DC Comics reviews for 11/9/16 – All-Star Batman #4, Wonder Woman #10, Flash #10

Wonder Woman #10

Whenever Wonder Woman goes to the Year One storyline, it’s one of the great treats of the month. Issue 10 was no different as Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott craft another beautifully told and illustrated tale of Diana’s formative years.

Following a quick briefing, Diana gets a taste of the real world with a stop at the mall. These quiet character developing moments have been some of the best parts of this Year One storyline and this doesn’t disappoint. With Barbara Minerva translating, Etta Candy and Steve Trevor attempt to explain the modern world over margaritas and churros. That’s not what you’ll find in the typical Wonder Woman book, which is why these stories are so refreshing. Instead of milking a popular DC storytelling device, Rucka has used the format to embody DC’s new emphasis on hope, innocence and heroism. Maybe no other character in DC identifies with those traits better than Wonder Woman.

It’s not all hanging in the food court and Rucka weaves in a tremendous action sequence with a shooting attack that feels sadly current. The action has been fairly non-existent in the Year One story, but there’s some very well done sequences here.

Scott’s artwork makes for a perfect compliment to Wonder Woman. Scott being the Wonder Woman artist for the next five to 10 years would not be a bad thing. I’ve gotten accustomed to Scott’s spot-on portrayal of Wonder Woman, but it’s the action scenes this issue that really stand out.

In keeping with the pattern of the series, the Year One issues can’t be missed. Wonder Woman is a crown jewel for DC and Issue 10 was another reminder why it’s a can’t miss title.

Rating: 9.5 out of 10

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