When Zola's baby is kidnapped, Wonder Woman embarks on a quest to rescue her friend's child. On her journey, the Amazing Amazon must seek out her fellow demigod brothers and sisters for assistance. Unfortunately, not all of her siblings are eager to help.
Wonder Woman Volume 3: Iron collects Wonder Woman #0, 13-18 written by Brian Azzarello, with art by Cliff Chiang and Tony Akins.
Proceeding the events of the previous issues, Hera has been stripped of her powers and Zola's child has been taken from her care. This creates a new dynamic for the title and sees Wonder Woman's supporting cast growing to include the disgraced goddess, as well as the siblings Diana meets in her quest to save Zola's baby. As always, Azzarello's dedication to developing his characters is incredibly strong and we get to see quite a few interesting creations show up because of this. That said, the true scene stealer ends up being Hera. Her interactions with Zola are hilarious to say the least. This new dimension to Hera is fantastic and the goddess among men bit is quite effective. The inclusion of Orion is also a smart move on Azzarello's part. He acts as a great foil for Wonder Woman and his love interest potential is a bonus.
Beyond the wonderful dialogue and the stellar character development, this collection features a sweeping narrative that takes Wonder Woman around the world. From Palestine to Antarctica, Azzarelo takes his readers on an epic adventure befitting of the Amazing Amazon. The story itself is splintered between the squabbling amongst the Greek Gods following Apollo's usurpation of the throne, the introduction of the villain known as the First Born, and Wonder Woman's search for Zola's child. It's an incredibly complex narrative that is chalk full of tension and conflict. Aside from the fights against insect creatures and ice monsters, it is Wonder Woman's dispute against Hermes that stands as the most memorable fight. Beyond its fantastic choreography, the battle is bittersweet due to the trust Wonder Woman once placed in the messenger god.
Wonder Woman: Iron does not disappoint. It is a brilliant continuation of Brian Azzarello's run, featuring stunning character designs and impeccable characterization. He has such a firm grasp on the character and his quirky supporting cast works to endear readers to his unique take on the Amazing Amazon. For fans of Wonder Woman, this is one collection you won't want to pass up. Cliff Chiang and Tony Akin's art is great, while Azzarello's writing is both cohesive and engaging.
Rating: A
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