DMC Presents: Dawn Of Diana In ‘The Legend of Wonder Woman’
This year DC Comics expands their cinematic universe with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. It’s a pretty big deal for a number of reasons. Obviously it’s big because this will be the first time these popular characters share the big screen together but it’s also a big deal because Wonder Woman will be making her big screen debut.
Wonder Woman is a member of DC’s trinity of “Big 3” characters, but unlike Batman and Superman she hasn’t gotten attention that the other two have. Everyone knows about Superman’s voyage from Krypton to Earth. Everyone knows how the murder of the Waynes lead to the birth of Batman. But how many people know the story of Diana of Themyscira? This week DC launches a new mini-series that delves into the origin of Wonder Woman to help get you up to speed before Wonder Woman leaps onto the screen.
The Legend of Wonder Woman is a DC digital comic that is making it’s way to print this week. Written and penciled by Renae De Liz with inks, colors and letters by Ray Dillon, the story starts with the origins of the Amazons, their island Themyscira and Diana’s birth to Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. The story flashes forward a few years as a young Diana struggles with her duties as a princess and her desire to protect her people from the outside world. Hippolyta wants her daughter to prepare to be queen but Diana senses that there is a darkness coming to Themyscira and she might be the only one that can protect the peace-loving Amazons from the coming evil.
For readers new to her story, The Legend of Wonder Woman is a perfect introduction to the character, since it starts at the beginning. The story is epic in scope and takes time to unfold. The art by De Liz and Dillon has a beautiful animated style to it that should appeal to fans of all ages. The art and the color really pop on this book, and fans will enjoy it for years to come. So grab The Legend of Wonder Woman and get to know Princess Diana of Themyscira before she makes her impact on the DC Cinematic Universe!
Until next week, remember to share the books you enjoy with your friends and don’t waste time on books you don’t enjoy!
Chris Proulx is one of the founders and owners of Double Midnight Comics, a comic book, collectibles and gaming store with locations in Manchester and Concord, NH.
