Absolute Power has taken over the DC Universe, and Wonder Woman is drawn into that battle in Wonder Woman #12. The last issue showed us what Wonder Woman was up to at the start, but now, with the enemy made clear, it’s time to hit back at the enemy. It’s a team-up issue in Wonder Woman #12, and Wonder Woman finds an ally in Damian Wayne.
Wonder Woman #12 opens with Wonder Woman and Damian arguing over when to ask Boomerang where Waller is holed up. Writer Tom King employs his usual punchy dialogue, adding character quirks throughout. It’s a fun back-and-forth.
We soon see they’re dragging him over the ocean from the invisible jet. As the story progresses, we learn they’re trying their own tactics, almost as a game, to see who can break Boomerang first. Damian, we learn, is using fear tactics, while Wonder Woman uses love…more or less.
It’s a bottle episode for sure, as the two heroes try to get information. King draws out Damian’s personality well, from his insecurity to his brashness. Wonder Woman’s kindness, as well as her temper, shows through, too. Essentially we get to see Boomerang be tortured a bit for a day while they try things out on him.
Poor Boomerang.
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Tony S. Daniel does a fabulous job with the character acting, with most pages using extreme close-ups to draw us into each character’s personality. There isn’t a lot of splashy action, but there are great dramatic moments, like Boomerang falling into shark-infested waters or Wonder Woman smashing Boomerang through a table.
Belan Ortega and King team up once again for the backup story with part 9, “World’s Finest.” This story focuses on Damian, Jon, and Trinity at a much older – maybe in their 20s – and they must travel far into space to save trillions. Customary of the backups, it gets silly quickly.
Ortega does a masterful job with the comedy in these scenes, from Trinity’s loud expressions to some great page-turn jokes. These three are siblings, so it’s fun to see them arguing over things like how often they wash their clothes. If you’ve ever been on a long road trip with someone, you’ll commiserate with how they react to each other.
Wonder Woman #12 is a fun read from beginning to end. King continues to draw out what makes Wonder Woman special, but never forget she’s human with her own flaws. Paired with the backup, Wonder Woman is a love letter to superheroes.
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