Wonder Woman: Trinity

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Rating:

- Excellent Artwork and Story
If you've read the "Batman/Superman" series, you'll like "Trinity" for it's great artwork. And the story isn't bad either. "Trinity" introduces Wonder Woman to Superman and Batman for the first time. The maniacal villan Ra's Al-Ghul, the ever dangerous Bizarro along with renegade Amazon Artemis have forged a deadly alliance to try and take over the world. After a rocky start, Supes, Bats and Wonder Woman decide to set aside their differences and work together to combat this triple threat. They eventually come to respect each other because of the courage displayed and their mutual dedication to justice. You won't be disappointed should you buy this book.

Rating:

- Fascinating, with interesting illustration work
This book is another in a series of many comic "retellings." In this book, veteran graphic novelist Matt Wagner retells the story of the meeting of Wonder Woman and Superman & Batman. The evil Ra's al Ghul has reawakened Bizarro, and has used him to capture a group of nuclear weapons, but for what purpose? Superman and Batman are on the job, but a beautiful new superhero, Wonder Woman, might just give them the edge they need, if they can all learn to work together.

Overall, I found this to be a fascinating and highly entertaining graphic novel. The style of the illustration reminded me of the original Golden Age comics, where these three characters got their start. I found that that really enhanced the feeling of continuity in this retelling. My eleven-year-old son really enjoyed this book, as did I. So, if you love a good Superman/Batman/Wonder Woman story, then get this book - it's great!

Rating:

- Great Story vs. Man Art
Matt Wagner's 'Trinity' was a fun story to read. However, being the avid Wonder Woman fan that I am, I was slightly disappointed in the female art. It seemed as though Wagner is making his first attempt at female superheroes. Wonder Woman turned out more as an akward man with breasts. His rendition of Artemis was also disappointing. So if you're buying this purely for Batman/Superman interest, go for it. However, Wagner's allusion to the Greek goddess Diana meeting the hunter Actaeon (replaced by Batman) in the forest was a stunning detail. I was pleased.

Rating:

- Wagner DOES get it!
This series was as immaculate as the classic Dave Gibbons/Steve Rude World's Finest mini-series from 1990.

As in Gibbons' World's Finest, Wagner does an amazing job of balancing the story presense of all three lead characters.

All of them are equally represented from the 3 villains to the chapter openings!

Good solid art, fun cameos and a nice dose of imagination make this a must read for any comics fan! Wagner DOES get it!

Rating:

- Read This And Smile....
This book is a work of love and you can feel it in every word and every panel. Matt Wagner, like the rest of us, loves Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Read this book and fall in love with them all over again.

I really don't know how to review this work without sounding like an idiot gushing with praise and sucking up to Matt Wagner. I know that my review will sound biased - but then, isn't that why reviews are written? You don't have to agree with me but I'll say what I say. Read the book for yourself and make up your own mind. There's really so much to like about this work. I think I'll try to make up a list:

1. The Golden-Age style of artwork is magical. The whole thing comes off like a dream rather than the "realistic-take" that is so popular today.

2. The first meeting of the World's Finest team (Superman & Batman for the uninitiated) with the "wonder"-ful woman who will rock both their lives.

3. The invisible plane.

4. Bizarro calling Ra's Al-Ghul "Racer Cool"

5. Wonder Woman's terribly unfashionable star-spangled pants!

6. Batman going nuts in Paradise (and kissing Wondy!!!).

7. Clark Kent missing the train for work (to keep up "appearances").

8. Cameos from Robin and Aquaman.

I can go on forever but I know that I'll be speaking as a fan totally in love with this work. This is the kind of book that makes me proud to call myself a geeky fanboy!

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