The curtain falls on Gerry Duggan’s Wonder Man miniseries, bringing Simon Williams’ latest Hollywood adventure to a satisfying close. Over the course of the series, Wonder Man has balanced life as a superhero and actor while being challenged as a pacifist, all while uncovering the mystery behind the chaos surrounding his career and friend. Now, with that friend thrown from a plane and the mastermind behind the conspiracy finally revealed, Simon must decide whether his ideals can survive their greatest test.
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Phil Noto steps in as the artist for the finale, continuing the series’ unique approach of featuring a different artist each issue. While that rotating lineup could have created an inconsistent experience, Noto’s timeless style feels perfectly suited to Wonder Man’s Hollywood setting. His clean storytelling and expressive characters complement Duggan’s grounded script, giving the finale the feel of a classic crime drama wrapped inside a superhero comic.
Duggan clearly enjoys writing Simon Williams. Readers recently saw him revisit the character during the X-Men Age of Revelations – Longshots miniseries, where the foundation for Wonder Man’s growing relationship with Hellcat was established (for more on Longshots with Duggan, check out this previous X-Men Monday). Watching that romance continue here has been one of the highlights of this series, and it’s rewarding to see it receive meaningful attention rather than serving as simple background dressing.
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The finale also delivers a satisfying resolution to the central mystery. Duggan cleverly combines Hellcat’s detective skills with Wonder Man’s powers to solve the case in a way that feels earned and believable. Instead of relying solely on superhero spectacle, the story embraces its Hollywood/Detective noir-ish atmosphere, making the investigation just as engaging as the action. Noto’s artwork reinforces that grounded tone, allowing the emotional moments and character interactions to carry as much weight as the heroic sequences.
More than anything, this issue succeeds because it remembers that Wonder Man is, first and foremost, Simon Williams. His friendships, his romance, and his personal convictions remain at the center of every decision he makes, giving the finale genuine heart alongside its mystery.
I am genuinely sad to see this miniseries end. Wonder Man has long been one of my favorite Marvel characters, and Duggan gives Simon meaningful growth without losing sight of what has always made him unique. Hopefully, Marvel doesn’t leave these developments behind. Simon’s evolving relationship with Hellcat and the personal growth he experiences here deserve to carry into his next appearance. Whether you’re picking up this series because of the recent MCU Wonder Man show or simply looking for a well-crafted character story, this miniseries is well worth your time. Gerry Duggan reminds readers exactly why Simon Williams deserves the spotlight.
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