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Wonder Woman 77 Meets the Bionic Woman by Andy Mangels

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Confession: I've never watched either of the shows this book is based on. Getting into both is on my to-do list and after reading this book, that's even more true.

Prior knowledge of these programs is not required. to enjoy this and I enjoyed quite a lot. I've read a lot of these intercompany crossovers between DC and TV properties from the 1960s and70s.. This, by far, is the story that I enjoyed the most.

It avoids several tropes (no "superhero" battle between our protagonists) and it makes short shrift of Diana Prince's secret identity so that these two character can get to know each other, team up, and kick tale. Both are likable and fun characters to read. The art is gorgeous and vivid providing a nice almost painted feel to it.

The story itself is a typical yarn leading to Diana Prince and Jamie Sommers fictional top secret organizations to pool resources and thus they meet and go off to fight the bad guys, even taking a trip to Paradise Island where Jamie is most welcome.

The book does have a few portions that are backstory and consequently dialog heavy, particularly as the villains lay out who they are, but that's to be expected with these events.

Overall, this was a lot of fun and might even more so for those who are fans of the series.

****I received a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from Net Galley****



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