In Tom King and Daniel Sampere’s Wonder Woman #24, our hero finds herself a fugitive on Mouse Man’s island, desperately searching for Etta and Emilie. But with the locals too terrified to speak, how will she get the answers she needs, all while a screaming baby is strapped to her back? That’s right, Diana’s young daughter, Lizzie, is along for the adventure!
If you’ve read the last issue, you’re familiar with the two phrases. They are repeated ad nauseam throughout this comic, but this time, the constant repetition isn’t a crutch; it’s the core of the mystery. As Diana navigates the island with her daughter and a scared young girl, a grim picture of life under Mouse Man’s rule begins to form.
King and Sampere masterfully show us that these phrases are more than just a verbal tic; they are a constant reminder that everything—and everyone—is under surveillance. The people on the island have traded their freedom for safety, living in a society where oppression is the cost of peace. It’s a heavy theme, but the team handles it with an impressive subtlety that draws you in.
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A huge part of what makes this issue so compelling is how much it relies on Daniel Sampere’s art to move the story forward. Since the dialogue is so limited, Sampere’s detailed facial expressions do a lot of the heavy lifting, showing Diana’s growing frustration as she tries to read between the lines and decipher the island’s secrets.
What’s truly a testament to the creative team’s understanding of the character is how Diana’s patience never wavers, even as she’s pushed to her wits’ end. This issue serves as an excellent reminder that even the most formidable heroes can be brought to their knees by life’s simplest complications.
The creative team of Tom King, Daniel Sampere, and colorist Tomeu Morey truly shines in this issue. Sampere’s energetic art style makes the action sequences feel dynamic, particularly during a thrilling fight against a giant mouse and an armed standoff with Mouse Man’s forces. The art beautifully captures both the fierceness of Diana’s combat and the tenderness she shows toward her daughter and the young girl she’s helping.
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While the issue’s repetitive dialogue presents a hurdle for some readers, Wonder Woman #24 provides the context needed to make it a key part of a well-crafted mystery. This is a story that builds tension with every panel, making you feel Diana’s frustration and desperation. It takes a seemingly simple premise and transforms it into a captivating exploration of societal nuance and the complexities of motherhood.
‘Wonder Woman’ #24 Review: A Baby, a Mystery, and a Madman
Wonder Woman #24 provides the context needed to make it a key part of a well-crafted mystery. This is a story that builds tension with every panel, making you feel Diana’s frustration and desperation. It takes a seemingly simple premise and transforms it into a captivating exploration of societal nuance and the complexities of motherhood.
