full Review