AME-COMI Wonder Woman

Ame-Comi Wonder Woman

When I first saw the costume, I thought, oh no, this is not going to be good but was I wrong!!!

The story so far seems to be much like the original.  Diana living a sheltered life, Queen Hippolyta not allowing her to fight, an Oracle's warning, and sigh, an invasion of Themyscira.   The good thing is that this has elements of the Silver Age.  Also, President Obama makes a cameo in a segment where Mr. Steve Trevor is briefing the Chiefs of Staff  on Themyscira, and their mysterious nation.

The art is amazing and Diana and Queen Hippolyta look beautiful and amazing.  I like the wide screen method Amanda Connor uses.  Also, Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray do a fine job of introducing our heroines, except Diana is shown to be an "impetuous, undisciplined child" while Hippolyta is shown to be "cranky."  This is okay,  but of late this has been stereotypical behavior how Diana, Wonder Woman is represented.  Diana is noble and good, but since the Wonder Woman Animated Movie,  the Odyssey run, and a few others, Diana is a spoiled child that wants to venture out into the world.  Perhaps more noble qualities will surface in the next two issues.

The rest of the artistic crew of colorist Paul Mount and letterer Wes Abbot are great too.

I think we are in for an exciting ride.

First look at AME-COMI Wonder Woman

My Adventures on Free Comic Book Day PART 3

Continuing my Adventures on Free Comic Book Day

Part 3

Lobo Anime and Comics and the Sketches

Our next and final stop was Lobo Anime and Comics.  There was a sidewalk sale when we arrived and a huge crowd.  They also has a large selection of Free Comics, but had this number system which seemed to work.  I said hello to Henry and saw Andy Kuhn.  I commissioned a Wonder Woman sketch from him and met two local artists, one of which I commissioned another sketch.  His name was Paul Z.  

I also got a Thor Hero Clix at Lobo Anime.  I also ran into three good friends, Jesse, Robert, and Gabe.  Afterwards, my brother and I went to eat at the Wendy's next door, which was packed!!!

My Adventures on Free Comic Book Day Part 2

Continuing my adventures on Free Comic Book Day  Part 2

The Comic Warehouse and JLA NM Headquarters

I arrived at about 11:30 and left like at 1:30 or 2:00.  I had promised my good friend, Miles, that I would go support the JLA NM and meet the rest of the gang.  I already knew Noel, but was glad to meet Tye and Danielle.  As me and my brother drove in,  my brother quoted Joe Pesci from Home Alone and said, "This place is jumping."  There was a plethora of comic fans there already.  The parking lot was full and there hung a huge sign of the JLA NM.  I looked for my buddy Miles and went to give him a hug, and met the rest of the gang.  It had been more than a year since I had seen Noel.  We talked for a bit, and I was waiting for my friend Max to arrive.  He had called me while I was at Tall Tales and would join us at Comic Warehouse.  I also saw my friends, Matthew and Ester, and their kids.  Matthew is organizing the JSA NM and I will be the Golden Age Sandman in that organization.

I saw Mary at the door, she was greeting all the customers.  I call her the First Lady of Comics in New Mexico even though she is the Goddess of New Mexico Comics.  As soon as I went into the store, she directed me to the comics.  Three tables!!!! One was regular comics, another kid's comics, and another "Adult" comics.  Those are the mature line like Buffy and Valiant.   Guess what!!!!!  I found my Valiant and Image previews.  Thanks Mary!!!   Mary had a huge selection of free comics, larger than the other stores I visited.  And there was a steady flow of people.  There were two artists in attendance, but they were not doing any sketches.  However, it didn't stop me from taking out my sketch book and showing them to Miles and Mary.  

Outside there were selling Frito Pies and Hot Dogs, my brother went across the street to get cash and we ate lunch there and hung out for a bit.

It was nice seeing Mary.  I don't see her that often since University Comic Warehouse closed.  Mary has know me since I was small, and I like to fib she was my teen age baby sitter.  She has seen me group up and has always been kind to me.   I just love Mary.