In this reimagining of the DC character’s origins, Diana discovers that her life as a clay-born champion is a fabrication. She learns she is actually the biological daughter of Zeus, a revelation that thrusts her into a bloody succession war among the Olympian gods. When Zeus disappears, his divine offspring begin a violent struggle to claim the vacant throne. Diana protects a young woman named Zola, who is pregnant with Zeus's child, against the machinations of Hera and the schemes of Hermes and Strife. The narrative replaces traditional superhero tropes with a dark, modern take on Greek mythology, focusing on family betrayals and urban fantasy settings.
Fans of dark fantasy and revised mythology read this volume to see a starker version of the DC Universe. Readers looking for a departure from standard cape-and-cowl heroics find a story driven by internal pantheon politics and horror-inspired creature designs. The book provides a look at how ancient archetypes adapt to contemporary environments. By the end, the reader understands how Brian Azzarello reconstructs Diana’s identity, moving her from an isolated warrior to a central player in a dysfunctional celestial dynasty.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- EN
