Today’s post is on Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed by Laurie Halse Anderson and Leila del Duca (Illustrator). It is 208 pages long and is published by DC Comics. The cover is a close-up of Diana’s face with waves. The intended reader is someone who likes Wonder Woman. There is no foul language, no sex, and mild violence in this comic. The story is told from third person close of Diana. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the book- Princess Diana believes that her 16th birthday will be one of new beginnings--namely acceptance into the warrior tribe of Amazons. The celebrations are cut short, however, when rafts of refugees break through the Themysciran barrier. Diana tries to help them, but she is swept away by the sea--and from her home--thus becoming a refugee herself.
Now Diana must survive in the world outside of Themyscira for the first time; the world that is filled with danger and injustice. She must redefine what it means to belong, to be an Amazon, and to make a difference.
Review- This is a good origin story for a new arc in Wonder Woman’s story. Diana gets swept away from her home in a storm as she tries to save innocent people. Now Diana is a refugee herself and trying to find her way home but home maybe very different than she thought. The art is great, the story is moving, and Diana grows over the course of the story. DC is trying to market their characters to a new young audience and in this one I think that they have a good way in. Diana cares about the things that the teens in my life cared about and talking about. Wonder Woman herself is timeless and she moves forward with her own strength and values. I had a good time reading this graphic novel and I would recommend it.
I give this comic a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this book from my local library.
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