Archive for the ‘Wonder Woman Wednesday’ Category

Superman and Wonder Woman Sittin’ in a Tree…

Posted: August 29, 2012 in Comic Book News, DC Comics, Superman, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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It’s finally happened!  The moment hundreds have wondered about!  Superman and Wonder Woman are getting together!  Lois and Clark will always be a historical comic book couple, but this is a coupling that so many have wondered about.  Would it work?  Is it a smart move?  Just take a look and make a preconceived decision…

From Justice League #12

However, what Erika and Vanessa believe over at Girls-Gone-Geek.com is true,  this is a very predictable relationship.  How many surprises can DC throw at us with something THIS predictable?  Superman being with an Earthling mortal brought the Man of Steel to a much more human level.  Let’s face it, Superman is literally the most powerful being on Earth.  For him to marry a powerless female with the heart of a lion gives him that human characteristic that helped to define him.

But there is some potential with this, wouldn’t you agree?  Wonder Woman has always been the perfect buffer between the Bat and Supes.  She’s a perfect model for Superman to develop those necessary characteristics that defined Superman before the reboot.  In fact, Wondy and Lois Lane share very similar characteristics.  The only difference is one has super powers, and the other doesn’t.  This could, potentially, work out very well.

DC has always hinted at their love/hate relationship, but it was made clear they were more friends than lovers…they just liked to flirt a lot.  Or is it possible they were secretly sleeping together behind Lois’ back?  Who knows? It’ll remain a mystery.  Regardless, I’m looking forward to picking up Justice League #12 and seeing where this new relationship goes.

Left The Super Suit At The Dry Cleaners Again…

Posted: August 22, 2012 in Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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Wonder Woman’s got a lot on her mind, so I can see how she might forget her lasso of truth, or forgot where she parked her invisible jet…but the costume?  That’s a bit of a stretch, don’t you think?  I’m not sure who the artist is, but he/she did a fine job at making us laugh. Thanks!

This Had To Have Been On A Monday

Wonder Woman Wednesday – She’s Got A Thing For Bondage

Posted: July 11, 2012 in Wonder Woman Wednesday
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Sure, we all know her history with bondage, but I personally thought she’d moved past that.  Apparently not.  Oh James Marston, what psychological damage have you done to Wondy?

Wonder Woman Wednesday – New Drawing!

Posted: February 8, 2012 in Art, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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I had a three day weekend and I spent it working on a brand new drawing!  This weekend gave inspiration to do yet another Wonder Woman sketch…probably my best one yet.  Inspired by Ed Benes, I took his absolutely perfect Wonder Woman drawing and tried to recreate it with my own twist.  Many times people ask me if I’m simply tracing…the answer is NO, I never trace!  Everything I do is fresh from my pencil to paper, and I do my best to recreate drawings by simply looking at them.

Title: Bound No More

While I’m sure Bene’s rendition had its own purpose and meaning, my sketch was inspired by a friendly Facebook conversation about Wonder Woman.  It all started with me posting this exceptionally funny  photo that makes fun of Disney Princesses and how Wonder Woman beats them all, being an Amazonian Princess and all…

If Wonder Woman Were A Disney Princess

Well, a friend commenting on this photo and said, “unless she gets tied up by a man,” and referred me to this website which talks about the most ridiculous superhero weaknesses.  The first one you run into is titled “Wonder Woman having her hands tied behind her back.”  While I respect and acknowledge this fact, it doesn’t represent Wonder Woman’s character in the present, and hasn’t for almost 40 years.

Now this friend wasn’t being malicious, it was a great conversation and he loves Wonder Woman.  However, the conversation did inspire me to draw an image of Wonder Woman that represents her breaking away from that ridiculous part of her origin.  What better way than to have her chained up, and breaking down the walls that bound her?

The total amount of time it took to finish this drawing was 14 hours, done strictly with grafite pencils and drawing paper.  Looking at having this gem framed!  Enjoy New Comics Day!!

Wonder Woman Wednesday, 12/21/11

Posted: December 21, 2011 in DC Comics, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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If you REALLY look at what he’s saying, you’ll realize that his vocabulary isn’t that low…but you have to wonder if he even knows what he’s saying…

Points to anyone who knows what issue of Wonder Woman this comes from!  I know simply out of luck, but it would be interesting to see if any remembers where it’s from without going back and looking through EVERY issue.  Here’s a hint…Gail Simone wrote it.

And don’t forget, Wonder Woman #4 comes out today!  Sadly I will be waiting for it to arrive by mail…which means it will probably arrive two weeks later AND be badly damaged.  UGH!  However, some exciting stuff is on the horizon for Diana as she’s left Paradise island.

Happy Wednesday everyone!

New Comics Day 11/16/2011

Posted: November 16, 2011 in New Comics Day, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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Pull List For This Week
Captain Atom #3
Catwoman #3
Green Lantern Corps #3
Justice League #3
Nightwing #3 

It’s new comics day and Wonder Woman is finally jumping on board with the League!  The League has been met with some fairly unbalanced reviews; either people love it, or hate it.  There aren’t that many who’ve been somewhere “in the middle.”  I’m one of those reviewers who’s fallen head over heals for the JLA reboot and I can’t wait to see how things begin to really COOK with Wonder Woman coming aboard.

My pull list is pretty full this week, apart from the Justice League, the titles I’m most excited about are Catwoman and Nightwing.  Catwoman’s up against a wall with people trying to take away another one of her nine lives, and Nightwing is facing a tempting decision of joining back up with his old life in the circus.

Quickly rising as one of my favorite titles is Captain Atom.  JT Krul and Freddie Williams are doing a splendid job creating a new and riveting story for the Captain, making him almost TOO powerful.  How this will affect Atom is yet to be seen, but it’ll certainly be a story worthy of reviewing!

The GL Corps has been less than exciting.  In fact, the entire Green Lantern side of the DCU is simply not as good as it could be.  If #3 doesn’t prove itself, I just might drop this title quicker than I have any other title.

But, like most Wednesdays, I find time to pay tribute to Wonder Woman with a fantastic piece of artwork.  Seriously, This is an epic piece that took my breath away the moment I saw it!  Please, if anyone knows if Penichet has a website with his artwork on it, please let me know so I can see what else he’s done!

By Penichet - Click To Enlarge

Wonder Woman Wednesday – 10/26/2011

Posted: October 26, 2011 in Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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Nothing special today….except for this AWESOME war-like Wonder Woman drawing!  I was lucky enough to find this over at Kris Anka’s blogspot.  He does some really great work!

By Kris Anka - Click to enlarge

What Was Going Through William Moulton Marston’s Head?

Posted: October 19, 2011 in Where Monsters Dwell, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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Ok, to start off, It’s Wednesday, and my favorite program will be on tonight, 7:00 sharp!  If you you have time, go to Where Monsters Dwell and enjoy the geekdom and nerdiness!  And secondly, it’s new comic day!  And while I have a few comics that will come to me in the mail, I have three titles to pick up at my local comic shop…Catwoman #2, Green Lantern Corps#2, and the over delayed second issue of Justice League.  It’s a good day for new comics.

In the meantime, enjoy a few photos from classic Wonder Woman and her days of bondage.  Any of you want to take a guess at what the heck was going through William Moulton Marston’s head?

Er....um....uh....what?!?!?

That's right guys, don't throw off a woman's vanity...it will screw up their entire day...LOL

Tie 'em up Wondy! Bondage it is!!!

Wonder Woman Wednesday – Ed Benes Can Do No Wrong!

Posted: October 5, 2011 in DC Comics, Ed Benes, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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For those of you who know me, you know that there are certain aspects of comics that I go “gaga” over…The first, and foremost of them is Wonder Woman, (If only she were a real person.) and the second of them is Gail Simone. (It’ll be awesome to meet her one day!)  Can You guess the third?

I’ll give you a hint.  Take a look at the photo below and see if you can conjure up an answer…

If you’re thinking to yourself…“Uh, Jimmy, that’s Wonder Woman.”  You’d be right.  But if you take a look at the signature at the bottom of the sketch, you’ll see a signature.  ”Ed Benes” is the artist, and he’s one of my favorites in the comic book genre.

His work on the Justice League of America a few years ago was extraordinary, as was as his work on the first issue of Red Lanterns last month.  If I were to choose my dream team for a single comic book issue, I’d choose to have Gail Simone and Ed Benes for a writer/artist team up on a Wonder Woman one-shot!  I would have a comicgasm if that were to happen.

Ok, enough of my swooning, here’s a few other Wonder Woman images by Ed Benes…and they are absolutely fantastic.  Happy Wonder Woman Wednesday!

Wonder Woman, Leading The Pack! Click To Enlarge

While it's sexually suggestive, it's still an amazing piece of art...William Marston would be proud. Click To Enlarge

The famous Brad Meltzer and Ed Benes team up. This was the best version of the league in my opinion. Click To Enlarge

Wondy and Artemis, always going at it. Click To Enlarge.

What Do You Say About Wonder Woman That Hasn’t Already Been Said?

Posted: September 14, 2011 in DC Comics, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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Just like most Wednesdays, trying to create a new topic for today’s Wonder Woman Wednesday was tough.  We can talk about how strong she is, how incredible of a role model she is for young women, and how she mirrors both the good and bad traits of Superman and Batman, but it’s all been said before.

Wonder Woman’s sexuality is something I try to stay away from because, while she’s still the hottest superhero in comic book history, she’s much more than that too.

Cracked.com, however, has taken a different approach to the Woman of Wonder with an article about how she sucks and was victim of men not really knowing how to give her powers deserving of her personality.  While I don’t agree with most of the article, nor can I figure out if the writer is being serious or humorous, it’s entertaining to read none the less.  So please click on the link in this paragraph and enjoy!

Oh, and enjoy these photos i found on the internet…

Painting By Moritat

Painting By Dennis Budd

Pulling a jet...I LOVE this sketch!

Wonder Woman Film, Where Art Thou?

Posted: August 31, 2011 in DC Comics, DC Movies, Movie News, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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Fan Made Movie Poster

Over a decade ago, Marvel Comic’s Studios brought us a film that would define a cinematic genre…X-Men.  This film marked a new era in Superhero films, calling out to studios, challenging them to make Superhero films just as good as any other action drama hitting theaters…and it seems to be working!

It’s interesting to see these single films give birth to there own franchises; Spider-Man, Batman, The Avengers, Iron Man, Superman, the list goes on.  But here’s the interesting thing; Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are the top three superheroes that non-comic book fans can name off of the top of heir head.  It’s even arguable that Spider-Man is less popular than Wonder Woman.  The big three in DC’s arsenal are almost household names and it’s very difficult for anyone to grow up without knowing who these three superheroes are.

So here’s my question…Why hasn’t Wonder Woman gotten her own film franchise??

As the years have past, wonder Woman has grown from being a figment of one man’s sexual fantasy to being one of the most iconic and powerful womanly figures that BOTH men and women can enjoy from a literary standpoint.  And while most of the male superheroes have survived off of their masculinity, (come, Thor, ya got nothin’) Wonder Woman’s character is what has kept her treking on through the years.

Wonder Woman, Through The Years...Minus The Pants Version

As I was working on this edition of “Wonder Woman Wednesday” I saw on Facebook, a post made by one of the Girls Gone Geek, Erika D. Peterman.  It’s an article asking movie studios why they haven’t taken this opportunity to create a Wonder Woman film that represents the quality that has been implemented into the superhero films within the last decade.  The article can be found here, Where is my “Wonder Woman” Movie.

Erika lists many good reasons why this film has the potential of being great, as well as listing all the reasons why it’s idiotic that a film hasn’t been made.  Wonder Woman’s last big success that got popular recognition was the Lynda Carter TV serial that remains, to this day, a campy classic.  Even the recent animated Wonder Woman, direct to DVD movie, as fantastic as it was, did not receive the popular recognition.

Wonder Woman Animated Movie...Still In Stores!!!

Personally, I’ve been anxiously waiting for a Wonder Woman film for the last five years.  Ever since Gail Simone started writing for Wonder Woman, my love for the character has become greater than my love for the Bat and Supes.  She is a combination of the two, representing the justice that Superman wishes to instill in life, but also maintaining that dark and gothic persona held within the Dark Knight’s soul.

Amongst these two qualities is the womanly and motherly instincts that Wonder Woman adopted as a child to help balance her other two characteristics.  She is one of the most compelling characters within the DC Universe and I still wish to see DC take on the Wonder Woman franchise.  Everyone’s waiting for it…why not give them what they want right?

Wonder Woman Wednesday – 7/27/2011

Posted: July 27, 2011 in DC Comics, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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Superhero Art Nouveau has become increasingly interesting to me.  Karen Zachary Wang created this very interesting piece depicting Wonder Woman in her normal and powerful stance.  While this isn’t neccesarily “New” as the style of art’s name would insinuate, it’s still very much worthy of artistic praise.

Wonder Woman Wednesday, 6/29/11

Posted: June 30, 2011 in DC Comics, Gail Simone, Greg Rucka, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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I consider Wonder Woman to be one of the strongest heroes in comics both in body and mind.  She is loyal as can be but doesn’t allow her loyalties to overshadow what truly is right and just.  Now of course she has changed a great deal as time has moved forward, especially in her relationship with the Dark Knight.

In the early 90′s, Wonder Woman comes to Batman in awe, while still upholding her personal convictions.  She feels almost too innocent and vulnerable in the way she expresses herself to Batman…

Uncertain of the issue number and run....whoops!

Now, go forward almost a decade and here we have Batman coming to Wonder Woman in that exact same manner, and Wonder Woman taking the place of the awe-inspiring figure…

From Greg Rucka's "Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia." One of the strongest Wonder Woman stories I've ever read.

Thanks to Greg Rucka & Gail Simone, Wonder Woman really has become the strongest woman in comics today.  In turn, becoming the strongest hero in comics…period!

Wonder Woman Wednesday – Jennifer Cowen Style

Posted: May 11, 2011 in DC Comics, Jennifer Cowen, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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Take away the blonde hair, the glittering outfit, and the corny smile, and you have the body of an Amazon princess right here!  Honestly, wouldn’t you think Wonder Woman would have the body of a muscular, in shape woman?  I certainly think so.

Wonder Woman Wednesday – Kicking Everyone’s Ass!

Posted: May 4, 2011 in Aaron Lopresti, DC Comics, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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Let’s face it, Wonder Woman can kick your ass!  You can be dumb like Megan Fox and hate on the Amazonian Princess as much as you want to, but when it comes right down to it…she’s really not lame at all.  She’s just as powerful as Superman and has taken on the villains just as powerful as Doomsday, if not worse.  She’s gone to Hell and back and makes no excuses for her actions.  Wonder Woman is the epitome of strength and confidence, never blinded by any loyalities to one specific country and maintains a compassionate human side, like a mother to the world.  She is, without a doubt, the perfect Superhero.

So, with that being said, enjoy these awesome pictures of Wonder Woman laying the smack down on the baddies!

As fun as this may look, I wouldn't want to be in this position

She's lost the use of her hands, yet she still hold nothing back!

NOT THE TAIL! NOT THE TAIL!!

Ouch! That's gonna leave a mark!

She's not bullet proof...think about it

Good God!!! She's relentless!

And the moment I'll never forget...

Wonder Woman Wednesday – No One Better Than Lopresto

Posted: April 6, 2011 in Aaron Lopresti, DC Comics, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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My opinion, no one has or will ever be as good at drawing Wonder Woman than Aaron Lopresti.  I can’t put my finger on it, but somehow he just GETS Wonder Woman.  He never made her super skinny and gave her this commanding look that was both confident, mature, and beautiful.  I truly felt as if I was gazing upon a Goddess when I read every issue of Wonder Woman when Lopresti was drawing her.

Now I don’t want to discount the outstanding talents of other Wondy artists, but for me they don’t a candle to Lopresti.  If on’y he would have stayed even after Simone left the book; it would have helped the engagement of the story so much more!  Oh well, here’s my picture parade tribute to the greatest Wonder Woman artist to ever live!  Aaron Lopresti!!

Incredible Profiling

One of my favorites by Lopresti

Wonder Woman Action At Its Best!!

Gorgeous...just gorgeous!

She's gonna jump out of the page and attack us!!!

Wonder Woman Wednesday: Hot…But Creepy

Posted: March 30, 2011 in DC Comics, DC Direct, Uncategorized, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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So I’m sure we all saw the very well done Wonder Woman animated movie released a couple of years ago.  Apparently there was a statuette made via DC Direct that was based off of the animated movie’s characterization.  However, I saw this set of photos through a google images search, which was quite daunting to say the least.  This set of photos was shown in a one by one experience, meaning I had to click the “next” button to view the next. Let me walk you through my visual experience.  Be warned, you may like what you see, but be ready for a twisted ending…

Ok, this first pose is actually quite awesome; very dramatic and intense

This second pose is perfect for your computer wallpaper

Seriously, everything about this statuette screams awesome doesn't it?

They took great care in getting the details just right didn't they?

And then, after viewing a number of great photos, I told myself I was going to purchase this statuette because of how cool it would would among my collections.

 

until I saw this…….

HOLY SHIT!!  Her face is freaky!!!  I think I might have nightmares later!  Nevermind, I’ll refrain from buying this one!

To be honest, it’s a pretty awesome statuette; it’s pretty darned detailed and in the right positions, it’s really epic.  If you don’t get freaked out easily, I recommend adding this gem to your collection.

Wonder Woman Wednesday – For Love And Bondage

Posted: March 16, 2011 in DC Comics, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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William Moulton Marston, the man who created Wonder Woman lives on in history as being…well…one crazy kind of guy.  His comics consisted of Wonder Woman being caught in compromising situations that the typical comic book audience today either laughs at, or causes them to do a double take.

Back in the mid 1900′s, Wonder Woman was known for her lasso of truth, which either bound her enemies to the ground (most of them typically being female) or was used by her enemies to bid her up.  Either way, Wonder Woman is known for her “tied-up” characteristic.

But we can go even further and expect Wonder Woman to not only find herself bound in multiple ways, but also to seem utterly helpless and unable to resist anyone’s torment once bound by the hands.  Below are some images from old comic book covers which gives you just a sample of the number of covers out there showing Wonder Woman bound and utterly helpless.  Click on any image to enlarge it….

Early in the Wonder Woman game, all heroes get tied up once in a while right?

The darling Amazon huh?

Slightly familiar to the above photo

Gone from rope to bandages

ok, whew, I'm much more comfortable with chains

What wonderful inspiration Dr. Strangelove has been for us

Ok, so now she's just gotten used to...she may even like it

Geez that looks like it hurts!

Wonder Woman Wednesday…3-9-2011

Posted: March 9, 2011 in DC Comics, Gail Simone, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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We can continually ask ourselves the same question, who would win in a fight…Superman or Batman?  However, I think this question has gone on far too long and we need to start focusing our efforts on a even deeper question.  Sure, I think Superman would drop kick Batman in a heart, but could he pummel Wonder Woman to the ground?

Who's tougher, the Man of Steel or the Amazon Princess?

Let’s face it, Superman may be powerful and caring, but he’s not always the brightest star in the cosmos.  Like wise with Batman, he may have the brains, but sometimes his inhumanity gets the better of him.  Wonder Woman has all of Supes and Bats’ good traits and none of their bad ones.  One could make an argument that she’s better than both of them in every way.  It’s a legitimate argument to say the least.

Post your opinion below.  And be honest!  If you really think she couldn’t take Superman, let it be known.  But don’t think for a second I won’t jump on the band wagon and start up a friendly argument.

Wonder Woman Wednesday 3-2-2011

Posted: March 3, 2011 in DC Comics, Gail Simone, Greg Rucka, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman Wednesday
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From Wonder Woman #25 - Aaron Loprsti

If you were a follower of the Heretic’s Blog, I’m sure you know by now that I’ve moved!  Blogger was just too frustrating and didn’t allow me to do what I wanted to do.  Wordpress has many more options and  is a lot easy to use.  I know this blog is going to have some difficulty getting back to what the Heretic’s Blog was, but I have no fear that things will pick up very quickly.

As a way of kicking off Heretical Jargon, I’m posting a brand new Wonder Woman Wednesday with this incredible panel by Aaron Lopresti from Wonder Woman #25 during Gail Simone’s time on the title.

I came across this ridiculous article at Topless Robot title “10 Reasons Why No One Cares About Wonder Woman.” I read through it and it’s basis for argument is founded in the golden age of comics which the author of this article obviously cares nothing for.  The list went on to discuss how Wonder Woman’s costume hasn’t changed since the time of her inception, (which definitely isn’t true) and how her stories and supporting characters really aren’t that interesting.

Now I’ll be the first to admit that Wonder Woman has certain characteristic that are quite hokey.  However, with the standard set by Greg Rucka and Gail Simone now, I don’t think anyone can say that Wonder Woman is a bad and uninteresting superhero.  In fact I would say she’s one of the best Superheroes in modern comic book folklore.

This photo should remind us all that not only Is Wonder Woman an amazing superhero with that feminine power that defines her so well, but she’s also the coolest and most confident!

Happy Wonder Woman Wednesday!