Art of the Day: Titans

Artwork: Titans #8 variant cover by Taurin Clarke

Art of the Day: Donna Troy

Artwork: Donna by MGNemesi

Super Best Friends Forever Short: Time Waits For No Girl

Since I'm taking a reading break for the day, I thought I would post something fun, a Super Best Friends Forever short.

I still don't understand why DC Comics didn't take advantage of how popular the SBFF shorts were and turn it into animated series.

Book Review for the A-Z Title Challenge: Teen Titans Go! issue #36

Book: Teen Titans Go! issue #36 by J. Torres with illustrations by Todd Nauck

Edition: digital issue

Rating: 4 stars

Review:

This was a fun issue. Starfire's sister Blackfire had teamed up with the Gordanians to capture only the female members of the Teen Titans. In need of additional help, Robin called in some assistance from Wonder Girl.

The duo met up with Speedy and Kid Flash to wait for Cyborg, Beast Boy and Aqualad disable the alien space craft's force field so they can take the fight to the villains. Unfortunately, they were unable to complete the task and not to mention Cyborg was captured. Aqualad and Beast Boy were able to get away to meet up with the others who now needed a new plan to save their friends.

This was a fast moving interesting story that was a great way of introducing Wonder Girl to the Teen Titans Go! universe. The writer did a good job with keeping these characters in character, they each had the personalities they were given on the show. The writer also did a good job with presenting a Wonder Girl who is not only courageous and energetic but also upholds all the good things about the Amazons. However, she is also willing to take risks by leaving Paradise Island even though she's not supposed to.

Too bad this issue wasn't an episode of Teen Titans Go! because it that would have been awesome.

Side note: Why wasn't Beast Boy included on the cover, he helped too?

Currently Reading for the A-Z Title Challenge: Teen Titans Go! issue #36

I'm nearly finished with this challenge just a few more books to go. I used to love watching the original Teen Titans Go! animated series and a little disappointed that Wonder Girl (Donna Troy) was only shown as a cameo on the show. Which is why I was happy when I found this comic, it features Wonder Girl.


Book: Teen Titans Go! issue #36 by J. Torres with illustrations by Todd Nauck

Edition: digital issue

Description:

When there’s trouble, you know who to call…but who does Robin call when the other Titans are in danger? This time he recruits Aqualad, Kid Flash, Speedy and Wonder Girl!

Super Best Friends Forever Short: Solomon Grundy Don't Fight Girls

Oh Solomon Grundy, how could you deny the Super Best Friends Forever a chance to fight crime. No worries the ladies kick butt regardless.

Art of the Day: Donna Troy

Artwork: Donna Troy by none-of-the-sort

Super Best Friends Forever Short: Invisible Joy Ride

Why wasn't Super Best Friends Forever turned into an animated series as well as a comic book series?

Seriously, how could DC Comics not capitalize on this. I love these shorts, they are the best.

Super Best Friends Forever Short: Grounded

I guess Martha Kent is the toughest one there. Why wasn't the Super Best Friends Forever turned into a series it's just the best thing ever.

Book Review: Wonder Woman volume #1: Who Is Wonder Woman?

Book: Wonder Woman volume #1: Who Is Wonder Woman? (issues #1-4, Annual #1) by Allan Hinberg with illustrations by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson

Edition: I am reading the print trade edition

Rating: 5 stars

Review:

This was AMAZING! It's by far at the top of my list of favorite books especially with the way the author Allan Hinberg was able to capture who Diana is, as well as tell an exciting and entertaining well written story. I also really like the artwork and color as well.

These issues had Diana dealing with the after effect from her decision to stopped being Wonder Woman after she took the life of Maxwell Lord. And now her former side kick and Amazon sister Donna Troy has taken over as Wonder Woman.

The story opens with Wonder Woman arriving at the scene of a hostage situation. It seems Steve Trevor has been captured and the one demand from the captors is they want to deal with the "real" Wonder Woman.

Donna being the hero that she is took the challenge to rescue the hostage. It turned out to be more than she expected especially with the Cheetah, Giganta and Dr. Psycho showing up. Donna was able to rescue Steve but wasn't quite able to take down the three. Even Steve wasn't quite himself, turns out he's special agent Nemesis who was undercover for the Department of Metahuman Affairs.

This was all to try to draw out Diana which should have been the last thing these villains should have done. But there was a lot more going on besides these three trying to goad Diana into making a comeback.

I loved reading every page of it because not only did Diana prove she's one of the best superheros but the story also included some great cameos: Batman, Robin (Tim Drake), Wonder Girl (Cassie Sandsmark), Superman, the Justice League, the Justice Society and more.

In addition this story brought back Agent Diana Prince which I also thought was a great civilian identity for Wonder Woman. It give her a chance to still fight crime and injustice but it also gives her a way to gain a little understanding of the mortal world.

Currently Reading: Wonder Woman volume #1: Who Is Wonder Woman?

I bought this two years ago after not having any luck trying to finding two remaining single issues. I'm trying not to be one of those book hoarders who have books sitting on their shelves and not reading them.

I had mention in one of previous posts that one of my book goals is to not wait so long to read a book. The funny thing is I read all the single issues for volumes #2-5. And besides this volume, I only have to read volumes #6 and #8 (I'm still trying to find the issues for volume #7, since you can't buy the volume in the trade edition).  


Book: Wonder Woman volume #1: Who Is Wonder Woman? (issues #1-4, Annual #1) by Allan Hinberg with illustrations by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson

Edition: I am reading the print trade edition

Description:

In this volume from acclaimed writer Allan Heinberg, the Amazon warrior Diana has gone missing, leaving Donna Troy to take up the mantle of Wonder Woman!

When Diana returns, she goes under her former alias Diana Prince, acting as a secret agent and member of the Department of Metahuman Affairs. Her first assignment is to save Donna Troy but will she re-take the role of Wonder Woman?

Illustration of the Day: Wonder Woman and Donna Troy

Illustration: Wonder Woman Annual #1

Confessions: Donna Troy

Source:  dccomicsconfessions.tumblr.com 

I can't help but agree with everything this confessor has to say. Donna Troy was a great character and she's really missing from the new 52 but I feel like now if DC brought her back she would be nothing like the cool and awesome character she used to be. So in a way I'm sort of glad she's not in the new 52.

It's better for her not to be there than to be ruined.

Happy Birthday Donna Troy!!!

Artwork: Donna Troy by Amy-Hands

Happy Birthday to the first Wonder Girl, Donna Troy. She was an awesome member of the original Teen Titans and the JLA. She may not be in the reboot but Donna Troy is still a fan favorite.

Art of the Day: Wonder Woman, Donna Troy and Wonder Girl

Artwork: Ladies of Wonder by EqualXEquinox

This sketch is really cool.

Diana, Princess of the Amazons with the first Wonder Girl, Donna Troy and the current Wonder Girl, Cassandra "Cassie" Sandsmark.