Wonder Woman: Warbringer

Title: Wonder Woman: Warbringer (The Graphic Novel)

Author: Leigh Bardugo (an irl wonder woman!), Kit Seaton (Adapted by), Louise Simonson (Adapted by)

Series: standalone

Genre: Graphic Novel, Superhero, Action, DC Comic, Fantasy

Pages: 192

Publisher: DC Comics

Rating: ★★★★☆

*I received an ARC of  Wonder Woman: Warbringer (the Graphic Novel) through Netgalley, but this in no way affected my honest opinion about the book.*

Synopsis:

She will become one of the world’s greatest heroes: WONDER WOMAN. But first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Leigh Bardugo, this graphic novel adaptation brings to life Diana’s first adventure beyond the hidden shores of Themyscira.

Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law–risking exile–to save a mere mortal. Even worse, Alia Keralis is no ordinary girl and with this single brave act, Diana may have doomed the world.

Alia just wanted to escape her overprotective brother with a semester at sea. She doesn’t know she is being hunted. When a bomb detonates aboard her ship, Alia is rescued by a mysterious girl of extraordinary strength and forced to confront a horrible truth: Alia is a Warbringer–a direct descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery.

Together, Diana and Alia will face an army of enemies–mortal and divine–determined to either destroy or possess the Warbringer. If they have any hope of saving both their worlds, they will have to stand side by side against the tide of war.

Review:

Starting out this graphic novel I was both excited and not so excited… I thought the story would be too similar and that I would simply be rereading the same plot that I have come to understand anyways, with new beautiful illustrations. If you’re thinking the same, let me let you know that this far surpassed any of my expectations!

The plot was full of life, as written by the incredibly talented Leigh Bardugo, so how could I have had so many doubts?! Before I knew it, I was completely captivated by the entire story. I truly love this inclusive, action-packed, and beautifully illustrated version of wonder woman. No matter how much one might already know of wonder woman’s story, I think this one deserves a read! (I’m sure there’s something new and amazing in here for you and plenty of gorgeous art to see as well!)

Cover: ★★★★★

Batman: Nightwalker

Title: Batman: Nightwalker

Author: Stuart Moore (Adapter) , Marie Lu (Author), Chris Wildgoose(Illustrator)

Series: standalone

Genre: Young Adult, Comic, Graphic Novel, Superhero

Publisher: DC Ink

Rating: ★★★★★

*I received an ARC of Batman: Nightwalker through Netgalley, but this in no way affected my honest opinion about the book.*

Synopsis:

” This action-packed graphic novel based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Marie Lu transports readers to the shadowy gates of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City’s darkest mysteries reside…and now it threatens to imprison young Bruce Wayne.

A new ruthless gang of criminals known only as Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham and the city’s elite are being taken out one by one. On the way home from his eighteenth birthday party, newly-minted billionaire Bruce Wayne makes an impulsive choice that puts him in their crosshairs and lands him in Arkham Asylum, the once infamous psychiatric hospital. There, he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer…and Bruce’s only hope. Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees?

Illustrated by Chris Wildgoose and adapted by Stuart Moore, this graphic novel presents a thrilling new take on Batman before he donned the cape and cowl.”

Review: First of all, I have to admit, I know practically nothing about Batman, so this is my first introduction into this narrative. However, I love Marie Lu and comics so I was still super excited to get an advanced copy.

I have to say, for someone who loves Marvel and hasn’t given Batman a chance, this truly blew my mind. I am fully invested in this story and absolutely loved it. Batman always felt like an adult, so starting at a younger age really had me feel more connected.

Not to mention, the plot and art were absolutely phenomenal and I was constantly flipping the digital pages. With just a couple hundred pages, I am now fully invested in all the characters and their future so you can bet I’ll be waiting for more!

Cover: ★★★★★

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Mera: Tidebreaker

Title: Mera: Tidebreaker
Author: Danielle Paige, Steven Bryne (Illustrator)
Series: unsure
Genre: Young Adult, comic
Pages: 192
Publisher: ​DC Ink
Rating:★★★☆☆

*I received an ARC of  Mera: Tidebreaker through Netgalley, but this in no way affected my honest opinion about the book.*

Synopsis: “From Danielle Paige, the New York Times best-selling author of Stealing Snow, comes a Mera and Aquaman origin story that explores Mera’s first steps on land as well as her first steps as a hero or a villain, forcing her to choose to follow her heart or her mission to kill.

Mera is teenage royalty, heir to the throne of Xebel, the other not-so-lost colony under the sea. But Mera is destined to wear a different crown, that of Atlantis. When the inhabitants of Xebel plot to overthrow their homeland of Atlantis, Mera is sent to kill the heir to the throne, Arthur Curry. As the unrest between their colonies grows, Mera and Arthur unexpectedly fall in love…will Arthur Curry be the king at Mera’s side in Atlantis, or will he die under her blade?

Mera by Danielle Paige is an astonishing story that explores themes of duty, love, heroism and freedom, all through the eyes of readers’ favorite undersea royalty.”

Review: This is obviously a little different from the usual novels I pick up, but I love art and comics (like Webtoon!) so I requested this from Netgalley and I was really excited to read this! 

Let’s start with the art itself! It was absolutely GORGEOUS. The style was detailed and clean which and the organization was really nice as well. It was very aesthetic.

However, the plot itself fell flat for me. The concept was interesting and felt like a mix between a classic princess story, an arranged marriage, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, and Merida from Brave. However, it felt much too predictable and I’m hoping that in future parts to this story the plot and characters can become more complex. 

Cover: ★★★★★

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Raven

Title: Teen Titans: Raven
Author: Kami Garcia
Series: Teen Titans #1
Genre: Graphic Novel, Superhero, Comic, Young Adult
Pages: 168
Publisher: ​DC Ink
Rating: ★★★★★

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*I received an ARC Teen Titans: Raven through Netgalley, but this in no way affected my honest opinion about the book.*

Synopsis: “When a tragic accident takes the life of seventeen-year-old Raven Roth’s foster mom–and Raven’s memory–she moves to New Orleans to live with her foster mother’s family and finish her senior year of high school.

Starting over isn’t easy. Raven remembers how to solve math equations and make pasta, but she can’t remember her favorite song or who she was before the accident. When strange things start happening–impossible things–Raven starts to think it might be better not to know who she was in her previous life.

But as she grows closer to her foster sister, Max, her new friends, and Tommy Torres, a guy who accepts her for who she is now, Raven has to decide if she’s ready to face what’s buried in the past…and the darkness building inside her.”

Review: First of all, the art is AMAZING. I feel so lucky to have gotten an arc and it’s not fully colored but the effect is actually really cool. However, I definitely want to check out the published version later on to see all the completed artwork. As for the plot, I am SUPER intrigued and I would like the second book (now, please)!! I read through this so fast because I couldn’t slow down (even though I really wanted to so I could better enjoy the experience).

The teen titans are a total throwback and I’m living for it! I just can’t wait for the next book (Beast Boy) to come out!

Who was your fave teen titan?

Cover: ★★★★★ (and everything inside)​

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