Continuing his blockbuster run on
Wonder Woman, Brian Azzarello takes the Amazon Princess into the depths of hell in
Wonder Woman Volume 2: Guts. This action-packed collection is stylish, dark, and full of surprises.
After the events of the preceding issues, Wonder Woman travels to the underworld to rescue her friend Zola from Hades. Along the way, there are a handful of unexpected twists and turns. Azzarello maintains a firm grip on Wonder Woman's character, depicting her as compassionate and unyieldingly determined to protect her allies. The other characters in this collection have tremendous depth and Azzarello manages to weave their narratives all into one intricate web of intrigue. He makes it easy for readers to care about these individuals. At the same time, he cleverly throws in shocking plot twists you won't see coming. Know this: no one is safe.
Once again, Cliff Chiang and Tony Akins share art duties. Chiang continues to impress with his character designs. From Artemis to Demeter, they are brilliantly designed to be both modern and wickedly strange. Additionally, his depiction of Diana's initial trip into hell is nothing short of horrific yet brilliantly stunning. Similarly, Akins excels in the macabre with his pencils. His work is sure to make your skin crawl (in the best possible way).
Where the first six issues of
Wonder Woman saw Azzarello getting his feet wet, here he hits his stride. The consistent tone present in this book is incredible, while the depth of the characters is commendable. Above all else, he manages to pull of some amazing surprises that are sure to impress even the most infallible of comic book readers.
Rating: A
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