Wonder Woman and the Heroes of Myth (Wonder Woman Mythology)

Korte, Steve

ISBN 10: 1515745856 ISBN 13: 9781515745853

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2017

Synopsis

Hercules. Zeus. Athena. These legendary heroes of mythology have captivated people for thousands of years. But did you know they also play a part in the life and adventures of Wonder Woman? Get ready to explore how Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and other world mythologies are woven into the fabric of the Princess of the Amazons backstory. The connections will surprise you!

About this title

About the Author

Steve Korte is a freelance writer. At DC Comics he edited over 500 books. Among the titles he edited are ""75 Years of DC Comics"", winner of the 2011 Eisner Award, and ""Jack Cole and Plastic Man"", winner of the 2002 Harvey Award. He lives in New York City with his own super-cat Duke.

Reviews

Gr 3 Up—If at first glance Wonder Woman appears to be merely a modern-day DC Comics superheroine, readers may need a reminder that her character originated in Greek mythology. In this series, Wonder Woman acts as a guide to the complicated relationships and activities on Mount Olympus. Initially, the conceit is cleverly appealing, especially for reluctant myth readers, but it ultimately takes on more than the format can handle. The texts introduce a variety of tangential figures from Persian, Egyptian, and Norse stories as well as aliens. Visually, the titles are bright and colorful, though the shifting between comic book—style art and other illustration styles varies in success. VERDICT An all-around hodgepodge of mythological information. Consider only where Wonder Woman and myths are in high demand.

Edition details

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1515745856
• ISBN 13: 9781515745853
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32