Wonder Woman by Brian Azzarello & Cliff Chiang Omnibus (2019) is a lavish hardcover collection of the acclaimed 2011–2014 Wonder Woman run that reimagined DC’s iconic heroine through a mythic, noir-inspired lens. This oversize edition compiles the complete collaboration between writer Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets) and artist Cliff Chiang (Paper Girls), whose bold vision transformed Diana Prince into the centerpiece of a brutal Greek tragedy disguised as a superhero comic.
The story unveils a shocking twist: Wonder Woman is not just an Amazon but the daughter of Zeus, a revelation that drags her into a violent power struggle among the Olympian gods—reimagined here as feuding mobsters with divine powers. Azzarello’s script balances Shakespearean family drama with pulp action, while Chiang’s sleek, angular artwork (enhanced by Matthew Wilson’s evocative colors) gives the mythos a fresh, modern edge. Standout characters include a spiteful, mortal Hera, the manipulative Strife (Eris), and Orion of New Genesis, whose uneasy alliance with Diana adds interstellar tension.
The Omnibus edition includes all 35 issues of the New 52 run, plus bonus material like Chiang’s sketchbook, variant covers, and script excerpts that reveal Azzarello’s creative process. A must-have for Wonder Woman fans, it’s also a gateway for readers who prefer mythology over traditional capes-and-tights storytelling.
For similar mythic reinventions, try George Pérez’s Wonder Woman for a classic take or The Wicked + The Divine for another modernized pantheon.
Awards & Recognition:
- Eisner Award for Best Penciller/Inker (2013) for Cliff Chiang.
- Ranked among IGN’s “Best Wonder Woman Runs of All Time.”
