Wonder Woman Warbringer the Graphic Novel by Leigh Bardudgo and Adapted by Louise Simonson

Summary from Goodreads:

She will become one of the world's greatest heroes: WONDER WOMAN. But first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Leigh Bardugo, this graphic novel adaptation brings to life Diana's first adventure beyond the hidden shores of Themyscira.

Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law--risking exile--to save a mere mortal. Even worse, Alia Keralis is no ordinary girl and with this single brave act, Diana may have doomed the world.

Alia just wanted to escape her overprotective brother with a semester at sea. She doesn't know she is being hunted. When a bomb detonates aboard her ship, Alia is rescued by a mysterious girl of extraordinary strength and forced to confront a horrible truth: Alia is a Warbringer--a direct descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery.

Together, Diana and Alia will face an army of enemies--mortal and divine--determined to either destroy or possess the Warbringer. If they have any hope of saving both their worlds, they will have to stand side by side against the tide of war.

Review:

I was so excited to see this book turned into a graphic novel. I remember loving Bardugo’s version of Wonder Woman. There was a lot I didn’t fully remember about the story because it’s been a long time since I had read it. But, I remember thinking it would make an awesome graphic novel. I remember it being a fantastic friendship story. I loved that it wasn’t all about the romance. It was more about friendship and feminism, and proving yourself against all odds.

I am happy to report that the graphic noel kept these tropes, and as far as I can remember, kept all the key plot points that Bardugo used. I loved getting to really see Diana and Alia’s friendship develop over the story. And I loved watching the origin of Wonder Woman in this light.

I loved getting the Greek mythology tie-ins as well. The art felt both modern and classic at the same time. It felt new and unlike any other comic book art I’ve seen, but it also felt like I was reading a comic book –like this could be canon if it wanted it to be, if that makes any sense. I knew I was reading about a super hero. But, it was a modernized, super inclusive, totally feminist superhero that I am so down for!

All in all I thought this was another great version of the Wonder Woman story, and I’m really glad I decided to pick it up. It was fun to get to see it this way. Enough time had passed since I read the actual novel that it almost felt like a new story. The art was gorgeous. I can see this appealing to old fans and possibly drawing new fans in too. I give it a 9/10.