As far as it being written for older fans, I think that's just a side effect of having Artemis in the book again.
This story felt solid. Wonder Woman is front and centre in the action, and although she has costars they do not threaten to eclipse her as was the case recently under Robinson. I do enjoy the clear Gadot love going on in the art.
I do wonder if the historical fact of the Aztecs taking war slaves for human sacrifices, even for their "good" gods, was ever addressed?
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If ten years of recording The Young and the Restless for my mother have taught me anything, it's that characters in serial dramas are always happily in love...until they're not
“The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” - the 4th Doctor
If the positive reviews hold up I may just end up buying the trade.
Most likely will get the justice League Dark crossover in trade.
Maybe also the call-back to the early 80s storyline about the Amazon jungle Amazon splinter nation, led by Atalanta, who fell under the thrall of the Aztec trickster god Tezcatlipoca. (This was also the first modern appearance of Circe.)
A Dan Mishkin storyline that might be more fondly remembered if not for the Don Heck art.
If ten years of recording The Young and the Restless for my mother have taught me anything, it's that characters in serial dramas are always happily in love...until they're not
“The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” - the 4th Doctor
My one gripe with the artwork is that it’s gets a little incomprehensible when they get into the Temple. Maybe it was on purpose, but it was just really hard to follow the flow of action and movement, it really took me out of the narrative.
I'm liking so far Orlando's "filler" issues. A huge improvement over Robinson's run.
I was wondering this as well - how is Artemis here? Is this before RHATO #25? Or long after?
See, the fact that it feels like "filler" - not necessarily in writing, but in structure - it's the guy between Robinson and Wilson - is what's creating some difficulties for me.
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Finally read this(been super busy). Great plot! Orlando has made Tezcatlipoca out to be super creepy. Glad to see Artemis back in the book! The art could have been better but it wasn't horrible.
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If ten years of recording The Young and the Restless for my mother have taught me anything, it's that characters in serial dramas are always happily in love...until they're not
“The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” - the 4th Doctor