![]() With Rucka especially, it's more about the journey than the destination. But the real joy in Rucka's work has always been the characters rather than the plot. With the constant back-and-forth between Dana's story and the Steve/Etta material, the overall conflict doesn't move forward a great deal from where it began in WW Rebirth. Granted, some may take issue with the methodical pacing in this issue. And he accomplishes all of this through an efficient, dialogue-driven script. Rucka shows a clear desire to explore all facets of Wonder Woman - her fierce warrior side, her compassionate ambassador side and her simple, human desire for love and family. The dynamic between Etta and Steve alone makes their scenes worth reading, but they also reinforce the notion that there are real-world conflicts raging on even as Diana leaves the mortal world behind in search of answers. The result of this two-pronged story focus is that Rucka and artist Liam Sharp are able to strike a nice balance between the fantasy and mythology of Diana's world with the gritty, grounded realm of modern warfare. ![]() ![]() ![]() Alongside Diana's bloody journey, writer Greg Rucka also touches base with familiar supporting characters like Steve Trevor and Etta Candy. All readers really need to know is that Diana is searching for the truth about her muddled past and courting a dangerous alliance in order to further her quest. This issue picks up more or less exactly where WW Rebirth left off two weeks ago, though it functions perfectly well as its own jumping-on point for new readers. ![]()
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