Wonder Woman: Earth One Vol. 1 by Grant Morrison
For millennia, the Amazons of Paradise Island have created a thriving society away from the blight of man. One resident, however, is not satisfied with this secluded life - Diana, Princess of the Amazons, knows there is more in this world and wants to explore, only to be frustrated by her protective mother, Hippolyta.
"Both novices and the initiated will find great fun in thisflawlessly streamlined remolding, and, in his inimitable style, Morrison offers a fiercer, stranger, moreepic, more textured, and, incidentally, more diverse interpretationVisualized in Paquette’s gleaming,dynamic, lush, and luscious imagery, this is the most complex, powerful, and confidently sexy WonderWoman on record."
—BOOKLIST *STARRED*
“With his signature panache and irresistible layers of metaphor, Morrison has treated [Wonder Woman] graciously. A provocative and highly contrasted view that we have not seen before."
--NEWSARAMA
"Morrison, Paquette, and Fairbairn have delivered a fascinating update of the character, bringing a true sense of wonder to her story."
--A.V. CLUB/THE ONION
"Yanick Paquette’s art celebrates the clear confidence of Diana and the Amazons."
--PASTE MAGAZINE
“A triumphant blend of Golden Age concepts with modern themes... This book redefines an often misunderstood character.”
—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“The combination of Diana'a adventurous spirit, curiosity and boundless compassion make this easily one of the most satisfying takes on the character in a long time.”
–IGN
—BOOKLIST *STARRED*
“With his signature panache and irresistible layers of metaphor, Morrison has treated [Wonder Woman] graciously. A provocative and highly contrasted view that we have not seen before."
--NEWSARAMA
"Morrison, Paquette, and Fairbairn have delivered a fascinating update of the character, bringing a true sense of wonder to her story."
--A.V. CLUB/THE ONION
"Yanick Paquette’s art celebrates the clear confidence of Diana and the Amazons."
--PASTE MAGAZINE
“A triumphant blend of Golden Age concepts with modern themes... This book redefines an often misunderstood character.”
—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“The combination of Diana'a adventurous spirit, curiosity and boundless compassion make this easily one of the most satisfying takes on the character in a long time.”
–IGN
Grant Morrison has been working with DC Comics for more than twenty years, beginning with his legendary runs on the revolutionary titles ANIMAL MAN and DOOM PATROL. Since then he has written numerous bestsellers — including JLA, BATMAN and New X-Men — as well as the critically acclaimed creator-owned series THE INVISIBLES, SEAGUY, THE FILTH, WE3 and JOE THE BARBARIAN. Morrison has also expanded the borders of the DC Universe in the award-winning pages of SEVEN SOLDIERS, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS, BATMAN, INC. and ACTION COMICS.
In his secret identity, Morrison is a “counterculture” spokesperson, a musician, an award-winning playwright and a chaos magician. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Supergods, a groundbreaking psycho-historic mapping of the superhero as a cultural organism. He divides his time between his homes in Los Angeles and Scotland.
In his secret identity, Morrison is a “counterculture” spokesperson, a musician, an award-winning playwright and a chaos magician. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Supergods, a groundbreaking psycho-historic mapping of the superhero as a cultural organism. He divides his time between his homes in Los Angeles and Scotland.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781401229788 |
| ISBN 10 | 1401229786 |
| Title | Wonder Woman: Earth One Vol. 1 |
| Author | Grant Morrison |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Year published | 2016-04-12 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |