Wonder Woman: The Challenge of Artemis

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Summary: A great sequel.
Review: If you liked The Contest, you'll love this. The story is much better and much more exciting. We see Artimis fighting the evils of the world directly (at least it appears until...), and we see Princess Diana punching first and asking questions later--a very different side of her. The art is still very good. The action is exciting between normal people, super heroes, and mythical monsters. The end is really sad, yet appropriate. It was a great way to end this chapter of Diana's life and start the next.

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Summary: A book with an emotional conclusion.
Review: In "The Contest," Artemis made her debut as a fierce, competitive warrior who sought to gain respect for her tribe by competing in a contest held by Hippolyta to choose the new Wonder Woman. In an upset victory, Artemis triumphed as the victor and assumed her duties in the patriarch's world. In "The Challenge of Artemis," she vows to end the oppression of women and children, and to end the violence that corrupts society.

With her quick tongue and rash actions, Artemis makes headlines as she rubs people the wrong way, being viewed as opinionated, controversial, and arrogant. Diana dons a new costume and works to re-establish a new identity. It's not long before tension flares up between Artemis and Diana - Artemis accuses Diana of trying to interfere with Artemis' new role, but Diana will soon learn of a terrible prophecy that lies ahead for Wonder Woman. Tragedy looms in the near future for both Diana and Artemis with mayhem, murder, and ultimately ... betrayal.

The conclusion left me emotionally choked up as both women are heroes in their own right. This book is a turning point for both of them as the betrayal has ramifications that changes the course of future Wonder Woman issues. Their lives will never be the same again after this.

Rating:
Summary: A book with an emotional conclusion.
Review: In "The Contest," Artemis made her debut as a fierce, competitive warrior who sought to gain respect for her tribe by competing in a contest held by Hippolyta to choose the new Wonder Woman. In an upset victory, Artemis triumphed as the victor and assumed her duties in the patriarch's world. In "The Challenge of Artemis," she vows to end the oppression of women and children, and to end the violence that corrupts society.

With her quick tongue and rash actions, Artemis makes headlines as she rubs people the wrong way, being viewed as opinionated, controversial, and arrogant. Diana dons a new costume and works to re-establish a new identity. It's not long before tension flares up between Artemis and Diana - Artemis accuses Diana of trying to interfere with Artemis' new role, but Diana will soon learn of a terrible prophecy that lies ahead for Wonder Woman. Tragedy looms in the near future for both Diana and Artemis with mayhem, murder, and ultimately ... betrayal.

The conclusion left me emotionally choked up as both women are heroes in their own right. This book is a turning point for both of them as the betrayal has ramifications that changes the course of future Wonder Woman issues. Their lives will never be the same again after this.

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Summary: William Messner-Loebs Does It Again
Review: This book is the conclusion piece to Wonder Woman: The Contest. If you enjoyed that great book, you are sure to enjoy this one as well. It immediately follows The Contest as we see the further adventures of Diana and Artemis in Patriarch's World as Artemis comes to understand exactly what it means to become a 'Wonder Woman'. This book if filled with emotionally charged moments and a large cast of interesting characters. Don't worry though, Messner-Loebs has a great way of weaving in characters into his stories without leaving the reader at a loss of who is who. Mike Deodato Jr. does an outstanding job as well depicting both beautiful characters and realistic expressions. I urge all Wonder Woman fans (and those not) to purchase this wonderful book as it shows many of Diana's and Artemis' trials and tribulations, and what it really means to be 'human'.

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Summary: Great Mike Deodato Jr Artwork! A Must read!
Review: This book, Wonder Woman: Challenge of Artemis is the sequel to the other DC comics Trade paperback, Wonder Woman: The Contest! This book was written by William Messner Loebs with supurb art work by Mike Deodato Jr. this book continues the story left off in the Contest. Wonder Woman (Diana) is now a private detective working Freelance while her Amazon sister, Artemis is fighting crime as the new Wonder Woman in New York city. Princess Dina squares off against many DC villians in this book including a funny issue with the Joker! As Dina travels to Paradise Island she finds out the real reason why Artemis took her mantle sd wonderwoman. When her Amazon mother confesses that Diana might have died if she had the mantle so they picked artemis to win the Amazon games! Dina rushes to save Artemis's life and Artemis learns her listen about crime in American society. Will Diana be able to save Artemis from dying? Will Diana be able to become Wonder Woman again?! Great artwork by Mike Deodato Jr! He knows how to draw women superheros in comics! a must read!