Interest is running high in the Amazing Amazon since her big screen debut in
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Wonder Woman currently has a solo feature in the works for June 2017 (see “
Warner Bros. Shifts, Adds to DC Movie Slate”), and DC Comics is keeping the pump primed this fall with a multitude of releases coinciding with her upcoming 75th Anniversary.
Wonder Woman: The True Amazon is an OGN by Jill Thompson, reinventing the early years of Princess Diana. Young Diana has the entire Amazonian nation fawning over her, which makes her spoilt. However, this is followed by a series of tragic events that test Diana’s mettle, forcing her to grow up and take responsibility for herself and seize her destiny. The 128-page full-color release has an MSRP of $22.99. Release is planned for September 28.
In the
Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary Box Set, DC combines four graphic novel trade paperbacks from well-known writers: Gail Simone, Brian Azzarello, George Perez and Greg Rucka. The slip-case collection includes
Wonder Woman Vol. 1: Gods and Mortals, The Wonder Woman: Down To Earth, The Wonder Woman: The Circle, and
Wonder Woman Vol. 1: Blood. Release is planned for November 2. MSRP is $49.99.
Another 75th Anniversary offering will be
Wonder Woman: A Celebration of 75 Years. The tome features work from authors including Brian Azzarello, George Perez, Greg Potter, Len Wein, Greg Rucka and Gail Simone; and artists including Cliff Chiang, George Perez, Terry Dodson, Bernard Chang, and Drew Johnson among others. The 400-page collection features a cover by Cliff Chang. Release is planned for September 28. MSRP is $39.99.
Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 1 is a 768-page hardcover which includes the early work of William Moulton Marston and art of H. G. Peter. The collection features a cover by Darwyn Cooke. It includes
All Star Comics #8,
Sensation Comics #1-24,
Wonder Woman #1-7, and stories from
Comic Cavalcade #1 – 4. Release is planned for October. MSRP is $75.00.
Additional releases include Wonder Woman by George Perez, Greg Potter and Len Wein, with art by Perez and Bruce Patterson, releasing on August 17; and Wonder Woman Vol. 9: Resurrection written by Meredith Finch, with art by David Finch, Miguel Mendonca, Scott Hanna and more, releasing on September 14.
