by Book Girl
It's understandable why Wonder Woman maybe losing popularity within the new 52, there are currently three different versions of Wonder Woman: 1) Wonder Woman, 2) Justice League and 3) Superman. And there is nothing likeable or entertaining about any of them.
In the Wonder Woman series written by Brian Azzarello, Diana is a supporting cast in her own series. The entire series seems to focus on all the other characters besides her with the main story centering around the New Gods. She is written as naïve in scenes then as a total rip-off of Xena: Warrior Princess in others which is sad because Wonder Woman was never supposed to be Xena. Gone are her most recognizable characters such as: Etta Candy, Steve Trevor, Wonder Girl, Circe and many more. With no plans to include them as yet by the writer.
In Justice League written by Geoff Johns, she is nothing more than an angry airhead who's always looking for a fight. Most of her storylines focus on her being Superman's girlfriend.
In Superman written by Scott Lobdell, she's used as a trophy for Clark to show off and as a constant reminder to the readers that she is now his girlfriend.
It's understandable to add changes or to update characters to keep them current but not to take away all the good things that the character had before. All the unnecessary changes signify a fundamental misunderstanding of the character. It shows that the new writers didn't understand her so they are changing her to fit them. For instance unlike in Smallville Season 11 written by Bryan Q. Miller. He has presented a modern, smart and rather cool Wonder Woman who has recently been introduced to the series. The writer has managed to do what the other three series writers haven't been able to do as of yet. He has presented an updated yet interesting and likeable character.
I wish Bryan Q. Miller was given the chance to write a much needed second Wonder Woman series. Unfortunately, she will be featured in a new series but it will focus mainly on her relationship with Superman.
I know a lot of fans really want a Wonder Woman movie but I would prefer if DC Comics would focus on creating more well written stories for Wonder Woman and creating a better definition of who she is. Followed by more promotion. There is enough promotion for Batman and Superman, it's time for Wonder Woman to get her time in the spotlight. Then hopefully in the future fans will get an amazingly well written movie.
Part One: Possible Cause: Her Origin
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