50 plus issues of this?!?!

Awful first issue that only sets up the characters through heavy-handed exposition and does nothing to show readers why they should care about this book - Devid Pepose is a hack that will disappear soon and never be heard from again

Wonder Woman character was created and introduced in All-Star Comics as a character to raise up and unite American people. Now we have CIA's Tom King using the DC Comics issue almost as a parody level of absurdity of targeted hate based on race, gender, and religion. If the roles were different, the DC Comics published tract would be labeled as a "hate crime" piece. But as it is, CIA Tom King's effort to divide and demean is now good "comics fiction."

Wonder Woman is a prisoner of the criminal Sovereign who seeks to brainwash Diana with a "Lasso of Lies," while Wonder Woman hallucinates including a scenes where her daughter uses a bow and arrow to mutilate (and possibly murder?) criminal Sergeant Steel tied to a tree. The comic goes through various out-of-context writing from the Christian Bible, based on a Jewish writer Saul/Paul and his religious teachings based on the Torah (yes, Tom King leaves **THAT** part out for certain), and eventually after I concluding "I do not believe in Your God," Wonder Woman breaks the Lasso of Lies and attacks the criminal Sovereign.

The story begins with Wonder Woman hallucinating about the 1950s era with a sexist, hate-filled version of Steve Trevor, and the criminal Sovereign using a "Lasso of Lies" and quoting Christian religious scripture of Ephesians 5:22 from 2000 years ago, twisting it out of context to make it be a basis for inequality, rather than a basis for love. Furthermore, using a translation that does not match the original text in Greek. And since Tom King wants to use this as a religious attack, the correct statement is: "Submit to one another," NOT "Wives, submit to your husbands."

Tom King also takes out of context Christian Bible passages from Corinthians (based on Paul/Saul's Jewish history and his interpretations of the Jewish Torah), Timothy (again based on Paul/Saul's Jewish history and his interpretations of the Jewish Torah), Titus (once again based on Paul/Saul's Jewish history and his interpretations of the Jewish Torah).

Now if this was Saul, and they were quotations from the Jewish Torah? How would this be viewed in USA today? Would it be considered Anti-Semitic twisting of religious verse to spread anti-Jewish hatred? But since it is Paul who converted to being a "Christian," Tom King views this as "OK."

But the goal here is for Tom King to divide between men and women, religious Christians and others, young and old, and target a certain group as inherently evil. Mr. King fails to note that he actually fits a lot of the element of the inherently evil hate he spews towards others.

No I am not going to rate this comic based on the "backup comic." That would be cowardly and lame dodging. Let's be clear about what this issue of Wonder Woman #8 is: "Hate Crime Tract." It is the same type of thing you would read from racists, those who hate people based on their gender, and those who hate people based on their religion. In fact, it is PRECISELY the type of thing that the Wonder Woman character was created to combat. But now, with the CIA's Tom King, DC Comics has turned Wonder Woman into the very thing she was to defeat: Hate Itself.


I only give this a 1 because there is not any lower score available. It does NOT deserve a 1.

To those of you who think, OK, but I hate old people, I hate white people, I hate men, I hate Christian people, etc., remember - other Hate Mongerers can fill in those labels with different lables. Hate is NOT the Answer and it has no place being praised in comics heroine stories. more

Tom King masterfully weaves a subversive and thought-provoking narrative that delves deep into the psyches of Diana and The Sovereign. King’s character work is nothing short of impressive, as he expertly explores the intricacies of Diana’s willpower and The Sovereign’s twisted ideology.

One of the standout aspects of this issue is King’s bold & unflinching examination of religion as a tool of oppression throughout history, particularly against women. This commentary adds depth & substance to the story, making it a purposefully uncomfortable read.

Daniel Sampere and Tomeu Morey delivered truly stunning art. The alternate reality sequences, where Diana is trapped in a never-ending cycle of domestic torture, are as visually attractive as they are painful to watch. The attention to detail & the mastery of color & composition make these scenes a true visual spectacle.

Breaking up the seriousness is a delightful scene featuring Donna, Yara, & Wonder Girl playfully tormenting Sergeant Steele. This brief interlude serves could be seen as a throwaway, but I saw it as a reminder that Diana still has allies out in the world.

The usual backup story, featuring Lizzie, Damian, & Jon, is another highlight of the issue. King’s script is full of humor & heart, & Belén Ortega’s art & Alejandro Sánchez’s colors bring the story to life perfectly. Lizzie’s adventure in Samurai Japan is an absolute hoot.

Wonder Woman #8 is a triumph in character-driven storytelling, thought-provoking themes, & stunning artwork. Tom King and the entire creative team have outdone themselves, and this is only the first act of a new arc! more

I'm really enjoying this Wonder Woman run by Tom King. I think he's doing a fantastic job and the art is amazing.

This issue has Diana captured by the Sovereign, who has her ensnared in his Lasso of Lies where he uses quotes from the Bible to keep her submissive to him. She's manipulated into thinking she is a housewife subservient to her husband.

I get that, in this political climate, this issue has been controversial. With themes of the Bible being used as a weapon to manipulate people and with the evils of men dominating women, people are upset about "wokeness" and the like. However, it pays to keep in mind that this is literally the villain. He's the underground king of America, and a villain using religion to manipulate people is a valid villainous tactic. It's not anti-Christian or anti-men or whatever, it's just the method the villain uses. No one is acting out of character, the story isn't being sacrificed to promote an agenda. It's good stuff!

Oh, and the Wonder Girls are awesome too :) more

What a mess!

If you need to confirm this meant zero, the characters in the book tell you so!

Nobody cares about this book!

Without Nic Klein's art, it becomes more and more apparent that this book is doing nothing interesting. Ten issues in and there has been hardly anything resembling an overall story worth following. It's so boring and almost all of the story information just pops up and/or gets repeated every issue in the recap paragraph! This issue makes me wonder who thinks Frozen Charlotte is a good enough villain to get a 3-issue arc and an origin issue! more

Joshua Williamson is slowly becoming one of my favorite actors. I think if he keeps this up, then this run will be the definitive Green Arrow run, even more so than Jeff Lemire and Ben Percy'a run. I love the character building and how the Arrow family is getting back together.

I dont understand who Williams and DC editors are writing to. The first arc had some high points and went darker at moments. Then it got goofy, now it is just a book for kids. I contemplated reading this to my kid instead of reading it for myself. The art is not appropriate for a standard super-hero, let a lone power girl book. This is drawn like it is for kids.

Now is it good art for kids? Yeah the art is honestly pretty great for a child audience. The story was literally written as a fairy tale kids story. This entire mini-arc was just a straight up fairy tale.

Williams clearly has no one directing her. This was an ok kids tale but a total miss on what should have been a PG story for typical comic book readers, not 4-8 year olds. I suppose though if you did read it to a kid you might find the crude humor parts fun and your kid wouldnt understand it. That might be a small win. Editorial has failed and Williams seems to lack common sense.

tl dr, its a decent ish kids tale, total miss as a PG book. more

Nobody cares about this book at all!

I wasn't incredibly looking forward to this after I felt very "meh" about Bronfman's one-shot for Jackpot. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. While I would say this is an improvement on that book, this still isn't particularly great. I think this has a solid premise with the Obscura app and everything, but I just wish the writing and/or the execution of it all was more interesting; or just better? Even the art was a little hit-or-miss for me at times. As with any issue I rate in the "yellows", I hope this can improve with the next issue. more

Just Awful!

Tom King writes the only female character he knows and while people applaud him for "strong female characters", let's be honest here, Tom King thinks that means "b***h" Evely's art is great, but everything here is a slog and it becomes very evident when he writes original characters how heavy-handed his writing is as he tries to force his one-dimensional ideas down the reader's throat. "Never trust anyone who loves Tom King's writing" - Dennis O'Neil more

Written by the Eisner award-winning Tom King and brought to life by the captivating artwork of Bilquis Evely and Matheus Lopes, Helen of Wyndhorn #1 is a captivating debut entry into a world brimming with possibilities.

King, a master at nuanced character studies, weaves a story unlike any other. We follow Helen Cole, a woman rebelling after her father's suicide, and Lilith Appleton, her stoic but caring governess. After arriving at her family’s sprawling Wyndhorn House, Helen unleashes a torrent of emotions, only to discover the mansion holds a lifetime of secrets waiting to be unearthed. The first issue masterfully sets the stage for a grand fantasy adventure that blur the lines between reality and the fantastical tales penned by Helen’s late father.

King excels at crafting strong female characters (look no further than his current run on Wonder Woman), and this book is no exception. Helen is a compelling protagonist, flawed but entirely relatable and endearing as she tries to understand her place in the world. Perhaps even more fascinating is Lilith, who also plays the role of narrator as the majority of the story takes place via flashbacks. Her present-day attitude appears to have shifted from what we see of her as she first meets Helen and I’m very interested to see her further development. These two characters play off each other so well and King writes some amazing dialogue between the two.

Bilquis Evely's art is a perfect match for King's fantastical script. Her character designs are exquisite, capturing the essence of the early 20th century setting while hinting at the magic that lurks beneath the surface. Evely's figures are expressive and detailed, drawing the reader into the emotional journey of the characters. The true magic, however, lies in the collaboration with colorist Matheus Lopes. Lopes' palette adds depth and nuance to Evely's artwork.

Helen of Wyndhorn #1 is a masterclass in world-building and character introduction. As a huge fan of King and Evely's phenomenal Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, I’m incredibly excited for what comes next in this new series.

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