Wonder Woman: The True Amazon

Author: Thompson, Jill

Edition: 1st Edition

Features:

• DC Comics

Number Of Pages: 128

Details:

New York Times Bestseller! See Wonder Woman like you’ve never seen her before in WONDER WOMAN: THE TRUE AMAZON, an original graphic novel from Eisner Award-winning writer and artist Jill Thompson. Join Princess Diana in her early years, as she develops into the formidable hero we know and love.   Young Diana has the fawning attention of her nation, but she soon grows spoiled and ungrateful. When a series of tragic events takes its toll, Diana must learn to grow up, take responsibility, and seize her destiny.   Acclaimed for her work with Neil Gaiman’s THE SANDMAN, DEAD BOY DETECTIVES and more, Jill Thompson fulfills her dream project of bringing readers this new perspective on the Amazon Princess. Starring in her own feature film next year, Wonder Woman is at the forefront of media attention, and this long-awaited story is highly anticipated by fans of both the character and the creator. Steeped in the mythology of this iconic character’s original conception, WONDER WOMAN: THE TRUE AMAZON is a fresh, stand-alone interpretation of the most famous and iconic female superhero of all time.

Reviews:

"A story both lyrical and thrilling.” -- Booklist  

“A solid introduction to Wonder Woman and her world that will appeal to all ages.” -- Publisher’s Weekly  

“Stop what you’re doing and go buy this graphic novel.” - -IGN  

“A fully painted graphic novel which gives fans a lush, new interpretation of DC Comics‘ #1 heroine.” -- Nerdist

About the Author:

Jill Thompson is a writer, illustrator and comic book artist. Her Scary Godmother tales have been featured in graphic novels, comics, a play and two animated holiday specials seen on the Cartoon Network, and she has published three volumes in her Magic Trixie series of children's books from HarperCollins. Her comics work includes a celebrated run on Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN, several related works set within the world of the Dreaming (including DEATH: AT DEATH'S DOOR , THE DEAD BOY DETECTIVES and DELIRIUM'S PARTY: A LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK), and, most recently, the adventures of the Beasts of Burden, co-created with writer Evan Dorkin....

EAN: 9781401249014

Release Date: 04-10-2016

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover