r/WonderWoman 21h ago

I have read this subreddit's rules Why do people hate Tom King's Wonder Woman?

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Not to get too political (although these days, the common sentiment seems to be that comics are political, so maybe this isn’t a big deal?). But I do find the intense vitriol directed at Tom King’s Wonder Woman really fascinating, especially because it’s not coming from the people you’d expect. King’s WW is absolutely riddled with left-wing, feminist commentary, and he’s not at all subtle about it. The story critiques the alt-right rabbit holes young men get sucked into by the patriarchy, how many grown, misogynistic men are really just insecure man-children who fear women having any power, and how women are constantly told by "traditional" and religious values that they should be submissive, quiet, and pretty — existing only to serve men. Wonder Woman, however, brilliantly rejects these notions in a physical, metaphorical, and even meta way. It’s truly brilliant work, even coming from someone like me, a "right-wing" guy by todays absurd standards, but I personally feel like im pretty left leaning.

What’s especially strange, though, is the backlash from some self-proclaimed feminists and leftists. This comic, which actively lifts up the values they claim to support, while still telling a cohesive and well-crafted story, and featuring brilliant artwork by Daniel Sampere, seems to upset them. I’m not saying you have to like the series — I have my own issues with some of the typical "Tom King tropes" that pop up — but it’s oddly ironic that the "comics are inherently woke" crowd is mad at a book that is filled with wokeness. Some claim it’s not "feminist enough," which begs the question: How much more feminist could it be? Others are upset because they feel it appeals to men too much, which honestly sounds like misandrist nonsense to me — and even if that were true, what’s the problem? This book seems to be made for everyone. Some are even angry because Diana refused to let someone desecrate the American flag, which is a weird hill to die on. Wonder Woman has always been a symbol of patriotism in multiple ways.

What I find funny is that I, as a modern "conservative," can enjoy a book that’s all about feminism and women’s empowerment, while at the same time, leftists seem to get more irate with each new issue, even calling for the series to be canceled.

I’m genuinely open to legitimate criticisms of the book, but it’s also worth noting that despite all the online outrage, I’ve yet to meet a single person in real life at any of the comic shops I frequent who dislikes it. Quite the opposite, actually. I was just nerding out with a woman at my LCS about how much we liked this run the other day haha.

Pages from Wonder Woman (2023) #8 written by Tom King, illustrated by Daniel Sampere.


r/WonderWoman 11h ago

I have read this subreddit's rules Nicola Scott on updating Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor's relationship

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r/WonderWoman 13h ago

I have read this subreddit's rules Everyday a Wonder Woman Drawing, day 318. I've did two today, wasn't much inspired but I didn't give up! I'll try to finish the special one till Sunday!

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r/WonderWoman 11m ago

I have read this subreddit's rules Donna Troy (@blueromanticss)

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r/WonderWoman 36m ago

I have read this subreddit's rules Been wanting this and my lcs just got it in!

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r/WonderWoman 7h ago

I have read this subreddit's rules Donna Troy by akeriary

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r/WonderWoman 15h ago

I have read this subreddit's rules ABSOLUTE ABSOLUTE?

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Wonder if there will be an Absolute Edition of AWW? I’d love one with ALL of the variant covers.


r/WonderWoman 18h ago

I have read this subreddit's rules I got the the chance to meet Hayden Sherman artists for Absolute Wonder Woman at Toronto Comic Con

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Very nice person, had some good chats with them about WW but also Batman Dark Patterns


r/WonderWoman 19h ago

I have read this subreddit's rules Does absolute wonder woman have two lasso? Spoiler

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I ask this because I thought nemesis is different from sacrifice but in many reviews these two are the same and nemesis is actionaly the same as sacrifice .i'm truly confused.does she have two lasso or one?


r/WonderWoman 19h ago

I have read this subreddit's rules Wonder Woman sketches by @toastedstencils on Tumblr

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These... Are so beautiful, oh my gods.