What is the deadly secret of the mysterious Circle? Wonder Woman will find out in this new hardcover collecting issues #14-19 of her hit series. Al...
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Feb 28, 2011
Claire
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I really enjoyed Wonder Woman: The Circle. It conveys all the best qualities of Wonder Woman. She sees all the details of a situation without losing sight of the big picture: a great strategic and diplomatic mind, strong, fierce and compassionate.
Mercedes Lackey wrote a great introduction for this volume, but I would hold off reading it until after you've read the book so you can form your own opinions unbiased. However, if you need to be sold on reading it, then by all means, read th More...
Mercedes Lackey wrote a great introduction for this volume, but I would hold off reading it until after you've read the book so you can form your own opinions unbiased. However, if you need to be sold on reading it, then by all means, read th More...
Oct 12, 2009
The Man In The Hat
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Given that this storyline was Gail Simone's much anticipated Wonder Woman debut ... it's rather a let down.
A rather uninteresting storyline with only one intriguing moment that is brushed over so quickly it almost didn't happen. The potential was there for so much more given the idea behind some of the villains for this storyline; it's fairly obvious that they're being set up for a return later but they still needed a better debut to make them a credible villain. As it is, we've got four More...
A rather uninteresting storyline with only one intriguing moment that is brushed over so quickly it almost didn't happen. The potential was there for so much more given the idea behind some of the villains for this storyline; it's fairly obvious that they're being set up for a return later but they still needed a better debut to make them a credible villain. As it is, we've got four More...
Jan 27, 2011
Jacki
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Summary: Wonder Woman makes friends with some sentient gorillas, fights to save her homeland from invading Nazi goons and her mother from the former members of the queen's personal guard, and faces off with a member of another DC franchise over the fate of the Khund.
Verdict: Strangely bland.
Yay!: Mercedes Lackey writes a great introduction to this volume. Wonder Woman's core values are shown as she tries to befriend enemies, kicks butt, and extends mercy. The fight scenes More...
Verdict: Strangely bland.
Yay!: Mercedes Lackey writes a great introduction to this volume. Wonder Woman's core values are shown as she tries to befriend enemies, kicks butt, and extends mercy. The fight scenes More...
Oct 10, 2011
Caz
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Continuing my Wonder Woman reading phase and seeing that this edition at National Book Store in Megamall was at 40% off, it was a no-brainer whether to get this or not.
As for me being rewarded? Yes I was.
This trade collects Wonder Woman issues from #14-#19 and compiles the first run of Gail Simone as she began writing for our heroic Amazon back then. The trade gives us a glimpse into Diana's creation and how a faction of supporters of Queen Hippolita opposed the creation More...
As for me being rewarded? Yes I was.
This trade collects Wonder Woman issues from #14-#19 and compiles the first run of Gail Simone as she began writing for our heroic Amazon back then. The trade gives us a glimpse into Diana's creation and how a faction of supporters of Queen Hippolita opposed the creation More...
Jan 20, 2009
Michael
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I think that Mercedes Lackey said it best (by quoting Gail Simone) about Gail Simone's vision of Wonder Woman in the introduction: "When you need to stop an asteroid, you get Superman. When you need to solve a mystery, you call in Batman. But when you need to end a war, you get Wonder Woman." And the stories contained within illustrate why GS's vision is so powerful... and show why many times the knock-down-drag-out fights are not always necessary, and that you can be unafraid to figh
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Feb 04, 2012
Iain
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After some recommendations, I was looking for a place to start with Gail Simone's writing and went for the beginning of her Wonder Woman run: it made sense, after all.
I was not disappointed. The Circle isn't the sort of writing that is going to revolutionise the comic industry from the ground up: but what it is, is something that's perhaps just as important. Solid superhero action by a female writer, with female characters at the heart of the story, driving the narrative. Thoroughly More...
I was not disappointed. The Circle isn't the sort of writing that is going to revolutionise the comic industry from the ground up: but what it is, is something that's perhaps just as important. Solid superhero action by a female writer, with female characters at the heart of the story, driving the narrative. Thoroughly More...
Jul 28, 2011
To be fair, I still really don't care for Wonder Woman. But if I'm going to read any Wonder Woman it will be Gail Simone's Wonder Woman. Her stories are full of humor, action, thought and minimal plot holes. While the first few pages in this story (Womnder woman fights gorrillas! Then they move in with her!) could be a yawner or a wacky sitcom gone wrong, she manages to instead tell stories about interesting characters that still maintain their action-adventurey core. This was the first tim
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Jan 20, 2011
Nazary
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The intro is one of the few that does this book justice. A very new and dynamic way of looking at Wonder Woman as a strong heroine of her own right, and not just a woman. This is the first story I've read that made it clear she's a hero first and a girl second. Very refreshing and very interesting.
The plot itself isn't phenomenal, but the way the character is treated is superb. The origin story revealed and the traits fleshed out make this book worth reading to gain more insights into who More...
The plot itself isn't phenomenal, but the way the character is treated is superb. The origin story revealed and the traits fleshed out make this book worth reading to gain more insights into who More...
Jul 13, 2010
Jason
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I really love Simone's take on Wonder Woman. You can honestly tell that it's a woman writing about a woman because there are subtleties of character and a deeper understanding of some of what Diana might struggle with that is not always present in WW stories. I love how Simone writes WW as being compassionate and willing to look deeper into her enemies' psyches. I also love how Simone has expanded the application and powers of WW's lasso. Looking forward to catching up with the rest of Simone's
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Jul 10, 2010
Thalestral
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4 stars. My first Wonder Woman comic and a great one to start with! Simone writes Diana as a strong kick ass woman who is believable both as a character and as a super hero. A little bit of origins work throughout, this is a little hampered by Diana's mortal alter ego which apparently is a new and not very welcome development in WW world. I'll definitely be reading more Wonder Woman but I'll stick to Simone's work for now as some of the other interpretations look failtastic. Finally a comics wri
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Jun 02, 2011
Federiken
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Se deja leer. Y poco más. El primer capítulo, que sirve de puente entre una saga que no leí y la principal de este libro, no cuenta demasiado. Y ni decepciona ni deslumbra. La saga principal, El Círculo, tiene una idea interesante, un desarrollo algo atropellado y una resolución. Y después viene otra mini-saga más, que me gustó hasta por ahí. Sin duda alguna, leí cosas de Simone mucho mejores, y varias de Wonder Woman que también.
Mar 13, 2010
Fizzgig76
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Reprints Wonder Woman #14-19. Wonder Woman fights her oldest enemies while trying to stop an invasion of Paradise Island and is recruited by the Khund to stop a war in space. Gail Simone takes over as writer on Wonder Woman but it doesn't feel as layered as her Birds of Prey work. The story seems kind of below Wonder Woman and it felt like there was no pressure of failure for the character.
May 27, 2010
Annie
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So far, with all the hype that had surrounded Gail Simone's writing for this series...this debut isn't as great as I thought it would be. I'm reading George Perez's Wonder Woman concurrently, so maybe that sets the bar ridiculously high, but it's just not...good. I'm hoping that as I continue to read more of Simone's Wonder Woman, it will get better, but until then...meh.
Jun 10, 2010
Melissa
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I tend to avoid the superhero comics, but I'd heard enough good things about Simone's WW that I figured it was worth checking out. I was not disappointed. The story and writing are solid; good pacing, great action scenes. The art is great, too. Wonder Woman drawn less like Barbie and more like the Amazon she is. I had doubt in Diana's ass-kicking abilities. Will definitely check out the rest of Simone's run.
Feb 18, 2011
Felicia
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Not being that familiar with other Wonder Woman stories, i really enjoyed the depth of character put into this book. I felt like it was really clear how heroic a character Wonder Woman is from the writing, i enjoyed the art as well. Just very honest and grounded, which is hard to do in the format.
Oct 23, 2009
Linda
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This is the Wonder Woman I always wanted her to be - strong and powerful, without being a man-hater, an outsider to earth culture without being an idiot, a diplomat without being a doormat. She is brave and competent. And she punches Nazis. And monkeys.
It really doesn't get much better than this.
It really doesn't get much better than this.
Nov 05, 2011
Bat
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I was looking for a good place to start reading Wonder Woman and a number of Wondy fans pointed to Gail Simone's The Circle. And what a place to start indeed! A good look into the mythology surrounding Diana, her life in "man's world", her strengths and personality. A very good read, in my opinion.
May 28, 2011
Jeff
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This is possibly the most perfect Wonder Woman story I have ever read. Gail Simone has a perfect handle on who Diana is as a character and how to balance her ideals of being compassionate, honorable, and a warrior. I heartily recommend this to anyone who enjoys a dynamic character driven book.
Jul 12, 2010
Kit
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I haven't been reading the much-maligned badly-written Wonder Woman of the past, so I can't speak to how this compares, but I am highly in favor of this Wonder Woman, who's got a sense of humor, is strong without having to resort to force all the time, and has at least one awesome fangirl.
Dec 15, 2010
Jimelle
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I loved Gail Simone's version of Wonder Woman. She and the Amazons are portrayed exactly as they should be. I believe this version of Wonder Woman is a feminist icon and the kind of woman I aspire to be. Some of the other versions of Wonder Woman...not so much...Mercedes Lackey's intro was spot on.
Aug 22, 2010
Michael
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Gail Simone writes the perfect combination of humor, drama, and stellar action. This Wonder Woman narrative is exciting and compelling, like no WW story I've read before. I wish I could say I was surprise, but as it is Gail Simone, I know what to expect.
Dec 16, 2010
Kayenne
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Gail Simone's Wonder Woman series is fantastic and still going. Forget all the ole' WW stereotypes, except the outfit... which gets explained.... She's buff and wise and complicated, and she rips Ares a new one.
Jun 21, 2011
Pturingan
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I think I'll be reading the rest of this series as well. I enjoyed Gail Simone's writing on Secret Six and I think I'm going to enjoy this too.
Nov 20, 2009
Jating
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i love gail simone's version of wonder woman. her writing makes ww interesting again.
Jan 28, 2011
Anne
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Gail Simone makes Woner woman look cool. Finally. Even the dorky much-lampooned Lasso Of Truth is a wicked weapon in her hands. Simone, you're my hero.
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Sep 22, 2008
Jason
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I have loved Wonder Woman since I was a little kid. Someone, please, please, please take the realms of this series and give it the kick in the ass it needs. I am reading this series almost purely out of loyalty to the character.
