The wait is over, and the entire story of the Amazons can finally be told! Millennia ago, Queen Hera and the goddesses of the Olympian pantheon grew greatly dissatisfied with their male counterparts…and far from their sight, they put a plan into action.1:25 'Library' faux leather design variant ON SALE 10/19/21.The second splash page shows a regal woman wearing a crown as she dines on pomegranates, a peacock beside her, while the third shows six different warriors with varying armor and scenery. The first features various landscapes and beings from mythology, like cherubs and what appears to be Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the underworld in Greek mythology.

The preview pages detail more about each tribe member and the attire they wear.Īfter that, readers can see three splash pages that are filled to the brim with color.

The other is the Tribe of Hestia, led by Io ('Moon of Jupiter') with members Venelia, Timandra, Egeria and Eudia. The first is the Tribe of Artemis, led by Antiope (which is written as meaning 'opposing gaze') with other members including Thero, Lyke, Aella and Epione. The early look given highlights Jimenez's artwork, especially since there are no word bubbles of any kind, though two pages included break down the two tribes present in the book. RELATED: Wonder Woman: Where Did the Amazons Get a Gun? It was important that readers see themselves somewhere represented physically among these women.' I wanted to represent the different types of women around the world. Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons is like a history book for a young Amazon where she learns the history of her people, from the perspective of her people.'Īrtist Phil Jimenez also discussed what he gravitated to in the series, saying, 'The thing that excited me the most about this project was Kelly Sue’s take on the mythology.' He continued, 'This book also allowed me to rethink the design of the Amazons. We took all the language and iconography that we’re used to in stories about men as heroes, and put women at the center. 'We wanted to do a Homeric epic with a woman at the center. 'This book is very much a conversation between Phil and me talking about these characters and what makes them resonant today,' said writer Kelly Sue DeConnick.

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