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Superman/Wonder Woman
Superman/Wonder Woman, Volume 4: Dark Truth
Continuing the chronicles of the world’s most powerful couple!
Superman, deprived of most of his power and outed to the world as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent, is in trouble. Someone is targeting his human friends and hometown. Lana Lang has disappeared. The Kent family home has vanished. And graves have been desecrated within Smallville. With Wonder Woman at his side, Superman flies home to investigate.
Frustrated with Wonder Woman’s growing vigilance over his weakened state, Superman leaves her behind in an effort to protect her when he realizes that whoever is targeting his friends and family might soon move on to her. But it is Wonder Woman who discovers the key to unlocking the mysteries plaguing Smallville: an imprisoned Lois Lane.
The all-star creative team of PETER J. TOMASI (BATMAN AND ROBIN) and doug mahnke (JUSTICE LEAGUE) present SUPERMAN/WONDERWOMAN VOL 4: DARK TRUTH.
Collecting: DC Sneak Peek: Superman/Wonder Woman #1 and Superman/Wonder Woman #18-24.
Superman, deprived of most of his power and outed to the world as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent, is in trouble. Someone is targeting his human friends and hometown. Lana Lang has disappeared. The Kent family home has vanished. And graves have been desecrated within Smallville. With Wonder Woman at his side, Superman flies home to investigate.
Frustrated with Wonder Woman’s growing vigilance over his weakened state, Superman leaves her behind in an effort to protect her when he realizes that whoever is targeting his friends and family might soon move on to her. But it is Wonder Woman who discovers the key to unlocking the mysteries plaguing Smallville: an imprisoned Lois Lane.
The all-star creative team of PETER J. TOMASI (BATMAN AND ROBIN) and doug mahnke (JUSTICE LEAGUE) present SUPERMAN/WONDERWOMAN VOL 4: DARK TRUTH.
Collecting: DC Sneak Peek: Superman/Wonder Woman #1 and Superman/Wonder Woman #18-24.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published June 16, 2016
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About the author
Peter J. Tomasi
1,388 books469 followersPeter J. Tomasi is an American comic book writer, best known for his work for DC Comics, such as Batman And Robin; Superman; Super Sons; Batman: Detective Comics; Green Lantern Corps; and Superman/Wonder Woman; as well as Batman: Arkham Knight; Brightest Day; Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors; Nightwing; Black Adam, and many more.
In the course of his staff career at DC Comics, Tomasi served as a group editor and ushered in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and the JSA, along with a host of special projects like Kingdom Come.
He is also the author of the creator-owned titles House Of Penance with artist Ian Bertram; Light Brigade with artist Peter Snejbjerg; The Mighty with Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee; and the critically acclaimed epic graphic novel The Bridge: How The Roeblings Connected Brooklyn To New York, illustrated by Sara DuVall and published by Abrams ComicArts.
In 2018 New York Times best-selling author Tomasi received the Inkpot Award for achievement in comics.
In the course of his staff career at DC Comics, Tomasi served as a group editor and ushered in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and the JSA, along with a host of special projects like Kingdom Come.
He is also the author of the creator-owned titles House Of Penance with artist Ian Bertram; Light Brigade with artist Peter Snejbjerg; The Mighty with Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee; and the critically acclaimed epic graphic novel The Bridge: How The Roeblings Connected Brooklyn To New York, illustrated by Sara DuVall and published by Abrams ComicArts.
In 2018 New York Times best-selling author Tomasi received the Inkpot Award for achievement in comics.
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August 20, 2021
(B) 73% | More than Satisfactory
Notes: Chockablock with walk-and-talks, it's petulance around the clock, cameos are overstocked, tiresome and poppycock.
Notes: Chockablock with walk-and-talks, it's petulance around the clock, cameos are overstocked, tiresome and poppycock.
October 4, 2016
Warning: May Contain Spoilers!
However, this review has been certified:
Young love... sigh
But, as most of you well know, all good things must come to an end.
Hang on. Give me a second. Is it just me, or does anyone else feel a bit flushed? Cuz, I'm definitely a bit flushed. I gotta go turn down the air, get a glass of iced tea, take a cold shower...something!
Whoo!
Alright. *fans self*
And, yes, I realize I'm being ridiculous over a cartoon.
So how did we get from I'll love you forever to I'm just gonna run out for a pack of smokes, baby in just 4 short volumes?
Well, if you'll remember back in Superman Vol. 1: Before Truth, Clark's old pal, Lois, decided the best thing for him would be to get outted as Superman. Now everyone hates him, and (because of nonsense reasons) is trying to hunt him down. This coming on the heels of some sort of weird solar flare power, and then subsequent loss of some (most) of his powers.
So, he's having a good week.
Still, he has the love of a good woman that he trusts implicitly. <--not like that ho Lois!
The gist of the story is that someone is kidnapping everyone Clark knows, and holding them hostage to get leverage/information. The trail leads Diana & Clark into a brawl with everyone's favorite band of misfits - Suicide Squad!
Which they quickly trounce.
Because....because they seriously didn't stand a chance. I mean, for God's sake, people! I know Harley is every fanboy's wet dream, and every pseudo geek girl out there is going to dress up in booty shorts, pigtails, and a baseball bat this Halloween.
But if anyone thinks that psychosis and an oversized mallet is going to kick the shit out of Wonder Woman, they've lost their mind.
And Deadshot's amazing aim isn't a big deal if you're bulletproof.
Pfffft
Nice try, Manta.
After dispatching Waller's dream team, Supes takes off to confront Steve Trevor.
And the President of the United States.
Because who can resist drawing Obama into their comic book!?
But before he runs off to the White House, he leaves Diana with strict instructions not to interfere with anything. He wants her to stay out of the whole situation, so she can't be accused of anything, be considered guilty by association, stays in the light, or something like that. <--more nonsense!
Long story short, she runs off to rescue his friends as soon as his back is turned.
Which leads us back to this:
Aaaaaaand....I'm fanning myself again.
Anyway.
Supposedly, he's so broken up by her deception that he doesn't know if he can ever trust her again, or whatever. <--nonsense!
Dude, she just rode to the rescue of your pals. And for that you're kicking her to the curb?
When I'm done licking your abs, I'm gonna be very upset with you, Clark!
At any rate, the Power Couple are taking a break.
But that doesn't mean they don't still respect each other as teammates.
And it certainly doesn't mean that they don't care about each other anymore.
The continued comradery between these two is what made the book work for me. If they had showed Wonder Woman slinking off to pout, instead of kicking ass, I might have been tempted to rage a bit, but it didn't happen that way.
You can see Diana's upset (rightly so), but she's also a superhero who puts her job first. They both still care deeply, so I'm interested in seeing how they resolve (or don't) this one.
But, seriously, Clark's an idiot if he doesn't get his shit together.
However, this review has been certified:
Young love... sigh
But, as most of you well know, all good things must come to an end.
Hang on. Give me a second. Is it just me, or does anyone else feel a bit flushed? Cuz, I'm definitely a bit flushed. I gotta go turn down the air, get a glass of iced tea, take a cold shower...something!
Whoo!
Alright. *fans self*
And, yes, I realize I'm being ridiculous over a cartoon.
So how did we get from I'll love you forever to I'm just gonna run out for a pack of smokes, baby in just 4 short volumes?
Well, if you'll remember back in Superman Vol. 1: Before Truth, Clark's old pal, Lois, decided the best thing for him would be to get outted as Superman. Now everyone hates him, and (because of nonsense reasons) is trying to hunt him down. This coming on the heels of some sort of weird solar flare power, and then subsequent loss of some (most) of his powers.
So, he's having a good week.
Still, he has the love of a good woman that he trusts implicitly. <--not like that ho Lois!
The gist of the story is that someone is kidnapping everyone Clark knows, and holding them hostage to get leverage/information. The trail leads Diana & Clark into a brawl with everyone's favorite band of misfits - Suicide Squad!
Which they quickly trounce.
Because....because they seriously didn't stand a chance. I mean, for God's sake, people! I know Harley is every fanboy's wet dream, and every pseudo geek girl out there is going to dress up in booty shorts, pigtails, and a baseball bat this Halloween.
But if anyone thinks that psychosis and an oversized mallet is going to kick the shit out of Wonder Woman, they've lost their mind.
And Deadshot's amazing aim isn't a big deal if you're bulletproof.
Pfffft
Nice try, Manta.
After dispatching Waller's dream team, Supes takes off to confront Steve Trevor.
And the President of the United States.
Because who can resist drawing Obama into their comic book!?
But before he runs off to the White House, he leaves Diana with strict instructions not to interfere with anything. He wants her to stay out of the whole situation, so she can't be accused of anything, be considered guilty by association, stays in the light, or something like that. <--more nonsense!
Long story short, she runs off to rescue his friends as soon as his back is turned.
Which leads us back to this:
Aaaaaaand....I'm fanning myself again.
Anyway.
Supposedly, he's so broken up by her deception that he doesn't know if he can ever trust her again, or whatever. <--nonsense!
Dude, she just rode to the rescue of your pals. And for that you're kicking her to the curb?
When I'm done licking your abs, I'm gonna be very upset with you, Clark!
At any rate, the Power Couple are taking a break.
But that doesn't mean they don't still respect each other as teammates.
And it certainly doesn't mean that they don't care about each other anymore.
The continued comradery between these two is what made the book work for me. If they had showed Wonder Woman slinking off to pout, instead of kicking ass, I might have been tempted to rage a bit, but it didn't happen that way.
You can see Diana's upset (rightly so), but she's also a superhero who puts her job first. They both still care deeply, so I'm interested in seeing how they resolve (or don't) this one.
But, seriously, Clark's an idiot if he doesn't get his shit together.
February 4, 2017
Is it possible to sleep through a book with your eyes open? I think that’s what I did with this one! I read it so passively, I feel like I ghosted through the whole thing. The reason why is how utterly crappy the stories are in this one.
So thanks to Lois Lane, everyone now knows Clark Kent is Superman. Which of course means the US government is rounding up Clark’s nearest and dearest to ask them such pressing questions as: how they felt about the reveal, what he was like in school, and whether they trust him or not. I mean, what?! How does this take up half the book!?
Suicide Squad show up to fight two of the most powerful superheroes in the DCU. Never mind how pointless their appearance was, what a ridiculously one-sided match that was! Even if Superman’s currently a bit depowered, Wonder Woman alone could beat these clowns single-handed! Can’t wait to read Justice League v Suicide Squad, that’s gonna be edge of the seat stuff if this is anything to go by…
Superman and Wonder Woman have relationship troubles over nothing, but then them getting together was contrived nonsense to begin with (DC just needed a Superman/ Wonder Woman series) so it’s fitting that things piffle out in a similar fashion. How dare Diana use her lasso of truth on his friends for information?? But she’s ok to use it on non-friends and it’s ok for him to beat the snot out of Parasite for information. This book is full of garbage writing.
The volume closes out with a story about Vandal Savage’s son Angelo wanting to be immortal like his creepy dad. It involves Firestorm, aliens with giant mouths shooting energy beams, Wonder Woman trapped in some kind of armour, and Parasite acting as a kind of bloodhound. Drivel. I’ve read recipes more compelling than this.
I’m actually feeling quite sleepy thinking about it all again. It’s like a sleeping pill in comics form! Anaemic on content, stunningly stupid stories, and thoroughly vapid, Superman/Wonder Woman, Volume 4… is… zzz…
So thanks to Lois Lane, everyone now knows Clark Kent is Superman. Which of course means the US government is rounding up Clark’s nearest and dearest to ask them such pressing questions as: how they felt about the reveal, what he was like in school, and whether they trust him or not. I mean, what?! How does this take up half the book!?
Suicide Squad show up to fight two of the most powerful superheroes in the DCU. Never mind how pointless their appearance was, what a ridiculously one-sided match that was! Even if Superman’s currently a bit depowered, Wonder Woman alone could beat these clowns single-handed! Can’t wait to read Justice League v Suicide Squad, that’s gonna be edge of the seat stuff if this is anything to go by…
Superman and Wonder Woman have relationship troubles over nothing, but then them getting together was contrived nonsense to begin with (DC just needed a Superman/ Wonder Woman series) so it’s fitting that things piffle out in a similar fashion. How dare Diana use her lasso of truth on his friends for information?? But she’s ok to use it on non-friends and it’s ok for him to beat the snot out of Parasite for information. This book is full of garbage writing.
The volume closes out with a story about Vandal Savage’s son Angelo wanting to be immortal like his creepy dad. It involves Firestorm, aliens with giant mouths shooting energy beams, Wonder Woman trapped in some kind of armour, and Parasite acting as a kind of bloodhound. Drivel. I’ve read recipes more compelling than this.
I’m actually feeling quite sleepy thinking about it all again. It’s like a sleeping pill in comics form! Anaemic on content, stunningly stupid stories, and thoroughly vapid, Superman/Wonder Woman, Volume 4… is… zzz…
October 9, 2018
Why can't Peter Tomasi write all of the comics in the DC universe? Tomasi really excels at writing relationships, and that's where he succeeds here too. Superman and Wonder Woman feel like partners as well as a couple. The story isn't that compelling. It's about dealing with the dumb story where Lois Lane outs Superman and its aftereffects. The repercussions of this sends all the Superman titles into a downward spiral that could only end with replacing Superman so they could reset the books.
August 29, 2024
The same as the previous volumes...in both good and bad ways.
July 26, 2021
Superman's powers are on the wane, and the Big Blue Boy Scout's relationships, hometown, reputation, and even his personal code are suffering in the process.
There's plot holes, here, and not just where the Kent's graves were. There's Clark, secret identity revealed by Lois Lane. There's the sacrifice of truth for justice, and justice for truth, and the American way isn't all it seems. And can a weakening Clark still stay with Wonder Woman?
There's plot holes, here, and not just where the Kent's graves were. There's Clark, secret identity revealed by Lois Lane. There's the sacrifice of truth for justice, and justice for truth, and the American way isn't all it seems. And can a weakening Clark still stay with Wonder Woman?
August 22, 2017
So this wasn't bad. Better than the last two that's for sure. Dark Truth is all about Supes being depowered and still working out his relationship with his girlfriend wonder woman. What happens here is Supes isn't really that Super anymore and WW thinks she needs to help him at every turn, which the way he throws himself in danger, she has the right to be worried.
What I liked: The art was solid once again, and unlike Batman/Superman stays the same. The moments with Diana and Clark is touching and feels real. Also, how great was it when Lois got her fucking face smacked. Finally!
What I didn't like: Lois is the absolute worse. Her New52 version has always been bad, but talk about awful, that's all her. Also the breaking up shit was pretty badly done, even if it somewhat makes sense.
Overall this is like a 2.5. It's good, fun at times, but the reasoning behind the motives and some of the dialog is really off putting. Owell, this is the end so yay!
What I liked: The art was solid once again, and unlike Batman/Superman stays the same. The moments with Diana and Clark is touching and feels real. Also, how great was it when Lois got her fucking face smacked. Finally!
What I didn't like: Lois is the absolute worse. Her New52 version has always been bad, but talk about awful, that's all her. Also the breaking up shit was pretty badly done, even if it somewhat makes sense.
Overall this is like a 2.5. It's good, fun at times, but the reasoning behind the motives and some of the dialog is really off putting. Owell, this is the end so yay!
September 28, 2017
Moody, weak, and morally duplicitous Superman is far from entertaining, sneaky Wonder Woman less so, and a 'cameo' by an unnamed, jug eared, dark skinned president was virtue signaling of the worst sort.
January 13, 2017
Good story with good art. Well worth your time.
October 25, 2018
Wow... this comic had a huge flaw ... worst break up scene ever. I mean... first off how do they continue this title with Superman/Wonder Woman broke up? There was no discussion between the two of them about it. Just simply.. Superman doesn't love her anymore. I don't know if they are saving the story for the next volume but there should've been way more plot exploration into it in this volume.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 27, 2017
Was a pretty good read. Better than I expected, I think. Tomasi! Why do I always forget how good he is? He's always one of DC's best writers. Hope he's getting paid the big bucks cuz he's worth it.
August 22, 2016
After a slight detour in the previous volume of this series this book brings the focus back were it belongs; the romance between the Man of Steel and the Amazon Queen. There are no Doomsday virus taking them into left field, no behind the scenes power plays by the Batman and no unnecessary diversions brought on by the Justice League. They all feature in this book but they are not the main drive of the narrative, they are secondary stories to the main narrative which centers on the Super-romance and it's a winning formula. There is an overall arc in this book involving Parasite and some minor villains with a power hungry Chief of Staff with Daddy issues and there are numerous guest appearances. Obama, the Flash, The Suicide Squad and Firestorm all have cameos and keep the story moving but most of this book is about the Power Couple - in particular Superman who is still recovering his powers and becoming a whiny little bitch because of it. Though there are too few moments of togetherness between the two the relationship is never far behind. The book begins with Superman sleeping while Wonder Woman watches over him before a phone rings and the tranquility is shattered. But they still work together and look like a couple as they wonder through Smallville and in the Justice League Tower, that is until Superman - who's riddled with self-doubt throughout this book - decides to drop a bomb and break up with the W/W. She of course blows him off because their are in the middle of finding out WTF is going on with the various Government kidnappings and such. Wonder Woman is probably to much of a class act to do it but the Man of Steel needs a slap around the back of the head. He has his moments though including saving the Amazon Queen who finds herself in a Mech-suit, but still, grow a pair Clark.
This book is still not perfect. I don't really know what the Suicide Squad was doing in Smallville despite the fact that there was a movie to promote and Lois Lane has upped the ante and is not simply a super-bitch but is a mega-super-bitch. Also the artwork was a little confusing and jumpy but this series is back on track and the writing and interaction between the characters is top notch. The villains may not be the best in the DC cannon but this series was never about the action, IMO, it's about the Power Couple and how they deal with it all and on that note this book delivers.
This book is still not perfect. I don't really know what the Suicide Squad was doing in Smallville despite the fact that there was a movie to promote and Lois Lane has upped the ante and is not simply a super-bitch but is a mega-super-bitch. Also the artwork was a little confusing and jumpy but this series is back on track and the writing and interaction between the characters is top notch. The villains may not be the best in the DC cannon but this series was never about the action, IMO, it's about the Power Couple and how they deal with it all and on that note this book delivers.
August 3, 2017
It was just . . . okay. (More of a 2.5 star rating.) The angle of Supes losing his secret identity, etc. was apparently covered in earlier book - but not Vol. 3 of this series, because that would make too much sense - so that led to a muddled start. Suicide Squad's early appearance also seemed a little forced, and was possibly related to their movie debuting last summer like this volume. However, it improved somewhat as the story moved along.
May 26, 2021
I found this and a bunch of other DC graphic novels at Dollarama so I picked up a bunch for a couple of bucks and some were still plastic sealed. I needed a mental break from reading the John Rain series by Barry Eisler.
The artwork is good and the story line is ok. Superman has lost some of his power and Wonder woman and he are a couple. I haven't read the first 3 volumes but as a standalone the story is interesting.
The artwork is good and the story line is ok. Superman has lost some of his power and Wonder woman and he are a couple. I haven't read the first 3 volumes but as a standalone the story is interesting.
July 7, 2016
Pretty Good. Peter Tomasi does a great job setting this series up for the coming story arc. "Savage Dawn", which will put Superman against long DC Universe villain Vandal Savage. Vandal Savage is currently the main villain on the CW Dc comics show "Legends of Tomorrow." In this volume of the Superman/Wonder Woman series we find the couple's relationship at a crossroads. Clark aka Superman has gone through the pressure cooker greatly with his close friend Lois Lane outing his secret identity to the world, the appearance of new super abilities and the current loss of some of his powers. Peter does a great job balancing character moments. The dialogue is pretty snappy and I especially enjoyed the moment when Supes met with President Obama. The underlying point being driven home is idea about what secrets can do to our lives whether positive or negative. Diana (Wonder Woman) was raise to accept her uniqueness and lived on a island away the world of men while Clark is not even human was raise to hide his uniqueness in order to have a stable personal life when he is not fighting crime as Superman. I know that eventually Supes will get his powers back but has been a breath of fresh air watching him deal with the fallout of his identity being outed. Doug Mahnke does okay with the artwork which I felt was not his best. But I can not wait to read the Savage Dawn story arc.
June 14, 2018
Yo that was soo good! A great step up from the French Tome 2!
This issue deals primarily with a post-revelation-of-Supes'-identity and a weak Superman.
In the continuing tradition of uber confusing story telling of these collected (French) editions, I hd no idea whatsoever how we reached that point and what in the world was going on. But I loved it to pieces.
This particular issue depicts a very different Superman. One that is not the usual perfect Mr Boy scout. And it was so refreshing. He felt so real and so human.
I loved how they illustrated the consequences of the world knowing his identity. His relationships with others, how they felt betrayed or it just dawned on them how blind they had been. I loved how loved he was and how much he loved.
I enjoyed how he felt betrayed by WW and Lois, that he felt resentment, how he second guessed proposing to WW and never took the leap...
I particularly adored the questions put forward with the loss of his powers : what is Superman without his powers? I liked how clear it is that his power shaped a lot of who he is. The need to protect others, the feeling of invulnerability and the prideful I-don't-need-to-be-protected thing.
It was all so refreshing. Loved it!
P.S: really liked Parasite for some reason.
Btw awesome quote : "La vie n'a cessé de faire obstacle à la vie."
This issue deals primarily with a post-revelation-of-Supes'-identity and a weak Superman.
In the continuing tradition of uber confusing story telling of these collected (French) editions, I hd no idea whatsoever how we reached that point and what in the world was going on. But I loved it to pieces.
This particular issue depicts a very different Superman. One that is not the usual perfect Mr Boy scout. And it was so refreshing. He felt so real and so human.
I loved how they illustrated the consequences of the world knowing his identity. His relationships with others, how they felt betrayed or it just dawned on them how blind they had been. I loved how loved he was and how much he loved.
I enjoyed how he felt betrayed by WW and Lois, that he felt resentment, how he second guessed proposing to WW and never took the leap...
I particularly adored the questions put forward with the loss of his powers : what is Superman without his powers? I liked how clear it is that his power shaped a lot of who he is. The need to protect others, the feeling of invulnerability and the prideful I-don't-need-to-be-protected thing.
It was all so refreshing. Loved it!
P.S: really liked Parasite for some reason.
Btw awesome quote : "La vie n'a cessé de faire obstacle à la vie."
March 28, 2020
This was so much better than the "What the hell was that" 3rd volume of this series, this picks up almost from where the volume 2 ends so this way the entire 5 issues of the series or volume 3 of the series was an aberration and almost had nothing to do with the end of the story in volume 2, well this one picks it from there (more or less) also the illustrations are so much better as compared to the last volume is it's astounding to think that this was the same team that worked on that then what were they thinking while drawing that issue. This one is much better though it has the same trappings of DC where in story would jump here and there but it mostly remained coherent. so yeah worth checking and especially for the illustrations and for story too.
I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics or Diamond Comics or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I Love comics to bit, may comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I hope that I will always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics or Diamond Comics or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I Love comics to bit, may comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
June 8, 2017
AKA the many women in Superman's life. This is where the 'relationship' between Superman and Wonder Woman ends, with what amounts to a whimper. Wonder Woman 'betrays' Superman (in a totally contrived manner), and they have it out (in a sequence that has an 'alternate' version that goes a long way for a Pink Floyd reference). Oh and there's some story about energy creatures that are in service to an underwhelming villain that basically is there so Supes and Wondy can mistreat another Superman villain. The more I think about it, the less I like it. There's an utterly gratuitous presidential cameo, and underpowered Superman just comes across as whiny. And for a Goddess, Wonder Woman sure doesn't do much. There's an utterly unimportant crossover with Suicide Squad, and a lot of stuff happens that makes no sense at all and ends up being pointless. The art's still pretty good, but the whole Superman/Wonder Woman relationship never paid off in its existence or its ending.
June 5, 2016
I have never been a fan of Superman and Wonder Woman dating, but making both Wonder Woman and Lois Lane betray Superman is in point of fact a betrayal of both of their characters. If you cannot understand the basic core values of characters, then how can you possibly write them?
May 24, 2022
Dark Truth is the 4th and penultimate volume in the romance saga of Superman & Wonder Woman. After getting his secret identity revealed to the world, Superman is at his wit's end when close friends of his start to disappear. Diana joining on his return to Smallville, only to find his family home and the Kents' graves have all been desecrated. A showdown with the Suicide Squad occurs, though ending quickly, it becomes apparent to Wonder Woman that Superman is losing much of his former strength. A clue is dropped that gets them to believe that the U.S. government is behind all these disappearances and upon their rescue, another conspiracy happens in the shadow. This new threat just happens to be the son of Vandal Savage, and he's wanting in on dominating the modern civilization from his father, resorting to kidnapping super criminals to absorb their powers for an overthrow. Clark & Diana now resort to one surprising criminal to help bring down Savage's son.
I liked this volume even more than volume 3, here the main duo have even more expansion on their relationship while keeping up with the plot action. Diana is very much still in love with Clark, and becomes more vigilante as he does not seem to recover from his power drain. Fearing the thought of Diana becoming the next target, and gripping with the loss of his weakening state, Clark begins to doubt the relationship they have. He feels that there is too much at stake to continue, and perhaps from all the issues of no longer able to hide from the public anymore, begins to feel as if the love they once had is gone. Regardless of the supposed cracks in their romance, the writing still makes it believable enough to see they still have affection for each other. The story takes it time to build up, at least compared to the previous volume, does not feel too rushed. The action scenes are stellar and sharp on details. The art is also an improvement on designs, WW getting a full body armor now and Superman dressing in more casual wear than his usual uniform with a new look to go as well. This volume marks a turning point in their relationship once again, and here's to the 5th volume to see the end of how it goes!
I liked this volume even more than volume 3, here the main duo have even more expansion on their relationship while keeping up with the plot action. Diana is very much still in love with Clark, and becomes more vigilante as he does not seem to recover from his power drain. Fearing the thought of Diana becoming the next target, and gripping with the loss of his weakening state, Clark begins to doubt the relationship they have. He feels that there is too much at stake to continue, and perhaps from all the issues of no longer able to hide from the public anymore, begins to feel as if the love they once had is gone. Regardless of the supposed cracks in their romance, the writing still makes it believable enough to see they still have affection for each other. The story takes it time to build up, at least compared to the previous volume, does not feel too rushed. The action scenes are stellar and sharp on details. The art is also an improvement on designs, WW getting a full body armor now and Superman dressing in more casual wear than his usual uniform with a new look to go as well. This volume marks a turning point in their relationship once again, and here's to the 5th volume to see the end of how it goes!
January 4, 2021
Sorry Clark, ale po tym tomie wiem, że jesteś idiotą... A raczej to zasługa Tomasiego, który przedstawił nam tak wiarygodne rozegranie tematu, jak absolutna prawda wychodząca z ust polskich polityków (czyli g%$^o, a nie prawda).
Dark Truth dzieje się po wielkim trzęsieniu ziemi, jakim było ujawnienie tajnej tożsamości Supermana. Od razu znalazło się tysiąc pięćset kretynów, którzy chcą jakoś to wykorzystać. Pokonanie Supka, zwłaszcza osłabionego, to nie lada okazja, ale wszyscy Ci czempioni z rządem amerykańskim na czele zapominają, że Superman, nawet osłabiony, to jedna z najpotężniejszych postaci na globie.
Gorzej. Ktoś stara się chyba wymazać wszystko co łączyło się z przeszłością Kenta. Zaczyna się od telefonu Lana, która opowiada o jakimś napastniku. Diana biorąc Clarka pod pachę leci na miejsce. Tyle, że w domu przyjaciółki wszystko wygląda normalnie. Z tym wyjątkiem, że nie ma właścicielki, jak i pewnej grupy ludzi powiązanej w przyszłości z kosmitą. Na domiar złego znika rodzinny dom Clarka z przyległościami, a nawet mogiły jego przybranych rodziców. Miarka się przebiera, ale na miejscu pojawia się... To trzeba zobaczyć.
Początek czwartego tomu czyta się świetnie. Jest tajemnica, narastająca frustracja, gonienie za niewiadomym. Dodatkowo dwójka głównych bohaterów jest dobrze zarysowana i czyta się całość szybko i przyjemnie. Aż do momentu, kiedy lądujemy z Supkiem w Gabinecie Owalnym, gdzie czeka na niego Steve Trevor, a zaraz potem następuje rozmowa z byłym prezydentem USA. Realnym. Czemu to miało służyć? Urealnieniu świata? No nie za bardzo. Tym bardziej, boli późniejsze rozwiązanie.
Pojawia się przeciwnik, który atakuje placówkę, gdzie przebywają uwięzieni znajomi Supka. W międzyczasie Clark "odprawia" Dianę, bo chce załatwić sprawę sam. Ta jednak się go nie słucha i rusza do akcji, co będzie potem potraktowane jako jedna z przyczyn takiej, a nie innej decyzji Kenta. Głupiej, bowiem widać nadal, iż Dianie na nim zależy...
Dark Truth dzieje się po wielkim trzęsieniu ziemi, jakim było ujawnienie tajnej tożsamości Supermana. Od razu znalazło się tysiąc pięćset kretynów, którzy chcą jakoś to wykorzystać. Pokonanie Supka, zwłaszcza osłabionego, to nie lada okazja, ale wszyscy Ci czempioni z rządem amerykańskim na czele zapominają, że Superman, nawet osłabiony, to jedna z najpotężniejszych postaci na globie.
Gorzej. Ktoś stara się chyba wymazać wszystko co łączyło się z przeszłością Kenta. Zaczyna się od telefonu Lana, która opowiada o jakimś napastniku. Diana biorąc Clarka pod pachę leci na miejsce. Tyle, że w domu przyjaciółki wszystko wygląda normalnie. Z tym wyjątkiem, że nie ma właścicielki, jak i pewnej grupy ludzi powiązanej w przyszłości z kosmitą. Na domiar złego znika rodzinny dom Clarka z przyległościami, a nawet mogiły jego przybranych rodziców. Miarka się przebiera, ale na miejscu pojawia się... To trzeba zobaczyć.
Początek czwartego tomu czyta się świetnie. Jest tajemnica, narastająca frustracja, gonienie za niewiadomym. Dodatkowo dwójka głównych bohaterów jest dobrze zarysowana i czyta się całość szybko i przyjemnie. Aż do momentu, kiedy lądujemy z Supkiem w Gabinecie Owalnym, gdzie czeka na niego Steve Trevor, a zaraz potem następuje rozmowa z byłym prezydentem USA. Realnym. Czemu to miało służyć? Urealnieniu świata? No nie za bardzo. Tym bardziej, boli późniejsze rozwiązanie.
Pojawia się przeciwnik, który atakuje placówkę, gdzie przebywają uwięzieni znajomi Supka. W międzyczasie Clark "odprawia" Dianę, bo chce załatwić sprawę sam. Ta jednak się go nie słucha i rusza do akcji, co będzie potem potraktowane jako jedna z przyczyn takiej, a nie innej decyzji Kenta. Głupiej, bowiem widać nadal, iż Dianie na nim zależy...
March 17, 2024
The costume change isn't bad. Supes has the farmboy look, while Di is covering up most of her skin. The clothing is skin-tight and black, though, so she is still hot. Jokes aside, this volume is light years ahead of the previous one, even ahead of the first volume in terms of topic and progression. Supes is challenged in a totally different way here.
In the wake of reveling his secret identity somewhere, Supes finds that his parents' house and graves were taken away by an unknown party. Due to recent events, Supes is weaker than his usual self. Still, he pushes himself hard, though even his closest allies doubt him. This effectively makes this arc more mature than I expected, even with all the fighting and superpowered stuff going on in the background.
In the wake of reveling his secret identity somewhere, Supes finds that his parents' house and graves were taken away by an unknown party. Due to recent events, Supes is weaker than his usual self. Still, he pushes himself hard, though even his closest allies doubt him. This effectively makes this arc more mature than I expected, even with all the fighting and superpowered stuff going on in the background.
October 9, 2018
Lord this was awful. It adding nothing to the mopey Superman/ aka the Truth event, except to break up Superman and Wonder Woman. Why? Silly.
Wonder Woman at least valiantly tried to help Supes but he was determined to self distruct. The plot with the parasite and super baddy of the book (who I won’t name in case you’re interested in this) was lame. As was the appearance of the Suicide Squad. Who cares?
Only good think was that Lana punch Lois. About time.
However that modicum of spark was snuffed by the art which I found to be unattractive and inconsistent. Some panels looked half finished.
This can be safely skipped even if you are a Superman fan. I’ll summarize it for you - nothing happens, Superman is moopy and rude, he breaks up with Wonder Woman and government is evil. Ayn Rand would be proud.
Wonder Woman at least valiantly tried to help Supes but he was determined to self distruct. The plot with the parasite and super baddy of the book (who I won’t name in case you’re interested in this) was lame. As was the appearance of the Suicide Squad. Who cares?
Only good think was that Lana punch Lois. About time.
However that modicum of spark was snuffed by the art which I found to be unattractive and inconsistent. Some panels looked half finished.
This can be safely skipped even if you are a Superman fan. I’ll summarize it for you - nothing happens, Superman is moopy and rude, he breaks up with Wonder Woman and government is evil. Ayn Rand would be proud.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 18, 2023
A fun companion to the "Truth" storyline running through the main Superman titles.
It doesn't stand alone very well, as its reliant on events from other books' events, but as a look into how Superman's depowered state and outed identity affects his relationship with Wonder Woman, its an engaging read. Its neither essential nor amazing, but its very well worth one's time, if the reader is invested in the "Truth" storyline, which I was.
Tomasi's writing shines in the quieter moments of the story, but those are very few and far in between, so character development is scarce and rushed, and the ending of these stories fail to dleiver on their promises.
The artwork, though, is fantastic. Doug Mahnke, as allways, knocks it out of the park, and his awesome artwork makes the reading experience alot more pleaseant.
A solid 6/10
It doesn't stand alone very well, as its reliant on events from other books' events, but as a look into how Superman's depowered state and outed identity affects his relationship with Wonder Woman, its an engaging read. Its neither essential nor amazing, but its very well worth one's time, if the reader is invested in the "Truth" storyline, which I was.
Tomasi's writing shines in the quieter moments of the story, but those are very few and far in between, so character development is scarce and rushed, and the ending of these stories fail to dleiver on their promises.
The artwork, though, is fantastic. Doug Mahnke, as allways, knocks it out of the park, and his awesome artwork makes the reading experience alot more pleaseant.
A solid 6/10
October 12, 2018
Seriously? I've always liked Superman, but he is an ass in this story. Diana just wants to help and be supportive, but because he is weakening due to losing some of his powers, he takes out his anger on her. He even equates her so-called betrayal with Lois Lane outing his secret identity! All because she tried to help free his friends from government imprisonment. Not fair and not nice. It's like the writers decided that because his masculinity has been threatened due to his loss of power, he should act like a misogynistic jerk who doesn't want to accept any help, especially from his super awesome girlfriend. Seriously, if Clark didn't already end things, then Diana would have dumped his ass for being such a jerk to her.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2020
2.5 stars
I avoided this title like the plague (maybe not a good analogy to use at this particular time), because I knew my ship was going to get crushed, squashed, burnt to a cinder.
Since I'm still missing pieces of the overall story, Clark has been through the ringer and he's just a regular Kryptonian, not the sun powered one. His secret identity has been exposed--thanks Lois--and now the world feels betrayed. Why? Because it's Tuesday. Who knows. Anyways, he wants to clear his name, prove he has no intentions of turning evil, I suppose. Wonder Woman is there to help, but of course the now "macho" Clark doesn't want her help, want her involvement although she's the god of war, but what does anyone know about deity-hood?
I just didn't understand Clark's thought processes here. One minute he tells Diana he loves her, she is funneled some info about the whereabouts of Clark's friends/coworkers, and she goes to free them in the event he's not able to convince the president he's not a threat. But on the condition of his friends release, they submit to the lasso and are questioned.
That is what Clark finds to be an unforgiveable, line-crossing sin and he's done with Diana, doesn't know if he loves her anymore. Because she used her lasso of truth on his friends? The guy who used his x-ray vision to look through walls and people's bodies has a problem with a tool used to root out the truth? So it would seem his love is cheap and conditional if he could just switch his feelings off like a light switch.
I wasn't too enthused with Diana's reaction to being dumped. Did I want her to cry in the corner? Did I want her to push the issue right then and there instead of shelving until later? Possibly. But she's a warrior and warriors don't get caught up on feelings when there's a foe about, and blah blah. She's always going be pragmatic and she put business before the personal. Okay. Wish I could compartmentalize like that. *EYE* would have let Clark figure his problems out himself since he thinks he knows better, gone home, and got in the bed. Clearly, I am not superhero material.
Despite not being the power couple anymore, they worked together as teammates to stop Vandal Savage's son from doing whatever nefarious thing he was attempting to do. The end.
I avoided this title like the plague (maybe not a good analogy to use at this particular time), because I knew my ship was going to get crushed, squashed, burnt to a cinder.
Since I'm still missing pieces of the overall story, Clark has been through the ringer and he's just a regular Kryptonian, not the sun powered one. His secret identity has been exposed--thanks Lois--and now the world feels betrayed. Why? Because it's Tuesday. Who knows. Anyways, he wants to clear his name, prove he has no intentions of turning evil, I suppose. Wonder Woman is there to help, but of course the now "macho" Clark doesn't want her help, want her involvement although she's the god of war, but what does anyone know about deity-hood?
I just didn't understand Clark's thought processes here. One minute he tells Diana he loves her, she is funneled some info about the whereabouts of Clark's friends/coworkers, and she goes to free them in the event he's not able to convince the president he's not a threat. But on the condition of his friends release, they submit to the lasso and are questioned.
That is what Clark finds to be an unforgiveable, line-crossing sin and he's done with Diana, doesn't know if he loves her anymore. Because she used her lasso of truth on his friends? The guy who used his x-ray vision to look through walls and people's bodies has a problem with a tool used to root out the truth? So it would seem his love is cheap and conditional if he could just switch his feelings off like a light switch.
I wasn't too enthused with Diana's reaction to being dumped. Did I want her to cry in the corner? Did I want her to push the issue right then and there instead of shelving until later? Possibly. But she's a warrior and warriors don't get caught up on feelings when there's a foe about, and blah blah. She's always going be pragmatic and she put business before the personal. Okay. Wish I could compartmentalize like that. *EYE* would have let Clark figure his problems out himself since he thinks he knows better, gone home, and got in the bed. Clearly, I am not superhero material.
Despite not being the power couple anymore, they worked together as teammates to stop Vandal Savage's son from doing whatever nefarious thing he was attempting to do. The end.
February 13, 2017
DC is trying hard to do something different with Superman, but it only half works. Honestly it feels like all the New 52 titles started to struggle a bit as they moved toward the inevitable return of the status quo that followed Rebirth.
This continues one of a number of titles that deal with how a weakened, depleted Superman reacts to the world around him, to the situations he once handled without thinking, and to the people who up till now almost unquestioningly followed his lead. This one focuses on what happens when Superman's New 52 lover, Wonder Woman has to deal with weakened and changing Clark.
This continues one of a number of titles that deal with how a weakened, depleted Superman reacts to the world around him, to the situations he once handled without thinking, and to the people who up till now almost unquestioningly followed his lead. This one focuses on what happens when Superman's New 52 lover, Wonder Woman has to deal with weakened and changing Clark.
October 16, 2020
First thing first, Doug Mahnke is an amazing artist. His characters are real yet dynamic. The story here was very good until the ending. Seeing how Clark and Diana deal with Clark's identity crisis is done well here. I think Clark handles his relationship with Diana like he hasn't had much experience with women and that makes sense. The plot was solid here but the the ending crammed too many ideas in such a small space that it was bizarre. Overall, a good read that lost its steam.
June 8, 2017
I hated this.
I hate Lois Lane, I hate the draining superblast or whatever its called, I hate prissy Clark Kent, I hate his secret exposed and most of all I hate DC Comics for ruining Superman and Wonder Woman's relationship.
Never again am I reading this. F
I hate Lois Lane, I hate the draining superblast or whatever its called, I hate prissy Clark Kent, I hate his secret exposed and most of all I hate DC Comics for ruining Superman and Wonder Woman's relationship.
Never again am I reading this. F
January 28, 2019
You know what? 5 stars. It's not perfect, but I really like seeing a different side of Superman. (And I don't mean the dark side, so thanks but no thanks Zack Snyder.) This all just really worked for me. The story was engaging and I felt all characters were well used.
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